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LSI - Language Studies International
Zurich, Switzerland

Kreuzstrasse 36 - 8008 Zurich - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Only school in Zurich offering host family accommodation.
  • Great location just a few minutes’ walk from both Lake Zurich and the picturesque historic centre.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    4.2
  • Zurich is one of the top destinations our students liked most

Location: The school is located across the River Limmat from the city centre. It is a few streets back from the edge of Lake Zurichsee. The school is in a built up part of the capital city, surrounded by shops and restaurants.

Getting around: LSI in Zurich is around 25 minutes by foot from the centre of the city. A short walk from the school is the transit station called Kreuzplatz. From here students have the choice to take a tram, city train or bus to navigate the city. There is a closer, smaller transportation station with both a tram line and regular bus routes.

Main city features: Zurich has many sights to see, and LSI is in a good location to visit all of them. The Kunsthaus Zürich and Grossmünster are on the same side of the river to the school and easily accessible by foot. Fraumünster Church and Zurich’s main street, Bahnhofstrasse are on the other side of the school. These are still close enough to walk to, or alternatively public transportation links reach both in around ten minutes.

Course structure: The school teaches general German courses in groups, private classes or as a combination of the two. LSI also teaches exam preparation courses for those wanting to take the Goethe-Zertifikat.

School facilities: In the school building, students have access to a TV room, student lounge, coffee machine, computers and microwave. There is wifi throughout the school.

Social activities: During the summer months, from June to September, LSI provides students with one weekly activity that all students from all levels can join. This ranges from volleyball, open air cinema to a bar tour. There is one monthly activity from October through to May.

Chain school: As a group, Language Studies International (LSI) has schools located in 7 countries throughout the world. These countries include France, the USA, England, New Zealand, Switzerland and Canada.

For over 55 years, LSI has been supplying tuition to adults, juniors and teachers. Their schools are accredited internationally by such accreditors as EAQUALS, Accet, the British Council, English New Zealand, Languages Canada, and more.

German Courses

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General 20Popular German course
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Lesson duration
45 min
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Intensive 30Recommended German courseMost Popular German course
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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660CHF627CHF / week
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Lesson duration
45 min
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General 20 Plus 10
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

Combine the Standard course and 10 private lessons to revise what you learned in the group sessions or to improve those areas of your choice.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Lesson duration
45 min
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General 20 Plus 5
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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1050CHF998CHF / week
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For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

Combine the Standard course and 5 private lessons to revise what you learned in the group sessions or to improve those areas of your choice.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Lesson duration
45 min
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Intensive 30 Plus 10
40 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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1760CHF1672CHF / week
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

Combine the Intensive course and 10 private lessons to revise what you learned in the group sessions or to improve those areas of your choice.

Course specific data
General course schedule
8 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Lesson duration
45 min
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Intensive 30 Plus 5
35 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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1210CHF1150CHF / week
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

Combine the Intensive course and 5 private lessons to revise what you learned in the group sessions or to improve those areas of your choice.

Course specific data
General course schedule
7 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
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Club 40+
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
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875CHF832CHF / week
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Starting dates
2025: 03 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 03 Nov 2025

This programme is addressed to mature students. It includes German classes in the mornings (General 20 in mixed age classes) and 3 social activities per week especially thought to meet the students' interests.

Example activities include: museums and art galleries, brewery and winery visits, countryside excursions, local crafts, boat trips, theatre visits, and botanical gardens.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
40 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Lesson duration
45 min
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Afternoon 10
10 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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260CHF247CHF / week
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course is suitable for students who wish to improve their fluency, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Lesson duration
45 min
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Private
9 Day Compact Course 82
This course tends to sell out quickly!
82 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
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9020CHF8569CHF / week
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Starting dates
Every Sunday

This course starts on Saturday and comprises of 82 lessons over 9 consecutive days. The course also includes lunch with your teacher.

Course specific data
General course schedule
16-17 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:15
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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9 Day Compact Course 92
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92 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
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10120CHF9614CHF / week
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Starting dates
Every Sunday

This course starts on Saturday and comprises of 92 lessons over 9 consecutive days. The course also includes lunch with your teacher.

Course specific data
General course schedule
18-19 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:45
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Private Lessons 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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Price in US$ 3938 7876 11813 15751 19688 23626 27563 31501 35438 39376 47251
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Private Lessons 40
40 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
8 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 19:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Private Lessons 5
5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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550CHF523CHF / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:45
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Private Lessons 50
50 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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5500CHF5225CHF / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
10 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 20:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Goethe-Zertifikat B1 (ZD) Exam PreparationRecommended German course
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
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Starting dates
2025: 03 Feb 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 01 Sep 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
Possible course durations
12 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam dates
23 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025, 25 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 27 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2025, 19 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025
Exam fee
300 CHF
Average Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) exam score of former students of this course
95
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Goethe-Zertifikat B2 (GZ) Exam PreparationRecommended German course
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
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600CHF570CHF / week
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2025: 03 Feb 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 01 Sep 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Possible course durations
12 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam dates
23 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025, 25 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 27 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2025, 19 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025
Exam fee
350 CHF
Average Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung (ZMP) exam score of former students of this course
95
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Our prices for LSI - Language Studies International include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about LSI - Language Studies International, Zurich

