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Language courses, certificates and further education: ILS-St.Gallen accompanies you on your way.
LANGUAGE COURSES
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950+
Students per year
40+
Languages Offered
800+
Number of exam takers per year
10 years
Language proficiency
Language school in St. Gallen: German, English, French…
For nearly 10 years, we have been helping adults acquire new language skills—through practical, personalized instruction that offers real value.
40+ languages in one place
From English to Japanese—we offer the widest range of language courses in St. Gallen.
Experienced subject teachers
Our courses are taught by certified language experts.
Flexible class times
Mornings, evenings, or on weekends— we adapt to your schedule.
Targeted exam preparation
We provide you IELTS the best possible IELTS for official language certification exams such as DELF, TELC, or IELTS .
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Language Passport & Certificate delivered directly to you in about 4 weeks.
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Would you like to learn German and are you looking for a language school in St.Gallen? 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 the 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 into the region - the aim is to make social contacts, speak German with each other and learn German in a fun way. The intensive German course also includes a movie evening followed by a discussion, breakfast together and exercises for self-study.
For further information on the intensive German course, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Discover the English language and take an English course in St.Gallen at our language school in St.Gallen. It doesn't matter what level your language skills are at - our English courses we offer English courses at various language levels. With us, you are guaranteed to find the right English course to improve your language skills. Intensive courses, evening courses, Saturday courses, etc...
A English course in St.Gallen We offer English courses in groups of three to eight people as well as 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 syntax. Grammar exercises, listening and reading comprehension exercises as well as conversations and discussions will help you learn the language in no time at all.
In the French course in St.Gallen you can learn the language from scratch or improve and expand your existing language skills. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about French courses. We offer intensive courses, evening courses, language courses at the weekend, etc.
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 St.Gallen. 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 St.Gallen, 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 St.Gallen<<
Would you like to prove your German language skills with the recognized SDS certificate? At ILS-Basel , you ILS-Basel the opportunity to take this important exam. SDS certificates are recognized in Switzerland for naturalization, residence permits, and other administrative requirements, and provide you with official proof of your German language skills at levels A1 to B2. We also offer special crash courses for the SDS exam so that you can be optimally prepared for your exam. For more information about the exam and available dates, click here > SDS exam
Are you interested in proving your English language skills with an internationally recognized Oxford Test of English certificate? At ILS St. Gallen, you have the opportunity to take this modern English exam in a flexible format. An Oxford Test of English certificate will help you get ahead. The certificates are recognized by employers, universities, and educational institutions throughout Europe and cover levels A2 to C1. We also offer targeted private lessons to prepare you optimally for your exam. For more information about the exam and available dates, click here > Oxford Test of English
ILS prepares you in a specific preparation course for the desired fide test test. Your own practice materials and fide mock exams serve as the basis for the preparation course.
You can also take fide test preparation courses at the ILS in a private course. In the fide private course, you benefit in particular from the teaching time and decide for yourself what the focus of the course should be. You can choose between private tuition as an individual course or in a group of two or three that you form yourself.
In the course "SVEB-Certificate for Trainers Implementation of learning events", you will acquire the ability to plan, implement and evaluate courses with adults in your own specialist area. The course corresponds to "Module 1, SVEB- Course instructor certificate".
You will learn didactic and methodological concepts of course planning and design, the basics of learning psychology and adult-specific features, communicative and social elements as well as organizational and goal-oriented approaches. The training and further development of one's own cognitive abilities, strategic approaches, social and methodological skills and self-reflection are actively encouraged during the course. This should result in professional skills in terms of respect and appreciation of participants, appropriate proximity-distance behavior and flexibility in dealing with the unexpected.
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