If you want to learn German in Zürich, the main choice is between an intensive course and a semi-intensive course. Both teach the same German, in small groups, in person or online. The difference is the pace and the timetable. This guide compares the two so you can pick the one that fits your week.
Learning German in a course is different from preparing for an exam. A course builds your German step by step; exam preparation gets you ready for a specific test, such as fide or telc. Many people take a course first to reach a level, and then prepare for an exam.
The intensive course
The intensive course is the faster option. It runs over four weeks, Monday to Friday, with two lessons each day. You can choose a morning group from 9:00 to 11:30, or a later group from 11:45 to 14:15. A new intensive course starts every Monday. Prices start from CHF 550 per sublevel with group conversation practice, or from CHF 1000 per sublevel with 30 minutes of one-to-one conversation.
The semi-intensive course
The semi-intensive course spreads the learning out, which suits people who work. It runs over eight weeks, twice a week. The evening groups run from 19:00 to 21:00, either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. A new semi-intensive course starts every Monday or Tuesday. Prices start from CHF 800 per sublevel with group conversation practice, or from CHF 1250 per sublevel with 30 minutes of one-to-one conversation.
What both courses share
Both courses are taught in small groups, usually up to 12 people, which keeps the atmosphere personal. You can attend in person at Löwenstrasse 61, two minutes from Zürich main station, or online, and you can mix the two. If you miss a lesson, you receive a video recording of it. German runs across every level, from A1 to C1, and each level is split into three sublevels. We also run English courses in the same formats.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the intensive course if you want to make fast progress and can study during the day. Choose the semi-intensive course if you work and prefer evenings. If you are not sure of your current level, we check it before you start so you join the right group.
Common questions
What is the difference between the intensive and semi-intensive course?
The intensive course runs four weeks, Monday to Friday, with two lessons a day. The semi-intensive course runs eight weeks, twice a week, in the evenings. Both teach the same German in small groups.
How much do German courses cost?
The intensive course starts from CHF 550 per sublevel, and the semi-intensive course from CHF 800 per sublevel, both with group conversation practice. Versions with one-to-one conversation practice are also available.
How big are the groups?
Small groups, usually up to 12 people.
Can I join online?
Yes, all courses are available in person and online, and you can mix the two. You also receive a video recording of any lesson you miss.
Do you offer a free trial?
Yes, you can try a German lesson free of charge before you enrol.
Ready to start learning? Get in touch and we will help you pick the course and level that fit you. You can join in person at Löwenstrasse 61 or online.