German Intensive Course (5 x per Week)
Out of all our courses, the German intensive course is the ideal choice for those who would like to learn German as quickly as possible. It can also be combined well with our Lunchtime Conversation Classes for even more intensive speaking practice.
Fast-learning and motivated adults worldwide who want to join a German intensive course
Age: 75% of participants 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
Course options
Focus Precision – for all those who want to systematically develop their grammar and sentence structures and gain linguistic confidence. For the language levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Regular assessments to ensure consistency: At the end of each module, students take a written test. In addition, three oral assessments are conducted per level. At the end of each level, students take a comprehensive level test.
Focus Communication – for anyone who wants to refine their style and formulate complex content clearly and skillfully. For the language levels: B1, B2, C1
Regular assessments to ensure consistency: Three written tests and three oral assessments are conducted per level.
Requirements
Sufficient test results are required to continue the course and successfully complete a level.
Group size
2 to 9 students
Days and times
Monday to Friday, 08.30 to 11.40 – 30 minutes break at 10.00
If there are less than 4 students registered, our courses go into semi-private mode. The reduced times are listed in the terms and conditions. Lesson content and prices remain unchanged.
Course starts
After taking the assessment test, people with an existing knowledge of German can begin a suitable course every week, depending on places being available in the class.
Course starts for beginners with no prior knowledge of German
| Next course start morning | Weekdays |
|---|---|
| 19. October 2026 | Monday to Friday |
All other course start dates can be found on our course start page.
(1 to 2 hours per course day for preparation and homework)
You can choose any course length. A language level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) takes in average 10 weeks to complete in an intensive course.
Our intensive courses are geared towards course lengths of 4 or more weeks and don’t work well for shorter stays, as in e.g. a summer school.
Zurich or join your group via video link (no need to let us know in advance)
Goethe or telc certificate examinations (B1, B2, C1) can be taken after completion of the corresponding level without further preparation. We guarantee that you will pass the examination.
The Bellingua course confirmation can be issued on demand after completing the course.
If the student decides to cancel the course at the end of the first week, the course fees will be fully refunded.
Price & additional costs for the German intensive course
Course fee
CHF 320 per week (CHF 16 per lesson) – optionally payable in monthly installments.
Books
Focus Precision: The books are all digital and included in the course price.
Focus Communication: B1 CHF 39.–, B2 CHF 39.–, C1 60.–.
Other costs
There are no additional costs.
Goethe Certificates
Taking a certificate exam is voluntary, the fees vary depending on the certificate.
Personal consultation about our German intensive course
Before you register for a German course, there is a free consultation meeting (in German or English) in order to find out more about your individual needs and goals. Our customer advisors are available during our opening hours – in person at our school office, by phone or via video call. Just drop in or give us a call (++41 44 250 20 00).