German tutoring in Zürich
Lern Academy offers premium one-to-one German tutoring across Zürich and online, from primary school through to the Gymnasium. Your child works with an experienced tutor who builds confident reading, writing and speaking, starting with a free trial lesson.
Why families choose us for German
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Confident writing
From essays to text analysis, we build clear structure and style so your child writes with confidence, not guesswork.
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Reading that sticks
Strong comprehension and vocabulary, so your child truly understands texts rather than skimming them.
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Gymi ready
Targeted preparation for the Gymiprüfung and ZAP, with past papers and exam technique.
What we cover
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar & spelling (Rechtschreibung)
- Essay & text writing (Aufsatz)
- Text & literature analysis
- Oral presentation
- German as a second language (DaZ)
- Gymi & ZAP preparation
- Exam technique
Primary school to Matura level, at home across Zürich or online.
Your German tutors
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Christine Gredig Special needs teacher, 20+ years experience -
Dr. Julia Steube Linguist and Teacher, 10+ years experience -
Vianne PHZH Student, 5+ years experience
Real results
Lucia German 4 → 5 in 23 lessonsWhat families say
Her essays used to come back full of red ink. Her tutor taught her how to plan and structure a text, and now writing German is something she actually enjoys.
Our son struggled with reading comprehension and spelling. The patient, structured lessons made a real difference, and his confidence in German grew week by week.
How it works
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Get in touch
Tell us about your child and their German goals.
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Free consultation
We pinpoint the level, the gaps and the targets.
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The perfect match
We match a tutor who specialises in German.
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Free trial lesson
Your child meets the tutor, with no obligation.
The result: lasting learning success
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 German tutoring
How much does German tutoring cost?
German tutoring costs CHF 70–85 per hour, with no hidden fees. You always start with a free, no-obligation trial lesson.
Can you prepare my child for the Gymiprüfung German?
Yes. We offer individual Gymi and ZAP German preparation, working on reading comprehension, essay writing and text analysis with past papers and timing, at a pace that builds real confidence.
Do German lessons take place at home or online?
Both. Most families choose lessons at home across Zürich, and online lessons with the same tutor are always available.