Learn German at the Bellingua Language School

Bellingua is the leading language school in Zurich, specializing in German as a foreign language. The success rate of our students at the Goethe exams is 98% (average of the years 2002 trough June 2009).

Bellingua students

Bellingua is the only German language school that focuses its teaching on fast and motivated learners. 90% of our students have a higher degree (university level) and 75% are between 25 and 40 years old.

Class sizes

On average there are 6 students per class, a maximum class size of 9 students is guaranteed in your contract.

Intensive learning in homogeneous groups

Qualified and competent German teachers ensure an intensive learning experience. We aim to create homogeneous groups of learners through extensive assessments of new students as well as regular testing throughout the course.
The result: The success rate of our students at the Goethe exams is 98% (from ZD to ZOP, average of the years 2002 trough June 2009).

Assessment test

Every new student with existing knowledge of German goes through an extensive assessment. After discussing the test results with the new student the corresponding course and level is selected.

Many different class offerings

New beginner intensive morning courses (five days per week), semi-intensive afternoon courses (two days per week) and semi-intensive evening courses (two days per week) start about every month. Private lessons can be organized within a day. Our conversation training and grammar course complete our offerings. We run German classes on 12 different language levels (A1 through C2).

Get to know us at no risk - money-back guarantee

Take the first week of your German course to get to know your teacher and your class. If we are not up to your expectations, you can terminate your course at the end of your first course week and get a full refund of the paid tuition fee.

Flexible course length

You are interested in a course that lasts 6 weeks? Or 34 weeks? You are free to choose the length of your German course in either 1-week (intensive course) or 2-week (semi-intensive course) sessions.

Flexible contracts

Our contracts are cancellable thus ensuring both flexibility and motivated students. You can choose between a 5-week and a 1-week notice period and you can cancel your contract for any reason.

Central location in Zurich

The Bellingua German Language School is located on Löwenstrasse, in the center of Zurich, just 5 minutes on foot from the main station.