Swiss German courses
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Small groups with similar starting levels – understand and speak Swiss German.Qualified native-speaking teachers support you personally.EduTrust™: our quality guarantee for your group or private course.

Understand Swiss German and start speaking.

Learn Swiss German for everyday life and work – in a small online group or in private lessons. Practise typical conversations and gain confidence with the dialect step by step.

We bring together learners with similar starting points and goals. In our Beginner and Elementary courses, taught in English, you practise at a level that suits you. This keeps first steps and more advanced practice separate, so you can work on what helps you progress and take part actively from the start.

In private lessons, you choose the dialect, topics and pace. Learn online, at home or at your company. Our free placement test and personal advice help you find the right starting point. Together, we find an option that fits your goals and schedule.

SIQT Education Award Switzerland 2026/27

TOP Value for Money

SIQT recognised Sprachschule Schneider for TOP Value for Money in the language schools category. The award is based on a customer survey covering eight language schools in September 2026.

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Sprachschule Schneider in numbers

8000+ course attendances

Learn together. Move forward step by step.

25+ years of experience

Proven teaching. Personal support.

40+ Swiss German courses

For everyday life and work – suited to your level.

Swiss German for everyday life and work. Choose a course type and explore the options.

Beginner

Start with the basics.Lessons in English.

Elementary

Build on what you know.Lessons in English.

One-to-one tuition

Your pace, your goals.Online or at your place.

Company courses

Language for your team.Practise for work.

Already speak German?

Understand and speak.Lessons in German.

Placement test

Find your starting point.Take the free test.

Swiss German group courses taught in English

The Beginner and Elementary course paths each have three consecutive modules. Your existing knowledge determines the right starting point.

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Swiss German in one-to-one tuition

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Course formats and prices

Learn in a group

Course format	Course location	Extent	Course price	Courses
Standard / Semi-intensive	Online	12 × 120 min.¹	CHF 599 + CHF 65 enrolment	Course details

You can buy learning materials separately. Prices for courses already in progress are reduced proportionately.

¹ Teaching time depends on the number of registered participants. In smaller online groups, shared teaching time is shorter and supplemented by independent study. Each course offer shows the exact arrangement.

One-to-one tuition – tailored to you

Examples for everyday Swiss German. Other course topics have their own prices.

Course format	Description	Per 45 min.	Booking example	Courses
One-to-one online	Live via Zoom or another video platform	CHF 73	15 × 60 min. CHF 1’489 incl. CHF 65 enrolment	View course
One-to-one on site	At your home or company	CHF 122	15 × 90 min. CHF 3’569² incl. CHF 65 enrolment	View course
Immersion™ online	Intensive half-day or full-day tuition	CHF 73	5 × 180 min. CHF 1’489 incl. CHF 65 enrolment	View course
Immersion™ on site	Intensive half-day or full-day tuition at your home or company	CHF 117	5 × 195 min. CHF 2’493² incl. CHF 65 enrolment	View course

The booking examples include enrolment. The price per 45 minutes excludes enrolment. You can buy learning materials separately.

² One-to-one tuition and Immersion™ on site incur travel costs, depending on your postcode and lesson length.

Breaks in group courses, one-to-one tuition and Immersion™: Every 60 minutes of course time includes a 5-minute break, adjusted proportionately for shorter or longer lessons. You agree break times with your teacher.

Payment options

TWINT · Apple Pay · Visa · Mastercard · PayPal · Google Pay · Invoice · HeyLight

You can pay in instalments through HeyLight. We cover the financing costs. The available instalments depend on the amount and are shown at checkout. You can pay by invoice for orders of CHF 1,200 or more. If you need an invoice for a smaller amount, for example for your employer, please contact us before booking.

Book a full level

Book once. Keep learning to your level goal.

Book a complete level with 3 modules and save CHF 150 in total. You pay the enrolment fee only once. Available when all matching modules can be booked.

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Your Swiss German course in three steps

Find your level

Not sure of your level? Ask our advisers to help you find the right starting point. If you already know it, choose your course directly.
Choose and book your course

Choose the format, level and dates. Book online in a few steps, without an enquiry form or waiting for a quote.
Pay securely and get started

Pay online; confirmation arrives by email. Course details follow separately. Instalment options appear at checkout; we cover financing costs.

Experiences with our language school

These selected reviews describe different courses across the whole language school. Reviews appear in their original language.

4.8

Ralf Inderbitzin

4 years ago

A very well organized school with an excellent team in the front and back office.
Helpful principal.

Karen Shidlo

7 years ago

Sprachschule Schneider is a warm and friendly school, with all the focus and attention given to students. No matter what their specific needs are, students are at the heart of this school and everyone, from the admin staff to the teachers are always ready to help. Small classes means that everyone participates in every lesson and gets the opportunity to speak their newly chosen language, as well as to ask questions and get further support with any homework challenges. I recommend this institution to anyone seeking to further their language skills.

Natalia Saenz García

7 years ago

Die Mitarbeiter der Schneider Sprachschule sind sehr gut, sie unterrichten individuell nach Ihrem Zeitplan und Ihrer Lernweise. Der Lehrer passt sich dem Schüler an und bereitet den Unterricht dem Schüler entsprechend vor. Die Mitarbeiter der Schule sind sehr freundlich und kompetent, sie suchen für jeden Schüler den richtigen Lehrer. Lernen Sie eine Sprache in der Schneider Sprachschule, denn Sie werden schnell und gut lernen.

myrtille nansenet

2 years ago

Sara bot mir jedes Mal Unterricht mit viel guter Laune und interessanten Themen an. Ich konnte meine Fortschritte schnell messen! Danke dafür.

