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WELCOME TO ILS-BASEL!

Language school in Basel

German, English, French, Italian, Spanish and another 40 languages

ILS - our eduqua-certified language school in the heart of Basel offers German, English, French, Italian, Spanish and other language courses in small groups of max. 8 people or in individual lessons with trial lessons for private individuals and companies. Our history began with our first location in the heart of Bern. Today we have three more locations in Basel, Zurich, Aarau and St. Gallen.

Specializing in teaching foreign languages to adults, we offer a variety of German courses, French courses, English courses, Italian courses, Spanish courses, Arabic courses, Turkish courses, Russian courses, Chinese courses, Japanese courses and many other languages. Immerse yourself in the world of language learning and broaden your personal horizons.

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  • The number of places at the fide tests is limited. Please register early using the registration form or directly with us on site.

  • The results of the language test, the language passport and the certificate will be sent to the graduates by mail directly from the fide office after about 4 weeks.

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If you would like to learn German during your language study trip, our language school in Basel will be happy to help and advise you. For your German language stay, we offer you the Standard or Intensive German course. German course and plan interesting day trips to Zurich, Lucerne, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel and St. Gallen and other activities.

If you would like to learn German during a language study trip, you are in experienced hands with us. Simply let us know your desired start date, course duration and approximate language level - we will be happy to send you a non-binding offer for your German language study trip.

You want to learn German and are looking for a language school in Basel? Our Intensive German Course for three to eight participants offers the best option for learning German as quickly as possible. Learn German in an Intensive German Course at ILS - with us you will quickly learn the basic structures, vocabulary and grammar of the German language through everyday conversation and listening comprehension exercises, role plays and many other exercises.

The Intensive German Course also includes an excursion to the region - the aim is to make social contacts, speak German with each other and thus learn German while playing. In addition, the Intensive German Course includes a film evening followed by a discussion, a joint breakfast and exercises for self-study.

For further information about the Intensive German Course, please contact us.

Are you interested in proving your German language skills with an internationally recognized telc certificate? At ILS-Basel you have the opportunity to take a telc exam every month. With a telc certificate telc German certificates are recognized throughout Europe by employers, migration offices, universities and schools and thus represent a professionally sound proof of performance. For more information about telc exams and telc dates can be found here. We also offer telc preparation courses that you can attend shortly before your telc exam.

As a licensed FIDE test center, we offer you a simple and uncomplicated way to officially prove your language skills - right in the heart of Basel. Our central location ensures good accessibility and a pleasant examination environment that is optimally tailored to the needs of participants.

Profitieren Sie von klar strukturierten Prüfungen, die fair und transparent ablaufen. Die Anmeldung ist schnell und einfach – ohne unnötigen Aufwand. >>fide-Test Anmeldung<<

Wir sind nicht nur in Basel, sondern auch in vier weiteren Kantonen der Schweiz vertreten – so finden Sie uns garantiert auch in Ihrer Nähe. >>Unsere Standorte<<

Überzeugen Sie sich selbst von der Qualität und Professionalität eines anerkannten FIDE-Testzentrums. Wir begleiten Sie zuverlässig auf dem Weg zu Ihrem offiziellen Sprachnachweis. >>fide-Test in Basel<<

Discover the English language and take a English course in our language school in Basel. It doesn't matter what level your language skills are at - we can help you. English courses we offer you in different language levels. With us you are guaranteed to find the right English course to improve your language skills.

A English course in Basel we offer you in group courses from three to eight persons as well as in private lessons private lessons. In the English course we teach you basic knowledge about the country, people and culture as well as correct pronunciation, spelling, grammar, sentence structure and construction. Through grammar exercises, listening comprehension and reading comprehension exercises, as well as conversations and discussions, you will learn the language in no time.

If you want to take a French course at a language school in Basel, we offer you different dates. Whether group course or private lessons - in the French course we will provide you with comprehensive learning content. Of course, we cater to your language level.

At French course you can learn the language from scratch or improve and extend your existing language skills. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the French course in detail.

At our language school in Basel you can learn Spanish language and take a Spanish course attend a Spanish course. We offer Spanish courses at all levels of the European Framework of Reference for Languages. At our school, you are guaranteed to find the right Spanish course to improve your Spanish skills. Whether it's a group course or private lessons, we are sure to have the right Spanish course for you. In Spanish classes you will not only learn grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation of the Spanish language, but also a lot about the country, people and culture. Small groups and reasonable prices round off the perfect Spanish course for you.
At ILS you will find various Italian courses at all levels. Individual courses and small groups allow you to quickly improve your Italian language skills. Learn Italian in no time and attend an Italian course at our school. We teach you grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation of the Italian languages as well as many interesting topics about the country, its people and culture. Learning Italian made easy - with a language course at our language school.
Would you like a fide language certificate, recognized throughout Switzerland, of your skills in the German language?

ILS prepares you in a specific preparation course for the desired fide test in a specific preparatory course. Your own practice materials as well as fide mock exams serve as the basis for the preparation course.

Preparation courses for the fide test can also be taken as private courses at ILS. In the fide private course, you benefit in particular from the teaching time and decide alone which focal points are set in the course. You can choose between private lessons as an individual course or in a group of two or three that you form yourself.

In the course "SVEB Certificate Instructor Conducting Learning Events" you will acquire the ability to plan, conduct and evaluate teaching events with adults in your own specialist area. The course corresponds to "Module 1, SVEB Certificate Course Instructor".

You will learn didactic-methodical concepts of course planning and design, basics of learning psychology and adult-specific characteristics, communicative and social elements as well as organizational and goal-oriented procedures. The training and further development of one's own cognitive abilities, strategic approaches, social and methodological skills as well as one's own self-reflection are actively promoted during the course. This should result in professional action competencies with regard to respect and appreciation of participants, appropriate proximity-distance behavior, and flexibility in dealing with the unexpected.

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