Study German in
Zurich

One of the best destinations in the world for language immersion and academic excellence.

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German & Exam Courses

Comfortable en-suite rooms right on campus
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Ideal Zurich Location

Located just five minutes' walk from Zurich's historic town centre and beautiful lake Zurich.
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Excellent student facilities

Recently refurbished classrooms, a computer room with free internet access, and a comfortable student lounge.
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Comfortable Learning Environment

Modern facilities and welcoming study spaces provide an ideal environment for learning German.
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Experienced Teachers

Highly experienced teachers who are friendly, supportive, and ready to assist throughout your studies.

LSI Zurich,Kreuzstrasse 36Zurich 8008 Tel. +41 (0)44 251 58 25 Email: info-zur@lsi.edu

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Why LSI Zurich

  • Excellent location. LSI Zürich is located in the heart of Switzerland's largest city, the key financial, educational, and cultural center.
  • Multilingual staff focused on student care and academic development. On site, we have English, Spanish, Italian and French speakers who are available to help.
  • Exciting weekly social program during high season is designed to introduce you to the city, make new friends, and complement your German language lessons. Our social program activities are all led by our qualified LSI teachers or highly experienced local University students.
  • Teachers are carefully selected to ensure you have a fully qualified, experienced, friendly, and helpful hand to guide you through your studies.
  • LSI manages its own pool of homestays, operating within a 45-minute catchment area from the school, ensuring the quality of accommodation.
  • Best value language school. LSI is well known for providing an excellent academic and social programme at fair prices.
  • Excellent student care. Upon request, weekly meetings with the Director of Studies or school Welfare Officer provide every student with the opportunity for academic and personal support outside of the classroom.

Language Courses

LSI Language Levels
Beginners
Elementary
Lower Intermediate
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced

C82 – 9 Day Compact Course 82 lessons (61.5 hours)

  • 82 individual lessons 
  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • 9 consecutive days
  • 1 lesson: 45 minutes (in the USA and Canada 50 minutes)
  • Hours per week: 61 hours 30 minutes (in the USA and Canada 68 hours 20 minutes)
  • Courses begin: every Saturday
  • Includes lunchtime lessons with teacher
  • Ages: 16 +

For those with exacting needs which must be met in a short space of time. Requiring just one week away from the office, this course is ideal for busy professionals and executives who need to prepare for presentation and meetings abroad. 

C92 – 9 Day Compact Course 92 lessons (69 hours)

  • 92 individual lessons
  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • 9 consecutive days
  • 1 lesson: 45 minutes (in the USA and Canada 50 minutes)
  • Hours per week: 69 hours (in the USA and Canada 76 hours 40 minutes)
  • Courses begin: every Saturday
  • Includes lunchtime lessons with teacher
  • Ages: 16 +

For those with exacting needs which must be met in a short space of time. Requiring just one week away from the office, this course is ideal for busy professionals and executives who need to prepare for presentations and meetings abroad. 

Individual language lessons

Online Individual Lessons

A minimum of 5 lessons is required.

These one-on-one sessions allow students to focus on their individual learning goals - whether it’s conversation skills, grammar, English for business, or other areas of interest. 

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Class Schedule

Accommodation

Available with our warm and welcoming homestay hosts or modern halls of residence.

Homestay

Experience Swiss culture in a comfortable family setting while studying German in Zurich.

Good and reliable transport links throughout Zurich

Singe and twin room options

Bed & Breakfast or Half Board available

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Jugendherberge Zurich Youth Hostel

Modern hostel accommodation near Lake Zurich.

Near Lake Zurich, around 25 minutes from LSI Zurich by public transport ️

Hostel-style accommodation options available & shared bathroom facilities

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Other Accommodation Options

Explore additional accommodation options available

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Student Reviews

Mix of Nationalities

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Brazil 5%
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Czech Republic 3%
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France 11%
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India 3%
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Ireland 6%
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Italy 4%
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Mexico 2%
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Poland 4%
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South Africa 4%
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Spain 5%
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Sweden 3%
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Switzerland 21%
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Ukraine 4%
United Kingdom Flag
United Kingdom 3%
Others 22%

Meet the Staff

Meet some of our dedicated team who are here to guide, support, and encourage you every step of your learning journey.

Caroline Saladin
Caroline Saladin
School Director
Catalina Gamboa
Catalina Gamboa
Student Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions

Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and a leading centre for culture, business and education. Studying German in Zurich gives students the opportunity to practise the language every day while enjoying a high quality of life, beautiful surroundings and easy access to both the historic city centre and Lake Zurich.

LSI Zurich is ideally located just five minutes' walk from Zurich's historic town centre and Lake Zurich. The school offers high-quality German language training in a comfortable and supportive environment, with experienced teachers, modern facilities and a welcoming international atmosphere.

LSI Zurich offers a variety of German courses for students of different levels and objectives. Programmes include general German language courses as well as exam preparation courses, including preparation for the internationally recognised Zertifikat Deutsch examination.

Students benefit from recently refurbished classrooms, a computer room with free internet access and a comfortable student lounge. These modern facilities provide an excellent environment for learning German and help students make the most of their study ex

German is one of Europe's most important languages for business, education and international communication. Learning German at LSI Zurich helps students develop practical language skills and cultural confidence that can support future academic, professional and personal opportunities both in Switzerland and worldwide.

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