Tutoring in Dübendorf
Lern Academy provides premium one-to-one tutoring for families in Dübendorf, never group courses. Our tutors teach and study at ETH, UZH, PHZH, Uni Bern, EPFL and Zürich gymnasiums, and we work in both English and German. We are the bridge for families finding their way through the Swiss school system. Everything starts with a free trial lesson.
Tutoring in your community
Close to home in the Glattal
Dübendorf lies in the Glattal, on the Glatt river just north-east of the city of Zürich in the district of Uster, and is one of the largest towns in the canton. With Empa, Eawag and the Innovationspark on its doorstep and fast S-Bahn and Glattalbahn links into Zürich, many families here are international or bilingual, and children move between local schools, the Gymnasium track and international programmes. We match a tutor to your child and teach where it suits you best, at home in Dübendorf or online.
Why families in Dübendorf choose us
Premium tutoring, done properly. What every family here can count on.
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Individual, never group
One-to-one tutoring tuned to exactly where your child is, not a packed course moving at someone else’s pace.
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Tutors from top institutions
They teach and study at ETH, UZH, PHZH, Uni Bern, EPFL and Zürich gymnasiums, and know the local curriculum.
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The bridge for your family
When German is not your first language, we guide the tutoring in English or German so you can follow your child’s progress.
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A free trial lesson
You always start with a free, no-obligation trial lesson to find the right tutor before you commit to anything.
Subjects we cover
From primary school to the Gymnasium, we tutor the core subjects, and prepare for the Zürich Gymiprüfung. A tutor is matched to each subject.
How it works
Getting started is simple. From your first message to the first lesson, we keep everything clear and personal.
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Free trial lesson
We get to know your child, understand the goal and see how the fit feels, at no cost.
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The right tutor
We match a tutor to your child’s subject, level and personality.
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A clear plan
Together we set the goals and build a plan tailored to your child.
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Visible progress
Regular lessons in Dübendorf or online, with progress you and your child can see.
Our tutors
Meet the people behind the progress
Experienced tutors who teach and study at ETH, UZH, PHZH and Zürich’s leading gymnasiums. Not anonymous helpers.
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Christine Gredig Special needs teacher, 20+ years experienceI look for each child’s strengths and build from there. With patience and clear structure, children start to understand the material and rediscover the joy of learning.
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Dr. Julia Steube Linguist and Teacher, 10+ years experienceLanguage is a skill, not a talent. With the right guidance, every student can write and communicate with confidence.
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Eric Lüscher 2x Finalist, Swiss Maths OlympiadI love finding the clearest path through a hard problem. When it clicks for a student, that is the best feeling.
Our Promise
The Lern Academy Guarantee
We stand for the highest quality across our entire team. Every tutor joins us through a rigorous two-step selection process, evaluated academically, pedagogically and personally.
Regular training and internal assessments keep our tutors teaching at the highest level, with progress you can follow every step of the way.
- Free trial lesson for every new student
- A tutor personally matched to your child
- Regular progress reports and a personalised study plan
Common questions about tutoring in Dübendorf
Do you offer tutoring across Dübendorf and the Glattal?
Yes. We tutor families across Dübendorf and the surrounding Glattal, either at home or online, whichever works best for you.
Can lessons take place at our home?
Yes. Many families prefer lessons at home. We also tutor online, which many students find just as effective and more flexible.
Can you help if we don’t speak German at home?
Yes. Many of our families do not speak German at home. We can guide the tutoring in English and keep you informed of your child’s progress throughout.
Do you prepare for the Zürich Gymiprüfung?
Yes. We prepare children in Dübendorf for the Zürich Gymiprüfung (ZAP) in Deutsch and Mathematik, with tutors who know the exam.
Which subjects do you tutor?
We tutor Mathematics, German, English, French, Physics and Chemistry, from primary school through the Gymnasium.
How much does tutoring cost?
Tutoring costs CHF 70–85 per hour, with no hidden fees. You always start with a free, no-obligation trial lesson.
Do you offer group courses?
No. We only offer individual, one-to-one tutoring, matched to your child. The goal is a perfect fit, never a packed classroom.