4.6
Overall school rating of
LSI - Language Studies International, Zurich
14 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 
Facilities
4.2 
Social activities
4.1 
Organisation
4.6 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 
Value for money
4.4 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.2 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 
Students 18-30 years (6 ratings)
4.5 
Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
4.4 
Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
5.0 
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23 years
Overall rating
4.0
“Good teacher, very good environment and socially with other students and a wonderful opportunity to get to know other cultures.”
Details of the review
Course: Goethe-Zertifikat B2 (GZ) - 12 weeks
Review date: 12. Mar. 2015 by Marte Strømme
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Friendly people, interesting and funny lessons.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Review date: 22. Aug. 2012 by Angelina Tsyganova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
5.0
“High level and few students in the class.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 23. Oct. 2009 by Carolina Morgado Aguila
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
31 years
Overall rating
4.0
“Small classes, enthusiastic teachers”
Details of the review
Other comments: It is a bit high in price, but the quality is good.
Course: Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Rachel Kalkman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Nice classes and good atmosphere.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard 20 [German] - 1 week
Review date: 25. Jul. 2018 by Sonia Bouchez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
71 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Wonderful staff and teachers”
Details of the review
Course: Standard 20 [German] - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2019 by Ralph Felder
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
71 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Wonderful staff and teachers”
Details of the review
Course: Standard 20 [German] - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2019 by Ralph Felder
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
25 years
Overall rating
4.0
“Teachers, location”
Insider tip: “Activities”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
Review date: 10. Feb. 2015 by Monique Schumaker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
4.0
“Teacher”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Aug. 2014 by Sylvia Monique Wijnsma
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of LSI - Language Studies International compared to ratings of all schools in Switzerland

 LSI - Language Studies International ZurichAverage of all other schools in Switzerland
Overall school rating4.64.6
Location of the school4.84.8
Facilities4.24.5
Social activities4.14.2
Organisation4.64.8
Quality of teaching4.54.6
Value for money4.44.1
Homestay4.34.5
Shared flat4.34.7

LSI - Language Studies International (LSI)

Accreditations and Quality seals
EAQUALSPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalSwiss Private School
German teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
90% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at LSI - Language Studies International and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1954

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1
Additional comment about facilities of school
- Renovated mid-19th-Century building across three floors - 9 refurbished classrooms - Cozy internet cafe - Student lounge

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 21%
Brazil 6%
Sweden 6%
Italy 6%
USA 5%
France 4%
Spain 4%
England 3%
Japan 2%
Netherlands 1%
Other nationalities 42%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 22.222222222222%
18-24 years 37.373737373737%
25-34 years 29.292929292929%
35-50 years 8.0808080808081%
>50 years 3.030303030303%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 60
Throughout the year: 40
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
135.00 CHF
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 15 CHF per week.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 110 CHF. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 01 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per German language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 100 5
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 200 10
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 225 11.25
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 250 12.5
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 275 13.75
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Zurich Airport:
165 CHF one way
330 CHF return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Zurich.

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Swimming in the lake
- BBQ
- Bike ride along the Limmat
- Film evening
- Happy Lunch

Adults - Paid activities

- Orange Open Air Cinema (CHF 35)
- Kunstmuseum (CHF 23)
- Chocolate Factory (CHF 25)
- Opera (CHF 40-95)
activity possibledistance from school
Ballet10 km
Basketball5 km
Dancing1 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding10 km
Ice Hockey5 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music5 km
Sailing5 km
Skiing100 km
Squash10 km
Swimming5 km
Table Tennis5 km
Tennis10 km
Volleyball0.5 km
Yoga5 km

