Corporate Training Switzerland · Updated: July 2026

Business English for Companies in Switzerland – Live & Online

The short answer: Simmonds Language Services trains Swiss companies fully online – live via video, with native-speaking trainers, since 2004. Teams in Zurich, Basel, Bern, and Geneva join without travelling, and between sessions your employees practise around the clock with the AI avatar.

From €65 / 90 min · Invoicing in EUR

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Online Business English corporate training for companies in Switzerland
Since 2004Native speakers only50+ corporate clientsCEFR A1–C2VAT-exempt

What Does Business English for Companies in Switzerland Cost?

Online private training starts from €65 / 90 min – the same price our corporate clients in Germany and Austria pay. Invoicing in EUR is standard: we deliberately quote no CHF prices; your bank converts to Swiss francs at the current daily rate. The initial consultation and placement test are free.

The total price depends on the format: private training for executives, small groups for departments, or compact team workshops. We prepare a detailed quote after the free consultation – tailored to headcount, level (CEFR A1–C2), and your team's learning goals. You can also find all prices on our cost overview.

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At a Glance

  • Service area
    All of Switzerland – online
  • Private training
    from €65 / 90 min
  • Billing
    in EUR (not CHF)
  • Trainers
    Native speakers, since 2004

How Does the Online Training Work?

Three steps – from the free initial consultation to ongoing training. Your employees only need a laptop with a camera and microphone:

1

Consultation & placement

Free initial consultation, then CEFR placement (A1–C2) for your employees. This produces learning goals and a training plan for your team.

2

Live training via video

Fixed sessions with native-speaking trainers – meetings, presentations, negotiations, emails. Online, distributed teams from every canton join together.

3

AI avatar practice 24/7

Between live sessions, your employees practise speaking with the AI avatar – any time, no scheduling needed. Progress continues between weekly lessons.

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Which Training Formats Are Available for Swiss Companies?

FormatParticipantsDurationBest for
Private training190 min per sessionExecutives and specialists with individual goals – e.g., negotiations or investor calls.
Small group2–860–90 min per sessionDepartments and teams at a similar level – regular training over several months.
Team workshopup to 12Half or full dayCompact topics such as presenting in English or meeting English – as an intensive format.
AI avatar practiceevery participantflexible, 24/7Speaking practice between live sessions – complements each of the three formats.

Why Online Training for Swiss Teams?

Because it removes the practical hurdles. Germany and Switzerland share the same time zone – sessions fit Swiss working hours without any conversion, from early morning in Zurich to after work in Geneva. Nobody travels, no trainer has to cross half of Switzerland, and teams distributed across several cantons or sites train together in one virtual room.

For context: Simmonds is a Germany-based provider – we teach English, not German, and the classroom language is English. Organisation and consultation run in standard German or English, whichever your team prefers. We have no Swiss office; that is exactly why the offer is designed 100% online. The same model is also available for companies in Austria.

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English for Pharma, Banking & Industry?

Yes – especially for the industries that define the Swiss economy. Pharma and biotech teams get specialist-language training with vocabulary from research, regulatory affairs, and production; banks, asset managers, and insurers get English for finance and insurance; industry and trade get specialist language for logistics and sales.

Content follows your team's real communication: emails to international clients, calls with headquarters, audits, negotiations. All specialist-language courses run in the same online format – live with native-speaking trainers, complemented by AI avatar practice.

Last updated: July 2026. (Stand: Juli 2026)

How much does it cost?

FormatDurationPrice (approx.)Notes
Online — Private lessons90 minutes€65–701:1, Zoom / Teams / Meet
Online — Corporate lessons90 minutes€97.50–105Small groups, tailored curriculum
In-person90 minutes€115On-site or our office in Berlin / Hanover

Prices depend on format, frequency, and requirements. Language instruction is VAT-exempt (§4 Nr.21 UStG).

Who we work with

DHLToyotaMedia MarktContinentalDeutsche Pop

Wir schulen seit 5 Jahren unsere Teams über Simmonds. Die branchenspezifischen Materialien und die Flexibilität der Trainer machen den Unterschied.

Laura M., Leiterin Personalentwicklung, DHL Supply Chain

Nach einem dreimonatigen Intensivtraining konnte ich meine erste internationale Präsentation souverän auf Englisch halten.

Stefan K., Projektleiter, Continental AG

Die kostenlosen Online-Lektionen haben mich überzeugt. Die Qualität des Einzelunterrichts hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen.

Anna H., Marketing Managerin

Frequently asked questions

Does Simmonds offer Business English training for companies in Switzerland?+
Yes. Simmonds Language Services teaches Swiss companies fully online – live via video, with native-speaking trainers, since 2004. Teams in Zurich, Basel, Bern, Geneva, and every other canton join without travelling. There is no Swiss office; training is 100% online.
Which currency is used for billing – EUR or CHF?+
Invoicing is in EUR. Online private training starts from €65 / 90 min. We do not quote CHF prices – your bank converts to CHF at the current daily rate. The initial consultation and placement test are free.
Does the training fit Swiss working hours?+
Yes, easily. Germany and Switzerland share the same time zone – early-morning, lunchtime, or after-work sessions can be scheduled without any conversion. Between live sessions, your employees practise around the clock with the AI avatar.
Is industry-specific English available for Swiss industries?+
Yes. We offer specialist-language training for the industries where Switzerland is strong – such as English for pharma & biotech, finance, insurance, and logistics. Content is tailored to your team's real working communication.
How do we get started as a Swiss company?+
With a free consultation and a no-obligation trial lesson. We assess your employees (CEFR A1–C2), propose formats, and usually start within a week – with no travel involved.

Improve your English for free

Free online lessons twice a week, vocabulary trainer with 600 words, and a placement test – all without signing up.

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Tell us briefly what you need English or German for — we'll suggest the best format for your goals and schedule.

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What to expect

  • Confident in meetings
  • Persuasive presentations
  • Professional negotiations
  • Texts that work