Switzerland

Language Schools
in Geneva

Language schools in Geneva — in-person courses and group classes for adults.

32 schools listed · 3 top picks

Top picks

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Asc Languages

Rue de Lausanne 72, 1202 Genève

4.8 ★★★★★ (146)

ASC Languages is a premier Geneva-based institution with a 50-year legacy of delivering high-quality language training across four locations. The school specializes in vocational and job-oriented language programs for over 15 industries and serves as an official certification center for FIDE and Cambridge examinations.

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Ifage

Pl. des Augustins 19, 1205 Genève

3.8 ★★★★☆ (265)

Ifage is Geneva's premier foundation for adult education, providing over 500 professional and language programs under a unique tripartite governance model. As a non-profit recognized for public utility, it serves as an official center for major language certifications and vocational training supported by cantonal funding.

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Inlingua Léman

Rue des Gares 7, 1201 Genève

4.9 ★★★★★ (100)

Founded in 1971, inlingua Léman is a double-certified (ISO 21001 and EDUQUA) school specializing in an oral-first method across 19 languages. With centers in Geneva and Lausanne, it offers highly flexible hybrid solutions ranging from private 'Solo' modules to group 'Hebdo' and 'Intensif' formats.

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The Language House Sàrl

Rue du Stand 35, 1204 Genève

5.0 ★★★★★ (128)

The Language House is a specialist English language school and training agency in Geneva that provides highly personalized 1:1 and small group instruction. They offer a unique range of courses including 'English for Lunch' sessions and advanced public speaking coaching for executives, while also serving as an official Cambridge Exam Test Centre. Led by an Australian director, the school also specializes in organizing language travel and gap year programs in major English-speaking destinations.

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Boutique antique

Rue Leschot 2, 1205 Genève

4.9 ★★★★★ (92)

Sight and Sound Formation SA is a Geneva-based educational institution established in 1979 that provides highly personalized training in languages, IT, and commercial skills. The school utilizes a unique 'blended learning' methodology and micro-groups to ensure progress is tailored to individual professional and adult learner goals.

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Swiss French School

Rue de Lausanne 20 bis, 1201 Genève

4.8 ★★★★★ (146)

Swiss French School is a leading language provider in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, utilizing a unique immersion-based 'flip method' for adults, teens, and children. With physical centers in six major cities including Geneva and Lausanne, the school combines small-group in-person sessions with a comprehensive 24/7 digital platform. It is a certified fide testing center and offers various financing options like the Annual Training Cheque (CAF) to support student integration and professional goals.

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École-club Migros

Esplanade de Pont-Rouge 2, 1212 Lancy

4.7 ★★★★★ (417)

École-club Migros is a major Swiss educational institution offering a vast selection of language courses from A1 to C2 alongside creative and professional training. The Geneva center at Pont-Rouge provides modern facilities including an on-site cafeteria and serves as a certified center for official diplomas like Goethe, telc, and Cambridge.

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PROPER Languages SA

Rte du Nant-d'Avril 96, 1217 Meyrin

5.0 ★★★★★ (47)

PROPER Languages is a Geneva-based language school specializing in professional and personalized language training for individuals and corporate clients. Holding the eduQua quality label, they offer courses in 16 languages across three physical locations and a digital 'Active Learning' platform.

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Bell Language School

Chem. Camille-Vidart 15, 1202 Genève

5.0 ★★★★★ (34)

Bell Language School is a prestigious international education provider in Geneva, originating from a vision established in Cambridge in 1955. The school offers a diverse catalog of 12 languages for adults and children, alongside professional teacher training certifications like CELTA and specialized Swiss naturalization exam preparation.

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Wall Street English

Rue de Lausanne 20 bis, 1201 Genève

4.6 ★★★★★ (103)

Wall Street English Geneva offers a highly flexible, immersion-based learning environment using a certified flipped-blended method for all English proficiency levels. The school is an official IELTS test center and combines interactive digital learning with small-group classes led by native teachers, supplemented by social activities like language breakfasts and aperitifs.

