Opening hours

Mon-Thu 08.30 - 19.00
Fri 08.30 - 18.00
Sat 08.30 - 13.00

Sign language courses for hearing people

Language does not always have to take place through acoustic sounds. Sign language offers an alternative communication system that is mainly built through gestures and facial expressions. Through visual language systems, deaf and hearing impaired people have the opportunity for social and cultural participation in the hearing world.

For hearing people, learning sign language is a special challenge: They have to learn to communicate not through sounds but through arms, hands, posture and facial expressions.

At ILS you will find sign language courses for hearing people. The language courses are based on the Swiss-German Sign Language (DSGS).

You can choose a private course, a small group that you form yourself or a group course that takes place once a week. Our experienced teachers design the lessons according to your wishes. Book one of our lesson packages and use your lessons when it suits you best. The courses can take place at our premises in Bern, Basel, Zurich and Aarau or at your location (applies to companies only). More flexibility is not possible!

More information:

Would you like more information about sign language?
Visit the page of the Swiss Federation of the Deaf:

Level:

PRIVATE LESSONS: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1

GROUP LESSONS: A1

Course location:

PRIVATE TEACHING: Online or on the premises of the ILS - Bern

GROUP TEACHING: Online or on the premises of the ILS - Bern

Course times:

PRIVATE TEACHING: by appointment

GROUP INSTRUCTION: 5:25 - 6:55 p.m., every Wednesday.

Course duration:

The course duration can be determined individually. One lesson lasts 45 minutes.

Materials:

A course book CHF 50.-

Prices Private lessons Sign language courses

* Prices per person

No. LessonsPrivate
Price per lect.
Total
per person
Semi-private
Price per lect.
Total
per person
Trio-Private
Price per lect.
Total
per person
10 lessonsCHF 89CHF 890CHF 55CHF 550CHF 42CHF 420
20 lessonsCHF 86CHF 1'720CHF 52CHF 1'040CHF 39CHF 780
30 lessonsCHF 83CHF 2'490CHF 49CHF 1'470CHF 36CHF 1'080
40 lessonsCHF 80CHF 3'200CHF 46CHF 1'840CHF 33CHF 1'320

Prices Group lessons Sign language courses

LevelNo. weeksPrice per Less.Total
A18 weeks35.-CHF 560.-
A28 weeks35.-CHF 560.-

Course start - Group Sign Language Courses

Course startLevelDurationCourse timeCourse price
23.10.2024 - 11.12.2024A18 weeks19:00 - 20:30CHF 560.-
20.11.2024 - 22.01.2025A18 weeks17:25 - 18:55CHF 560.-
18.12.2024 - 19.02.2025A18 weeks19:00 - 20:30CHF 560.-
15.01.2025 - 05.03.2025A18 weeks17:25 - 18:55CHF 560.-
23.10.2024 - 11.12.2024A28 weeks19:00 - 20:30CHF 560.-
20.11.2024 - 22.01.2025A28 weeks17:25 - 18:55CHF 560.-
18.12.2024 - 19.02.2025A28 weeks19:00 - 20:30CHF 560.-
15.01.2025 - 05.03.2025A28 weeks17:25 - 18:55CHF 560.-
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Personal advice at ILS-Bern:

Do you have further questions or would you like to get to know us?
Come and see us - we will be happy to advise you.
International Language School Bern
Thunstrasse 8, 3005 Bern