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German Intensive Course (5 x per Week)<\/h1>\n

Out of all our courses<\/a>, 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<\/a> for even more intensive speaking practice.<\/p>\n

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Benefits of the course<\/h2>\n

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Bellingua Quality<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our teachers are highly qualified native speakers with a degree in German Studies, Translation\/Interpretation, or German as a Foreign\/Second Language (DaF\/DaZ), or are about to complete their degree.<\/p>\n

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Maximum Efficiency
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Thanks to our high level of instruction, our courses are generally challenging. Combined with the intensity of the German intensive course, you will learn German at a high speed.<\/p>\n

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Full Flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

All course participants can decide for themselves before each lesson whether they want to attend the German course in person or online.<\/p>\n

All contracts are cancelable, and the course duration is flexible.<\/p>\n

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Success Guarantee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to our qualified teachers, innovative learning materials, and structured curricula, we can guarantee successful completion of Goethe and telc certificate exams.<\/p>\n

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Money-back guarantee<\/strong><\/p>\n

If participants are not satisfied for any reason or if their plans change, we guarantee a full refund of the course fees paid within the first week.<\/p>\n

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Childcare<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Gloggespiel childcare center is located just a 2-minute walk from our language school. Childcare can be arranged by appointment or on a spontaneous basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Fast-learning and motivated adults worldwide who want to join a German intensive course<\/p>\n

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\nAge: 75% of participants are between 25 and 40 years old (median: 30 years)
\nOrigin: 46% Europe, 16% Far East, 15% Latin America, 11% North America, 5% Middle East, 7% other
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Language levels<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2<\/p>\n

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Course options<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Focus Precision<\/strong> – 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<\/p>\n

Focus Communication<\/strong> – for anyone who wants to refine their style and formulate complex content clearly and skillfully.
For language levels: B1, B2, C1<\/p>\n

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Group size<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2 to 9 students<\/p>\n

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Days and times<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Monday to Friday,<\/span> 08.30 to 11.40 \u2013 30 minutes break at 10.00<\/p>\n

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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<\/a>. Lesson content and prices remain unchanged.
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Course starts
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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.<\/p>\n

Course starts for beginners with no prior knowledge of German
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All other course start dates can be found on our course start page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

Our intensive courses are geared towards course lengths of 4 or more weeks<\/strong>\u00a0and don’t work well for shorter stays, as in e.g. a summer school.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

The Bellingua course confirmation can be issued on demand after completing the course.<\/p>\n

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If the student decides to cancel the course at the end of the first week, the course fees will be fully refunded.
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Price & additional costs for the German intensive course<\/h2>\n

Course fee
<\/strong>CHF 320 per week (CHF 16 per lesson) \u2013 optionally payable in monthly installments.<\/p>\n

Books
<\/strong>Approx. CHF 26 per 10 weeks intensive course. Books are only required for specific levels.<\/p>\n

Other costs
<\/strong>There are no additional costs.<\/p>\n

Goethe Certificates
<\/strong>Taking a certificate exam is voluntary, the fees vary depending on the certificate.<\/p>\n

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In 3 steps to registration.<\/h2>\n

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Non-binding Consultation Session<\/strong><\/p>\n

Approximately 30 minutes. In-person, by phone, or via video conference.<\/strong> Simply drop by during our business hours, call us (+41 44 250 20 00), or schedule an appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Free Placement Test<\/strong><\/p>\n

For those with prior knowledge of German, an on-site or remote 60-90 minute placement test<\/strong> will be conducted. The results and our recommendation will be discussed 1-2 days after the evaluation.<\/p>\n

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Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Afterwards, you will receive an offer<\/strong>. Upon signing, a deposit is due which will be deducted from the course fee and refunded in case of a course cancellation during the money-back guarantee<\/strong> period.<\/p>\n

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Personal consultation about our German intensive course<\/h2>\n

Before you register for a German course<\/a>, 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 \u2013 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)<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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