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SwitzerLangues

Rue Claudine-Levet 2, 1201 Genève

5.0 ★★★★★ (122)

SwitzerLangues is a Geneva-based language school specializing in French, English, German, and Spanish with a unique focus on local Swiss integration. The school utilizes a 'comodal' teaching model that allows students to choose daily between attending in-person or online, supported by an action-oriented curriculum and a proprietary digital platform that eliminates the need for physical textbooks.

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Université Populaire du Canton de Genève

Rue du Vuache 23, 1201 Genève

4.5 ★★★★★ (54)

The Université Populaire du Canton de Genève is a non-profit association providing highly accessible adult education through a unique model of volunteerism. For over 40 years, it has focused on social and linguistic integration by offering a wide variety of language courses and general culture programs at minimal cost.

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The Swiss Language Academy

Rue de Berne 0, 1201 Genève

4.6 ★★★★★ (41)

The Swiss Language Academy is a boutique institution founded in 2010 that provides highly flexible language coaching for expatriates and professionals throughout Switzerland. It is recognized as an official FIDE test center and distinguishes itself with a proprietary digital learning platform and ultra-intensive programs designed to advance a full CEFR level in two weeks.

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Modern School Specialized In Les Langues

Rue Pierre-Fatio 10, 1204 Genève

4.3 ★★★★☆ (29)

Operating since 1975 in Geneva, École Moderne is a specialized language and secretarial school offering French, English, German, and Italian instruction. It is an EduQua-certified institution and an official FIDE test center, known for its focus on professional integration and Swiss naturalization requirements.

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PEP English

Rue du Stand 40, 1204 Genève

4.9 ★★★★★ (54)

PEP English is a specialized language center in Geneva providing personalized English instruction for children, adolescents, and adults across multiple physical locations and online. The school distinguishes itself with its Native Programme for bilingual students and a high success rate in official certification exams.

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ELFI

Rue des Gares 7, 1201 Genève

5.0 ★★★★★ (70)

ELFI is a specialized French and IT school in Geneva catering to adults through intensive and flexible instruction. As a certified DELF/DALF preparation center, it is highly regarded for its multicultural atmosphere and its unique hybrid teaching model that allows students to switch between physical and online attendance via Zoom.

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Ecole Suisse d'Allemand

Rue de Lausanne 20 bis, 1201 Genève

4.5 ★★★★★ (68)

A specialized German language school in Geneva and a subsidiary of the Swiss Language Group, utilizing a unique 'flipped-blended' method focusing 65% of study time on oral practice. The school offers high flexibility through a combination of 24/7 online interactive lessons, digital textbooks, and in-person social clubs and workshops.

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Ecole PEG

Rue du Nant 34, 1207 Genève

4.6 ★★★★★ (48)

École PEG is a family-run language institution in Geneva established in 1968, focusing exclusively on French as a Foreign Language (FLE). It serves as an official FIDE examination center and offers specialized programs like Medical French and integration courses that are eligible for local Swiss training vouchers (CAF).

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School Ber

Rue de Monthoux 64, 1201 Genève

4.8 ★★★★★ (38)

École BER is a historic language and vocational school in Geneva, founded in 1952, specializing in French language instruction and Swiss university entrance exam preparation (ECUS). The school is an official FIDE test center and distinguishes itself through the use of Virtual Reality for language immersion.

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Ecole Varadi SA

Rte de Malagnou 2, 1208 Genève

4.5 ★★★★★ (25)

Established in 1982, Ecole Varadi is a Geneva-based institute offering accelerated instruction in 46 languages using its proprietary 'Varadi Method' designed for rapid acquisition in 80 lessons. The school is unique for its integrated approach, providing vocational diplomas in management and specialized pedagogical support for students with learning differences like ADHD and dyslexia.

