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International Language SchoolBern, Switzerland

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Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating of International Language School, Bern
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School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Value for money
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Located in the center of the city just a few minutes from the train station.
  • Bern is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from Turkey
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: International Language School is found in Bern, the capital city of Switzerland. Students can take a leisurely stroll across the Kirchenfeldbrücke bridge and find themselves in the inner circle of the city in under 10 minutes.

Local attractions: The centre of the city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it has hardly been altered since its original construction and here one can experience its wide walkways, its beautiful fountain and the great cathedral of Bern. Visitors can also visit the Zytglogge, the city’s clock tower, and the Einsteinhaus, where the theoretical physicist Albert Einstein lived with displays of his writings and pictures.

Getting around: There is a tram system running through the city and the tram stop Helvetiaplatz is just 2 minutes from International Language School, which is a well connected station with three lines available for students to navigate the wonders of the city. Around the school building itself there is plenty to see including The Bern History Museum / Einstein Museum, the Contemporary Art Museum and the Alpine Museum of Switzerland. The neighbourhood is abundant with restaurants, bars and shops and the school is on the main street making it easy to find all the essentials that you may need for your stay in the city.

Course structure: Switzerland is a multilingual country and this is reflected in the classes available at International Language School. The school offers an Intensive language course for 10 lessons per week which is available in German, French and English. This is a group course with a maximum of 6 students per class for good student teacher ratios and effective group activities. An Intensive course of 20 lessons per week in German allows students to learn the language at a faster pace with a combination of grammar and vocabulary exercises intertwined with practical group work to teach students how to insert the language into everyday life and keep the learning interesting. There is also a private lesson package of 10 lessons per week for those wanting to structure their class around their timetable and focus on their own personal development.

Social calendar: International Language School understands that to learn a language it is important to experience the culture and they offer students daily afternoon and evening excursions to Zurich, Luzern, Geneva, Interlaken, Basel and trips into the surrounding mountains. Whilst there are various city trips to visit the local museums and attractions, the school also puts on sporting activities, games evenings, a group dinner and bowling to embellish the different interests that students may have.

School facilities: The school building has a communal lounge and computer room for those wanting to remain in the building after class to study the language in their own time in a learning environment.
  • The language school International Language School was founded in Bern, Switzerland in 2016.
  • Legal name / parent company: Ekay GmbH
  • Tax registration ID: CHE-228.433.401
  • Abbreviated name of school: ILS Bern

German Courses

General Language
Junior
Private

Information for all courses offered by International Language School

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 CHF
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 CHF per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 55 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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 21 May 2024, 01 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Note: All courses offered by International Language School, Bern can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

Photos

  • Reception
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  • Christmas celebrations
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  • After class activities
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  • Students completed course
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  • Learning in Bern
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  • Excursion in Bern
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  • Teaching in Bern
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International Language School (ILS)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ICC, EDUQUA
German teacher qualifications
80%% hold a university degree
40%% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
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 International Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 14
    Number of public PC workstations: 2

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 40
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 12
Adult courses Throughout the year: 12
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 28 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA 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

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Skiing
Swimming
Tennis
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Rosengarten, Botanischer Garten

Adults - Paid activities

Brunch, Activities at school: Cinema Day, Game Day..., Events at school

Junior - Free activities

Rosengarten, Botanischer Garten

Junior - Paid activities

Events at school, Various excursions, going out for ice cream in the summer, visiting a trampoline park, rock climbing, the zoo, and more.

Map  

Thunstrasse 8 - 3005 Bern
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FAQ about International Language School,

  • We don`t support student visas. This means that we can only accept students for up to 12 weeks. More and more students have been declined in the last months, so we have decided not to accept students with visas anymore.
    Ebubekir Kaya, Managing Director from International Language School - Aug 29, 2020
  • Yes, the school is accredited by the Swiss Government.
    Ebubekir Kaya, Geschäftsführer from International Language School - Aug 29, 2020
  • International Language School in Bern, Switzerland, does not offer accommodation to its students, so you will have to find it on your own and book only the classes through us.
    Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Spanish from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 08, 2022
  • 80%% of teachers at International Language School hold a university degree. 40%% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at International Language School comes from Switzerland with a 40% representation, followed by students from Turkey (40%) and Germany (20%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • International Language School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 28 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
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