Σουζάνα Χατζηϊωάννου

2 months ago

nikos oxas

2 months ago

0:27

Now I feel confident enough to just start speaking.

After moving to Switzerland, Sandra wanted to get a feel for Swiss German. Her practical online course helps her use what she learns in everyday life.

SandraOnline Swiss German course

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We learned so much about the culture as well as the language.

Thanks to her flexible online course, Vanelynn can now communicate better with her boyfriend’s Swiss family and apply for jobs in Switzerland.

VanelynnOnline Swiss German course

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The lessons can be arranged very flexibly around your own schedule.

Lara values the quick progress and the motivating, patient teachers, both from her own experience and from working with the school through her company.

Lara FischerFlexible online language courses

Vanelynn’s experience learning Swiss German

Language and culture for everyday life.

We learned so much about the culture as well as the language.
Vanelynn

Her goal

Vanelynn wanted to communicate better with her boyfriend’s Swiss family.

Her course experience

Her flexible online Swiss German course combined language learning with insights into Swiss culture.

Using Swiss German

In her video, she describes being able to communicate more easily with the family and apply for jobs in Switzerland.

WHY IT WORKS

A clear approach to confident Swiss German.

Speak actively, receive personal feedback and build on what you learn step by step.

Speak actively

Practise real conversations and use new words and phrases straight away.
Improve with purpose

Your teacher gives you specific feedback suited to your level and goals.
Use it confidently

Revisit what you have learned and apply it in new situations.

Swiss German courses at a glance

Small groups	An average of 3–4 and a maximum of 8 participants in our online groups.
All courses guaranteed to run	Our online group courses run from one registered participant. Teaching time depends on group size; each course offer explains the details.
Personal placement advice	Our advisers help you find the right starting point.
Flexible booking	Choose the course that matches your existing knowledge and goals, with no obligation to book follow-on courses.
Join a course already in progress	If your level matches, you can join a course already in progress. The shop automatically shows the proportionately reduced course price.
Trial lesson	Group trial lessons are free. A one-to-one trial lesson lasts 45 minutes and costs CHF 50 online or CHF 100 on site. We credit the full amount towards a subsequent booking of at least 10 lessons, making the trial lesson free.
Qualified teachers	Our teachers are native speakers with specialist training in teaching foreign languages; most hold a university degree.

Frequently asked questions about our Swiss German courses

Course paths and getting started

Which Swiss German courses do you offer?

Choose Beginner or Elementary group courses taught in English, one-to-one tuition, Immersion™ or company training. Understanding and Speaking group courses taught in German are also available for learners with strong German skills.

Can I learn Swiss German without knowing Standard German?

Yes. Beginner and Elementary courses are taught in English. Beginner courses introduce essential words, simple sentences and expressions. Elementary courses build on this foundation.

What is the difference between Beginner and Elementary?

Beginner is for learners with little or no German or Swiss German. Elementary develops your basic vocabulary, grammar and everyday communication. Our free placement test helps you choose the right starting point.

What do modules 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 mean?

Each course path consists of three consecutive modules. The numbers show their sequence. With suitable existing knowledge, you can join module 2 or 3 after placement advice.

What are Understanding and Speaking courses?

Understanding is for learners with German at B2 or above, ideally C1 or native level. You practise listening and also speak in class. Speaking is for learners who understand Swiss German almost completely and want to develop active expression, pronunciation and sentence structure. These courses are taught in German.

Which dialect do you teach?

Group courses use a Swiss Plateau dialect suitable for Zurich, Aargau, Zug, Lucerne and St. Gallen. In one-to-one tuition, we can adapt the dialect to your wishes.

Lessons and learning formats

How are the group courses organised?

Regular live online lessons combine active practice and personal feedback. Each course offer shows the dates, teaching time and module.

How does online one-to-one tuition work?

Your teacher plans the course around your goals. You learn live through a video platform and agree the schedule, pace and focus individually.

Where does one-to-one tuition on site take place?

Your teacher comes to your home or an agreed location, including your company. Lessons focus on the topics that matter to you.

What is Swiss German Immersion™?

Half-day or full-day private tuition gives you concentrated time to work on your goals. Immersion™ is available online or on site.

Booking, prices and trial lessons

How much does a Swiss German course cost?

Current prices and packages appear with each course in the shop. Group courses and private tuition differ in scope and price. The comparison table uses the actual prices of matching offers.

Can I book a trial lesson?

Group trial lessons are free. A 45-minute private trial lesson costs CHF 50 online or CHF 100 on site. We credit the full amount towards a subsequent booking of at least 10 lessons, making the trial lesson free.

How do I book my course?

Select and book your course directly in the online shop. You receive confirmation by email; course-start information follows separately. If you are unsure of your level, start with the free placement test.

Can I join a course already in progress?

Yes, if your level matches and a place is available. The shop shows the current price for the remaining course.

Organisation and peace of mind

What happens if I miss a group lesson?

VideoReplay™ lets you watch selected missed lessons and revisit important content. Recordings are protected in a secure cloud. The course offer states whether VideoReplay™ is included. Recordings are not promised for classroom courses.

Can I reschedule a private lesson?

You can reschedule free of charge up to 24 hours before the lesson; for Monday lessons, notify your teacher by 6 pm on the preceding Friday. Contact your teacher directly and obtain confirmation. Later cancellations are charged. Immersion™ has separate deadlines; please check our terms and conditions.

Can I cancel my course booking?

Cancellations must be made in writing. Charges and any refund depend on when you cancel. Our terms and conditions explain the applicable deadlines, including those for private courses.

What does EduTrust™ offer?

If you are dissatisfied with course content or teaching quality, EduTrust™ lets you transfer to a comparable offer free of charge. Trial lessons are excluded. The EduTrust™ conditions explain notification deadlines and other terms.