Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, is one of Europe's leading cities for quality of life and career opportunities, with its lakeside setting, old town, banking centre and world-famous ETH Zurich. It is in the German-speaking region.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Zurich. Private language schools and university language centres in Zurich offer German and English courses, and programs at Swiss Business School in nearby Kloten are also among the options.
How long you study depends on your goal: 2-4 weeks for a short holiday course, 3-6 months for everyday communication, and usually 9-12 months for a university application. At most schools, courses can be extended week by week.
Fees vary from school to school: university language centres and private language schools can sit in different price ranges. Planning your course, accommodation and airport transfer together lowers the total cost. Ask NGGlobal for a quote with current prices and discounts.
Language schools accept students all year round. For short courses, booking 4-6 weeks ahead is usually enough. For programs requiring a national visa, plan your application 3-4 months ahead to allow for appointment waiting times.
Your visa type depends on the length of your course: a Schengen visa for up to 90 days and a national visa and residence permit for longer programs. Rules can vary by canton, so check current conditions in official sources; NGGlobal helps you prepare your documents.
Students in Switzerland on a Schengen visa for a language course cannot work. Higher education students can work within weekly hour limits after a period of residence and with permission.
Homestays and student residences are the most common options in Zurich; rent is high, so book early.
Switzerland is one of Europe's most expensive countries, and rent, food and transport in Zurich are costly. Arranging accommodation with your course and planning your budget ahead is important.
Zurich has a very punctual network of trams, buses and trains, and SBB trains make other Swiss cities easy to reach.
Zurich has a temperate climate, with cold, sometimes snowy winters and warm, sunny summers.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Zurich Airport (ZRH) take about 3-3.5 hours; the train from the airport to the city centre takes about 10-15 minutes.
When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 11:00 in Zurich in summer and 10:00 in winter.
NGGlobal offers free guidance for Zurich at every step, from choosing a school to enrolment, accommodation and your visa. Contact us to find the right program for you together.
Swiss German dialects are spoken in daily life, while language schools teach standard German.
About 45-50 minutes by train.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. Which one you hear depends on the region, and English is also common.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and boarding options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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