Private English lessons – individual & flexible!

Choose 1:1, semi-private, trio, or quattro private lessons for you and your group!

In private English courses, you can make the most of your learning time and decide for yourself what to focus on. Learn alone or in a small group with experienced teachers—flexibly, individually, and exactly when it suits you.

With one-on-one lessons , you remain fully focused.
Or bring your friends along and form your own semi-private, trio, or quartet private learning group!
Exam preparation & professional English available

Prices for private English lessons

Learn more about our prices and course packages for private, semi-private, and trio private courses.

Level

A1 to C2

course duration

This is determined individually by you. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes.

Registration

In person on site or via the online registration form

Course time

Determined individually by you.

Course days

Determined individually by you.

Materials

CHF 60 CHF elementary level, including 1 textbook

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Ceci W
November 10, 2026
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I've been studying German here, starting at the A1 level and now at the A2 level. The admin team at ILS is super friendly and always ready to help. They really go the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly. The facilities are great and very comfortable, and the teachers are super dedicated, too. It makes the whole experience awesome!
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Lezeil Silva
November 10, 2026
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On behalf of my husband, thank you, ILS TEAM. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming. They are flexible, understanding, considerate, and professional. Highly recommended to everyone!
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DJ Bianca Nyfeler
October 29, 2026
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This is the best German course I’ve taken in Switzerland so far! The classes are exceptionally well-organized, the learning environment is very pleasant, and the quality of instruction makes a huge difference. Here, I feel like I’m really learning German and gaining a better understanding of the language. A very special thank you goes to Kathy and Marc. Both teach with a great deal of patience, dedication, and passion. They manage to explain even difficult topics in a way that’s easy to understand and to motivate the students. You can tell that they do their jobs with heart and joy. Thank you so much for this wonderful learning experience!
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Nan Duan
October 28, 2026
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The curriculum at these two schools is ideal for new students. The teachers are very responsible, and the administrative staff is friendly and helpful toward newcomers. I really like it! Highly recommended!
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Ewa Włodarska-Skowicka Włodarska-Skowicka
October 12, 2026
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Great atmosphere, teachers, and an amazing team!
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Iris M
September 25, 2026
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I just finished the B1 super-intensive course here, and I had a very positive experience. I had a few gaps in my knowledge from the A2 level, but I still found the course manageable and, for the most part, not too hard to understand—thanks to our teacher, Luca. We all understood all the topics, and I think the course is genuinely very effective.
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Mo Ley
September 23, 2026
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A great place to learn languages and take exams. The staff are very knowledgeable, friendly, and always helpful. I had a really positive experience and can definitely recommend ILS Basel!
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Patricia Ross
September 23, 2026
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I like the intensity of the Saturday course. I also like my teacher's teaching style.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Private English Lessons

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Yes. In private lessons, you and your teacher decide together which areas to focus on. If your main goal is to speak with more confidence, the lessons can be geared more toward conversation, pronunciation, active vocabulary, and typical conversational situations.

Yes. Exam preparation is available through private lessons. You can focus on specific areas such as speaking, writing, listening, and reading. For current ILS exam candidates, there is also a special package with 5 lessons for exam preparation.

Yes. Business English is explicitly included as a possible focus area. Depending on the profession, training may cover meetings, presentations, emails, phone calls, negotiations, or subject-specific vocabulary.

Yes. At the Swiss School of Business and Management ( Registration ), you can choose between in-person and online classes. This is especially convenient if you have irregular work hours, a long commute, or if you can’t travel to Basel regularly.

Yes. In addition to one-on-one lessons, ILS Basel offers semi-private, trio, and quartet private lessons. Participants put together their own private study groups.

Very flexible. Classes are available from A1 to C2. Course days, times, and duration are determined on an individual basis, and each lesson lasts 45 minutes.