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LTG Academy

Rte de Meyrin 123, 1219 Genève

4.7 ★★★★★ (13)

LTG Academy is a B2B and B2C oriented Swiss language school that provides immersive language and business training across multiple locations including Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich. It specializes in integration-focused courses like FIDE and DELF preparation, utilizing methods like TPRS and action-oriented learning in small groups.

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Ecole Du Monde

Rue des Pâquis 11, 1201 Genève

4.8 ★★★★★ (47)

Located in the heart of Geneva, Ecole Du Monde is a dedicated French language school offering intensive and flexible courses from A1 to C1 levels. The school is particularly noted for its personal approach, providing extensive support for student visa applications and fostering a close-knit community through regular social events.

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Hackcent

Rue de Chantepoulet 10, 1201 Genève

5.0 ★★★★★ (40)

Hackcent is a Geneva-based language training center specializing in high-impact English communication for professionals using a proprietary experiential learning method. The school moves away from traditional textbooks in favor of intensive workshops, pub-based immersions, and a hybrid model that blends face-to-face coaching with supervised online study.

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Université Ouvrière de Genève

Pl. des Grottes 3, 1201 Genève

4.3 ★★★★☆ (46)

The Université Ouvrière de Genève (UOG) is an EDUQUA-certified adult education association specializing in the social and professional integration of migrants. It provides a comprehensive range of French language programs, from basic literacy to specialized vocational training for industries such as construction and cleaning.

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Institut Allemand Genève (École d'allemand)

Rte de Malagnou 38A, 1208 Genève

4.9 ★★★★★ (16)

Institut Allemand Genève is a specialized German language school in Geneva that emphasizes linguistic coaching over standard teaching. They offer highly personalized business programs, including a proprietary 'Business German Portfolio', and serve as a key partner for Goethe-Institut language stays.

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Lingofit Course German Sàrl

Chem. de l'Avanchet 5, 1216 Genève

5.0 ★★★★★ (16)

Lingofit is a specialized German language school in Geneva that operates without fixed premises, offering mobile in-person lessons at home or the office and flexible online sessions. The school utilizes its proprietary 'Cahier Lingofit' method and provides session recordings for all online classes to ensure continuous learning.

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Le Quartier francophone Genève

avenue des sillons 1A, 1226 Thônex

5.0 ★★★★★ (19)

Le Quartier Francophone is an alternative language school specializing in the Neurolinguistic Approach (NLA), focusing on oral spontaneity and phonetic correction before formal grammar analysis. The school offers specialized French and Russian programs in Thônex/Geneva and online, catering to students looking for natural communication and cultural integration.

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Bell Switzerland

Rue de Montbrillant 57, 1202 Genève

Bell Switzerland is a comprehensive educational institution in Geneva that provides a full learning pathway from a bilingual nursery and primary school to adult language courses and corporate training. As an official fide exam center and a provider of gold-standard Cambridge qualifications like CELTA and DELTA, it is a key hub for both language learners and professional teachers.

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German School of Geneva

Chem. de Champ-Claude 6, 1214 Vernier

The German School of Geneva (DSG) is a state-supported German School Abroad that has been a cornerstone of the German-speaking community in Geneva for 50 years. It offers a full academic curriculum from age 3 to 18 as well as a specialized language school providing German and French courses and official Goethe-Institut examinations.

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Kic-Formations

Rue des Pâquis 11, 1201 Genève

5.0 ★★★★★ (15)

Kic-Formations is a training center based in Geneva that specializes in French language instruction and IT training. Students highly recommend the school for its dedicated instructors, well-organized curriculum, and effective teaching methods that build learner confidence.

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Raizes

Rue des Savoises 15, 1205 Genève

Raizes is a Geneva-based association dedicated to the promotion and instruction of Brazilian language and culture.

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Lutheran English Speaking

Rue Verdaine 20, 1204 Genève

Lutheran English Speaking is an English language instruction provider based at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Geneva. It offers language classes at its central Geneva location on Rue Verdaine.

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