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
4.8
4 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
375 CHF/ week
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Price in CHF 375 750 1125 1500 1875 2250 2625 3000 3750 4500 375 135
Price in US$ 471 942 1413 1884 2355 2826 3297 3768 4710 5652 471 170
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 135CHF.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 90CHF
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
100
Student comments about Homestay
Ralph
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"Wonderful family in Zurich
Ralph
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"wonderful family in Zurich
Homestay Popular Accommodation
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.8
4 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
470 CHF/ week
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(charged by school)
Price in CHF 470 940 1410 1880 2350 2820 3290 3760 4700 5640 470 135
Price in US$ 591 1181 1771 2362 2952 3542 4133 4723 5904 7084 591 170
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 135CHF.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 90CHF
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
100
Executive Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast
Private bathroom
from
465 CHF/ week
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Price in CHF 465 930 1395 1860 2325 2790 3255 3720 4650 5580 465 135
Price in US$ 585 1169 1753 2337 2921 3505 4089 4673 5841 7009 585 170
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 135CHF.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
100
Executive Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Private bathroom
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560 CHF/ week
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Price in CHF 560 1120 1680 2240 2800 3360 3920 4480 5600 6720 560 135
Price in US$ 704 1407 2111 2814 3517 4221 4924 5627 7034 8441 704 170
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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Sunday
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Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 135CHF.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
100
Executive Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Private bathroom
from
355 CHF/ week
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(charged by school)
Price in CHF 355 710 1065 1420 1775 2130 2485 2840 3550 4260 355 135
Price in US$ 446 892 1338 1784 2230 2676 3122 3568 4459 5351 446 170
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 135CHF.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
100
Executive Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Private bathroom
from
435 CHF/ week
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Price in CHF 435 870 1305 1740 2175 2610 3045 3480 4350 5220 435 135
Price in US$ 547 1093 1640 2186 2732 3279 3825 4371 5464 6557 547 170
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 135CHF.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
100
Homestay
4.8
4 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
285 CHF/ week
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(charged by school)
Price in CHF 285 570 855 1140 1425 1710 1995 2280 2850 3420 285 135
Price in US$ 358 716 1074 1432 1790 2148 2506 2864 3580 4296 358 170
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 135CHF.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Optional at 70CHF
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
100
Homestay
4.8
4 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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365 CHF/ week
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Price in CHF 365 730 1095 1460 1825 2190 2555 2920 3650 4380 365 135
Price in US$ 459 917 1376 1834 2293 2751 3210 3668 4585 5502 459 170
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 135CHF.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Optional at 70CHF
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
100
Maximilianeum 13
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
185 CHF/ week
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Price in CHF -- -- -- 740 925 1110 1295 1480 1850 2220 185 135
Price in US$ 930 1162 1395 1627 1859 2324 2789 233 170
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Only possible to book in months, rather than in weeks.

Breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday can be included for an additional fee.

Monthly additional cost of CHF 50 for short stays.
Bed linen provided at an extra cost of CHF 50.
Final cleaning before departure charged for CHF 40.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 135CHF.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
10 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
100

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Questions and answers about LSI - Language Studies International

What materials does the LSI work with in Zurich? Is the content in standard German or with a focus on Swiss culture and language?
“We do not work with Swiss German books as Swiss German is the dialect spoken in the German part of Switzerland. The official language and what can be found written everywhere is high German. The course book we are currently working with for level A1 is from the publisher Hueber and called Delfin. It's all in high German.”
Caroline, Office Manager from LSI Zürich - Sep 13, 2023
Can my 14-year-old daughter Natalia take part in the language course?
“Unfortunately, the minimum age to attend our courses is 16 years old. Therefore, we are unable to offer Natalia a suitable course since she is only 14. The minimum age applies to our private lessons and group lessons. We have made exception for 15 year olds but only, if there is family or friends of the family living in the region of Zurich willing to take responsibility. Fourteen, though, is too young.”
Caroline, Student Advisor from LSI Zürich - Mar 30, 2023
I would like to book the Afternoon 10 for 4 weeks, but I don't know any German, I am an absolute beginner.
“Please note that this will not be possible. Absolute beginners can only attend the General 20 course. The Afternoon 10 course is for students with a minimum A2 level. The reason for this is that the focus is on improving fluency skills and, therefore, students should already speak some of the language.”
Caroline Saladin, Student Advisor from LSI - Language Studies International, Zurich - Mar 27, 2023

FAQ about LSI - Language Studies International, Zurich

I would like to study with students my age. Will this be possible if I book the 40 plus course in Zurich.
“The 40 plus course includes German lessons and activities in the afternoon. The course is in mixed-age class. The average age is between 20 and 30, however they usually have 40+ and a few 50+ students as well. The afternoon activities are only for 40 plus students. ”
Alessandro , from LSI Zurich - Dec 13, 2024
How are the rooms in LSI? Do they have private bathrooms and shower?
“The school offers standard and executive homestay accommodation. The standard homestay option includes shared bathroom and the executive includes private bathroom.
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Angela Ligartova, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 04, 2023
I want to know if I can extend my visa if I book with the language school
“You need to consult the embassy to confirm the visa requirements and apply for the visa yourself, we do not provide the visa application service.
If you need to apply for a student visa, the school will provide the enrollment documents within a few business days after they have received all your fees, so that you can begin to apply for a student visa.”
Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 10, 2023
Is airport pickup offered by LSI - Language Studies International?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Zurich Airport (165 CHF)”
What is the number of students per class at Language Studies International?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Language Studies International varies from 1 (9 Day Compact Course 82) to 12 students (General 20)”
Which countries are students of LSI - Language Studies International from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at LSI - Language Studies International comes from Switzerland with a 21% representation, followed by students from Brazil (6%) and Italy (6%).”
LSI - Language Studies International offers courses for which ages?
“LSI - Language Studies International offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of LSI - Language Studies International

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
LSI Switzerland LTD | Tax registration ID: 2610100016262

Visa Documents

Nationals from United Kingdom do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
175 CHF
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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