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Language courses for external users

The Laboratory of Modern Languages - USI's University language centre - offers language courses aligned with the CEFR Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Each course aims to develop oral and written comprehension and oral and written production skills.
Some courses are open to external users for a fee and subject to availability on the Lugano campus. For further information and registration, please refer to the accordion below.

 

Language courses offers
 

  • Intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced language courses (intensive pre-semester and semester-time) at CEFR level B1, B2 and C1 for Italian, French, German ane English languages.
  • Exam preparation courses for internationally recognized language certifications, including IELTS B2/C1 (English), Goethe-Zertifikat C1 (German), and DELF B2 (French). These courses are specifically designed to prepare participants for the corresponding exams.
  • Ancient languages: the Faculty of Theology of Lugano offers courses in ancient languages as part of its academic programs.

To explore the course offerings and course fees, please select the menu headings below. Please note that the number of places available for external participants is limited. In case of high demand, priority will be given to USI members.

Fees

  • Pre-semester intensive general courses (60 hours): 1050 CHF
  • Semester-time general courses (28+28 hours): 650 CHF
  • Semester-time general courses (56 hours): 1050 CHF
  • Pre-semester courses in preparation for official certifications (60 hours): 1'500 CHF
  • Semester-time courses in preparation for official certifications (28+28 hours): 850 CHF

 

Payment Methods

The invoice will be sent by mail to the address provided during the registration (only after the course level has been confirmed, following the successful completion of the entrance test). The invoice is due within thirty days from the date of issuance. The total amount must be paid via bank or postal transfer. For further information, please contact [email protected].

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

Reading the Frequently asked questions section helps to resolve doubts quickly at any time. To make it easier to find answers, the questions are divided into different topics.

 

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COURSE OFFER

To view the course descriptions, please select the headings below and click on the course titles.

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