At German School of Zurich, we don’t just teach German—we help expats and professionals master the language in a way that fits their life. As Swiss-born, native-speaking teachers with both corporate and teaching experience, we understand the challenges of working and living in a new country. Our lessons are practical, structured, and fully personalized, so you gain the skills and confidence to communicate effectively—whether at work, in social settings, or beyond.
Sabrina Appenzeller
„Sprache ist der Schlüssel zur Welt.“ Wilhelm von Humboldt
I am Sabrina Appenzeller, and I am a certified SVEB language instructor (Swiss Federation for Adult Learning). With my experience in language teaching and my extensive background in the corporate world as a Marketing Manager, I understand the needs of professionals and expats who want to learn German efficiently and with a clear purpose.
My teaching approach is practical, action-oriented, and fully tailored to your individual needs. Beyond the language itself, I provide valuable insights into Swiss culture, the workplace, and social life – including key aspects of Swiss German dialects. After all, language is more than just grammar – it’s the key to integration and building meaningful connections.
Whether in private lessons or small groups, I will guide you toward confident communication and a deeper cultural understanding of Switzerland.
Let’s achieve your language goals together! Get in touch with me today.
Katja Fuchs
My name is Katja Fuchs, I was born in Zurich and I have experience in teaching German for about seven years. In 2013 I studied at SAL Schule für Angewandte Linguistik to achieve the SVEB-certificate (Swiss Federation for Adult Learning). This certificate counts as a basic qualification in adult education to enable teachers in preparing, conducting and evaluating teaching events in the field of adult using set concepts, curricula and teaching materials. I continue to take courses to keep my know-how about methods and didactics up-to-date and maintain a high-quality standard in teaching German. Aside from that I have a Bachelor degree in Business Administration.
During my studies for Business Administration I realized that my personal strength lies in the range of intercultural social skills and communication. For me language is a passion and one of the basic elements to build bridges between cultures. In Ecuador and the US, I visited numerous language schools. Thanks to speaking the native language I had the pleasure to get to know the countries‘ people and their culture.
German lessons for business and daily life. 