Full Immersion Inside and Outside the Classroom
We have had the pleasure of teaching students from around the world. We believe the best way to learn a language is to be fully immersed in the culture both inside and outside the classroom. We achieve this by offering an extensive range of language courses and providing an exciting calendar of activities for students to explore their new city and practice their language skills.
Our Mission
To help create a world where communication, understanding, cooperation and respect exist between people of all countries and cultures.
Our Method
To provide language training utilizing the most effective teaching methodology and technology, and by integrating academic, cultural and social activities.
ILS-Zürich is an internationally recognized language school in the center of Zürich-Oerlikon. Our school supports people from every age group and background with the acquisition of foreign languages. We offer courses in German, French, English Spanish and Italian on all levels. We welcome students from every part of the world, who, thanks to our experienced teachers, progress quickly in their endeavors to learn the German language. As a licensed test center for telc exams and as an EduQua certified language school, we guarantee utmost quality when it comes to language learning.
Our core values include:
• providing individual support for individual needs
• a pleasant learning atmosphere
• personal contact during lessons
• the application of the learning in everyday life
• the quality of the lessons, private or in small groups
Would you like to learn the German language during a language stay and are look-ing for a versatile destination? Then you are exactly right in Switzerland! The small country offers not only an enormous cultural diversity and fascinating cities but also an imposing nature landscape in front of a uniquely beautiful mountain scenery. The overwhelming size of town and country life are close to each other - within a very short time you will travel from the city shopping mile to a small restaurant on the mountain peak. The multilingual country at the foot of the Alps is therefore not only about learning German, but also guarantees you an unforgettable travel experience. Make your language stay something special and collect unforgettable memories!
You can expect unforgettable moments in a cosmopolitan and warm-hearted area - welcome to Zürich!
Joining launched groups is always possible!
At the Braunwald location, the school combines high-quality language instruction with the stunning natural backdrop of a car-free mountain village perched on a sunny terrace at 1,300 m above sea level. Braunwald’s scenic views of the Tödi range and its peaceful atmosphere make it an ideal setting for both study and outdoor exploration.
What makes friLingue unique:
Small class sizes: Language lessons (German and English at Braunwald) are taught in small groups — usually around six students — allowing personalised attention and active communication practice.
Experienced, engaging teachers: friLingue’s teaching team is motivated to make language learning fun and interactive, using games, role-play, multimedia and communicative activities to help students gain confidence.
International community: Students come from various countries, creating a lively multicultural environment that encourages language use both in and outside the classroom.
Immersive experience: Beyond lessons, the school integrates excursions, workshops and social activities into its programmes to enhance learning through real-world interaction.
Classes at friLingue Braunwald cover levels from beginner (A1) to advanced (C2), making the school suitable for a wide range of language abilities.
The school operates within the Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel, which serves as a social and residential hub, offering communal spaces, terraces, games areas and a relaxed atmosphere where students can study, unwind and connect.
friLingue places a strong emphasis on safety, language immersion, punctuality, and student wellbeing, ensuring that every participant enjoys a supportive and enriching experienc
