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At the German Academy Zurich, we are exclusively devoted to teaching the German language to expats. By focusing solely on German classes, we tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of each learner, ensuring you receive the most effective and personalized language education and training.
Move beyond traditional academic classrooms with our cutting-edge technology designed to make learning German not just easier, but also engaging and enjoyable. Our innovative platform integrates seamlessly with the latest digital tools to enhance your study and learning journey.
Our AI assistant is fluent in all languages – from English and Spanish to Arabic, Indian, Japanese or any other language – making it your perfect learning companion. It’s programmed to teach German in your native language and provide instant support with grammar and vocabulary challenges.
Step 1
Enroll in our German language course.
Step 2
We will provide you with an evidence of enrollment letter for the Swiss authorities within 24 hours.
Step 3
Learn A1-German with our German course from anywhere, anytime, with the perfect blend of your own private language teacher and an AI-powered learning platform.
Step 4
Receive an A1-certificate from our language school upon completion of the final exam. You will be perfectly prepared to pass the official telc exam.
“The course is amazing. I can highly recommend Anna’s teaching methods.”
For beginners at levels A1 and A2, we offer AI-enhanced German courses paired with a dedicated private teacher. Our innovative German course ensures personalized guidance, practice in speaking, and immediate answers to your queries, accelerating your learning process.
For intermediate to advanced students (levels B1 to C2), we provide convenient online German private lessons tailored to your pace and preferences. Each student is matched with a dedicated teacher who focuses on enhancing your language proficiency in a structured yet flexible format.
Experience personalized learning in the comfort of your own home with our at-home German teaching service. Our qualified course teachers will come to your residence, providing personalized and immersive learning sessions that fit seamlessly into your daily schedule.
We offer tailored course packages that include custom vocabulary specific to your industry and flexible scheduling to fit your business needs, ensuring that your office team can learn efficiently and effectively.
Hear from our students who’ve mastered German and transformed their lives with our courses. In these short video testimonials, they share how our unique teaching approach, interactive lessons, and supportive community helped them gain confidence, improve fluency, and achieve their language goals faster than they ever imagined.
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We regularly create learning materials for difficult grammar and vocabulary topics and share them with all our virtual German learners around the world.
The German Academy Zurich is an established institution for expats that come to Switzerland and want to learn German.
If you have any questions regarding our German courses or private lessons please do not hesitate to contact us.
German Academy Zurich blends the best of both worlds: one-on-one private instruction combined with an AI-powered learning platform, delivering a personalized, flexible, and digital-first experience much more efficient than traditional group classes. This modern approach is tailored to busy expats and professionals seeking quality German instruction that fits their lifestyle.
Extremely flexible. You can start right away, progress at your own pace, pause when needed, and schedule private lessons at times that suit you—whether mornings, evenings, or weekends. Learn whenever and wherever it fits your time, energy, and focus.
Yes. The courses—including A1, A2, and beyond—are intentionally structured to prepare you thoroughly for the official Swiss Telc, Goethe and Fide exams, which are often required for residence and work permits. Each course culminates in a final exam modeled on the official exam format.
Yes—private, one-on-one lessons are an integral part of every course. Learning occurs through a blend of digital materials and scheduled private sessions that reinforce progress and spoken fluency.
Thanks to its tailored, AI-supported approach with integrated private lessons, German Academy Zurich helps learners achieve proficiency faster than conventional group courses. Many experience rapid progress through a blend of digital exercises, quizzes, and speaking practice. The more time you invest, the quicker you advance—some learners have reached their next German level in just two months. Ultimately, your progress depends on the commitment and time you dedicate to learning.
All our teachers are native German speakers with extensive teaching experience. Each is carefully selected through a rigorous screening process led by Anna Pastrikos, Head of the Language School. Anna also continuously manages and supports our teachers, ensuring the highest quality of the teaching experience. We hire only the best.
German Academy Zurich offers a free level evaluation to match you with the course best suited to your needs. We also provide a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied after starting. Our students consistently praise the innovative course design and engaging learning experience.
Starting a new German course can feel exciting, but when the initial enthusiasm fades, it’s easy to lose motivation. Staying consistent requires accountability, variety, and a clear sense of purpose.
Learning German is one of the most valuable investments you can make for your career in Switzerland. Professional German courses at German Academy Zurich prepare you for work permits, job applications, and workplace integration, helping you build a successful professional life.
Learning a new language can feel daunting, but the rewards are worth it – especially for your career in Switzerland. German Academy Zurich’s intensive German courses offer an accelerated path to fluency through consistent lessons and personalized instruction.
Big schools often promote group courses as lively and social, but they rarely mention the downsides. In large classes, speaking time is limited, lessons follow a one-size-fits-all approach, and many questions go unanswered. Progress often plateaus, and slow improvement can make group learning more costly in the long run. At German Academy Zurich, one-on-one lessons combined with online study give you personal attention, real speaking practice, and faster, lasting results.
Textbooks, apps, and group classes all have their place, but personalized attention is what truly accelerates language learning. At German Academy Zurich, lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, pace, and challenges. One-on-one instruction means more speaking time, immediate feedback, flexible pacing, and personal accountability. Combined with our online platform, this approach builds confidence, keeps motivation high, and delivers real, lasting progress.
At German Academy Zurich, personalized one-on-one lessons combined with flexible online study help learners achieve real results. Sofia mastered daily conversations in just three months, David passed the FIDE exam on his first try, and Mariana gained the confidence to handle everyday life in German. Small school. Big progress.
