PRIVATE PREPARATORY COURSE AT ILS

Customized private prep courses for telc, fide, and much more

ILS Private Lessons - personalized & flexible!

Choose 1-on-1, semi-private, trio, or quartet lessons for you and your group!

In our private language exam preparation courses, you make the most of your study time and set your own priorities. Prepare specifically for exams such as telc, Goethe, fide, CELI, DELE, CCIP, and many others—in 40 languages. Study on your own or in a small group with experienced instructors—flexibly, individually, and exactly when it suits you.

With one-on-one lessons you’ll stay fully focused.
Or bring your friends along and form your own private study group of two, three, or four!
Exam preparation & business German available

Prices for private lessons

Learn more about our prices and course packages for private, semi-private, trio, and quartet lessons

level

A1 through C2

course duration

You can set this on your own. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes.

Registration

In person on site or via the online registration form

course time

You can set this yourself.

Course days

You can set this yourself.

Materials

CHF 50 per lower school level, including 1 course book

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Private German lessons in Zurich

How much do private German lessons cost in Zurich?

In a private language exam preparation course at ILS, experienced instructors will provide you with targeted preparation for your chosen language exam. You are the focus of the course, and you can work with your instructor to achieve your learning goals. Lessons are tailored to your individual needs, your language proficiency level, and the requirements of the specific exam.

Why prepare specifically for a language exam?

Passing a language exam opens up many new opportunities—whether for higher education, a career, or naturalization. Internationally recognized certificates such as telc, Goethe, fide, CELI, DELE, CCIP, and many others serve as important proof of your language proficiency in many countries and institutions.

With targeted preparation, you will not only learn the language but also become familiar with the structure and requirements of the exam. You will practice typical question formats, improve your written and oral skills, and gain confidence for the exam situation.

In addition, language certificates can significantly improve your career prospects. Many employers today require official language certificates as proof of your proficiency. Such exams are also often a prerequisite for university programs, visas, or residence permits.

Private prep courses at ILS

With a private preparation course at ILS, you can prepare for your language exam in the best and most efficient way possible. Our courses are available in over 50 languages and are designed for anyone who wants to focus on preparing for a specific exam.

Classes can be tailored to your individual needs—whether you're taking the exam for the first time or already have some experience and want to improve your score.

Your instructor will focus entirely on your needs and create a study plan tailored specifically to your exam. In addition to language preparation, you’ll also receive valuable tips on test-taking strategies, time management, and common exam questions.

Our private prep courses are suitable for beginners through advanced learners and can be scheduled flexibly in the morning, at noon, or in the evening.

Benefits of a private prep course

A private preparation course at ILS offers you the opportunity to prepare for your language exam in an intensive and efficient manner. The lessons are tailored entirely to your goals and your current language proficiency level.

In a private prep course, you’ll benefit from:

  • personalized instruction from experienced teachers
  • Targeted preparation for exams such as telc, Goethe, fide, CELI, DELE, CCIP, and many others
  • flexible scheduling and a personalized learning pace
  • intensive preparation for the oral and written parts of the exam
  • practical exercises and realistic exam simulations

With one-on-one instruction, the teacher can focus entirely on your strengths and weaknesses. This allows for targeted practice in the areas that are particularly important for your exam.

Our private preparation courses at ILS are ideal for working professionals, students, and anyone who wants to earn a recognized language certificate.

experiences of our participants.

Read how our participants achieve their language goals and get off to a successful start!

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Ines Macic
October 20, 2025
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Thanks to ILS Basel, I can now write my review in German! I first took the A2 course here, then the B1 and B2 courses. 🎉 I’d especially like to mention my teacher, Chris Stettler, who taught me in both the B1 and B2 courses. 🌺 She always encouraged me to speak up, improve my German, and not be afraid to try new things. Chris is a wonderful teacher—friendly, patient, positive, very competent, and extremely dedicated. She answers every question thoroughly, explains everything in great depth, and takes plenty of time for each student. Her motivation and enthusiasm for learning German are contagious, and you can immediately tell how much she cares about her students. Anyone who has the chance to learn from her can truly consider themselves lucky! 🪷🌸🌺 I also often attended the conversation classes on Fridays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Chris is always exceptionally well-prepared, brings up interesting topics, and makes sure the classes are fun. 🌞🌻🗣️ You meet nice people, make new international friends, and learn a lot in the process. 🌎 ILS Basel is very well organized. The classrooms are clean and nice, and the staff in the office are very friendly. 🤗🇨🇭 I plan to take the TELC B2 exam here as well. Many thanks to the entire ILS team, my first teacher Nathalie (A2—my review in English), and my other teacher, Chris Stettler! ♥️
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Elena Chira De Vazdautan
October 11, 2025
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A very good school with dedicated teachers and a positive learning environment. Highly recommended!
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Addis 1
October 4, 2025
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ILS Zurich is a great school! The staff is friendly and easy to work with, the scheduling is flexible, and the instruction is excellent! It really helped me learn German to prepare for my exam.
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Valentina Ilyina
July 7, 2025
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I took the German course at the C1.1 level. Our group consisted of four people, which created an intensive and pleasant learning environment. Our teacher, Lena Matter, led the course very professionally despite her young age. She was always well-prepared, patient, and friendly. The atmosphere in class was open, respectful, and completely free of pressure. Thank you very much for the valuable course and the motivating support on my journey to the C1 level.
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