Intensive course (full time)
Intensive courses are the ideal choice for those who would like to learn German as quickly as possible. They can also be combined well with our free video-conversation classes for even more intensive speaking practice.
Target audience
Fast-learning and motivated adults worldwide
Student profile
Education: 83% with university level (40% Bachelor, 43% Master, PhD or higher)
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
Group size
2 to 9 students
Days and times
Monday to Friday, 06.30 to 09.40 your time (Atlantic/Azores)
Corresponds to 08.30 to 11.40 CET (Zurich)
Lessons per week
20 lessons of 40 minutes
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.
Additional effort
5 to 10 hours per week
(1 to 2 hours per course day for preparation and homework)
Course length
1 to 60 weeks (your choice)
Course location
Zurich or via video link (depending on your preference)
Due to the rules adopted by the BAG (status: 28.10.2020), all courses are taught exclusively online via video conference (starting Monday, Nov 2nd, until further notice).
Notice period
1 week to the end of a calendar week
Goethe certificate, course confirmation
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 will be issued automatically after completing the course.
Money back guarantee
Valid during the first week of 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
Course
|
Weeks |
Price |
|---|---|
|
1 – 4 |
410.– |
|
5 – 8 |
350.– |
|
9 – 12 |
335.– |
|
13 – 19 |
315.– |
|
20 – 29 |
295.– |
|
30 – |
280.– |
The weekly price is determined on the basis of the total number of course weeks booked. For example, a course of 10 weeks costs CHF 3’350 (CHF 335 per week). A later booking of another 10 weeks costs CHF 2’950 (CHF 295 per week), as a total of 20 weeks of course have now been booked.
In case of cancellation (processing fee CHF 20.-) the weekly price will be recalculated based on the effective course length. This also applies to desired course interruptions of any kind, such as holidays.
Books
Approx. CHF 45 per 10 weeks intensive course. Books can be purchased from us or simply via this link.
Other costs
There are no additional costs.
Goethe Certificates
Taking a certificate exam is voluntary, the fees vary depending on the certificate.