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Exam / Diploma Courses

German

ZD - Zertifikat Deutsch

The Zertifikat Deutsch is awarded to students who demonstrate a solid grasp of day-to-day German and are able to overcome the difficulties presented by daily communication in the German language. Zertifikat Deutsch is the German intermediate level examination that tests your basic knowledge of grammatical structures and your ability to communicate in all 4 skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking)

For enrolment at a German or Swiss university or a Polytechnic, or as proof of proficiency in German for professional reasons, this well-known certificate is accepted almost universally. The LSI course carefully prepares you for the examination and improves all areas of your German. The entry requirement for the course is school level German.

dates&prices: German

exam dates: January, July, September

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

day

April/June/October

12

09:00-15:00

30

evening

January/May/November

30

18:00-20:30

3

ZMP - Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung

The Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung (ZMP) is the first advanced level examination in German. Passing this examination shows you have a very good understanding of the German language are able to tackle standard German as well as a variety of dialects. Your written skills are as good as your spoken skills, which is why many universities and vocational colleges set this examination as an official entrance requirement.

The ZMP tests the candidate’s ability to use German in a wide variety of work and social situations. The LSI preparation course will give you a broad knowledge of the language, and help you develop the specific exam techniques required.

dates&prices: German

exam dates: January, July, September

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

day

April/June/October

12

09:00-15:00

30

evening

January/May/November

30

18:00-20:30

3

ZOP - Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung

The Zentralen Oberstufenprüfung certifies proficiency level German in speaking as well as in writing. Main focus lies on sophisticating your language skills.

dates&prices: German

exam dates: January, July, September

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

January/May/November

30

18:00-20:30

3

Englisch-Diplomkurse (Cambridge exams)

FCE - First Certificate in English

First Certificate is the most popular of the Cambridge examinations, and can lead to new opportunities professionally and in further education. Our courses are designed to prepare you for all 5 parts of the exam (reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar), and to let you sit the exam with confidence.

dates&prices: English

exam dates: March, June, December

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

February/August/November

15

18:00-20:30

6

evening

April

30

18:00-20:30

3

evening

August/September

25

18:00-20:30

3

evening

October/November

30

18:00-20:30

3

CAE - Certificate in Advanced English

This examination is intended for people who have a good knowledge of English and who need to use the language at work. In this examination, practical use of language is stressed, such as skim reading reports for important information, writing memos for colleagues, or more formal business correspondence. The CAE is the Cambridge Certificate which has developed the fastest, and is already accepted in many countries as proof of an advanced level of competence in English.

dates&prices: English

exam dates: March, June, December

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

March/August/November

15

18:00-20:30

6

evening

March/April

30

18:00-20:30

3

evening

September

25

18:00-20:30

3

evening

October/November

30

18:00-20:30

3

CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English

This examination is the most famous, the oldest, and also the most demanding. This course is meant for students who already have a high level of proficiency in English. The CPE meets the admission requirements of many British universities and is highly regarded by companies and institutions.

dates&prices: English

exam dates: June, December

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

February/August

15

18:00-20:30

6

evening

April

30

18:00-20:30

3

evening

October

30

18:00-20:30

3

BEC - Business English Certificates

The Business English Certificates are a suite of three examinations (Preliminary, Vantage and Higher) designed to test English language ability used in the context of business. They are suitable for students who are either preparing for a career in business or already in work.

dates&prices: English

exam dates: March, June, December

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

EVE Vantage

March/July/October

30

18:00-20:30

3

EVE Higher

March/July/September

30

18:00-20:30

3

Französisch-Diplomkurse

DELF Niveau 1 & Niveau 2

This certificate is recognised by the French Ministry for Education and demonstrates your skills in the French language. You will develop your knowledge and confidence with French and prepare for the exam using exercises similar to those which you will encounter in the test. School level French is the minimum requirement for participation in this LSI examination course.

dates & prices: French


exam dates: May, November

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

January

20

17:45-19:15 oder 19:20-21:00

2

evening

June

20

17:45-19:15 oder 19:20-21:00

2

DALF (B1-B4)

DALF is a higher French diploma, which consists of four entities (B1–B4) . DALF is structured the same way as DELF. The diploma issued by the French department of education grants people access to a French university without an additional language test.

dates & prices: French

exam dates: March, September

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

June

30

18:00-20:30

3

Italienisch-Diplomkurse

CELI 1

A2-level

dates & prices: Italian

exam dates: June, November

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

January/June

20

18:00-20:30

3

CELI 2

B1-level

dates & prices: Italian

exam dates: June, November

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

January/June

20

18:00-20:30

3

CELI 3

B2-level

dates & prices: Italian

exam dates: June, November

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

January/June

20

18:00-20:30

3

CELI 4

C1-level

dates & prices: Italian

exam dates: June, November

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

March

30

18:00-20:30

3

CELI 5

C2-level

dates & prices: Italian

exam dates: June, November

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

March

30

18:00-20:30

3

Spanisch-Diplomkurse

The DELE, accepted by the Spanish Ministry for Education, is subdivided into three levels: Inicial, Basico and Superior. These diplomas are highly regarded in the Spanish speaking world and are often a prerequisite for employment, further education or enrolment at a university. LSI Zurich offers carefully planned examination courses for the Basico and Superior courses, to prepare you for the examination. Sample papers are available to help you practice your exam technique. To join the Diploma Basico course an intermediate level is required, upper intermediate is needed for the Diploma Superior course.

DELE Inicial

B1-level

dates & prices: Spanisch

exam dates: May, November

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

June/December

20

18:00-20:30

3

DELE Intermedio

B2-level

dates & prices: Spanisch

exam dates: May, November

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

June/December

20

18:00-20:30

3

DELE Superior

C2-level

dates & prices: Spanisch

exam dates: May, November

course

start

weeks

times

lessons/week

evening

March/September

30

18:00-20:30

3