International Language School
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”
-Ludwig Wittgenstein
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Check out some of the most frequently asked questions and our answers
ILS Swiss is located at 137 Al Mustaqbal Street, Business Bay, one of Dubai’s most central and accessible districts, reachable by metro, bus, taxi, or car. Enrollment is simple: reach out to our team, take your free placement test, enjoy a non-binding trial lesson, and start as early as the same week. No complicated paperwork, no pressure.
ILS is an international language school with Swiss roots, bringing a proven European educational heritage to Dubai. Founded on the principle that language is far more than a communication tool – it connects people, cultures, and perspectives – ILS offers language courses for individuals, companies, and young learners across a wide range of languages and formats.
What sets ILS apart is the combination of Swiss educational standards, native-speaking teachers, and a fully personalized approach. There are no one-size-fits-all programs here. Every course is built around the individual – their level, their goals, their schedule, and their learning style. Whether you are an adult learning for career advancement, a company training its team, or a parent enrolling your child, the experience at ILS is shaped entirely around you.
None. ILS offers a completely risk-free start for every new student:
- Free consultation — discuss your goals, timeline, and the right course format with no obligation
- Free placement test — identify your exact level before committing to anything
- Non-binding trial lesson — experience ILS teaching firsthand before making any decision
Only after the trial lesson, when you are fully confident that ILS is the right fit, do you make any commitment. This applies to individual learners, companies, and families enrolling their children.
None at all. ILS welcomes learners at every level, from absolute beginner to advanced, and every student takes a free placement test before their course begins to identify their exact starting point. This ensures you are never placed in a group or level that is too easy or too challenging – your course begins precisely where you are.
Whether you have never studied a language before, are returning after a long break, or are already at an advanced level looking to reach fluency, ILS will build a course that starts from your reality and moves you forward at the right pace.
Upon completing your course, every ILS student receives an official ILS certificate confirming their language level, attendance, and progress. This is a recognized record of achievement that can be used for:
- CV and job applications — demonstrating certified language proficiency to employers
- University portfolios — supporting applications to academic institutions
- Visa and residency applications — providing documented evidence of language development
- Personal achievement — a tangible record of the progress you have worked hard for
For students enrolled in exam preparation courses, the ILS certificate complements the official external certification they are working toward, giving them two recognized credentials upon completion.
ILS covers every language learning need under one roof, with four core service areas:
| Course Type | Who It’s For |
|---|---|
| 🧑 Individual Language Courses | Adults learning for personal, academic, or professional goals — available in multiple formats from intensive to evening courses |
| 🏢 Company Courses | Teams and employees who need industry-specific language training tailored to their business environment |
| 📝 Exam Preparation Courses | Students and professionals preparing for internationally recognized language certificates, available as crash courses or private courses |
| 👧 Kids & Teens Courses | Young learners aged 8–17, taught by native-speaking teachers specialized in working with children and teenagers |
All courses are available across multiple languages and proficiency levels, from complete beginner (A1) to mastery (C2).
