About inlingua

Over 50 Years of Language Training Expertise in Lausanne and Geneva

Founded in Lausanne in 1971,
inlingua Léman is one of the most renowned language schools in French-speaking Switzerland.

As a member of the international inlingua network—with a presence in over 35 countries and 200 centers—our school offers language courses in Geneva and Lausanne for adults, professionals, and businesses.

With over 50 years of educational expertise, we help each learner master their target language: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, and many others.

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1968

inlingua International
was founded in Bern

1970

the 100th inlingua center
in Europe was opened

1971

inlingua Lausanne
opened its doors

1980

The first business English programme
in the world was launched

2002

inlingua received
EDUQUA certification

2006

launch of the website
Blended Learning iOL

2007

inlingua Lausanne relocated to larger premises (500m2).
Creation of the B2B department.

2011

Relocation to our current premises on
Rue des Terreaux

2014

1st language center to obtain ISO 21001
and EDUQUA double certification

2015

Adminda, our exclusive school, client and HR
management system, was launched

2016

Release of Flex-E-Book,
inlingua’s interactive digital course books

2017

Launch of myaccount, the online client portal

2018

inlingua International celebrates its 50th anniversary!
300 centers in 35 countries

Merger of the inlingua Lausanne and Geneva centres.  inlingua Léman now covers the entire territory of Geneva and Vaud.

2020

learning technologies awards 2020
my.inlingua.com voted best language learning platform

2021

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, learning habits have changed:
more than 50% of all training is now done online.

2022

inlingua Léman now forms the largest group of inlingua schools in Switzerland and the 7th largest worldwide.

2023

inlingua is migrating to Beook, the Swiss platform for digital course materials

A certified language school
recognized in Switzerland

inlingua Léman is the first language center in Switzerland to have obtained dual ISO 21001 and EDUQUA certification—two accreditations that guarantee the quality of our language courses. These certifications attest to the professionalism of our teaching approach, the rigor of our organization, and our commitment to learner satisfaction.

Whether you’re looking for an English course in Geneva, German training in Lausanne, or French courses for foreigners as part of the residence permit process (FIDE test), inlingua Léman offers a comprehensive range of programs tailored to your profile and goals.

The best quality in 19 languages

Our targeted programs, 50 years of experience, our team of adult-teaching experts,
a clear, efficient and fast learning method, our professionalism and our responsiveness…
These and many more factors are what makes us your best option for language training in German,
Swiss-German, French, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, and more.

Everything you’re looking for:

Private and semi-private courses, evening or day courses, conversation workshops,
intensive and immersion courses, professional modules, distance learning
or virtual classrooms: you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for!

Frequently Asked Questions About inlingua Léman

Where are the inlingua Léman centers located?

inlingua Léman has two centers in French-speaking Switzerland: one in Lausanne (Rue des Terreaux 17, 1003 Lausanne), which serves as a reception area and houses the classrooms and administrative offices, and one in Geneva (Rue des Gares 7, 1201 Geneva), with classrooms accessible by public transportation from Cornavin Station.

What languages are taught at inlingua Léman?

inlingua Léman offers courses in 19 languages, including English, German, Swiss German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Arabic, and Russian. Individual, semi-private, and group lessons are available, either in person in Lausanne or Geneva, or online.

Is inlingua Léman certified?

Yes. inlingua Léman holds ISO 21001 and EDUQUA certifications, two Swiss and international quality standards for training organizations. Our school was the first language center in Switzerland to obtain this dual certification in 2014.

Does inlingua Léman offer online courses?

Yes. Since 2021, more than 50% of inlingua Léman’s courses have been held online via webclasses and the my.inlingua.com platform, which was named the best language learning platform at the 2020 Learning Technologies Awards. Online courses offer the same educational quality as in-person courses.

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inlingua Léman

Lausanne
Reception | Administration | Classrooms

Rue des Terreaux 17, CH-1003 Lausanne
+41 21 323 94 15
Geneva
Classrooms
Rue des Gares 7, 1201 Geneva
Contact us by phone or e-mail
+41 22 732 40 20
Contact us
Office hours
Mo. to Fr.           8.30am – 12.30am | 1.30pm – 5.30pm        
MétroM1 | M2 | LEB : Arrêt Lausanne-Flon
Bus1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 17 : Arrêt Bel-Air
VoitureParking Chauderon – Parking du Centre – Parking Migros Métropole
Our offices are located on the fourth floor but with two
lifts available there is easy wheelchair access.
For more information, please contact us by telephone.
Public TransportGeneva train station (train, streetcar, bus). Use the Lausanne-side underpass and exit on the north side. To the right of the Oh Martine!café, take the footbridge to the Montbrillant district.
CarParking des Arcades – Parking Cornavin – Parking Montbrillant
Our offices are on the first floor and are wheelchair-accessible. For further information, please call us.
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