Frequently asked questions

The duration of the course depends on the level and language. You can easily find out how long your course lasts on the website under your desired course.
You can join a course with us at any time! Regardless of whether you would like to start the course tomorrow or in a few weeks' time, we will be happy to accept you into existing groups, provided there are still places available. Private lessons are even more flexible, you can start whenever you want.
The groups consist of 2 to max. 6 students (super intensive course max. 8 people). Thanks to the small group size, we guarantee a high level of participation in the lessons.
The International Language School works with the European Framework of Reference for Languages. We offer courses for beginners to advanced learners at levels A1 to C2. We would be happy to conduct a free placement test with you to see which language course suits you best. You can also complete this test online on our website.

The ILS offers language courses in German, French, English, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and many other languages.

How much a course costs depends on the type and duration of the course. Take a look at our different course formats for the individual languages. At the ILS you receive volume discounts: The longer you book, the cheaper your course will be.

You can pay the amount for your booked course conveniently by invoice or bank transfer within the specified period.

Yes, we accept payment in installments. Please contact us so that we can find a solution.

The teaching material used in the course depends on the language. In the group courses German, French, English, Italian and Spanish we use the following teaching materials:

  • German: Schritte Plus and Sicher
  • French: On y va and Alter Ego
  • English: Go for it and Great
  • Spanish: Eñe
  • Italian: Chiaro

The content of private lessons can be individually determined and adapted. For all other languages, please contact us and we will inform you about the exact course content.

How long it takes you to successfully complete a level depends on the course format on the one hand and on your learning progress and comprehension skills on the other. Rough guidelines for course duration can be found on the subpage of the respective course.

Depending on the course format, your lessons will take place daily, 3 times a week, 2 times a week or once a week. We will arrange how often you would like to come to the course according to your individual wishes. You can use the private lessons flexibly according to your wishes and as often as you like.

If you are not sure whether you would like to book a course at the ILS, you can find out for yourself at any time without obligation during a trial lesson. Trial lessons can always be attended. Contact us to make an appointment.

If you are unable to attend an appointment, please let us know 24 hours in advance.

You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the start of the course. Later cancellations or course interruptions will not be refunded. In the event of illness or death, we will be happy to issue you with a credit note for your remaining lessons.

After passing the final test, you will receive a certificate from us confirming the level you have completed. If you do not take or fail the final test, we will issue you with a course confirmation for the respective course.

Our language school is EduQua-certified and a member of telc, SVEB, temptraining and KulturLegi. In addition, the ILS-St.Gallen is a licensed telc examination center where you can acquire telc certificates.

The ILS is an EduQua-certified language school and issues the school's own language certificates. Many authorities or public bodies require a quality label such as EduQua for the school to be recognized. To make sure that our certificate is recognized by the relevant authority, please contact them directly.

You can only obtain a nationally or internationally recognized certificate if you take a fide-Test or a telc exam with us. You can only obtain the internal ILS certificate if you attend a course and complete it with the final test. Without completing the test, you have the option of receiving a course confirmation of the lessons attended at any time.

Our language courses are characterized by varied teaching units. Our course groups regularly take part in activities where participants only have to pay their own costs (e.g. entrance fees, meals).

We also offer exciting extra-curricular activities for which only the cost price (e.g. entrance fees, meals) has to be paid.

Missed lessons in group courses cannot be made up. If you are unable to attend a private lesson, it will not be credited to your account provided you cancel the appointment at least 24 hours in advance. You can then use these lessons for any other purpose.

You can always register with us and start as soon as possible. If you do not register for an official course start date, you can join existing groups at any time. It is always possible to register for private lessons.