Opening hours

Mon-Thu 08.30 - 19.30
Fri 08.30 - 18.30
Sat 08.30 - 13.30

Neumarkt 5
Kornhausstrasse 28, 9000 St. Gallen

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Ngan Bechtiger
august 11, 2026
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I took a really great B1 German course at ILS St. Gallen with Mr. Geist. He is a very dedicated and motivated teacher who always prepares his lessons well and places great emphasis on practical content. I particularly enjoyed the dialogs he created, which were not only grammatically well-suited to the course material but also drew on situations from our daily lives. This made the lessons varied, easy to understand, and very practical. I also really liked the modern facilities and the pleasant learning atmosphere at ILS St. Gallen. The classes aren’t too large, so the teachers have enough time to address each student individually. This gave us plenty of opportunities to speak actively, ask questions, and receive direct feedback. This helped me a great deal in further developing my German skills. Overall, I’m very satisfied with ILS St. Gallen and the professional support I received throughout the entire course. I would definitely recommend the school to my friends and acquaintances. If I ever want to learn German or another foreign language again in the future, ILS St. Gallen will definitely be one of my first choices. The administrative office is also very professional. My emails were always answered quickly and reliably, and whenever I had questions or concerns about the course, I always received the support I needed. This made my entire experience at ILS St. Gallen even more positive and enjoyable. Many thanks to the entire team at ILS St. Gallen and especially to Mr. Geist for the wonderful time and the dedicated instruction!
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Camilločka
august 10, 2026
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I'm currently finishing the B1 course at this school. I'd like to continue my German course here, but at the B2 level. The staff answer questions quickly and are very helpful. Thanks to my teacher, Ondrej, the language barrier has disappeared; we discuss various topics every day and cover complex grammar in a simple way. Overall, the classes are excellent and the staff are friendly.

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Mario Esteban Cidraque
September 2, 2026
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I recently completed the A2 German course at ILS St. Gallen and am very satisfied. From the very beginning, the course was well-structured, professional, and provided excellent support for the learning process. I’d especially like to highlight my teacher, Ondrej Geist, who is undoubtedly one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. I was very impressed by his professionalism, his positive attitude, and his pragmatic teaching approach. He excels at explaining even complex grammatical and linguistic concepts in a clear, understandable, and practical way, while always creating a stimulating and motivating learning environment. I particularly appreciated his sincere commitment to ensuring that everyone understood the material and was able to apply what they had learned. His teaching significantly advanced my progress and, above all, made learning German a joy. I am very grateful for this experience and hope to be able to count on equally dedicated and inspiring teachers in the higher-level courses as well. I can warmly recommend ILS St. Gallen—and Ondrej in particular—to anyone looking for a professional and pleasant learning environment for German.

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Barbara
august 26, 2026
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I took a B2-level French course with Caroline over several months and can wholeheartedly recommend it. I found both the institute’s organization and the lessons to be professional and very enjoyable. Caroline structures her lessons to be varied and informative, with a good balance of grammar and conversation—which was particularly important to me. At the same time, her positive, personal, and humorous manner creates a very pleasant atmosphere. As a result, the lessons were not only effective but also really fun. Thank you so much, Caroline, for the great time. I highly recommend ILS St. Gallen and, in particular, your classes! :)
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august 12, 2026
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I took a really great B1 German course at ILS St. Gallen with Ondrej Geist. He’s a fantastic teacher who explains everything in great detail and in a way that’s easy to understand. He also regularly reviews topics we’ve already covered, which is extremely helpful. The lessons are excellently structured, varied, and practical. The atmosphere at the school is very pleasant, and the entire team is very professional and helpful. I learned a lot and felt very comfortable there. I can wholeheartedly recommend ILS St. Gallen and Ondrej Geist!
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august 10, 2026
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Ondrej Geist is the best German teacher I’ve ever had. He explains German grammar exceptionally well. I’ve also studied at HEKS and the Migros School, so I can rightly say that he’s the best teacher and the school is the best in the St. Gallen region. The organization, however, is a disaster—I feel sorry for the students and teachers. On Saturday, I received an email stating that my course was canceled due to too few participants, even though I had already been told at the school that I was the eighth participant (minimum three, maximum eight). Classes were supposed to start today, and now the B1 intensive course isn’t taking place at all. I was offered the chance to join a course that had started a week ago. I went there, and it turned out the course had actually started three weeks ago. Now the administration is asking me whether I paid 100% or 50% because they don’t know. How can they not know when classes start or how much the students have paid? What a lack of organization, professionalism, and consideration! The teacher himself, however, seems to be really good. An organizational disaster, especially since almost everything usually runs smoothly in Switzerland.

