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International Language SchoolAarau, Switzerland

Rain 6 - 5000 Aarau - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Regular activities outside school.
  • Regular activities outside school.
  • Small class sizes
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40 of students are from Turkey
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 22.222222222222%
18-24 years 29.62962962963%
25-34 years 29.62962962963%
35-50 years 14.814814814815%
>50 years 3.7037037037037%

Location: International Language School Aarau is located in the historic Swiss town of Aarau, the capital of the northern Swiss canton of Aargau. The school is in the centre of Aarau, close to many amenities, eateries, restaurants, the River Aare and several attractions. Such attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include Aarau Altstadt, Aargauer Kunsthaus, many historical landmarks and more.

Course selection: The school offers a wide range of courses in many languages, including German, English, French, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Arabic and more.

In addition to General German courses taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also provides Telc and Goethe Exam Preparation programmes, Conversation classes and private tuition. Private, two-to-one, and three-to-one tuition are also available to junior students throughout the year, as are Junior day camps during various public school holidays. English courses include Cambridge Exam Preparation programmes, private tuition, and junior camps during holiday periods. Various French programmes are also available throughout the year, in addition to DELF/DALF Exam Preparation courses.

Getting around: International Language School Aarau is a short 7-minute walk from the central train station, allowing travel to destinations such as Zurich and Bern within a 60-minute journey of the school's front doors. The school is also within walking distance of many high street shops, eateries, and sites such as the River Aare and several green spaces.

German Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Super-Intensive French or English Language Course
Popular German course
20 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Offer!from
400CHF380CHF
Course Details
Intensive German Course
10 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
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158CHF151CHF
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Semi-Intensive German
6 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
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105CHF100CHF
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Super-Intensive German Course
20 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
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313CHF298CHF
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Private Language Lessons (2-to-1)
10 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
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450CHF428CHF
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Private Language Lessons (3-to-1)
10 lessons per week
|
3 students (max)
Offer!from
400CHF380CHF
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Evening German Course
4 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
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81CHF77CHF
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Saturday German Course
4 lessons per week
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6 students (max)
Offer!from
81CHF77CHF
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Saturday Language Course
4 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
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88CHF84CHF
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Junior
Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (Individual)
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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670CHF637CHF
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Private
Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (2-to-1)
10 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
Offer!from
450CHF428CHF
Course Details
Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (3-to-1)
10 lessons per week
|
3 students (max)
Offer!from
400CHF380CHF
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Private Language Lessons
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
670CHF637CHF
Course Details

Our prices for International Language School include

  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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International Language School

Accreditations and Quality seals
ICC, EDUQUA
German teacher qualifications
50% hold a university degree
50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at International Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2016
Legal name/parent company
ILS-Aarau GmbH | Tax registration ID: CHE-145.917.970

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 7
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 40
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 50
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 12
Adult courses Throughout the year: 1
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 28 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 40%
Turkey 40%
Germany 20%
Spain 20%
USA 10%

Information for all courses offered by International Language School

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 CHF
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 CHF per course level.
Comments about courses
  • Students at the levels of A1.1 / A1.2 / A2.2 / B1.1 / B1.2 will have a schedule of Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Those learners with the higher levels of B2.1 / B2.2 / C1.1 / C1.2 will take classes on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 55 CHF. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 21 May 2024, 01 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per German language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 100 5
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 200 10
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 225 11.25
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 250 12.5
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 275 13.75
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes

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FAQ about International Language School, Aarau

  • German courses at International Language School start at 77 CHF for Evening German Course course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International Language School varies from 1 students (Kids & Teens - Private Tuition (Individual)) to 8 students (Super-Intensive French or English Language Course)
  • 50% of teachers at International Language School hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at International Language School comes from Switzerland with a 40% representation, followed by students from Turkey (40%) and Germany (20%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • International Language School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 28 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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