English course in Bern

ENGLISH COURSES IN BERNE

English course in Bern
for beginners & advanced students with free trial lesson

Would you like to learn English from scratch or improve your existing English skills? Then we will be happy to help you at our International Language School in Bern. Because with the English language and our ILS English course, you don't just learn any language, but the world language! This way you can get along flawlessly in any other country and include your foreign language skills in your CV and give yourself better career opportunities.

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Test your level free of charge and get off to a good start.

Small groups

Learn effectively in small groups of 3 to 8 people.

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Interactive and practical learning atmosphere

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First Test Center for the “Oxford Test of English” in Bern

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ENGLISH COURSES IN BERNE

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Evening Intensive

from 25

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   Songül Öcalan 
 November 6, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. I took my fide exam today at the ILS Bern . Everything was well organized, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I’m happy to recommend ILS Bern !
  
 
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   Sari Hasso 
 November 5, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. I'm very happy with my experience at ILS-Bern. The organization was great, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience🌹
  
 
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   Carlos Enrique Pereyra Souza 
 October 30, 2026
 
 
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   Alessandro Russo 
 October 29, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. I really love this language school! The atmosphere is great—we laugh a lot and get to practice speaking all the time. Katrin is honestly one of the best teachers I’ve ever had! She’s super patient, explains everything really well, and makes learning fun and easy. You can really feel yourself improving quickly. The school is also conveniently located, and everyone speaks English, which makes things much easier. I definitely recommend it!!!!!!!
  
 
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   Gabriel Orozco 
 October 29, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. I'm learning a lot in a short time; the German lessons are super dynamic, and the teacher, Karin, makes everything much easier and super engaging. I'm very happy.
  
 
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   Aleksandra Agapitova 
 October 29, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. Karin is an amazing German teacher—incredibly kind, professional, and supportive. She makes me feel comfortable and confident, and I genuinely enjoy learning with her. I couldn’t ask for a better teacher!
  
 
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   Shamsullah Sediqi 
 October 8, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. I'm very satisfied with the exam. Everything was very well organized. The staff were friendly and helpful. Thank you very much for the great experience!
  
 
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   Tara Daly 
 September 22, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. I recently joined the super-intensive class taught by Karin Steiner. So far, it’s been amazing—her teaching style, the variety of activities throughout the lessons, and the caring and fun environment she creates in class have all made this experience truly enjoyable. I’ve noticed that I’m already picking up quite a bit of the language, and I’m able to use it when I’m out and about after just two weeks of lessons! I would highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn German!
  
 
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   Poliksena Hakolli 
 September 21, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. Dear Karin,

You're a wonderful teacher. You explain the lessons so clearly and in a way that's easy to understand. We're very happy with you and feel very comfortable with you. You help us understand the lessons better and make learning easier.

Thank you so much for your patience and support ❤️
  
 
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   Gratiela Petrache 
 September 20, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. On September 18, 2026, I took my “ Fide-Test ” exam at the “ ILS Bern .” I was greeted very warmly there, and I found the staff to be very friendly, patient, and pleasant. The atmosphere was calm, and I felt well taken care of.

Thank you so much for the friendly service! I really hope I passed the test, because I really need the results. 😊

I can definitely recommend the ILS Bern .
  
 
 
  
 
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ENGLAND QUIZ

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ENGLISH COURSES IN BERNE

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Browse the frequently asked questions and our answers to them

Which English course in Bern is right for me?

That depends on how quickly you want to learn and how much time you have each week. ILS Bern offers private lessons, super-intensive and evening intensive courses, evening courses once or twice a week, and Saturday courses. In addition, there are Business English, conversation courses, and Golden Age courses.

Can I learn English if I don't have any prior knowledge of the language?

Yes. Beginners can start at Level A1. If you already have some knowledge of English, a free placement test will help you find the right level.

Which English course is best suited for someone with a full-time job?

For working professionals, evening classes held once or twice a week, as well as the Saturday class, are particularly suitable. Those who want to learn more quickly and have several evenings free can choose the intensive evening course.

Are there any English courses that will help me learn really quickly?

Yes. The Super-Intensive Course takes place five days a week and offers particularly frequent exposure to English. The Evening Intensive Course is an alternative for people who work during the day.

Can I learn Business English at ILS Bern ?

Yes. The Business English course is designed for learners who need English in their day-to-day work. Topics may include meetings, presentations, job applications, and negotiations, among others.

Can I prepare for an English exam at ILS Bern ?

Yes. ILS Bern offers various exam preparation options, including for Oxford, Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, Linguaskill, and telc English. The best preparation option depends on the exam you want to take.

Which course will help me speak English more fluently?

If your main goal is to speak freely, the English conversation course is particularly well-suited. Private lessons can also be tailored to focus on pronunciation, active vocabulary, and oral communication.

ENGLISH COURSES IN BERNE

More about our English courses in Bern

Find out more about our English courses in Bern

Take advantage of one of our quality English courses in Bern to learn English quickly and effectively. Our ILS language courses are suitable for beginners to advanced learners, from business to academics, from preparation for any kind of certificate exam to private lessons for teenagers and adults.

ILS Bern is the best choice to learn English effectively and quickly!

ILS language courses are practical, communicative and interactive. Our language trainers are all highly qualified. Our experienced language teachers are mostly native speakers and their passion is to share their knowledge and help others learn a language in the best and most correct way. We are able to teach you English easily and with understanding, so that you will have great fun learning and at the same time increase your motivation to make rapid progress. In this way, we achieve rapid learning success together in only a short time.

Our English course at ILS is the best option for learning grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation as quickly as possible. This is the fastest way to learn the four most important language skills: reading English, writing English, listening to English and speaking English. Furthermore, Switzerland is a multilingual country where you can practice English both inside and outside our ILS language school. Enrol now and learn a new language quickly, with fun and passion.

English course in Bern - your key to language competence!