Train as an SVEB language teacher

The SVEB Course Instructor Level 1 certificate is a requirement for teaching in the adult education sector in Switzerland. The certificate demonstrates that you are able to prepare, lead and evaluate language courses and is recognised throughout Switzerland.

Title SVEB Course Instructor Level 1 certificate (FA-M1)
Target group
  • People who want to teach German as a foreign language
  • People who are looking for a career change or career break
  • People already teaching without a formal qualification
Course content
  • Leading classes for adults
  • Preparing, delivering and evaluating German courses for adults using prescribed concepts, lesson plans and teaching materials
  • Psychology of adult learning
  • Dynamics in learning groups
  • Planning teaching/learning units
  • Communication skills
Requirements Very good knowledge of German (at least level C1)
Number of participants Maximum of 15
Length of course 90 contact hours made up of 45 x 120 minute lessons, plus 165 hours of independent learning via an online platform

These are hybrid courses, combining classroom teaching in Basel, Bern or Zurich and online content.
Course format Two 14-day courses per year, part-time (Friday/Saturday)
Course location Basel, Bern, Zurich
Price CHF 3’450.–
Contact us Antoinette Breutel O’Donoghue
Head of Education, e-learning and Teacher Training
sveb.language@academia-group.ch
+41 (0)58 440 90 90
Certificate of completion Participants receive confirmation that they have completed the course. As soon as they can demonstrate that they have gone on to complete the required 150 hours of practical teaching experience, they are able to apply for the SVEB 1 certificate.

Participants may be able to gain this teaching experience by teaching at Academia Languages schools, though this cannot always be guaranteed.
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