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Bellingua – unique among the German language schools in Zurich

Bellingua is a unique language school right in the heart of Zurich’s business district. Since its foundation in 2002, it has focussed on teaching German as a Foreign Language to fast-learning adults. We use hybrid teaching in our german courses: Students can come to the classroom in Zurich or they can join via video link.

Our students

Fast-learning students

The German language school Bellingua focuses its teaching on fast and motivated learners. 90% of our students have a university degree and 75% are between 25 and 40 years old.

Details
Education:
83% have a university degree (40% Bachelor, 43% Master, PhD or higher)

Age:
75% of the students are between 25 and 40 years old (median: 30 years)

Origin:
46% Europe, 16% Far East, 15% Latin America, 11% North America, 5% Middle East, 7% other regions

Small, homogenous groups

Classes in our German language school are held in small groups of 2 to 9 students. The maximum group size is guaranteed by contract. The average group size is 6.

Regular assessments

Regular assessments guarantee homogeneous groups in our German language school: A test is taken after each unit and students must achieve adequate test results in order to continue the course.

Details
One level (A1, A2 etc.) is divided into about 10 modules. After each module, our students take a module test and their speaking skills are assessed three times per level. At the end of each level, a level test is taken. The total of these grades results in the level mark, which, if it is at least 4.0, allows the student to move on to the next level. If three grades below 4.0 are obtained in any one level, it is no longer possible to stay in the same course. Together we will discuss a suitable alternative, e.g. repeating modules, private lessons, conversation practice etc.

Our hybrid german courses

Courses we offer

Bellingua is focussed on group courses for levels A1 to C1. We offer intensive courses (5 mornings per week) and semi-intensive courses (2 evenings or afternoons per week). In addition, we offer our students free video-conversation classes for levels A2, B1/B1+ and B2/C1.

For maximum flexibility, we offer private lessons.​

Detailed placement test

All students with previous knowledge of the German language take a detailed placement test. This detailed and free placement test helps us assess your level so we can find the right level and course for you.

Details

In the placement procedure, both oral and written previous knowledge is assessed. Our courses are designed for students who do not show any major differences between their oral and written skills.

Courses are guaranteed to take place

Our courses will be provided even if only one person has signed up to attend. If there are three or fewer than three people in the course, the number of lessons per week will be reduced slightly, but not the content of the lessons.

Our uniqueness as a language school

Guarantee for Goethe exams

Thanks to competent teachers and a prescribed curriculum, we guarantee the passing of Goethe and telc certificate examinations.

Details

This guarantee applies to all those who successfully complete a corresponding level course with us (i.e. the level mark is at least 4.0, see “Homogeneous Groups”) and take the certificate examination within 4 months of completing the course.

No risk and money-back guarantee

New students can get to know Bellingua without risk. The students decide whether we meet their expectations of a professional German school and whether they wish to continue the course. In the intensive course, students can decide at the end of the first week and in the semi-intensive course students can decide at the end of the second week. If a student decides to stop the course, we will refund the entire course fee.

Flexible course length and flexible contracts

The student decides how long to book a course for. Our terminable contracts allow flexibility and guarantee motivated course participants. The cancellation period is only one week.

Our classes

Lessons at Bellingua follow a fixed curriculum that focuses equally on all language skills – reading, writing, listening, speaking. Here is an overview of our German courses in Zurich.

Details

The lessons are geared towards a precise use of the German language in spoken and written form. Based on a solid understanding of grammar, we offer a wide range of interactive exercises, speaking practice, writing exercises and digital exercises that students can check themselves.

Our teachers

All teachers at our German language school are native speakers and have a degree in German Studies, Translation/Interpreting or DaF/DaZ (or are about to graduate).

Details

Our teachers receive in-house training and intensive support to familiarize themselves with the curriculum, teaching materials and our teaching methodology.

Childcare

Just a 2-minute walk from our language school is the Gloggespiel childcare centre. Since 2010, children from the age of 4 months have been looked after here by experienced educators.

Details

Childcare can be provided by appointment or spontaneously. Fixed care days are also possible. Further information is available here.

Centrally located in Zurich

Bellingua, the German language school, is centrally located on Löwenstrasse and Nüschelerstrasse, at the heart of Zurich’s business district, within walking distance of the main train station.

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