Intensive German Course in Basel: Learn German Fast 2

Intensive German Course - Efficient Learn German in everyday life!

Combine rapid learning progress with your usual daily routine!

The Intensive German Course offers the ideal balance between the pace of learning and practical application in everyday life. Through compact lessons, you’ll systematically build your grammar, vocabulary, and language comprehension without neglecting your career, studies, or family.

Good progress in learning at a manageable time commitment.
Small groups for personal support.
Can be combined perfectly with with a job or studies.

Prices & Dates for Intensive German Courses

Learn more about our prices, dates, and other details for our intensive German courses.

Upcoming Start Dates for the Intensive German Course in Basel

Course descriptionPeriodDurationCourse timeCourse price
German A1.1September 28, 2026 - November 6, 20266 weeks09:00 - 10:30CHF 1050.-
German A1.2September 28, 2026 - November 6, 20266 weeks09:00 - 10:30CHF 1050.-
German A2.1September 28, 2026 - November 6, 20266 weeks09:00 - 10:30CHF 1050.-
German A2.2September 28, 2026 - November 6, 20266 weeks09:00 - 10:30CHF 1050.-
German B1.1September 28, 2026 - November 6, 20266 weeks09:00 - 10:30CHF 1050.-
German B1.2September 28, 2026 - November 6, 20266 weeks09:00 - 10:30CHF 1050.-
German B2.1September 28, 2026 – November 19, 20268 weeks10:45 - 12:15CHF 1400.-
German B2.2September 28, 2026 – November 19, 20268 weeks10:45 - 12:15CHF 1400.-
German C1.1September 28, 2026 – November 19, 20268 weeks10:45 - 12:15CHF 1400.-
German C1.2September 28, 2026 – November 19, 20268 weeks10:45 - 12:15CHF 1400.-

Additional Start Dates for the A1 to B1 Intensive German Course in Basel

CourseLevelCourse startCourse end
German course intensiveA1/A2/B128.09.202618.12.2026
German course intensiveA1/A2/B119.10.202615.01.2027
German course intensiveA1/A2/B109.11.202605.02.2027
German course intensiveA1/A2/B130.11.202626.02.2027
German course intensiveA1/A2/B118.01.202709.04.2027
German course intensiveA1/A2/B108.02.202730.04.2027
German course intensiveA1/A2/B101.03.202721.05.2027
German course intensiveA1/A2/B122.03.202711.06.2027

Additional Start Dates for the B2 to C1 Intensive German Course in Basel

CourseLevelCourse startCourse end
German course intensiveB2/C128.09.202629.01.2027
German course intensiveB2/C126.10.202626.02.2027
German course intensiveB2/C123.11.202626.03.2027
German course intensiveB2/C118.01.202707.05.2027
German course intensiveB2/C115.02.202704.06.2027
German course intensiveB2/C115.03.202702.07.2027
German course intensiveB2/C112.04.202730.07.2027
German course intensiveB2/C110.05.202727.08.2027

Level, Duration, and Course Fees for the Intensive German Course in Basel

Price
/Lect.		DurationLessonsPricePrice
/Lect.		Installment rate*.
A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1, B1.26 weeks
/sublevel		60 Lect.CHF 1'050CHF 17.52 x 525
B2.1, B2.2, C1.1, C1.28 weeks
/sublevel		80 Lect.CHF 1'400CHF 17.52 x 700
A1, A2, B112 weeks
/level		120 Lect.CHF 1'900CHF 15.854 x 475
B2, C116 weeks
/level		160 Lect.CHF 2'600CHF 16.254 x 650
*Instalment payment possible

Course Days & Times for the Intensive German Course in Basel

Course optionCourse daysCourse times
Super-Intensive German CourseMonday till Friday09:00 - 12:15*
Intensive German CourseMonday till Friday07:15 - 08:45
09:00 - 10:30
Intensive courses afternoonMonday till Thursday15:00 - 16:30
Evening Course Intensive GermanMonday till Thursday17:30 - 19:00
Evening German CourseMonday & Wednesday (A1-B1) /
Tuesday & Thursday (B2-C1)		19:15 - 20:45
Saturday German courseSaturday09:00 - 12:15*
*incl. 15 min. break

Students Joining Mid-Course: You can join ongoing courses at any time. You’ll only pay for the lessons you’ve booked.
Classes canceled due to holidays will be made up. During the week of the holiday, classes will begin 30 minutes earlier. This adjustment will remain in effect until the canceled lessons have been fully made up.

