The Swiss Language Academy SA

Courses in all major languages, online and face to face

Learn any of the major Swiss and European languages in Geneva, Lausanne, Neuchatel, Bern, Zurich, Basel, Luzern, Zug, Locarno and all surrounding areas.

Spoken throughout the world by more than 200 million people, French, German or Italian are also one of the languages used in NGO’s, particularly at the United Nations, in the European Union, UNESCO, the International Olympic Committee and the International Red Cross. An essential factor of social integration, knowledge of one of those languages is indispensable in everyday life in Switzerland, both privately and professionally. Whether you have been living in French, German or Italian-speaking Switzerland for a long time or have just moved here, the time has come to choose the French, German or Italian course best suited to your needs!

Free language tests

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English Free Test

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Learn French Geneva by the Swiss Language Academy (LFG-SLA) is a language school founded in 2010 and managed by Mrs. Anouche Karaman, which offers individualized face-to-face courses to expatriates. Initially based in Geneva and providing French courses to expats and their families, the school is now present in all Switzerland and offers courses in several languages with its team of 50 active teachers and as many on standby. LFG-SLA offers a personalized and flexible language training service for expatriates and their loved-ones with specific objectives and and quality requirements.

LFG-SLA is not a platform to connect tutors and learners but a school which relies on a team of teachers recruited with a wide range of skills and whose added value comes from a high quality of service and great flexibility:

- Wide-range schedule (7am to 9pm, 7 days a week), regular or flexible according to the learner's availability
- Flexibility of teaching location
- Flexibility of the delivery method (face-to-face or distance with a real teacher)
- The possibility to choose from several available teachers and change teachers in case of dissatisfaction or change of criteria
- A high level of reactivity in terms of contact and management in general.

In addition, LFG-SLA provides its clients with a wide range of resources and materials on its dedicated website.

Are you a beginner or would you like to improve your written or spoken French? Do you want to improve your chances on the job market? Whatever your needs, Learn French Geneva/Lausanne/Neuchatel offers you a multitude of French courses adapted to your rhythm. Our teachers will help you quickly become more independent in everyday situations and support you in your progress.

Our evaluation test will tell you which course is best suited to your needs. Test your language level immediately online! Free of charge

Would you like to obtain an internationally recognised French diploma? Our School offers you a wide range of courses in which you can prepare for the desired exam (Delf-Dalf-Tcf-Fide).

You can also take your FIDE Language Passport Exam at our school in Geneva, twice once a month, on a Saturday. Click here to register for the exam.

What makes us different

Real flexibility, any day, Monday to Sun lessons, any time from 8am to 9pm, anywhere, with Skype follow-up when you are away.
Any level from A0 to C2
Any age from children, teens to adults
In person or distance online lessons
At work or at home. For you, your spouse, your children
Company courses available
State of the art website for autonomous practice (over 3’000 exercises covering comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, conjugation, at your fingertips)
Tailored coaching based on the customer’s level of expertise
All our teachers are at least bilingual and have experienced the expat life
Themed lessons based on business, legal, financial, medical and construction work (French, German or Italian vocabulary and French, German or Italian communication)
Language (DELF, DALF, TCF), FIDE, Goether, TOEFL, IELTS etc and citizenship exam preparation
Highly intensive program, 25h over one or two weeks to jump to the next level of CEFR (A0->A1->A2>B1>B2>C1>C2)
20 mn free trial available on demand
24h advance notice cancellation policy
Evening group classes downtown Geneva, near the Geneva train station Cornavin
Satisfaction guarantee: in case you do not like your trainer, you can work with another one

Courses we offer

1-on-1 individual tutoring
Semi-private lessons (1-2 people in a group)
French, German or Italian courses for companies: Group courses - Private courses - Executive coaching
Group classes, at work for companies or at our school
Intensive training (up to 5h a day)
Specialty French, German or Italian: themed lessons based on business, legal, financial, medical and construction (French, German or Italian vocabulary and French, German or Italian communication)
Writing classes to master the art of written communication (letters, emails)
Online lessons (various platforms- Zoom – Skype – Messenger- Wire)
Swiss citizenship exam prep
Language (French, German) exam prep (DELF-DALF / FIDE/ Test DaF, Goethe-Zertifikat)

Flexible French, German or Italian course: All levels - Start any day - Study whenever you want at your own pace - Enjoy social activities
Intensive French, German or Italian course: Study from 1 to 25 hrs per week, according to your availability
Online French, German or Italian course: Speak French, German or Italian course from the beginning of your course - Learn from the comfort of your home
Private French, German or Italian course lessons: we adapt the course content to your specific needs
Private or group classes for companies, at work or at our school
French, German or Italian course certificates preparation: Pass the DELF and DALF and FIDE exams
French, German or Italian course courses for companies: Group courses - Private courses - Executive coaching

Our Strengths

Founded in 2005
Nearly 1000 years of aggregate trainer expertise.
All major European languages French, German, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian .

500+

Over 500 students at any one time across the country

4,9 / 5

Thousands of happy students since the beginning.

50 +

Over 50 highly experienced trainers to cater to your very needs and requirements

12 Locations

National presence with multiple locations Geneva, Lausanne, Neuchatel, Fribourg, Zurich, Zug, Basel, Aarau, Solothurn, Locarno, Lucern, Bern

Learner’s advantages

From absolute beginner to mastering French, German or Italian at the highest level, all under one roof!
A certificate is issued after each course, stating the language level and the number of hours taken.
An enrolment certificate can be issued for the Swiss authorities, confirming your attendance to one of the official Swiss languages courses (French, German, Italian)
The student can pass their official FIDE language passport in our centre in Geneva.
Learn the way you want.
A smartphone friendly tool to practice and improve quickly.
Any time anywhere.

Multiple Pricing Options

We've prepared pricing plans for all budgets so you can get started right away.

STARTER

Just to see what can be achieved

CHF99

Monthly Value

join our French, German or Italian group classes
evening classes after work

Best Value

MEDIUM

learn at your own pace

CHF300

monthly for a 15h language training program for 3 months

get a private trainer
study at work, or at home
learn the way YOU want!

COMPLETE

very appropriate for short term availability

CHF1'500

25h of intensive learning
over a one or two week period
wherever and whenever you want : online or face to face

Testimonials on Glocals.com

I took one on one lessons with Nadia and am very pleased with the professionalism and quality of The Swiss Language Academy SA. Would recommend!

Kimberly K.

I am having my courses as one on one basis with Nadia. I can truly say that i am very satisfied with her professionalism and quality of teaching. Would definitely recommend!

Roman L.

I started teaching in the beginning of this academic year and am very satisfied with the possibility each teacher has to implement their own methods, with always very serious ....

Laura G.

Testimonials on Google

We were so very lucky to have been put in contact with Marise Aline who has been teaching my 3 children and myself every week over the past year. Her experience is vast on all fronts of teaching and .....

Laurien S.

I took an intensive course with Anouche and am glad to have improved different aspects of my French, German or Italian, especially written. After years of not moving forward, the course helped me rediscover or even learn new rules .......

Karen R.

One of my biggest challenges with language lessons is managing around a busy work schedule. I have worked with one of the instructors (Anouche) of this school for the past 10 months and found the experience........

Robert B.