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Shimoza Shushu
august 7, 2026
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I attended the ILS course in St. Gallen today. I am very satisfied with the lessons and the teacher, Ms. H. Zimeri. I would highly recommend the ILS St. Gallen International Language School!!!!!
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Izabela Zych
July 17, 2026
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A wonderful place with a great atmosphere—highly recommended❣️ I’d like to thank the entire team at ILS St. Gallen from the bottom of my heart for their fantastic support in helping me earn my B1 certificate. It was the best birthday present I could have asked for, and I’m so glad I chose this school. The atmosphere there is one-of-a-kind—the staff is incredibly warm, attentive, and professional. A special thank you and my appreciation go to the lady who was the first to greet me and take care of me while I was waiting in the group room—thank you so much for your great kindness and your smile, which immediately gave me courage. The entire team interacts with each participant in an extremely competent and empathetic manner. I felt very well taken care of there. If you’re looking for a place where learning and exams are approached with a lot of passion, then this is the perfect place for you. I recommend the school with all my heart and send my regards once again to all the staff ❣️ Finally, I send my warmest regards and a request: Don’t change 🙏❣️ Always stay as wonderful as you are. Best regards, Izabela Zych from Poland ❤️🥰
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Sign language courses for hearing people

Sign language courses at St.Gallen.

Language does not always have to take place via acoustic sounds. Sign language offers an alternative communication system that is mainly based on gestures and facial expressions. Visual language systems give deaf and hearing-impaired people the opportunity to participate in the social and cultural world of hearing people.

Learning sign language is a particular challenge for hearing people: They have to learn to communicate using arms, hands, posture and facial expressions rather than sounds.

At the ILS-St.Gallen you will find sign language courses for hearing people. The language courses are based on Swiss German Sign Language (DSGS).

You can choose between private lessons as an individual course or in a small group that you form yourself. Our experienced sign language course teachers design the lessons according to your wishes. Book one of our lesson packages from 10 to 60 and schedule your lessons when it suits you best. The courses can take place at our premises in Bern, Basel and Zurich or at your location. More flexibility is not possible!

More information:

Would you like more information about sign language?
Visit the website of the Swiss
Federation of the Deaf:

Level:

PRIVATE LESSONS: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1

GROUP LESSONS: A1

Course location:

PRIVATE TEACHING: Online or on the premises of the ILS - Bern, Basel or Zurich

GROUP TEACHINGS: Online or on the premises of the ILS - Bern, Basel or Zurich

Course times:

PRIVATE TEACHING: by arrangement

GROUP TEACHING: 17:25 - 18:55, every Monday

Course duration:

The duration of the course can be set individually. One lesson lasts 45 minutes.

Materials:

One course book CHF 60.-

Prices Private lessons Sign language courses (online)

* Prices per person

No. of lessonsPrivate
Price per lect.
Total
per person
Semi-private
Price per lect.
Total
per person
Trio-Private
Price per lect.
Total
per person
10 lessonsCHF 89CHF 890CHF 55CHF 550CHF 42CHF 420
20 lessonsCHF 86CHF 1'720CHF 52CHF 1'040CHF 39CHF 780
30 lessonsCHF 83CHF 2'490CHF 49CHF 1'470CHF 36CHF 1'080
40 lessonsCHF 80CHF 3'200CHF 46CHF 1'840CHF 33CHF 1'320

Course start Sign language courses Group lessons (online)

Course startLevelDurationCourse timeCourse price
20.10.2025 - 08.12.2025A18 weeks17:30 - 19:00CHF 560.-
17.11.2025 - 19.01.2026A18 weeks19:15 - 20:45CHF 560.-
15.12.2025 - 16.02.2026A18 weeks17:30 - 19:00CHF 560.-
12.01.2026 - 02.03.2026A18 weeks19:15 - 20:45CHF 560.-

Prices Group sign language courses (online)

LevelNo. of weeksPrice per lect.Total
A18 weeks35.-CHF 560.-
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Personal consultation at the ILS-St.Gallen:

Do you have any further questions or would you like to get to know us?
Stop by—we’d be happy to assist you.
You can find us at:
Neumarkt 5 Kornhausstrasse 28, 9000 St. Gallen