Level

A1 to C1

course duration

A shorter course duration is also possible on request.

Holidays

Holidays are not charged for courses that take place every day.

Participants

The courses are started from 3 participants.

Materials

50.- CHF per lower level incl. 1 course book

Similar German Courses

Super-Intensive German Course
Afternoon Intensive German Course
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You will receive:

  • a joint brunch with all the German classes
  • A trip in or around Basel. You'll get to know the city and the surrounding area and have the chance to use your German in everyday situations.
  • Homework and exercises for self-study
  • volunteer activities such as Picnic, City Golf, city tours, and much more
  • a competent accompaniment of a teacher during the lessons

*The costs of paid excursions and activities are covered by the participants.

Let's work together to achieve your German goals together.

We offer you the best learning environment on our premises. Take a look at some photos of our classrooms!

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What are German Intensive Courses?

A German intensive course is like a normal German course and has the same advantages. However, the lessons take place much more often during the week, usually even daily. The unique thing about German intensive courses is that you reach your desired German level faster. The German lessons are more intensive, more compact and also require more concentration. The German course often takes place over a shorter period of time, but daily. It is important to note that after a German intensive course, it is essential to apply what has been learned and to continue learning German, so that the learning success is also long-term and is consolidated. Many German learners also use the German intensive courses to prepare themselves more intensively for an upcoming recognized German exam.

What do German Intensive Courses include?

  • Grammar lessons adapted to the language level
  • Vocabulary and vocabulary training
  • Numerous forms of exercise
  • Writing texts (correct structure, etc.)
  • Conversation training and learning the correct pronunciation
  • Helpful German skills for everyday life and work
  • Reading, listening and text comprehension
  • Discussions about important and exciting topics
  • Cultural insight into the German-speaking world
  • Correct listing of pros and cons as well as correct argumentation and justification of one's own opinion
  • If desired, specific exam preparation for recognized German exams
  • Long-term learning success and secure as well as correct German language skills guaranteed

The most important advantages of German Intensive Courses

  • Intensive, compact and frequent German lessons
  • Frequent use of the foreign language
  • Difficult topics can be dealt with more intensively
  • Rapid and intensive pace of instruction
  • High concentration
  • For private intensive course; flexible course days and class times
  • Very intensive German lessons with quick learning results
  • Choice of dynamic group intensive courses or individual private intensive courses.

For whom are German Intensive Courses suitable?

An intensive German course makes sense in many respects. It is particularly effective and suitable for German learners who:

  • Want to learn specific topics/grammar rules intensively and more frequently
  • Desire to learn as quickly, intensively and effectively as possible
  • Want to work on specific German skills more quickly and regularly
  • Desire particularly intensive and frequent German lessons over a shorter period of time
  • Want to prepare intensively for a recognized German examination
  • Wish for German lessons every day
  • Want a compact German lesson

Where can I find German Intensive Courses?

The German intensive courses of the International Language School (ILS) are highly recommended. ILS has numerous course and teaching formats for a wide variety of foreign languages. ILS is particularly characterized by a very high customer satisfaction, success rate and recommendation rate. All teachers are specially trained in their foreign language, use a wide range of learning methods and have several years of teaching experience.

The ILS has locations throughout Switzerland, including Basel. On the ILS Basel website you can find out all about the unique intensive German course offers, further information, lesson details, prices and course dates. You can book a non-binding trial lesson today. One of our friendly staff will also be happy to advise you by phone, email or on site at the ILS location in Basel. We look forward to getting to know you!