English language courses
Who are we
The Laboratory of Modern Languages is USI's University language centre. It offers English language courses from CEFR level B1 up to CEFR level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Each course aims to develop oral and written comprehension and oral and written production skills. The courses are free of charge for the academic and administrative community of Università della Svizzera italiana. For further information and registration, please refer to the information below.
Laboratory of Modern Languages
Laboratory of Modern Languages Lecturers
Language courses open to external users
USI Alumni, students enrolled at other Swiss universities and external users may be admitted to courses on a fee-paying basis only if places are available. Fees and registration procedures can be found on the website:
- Language courses open to USI Alumni and students of other Swiss universities;
- Language courses open to External users.
Why improve your English at USI?
- In the Bachelor's programme, English B2+ is a requirement in many programmes of study (Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society, Faculty of Economics and Faculty of Theology in Lugano);
- An excellent knowledge of English is essential for successfully completing a Master's degree programme;
- The LLM offers free courses for the entire USI community up to C1 level;
- It is often a requirement for USI's Exchange programmes;
- English is the lingua franca of science and research;
- Knowledge of the language is a requirement for admission to most universities;
- A good knowledge of English broadens study and career opportunities in Switzerland and abroad.
English language lecturers
English language courses supervisor
CEFR level
Knowledge of the CEFR levels allows you to assess your initial language skills and to enrol in the language courses best suited to your needs.
Self-assessment Grid of the European Language Portfolio.
CEFR online language assessment test
LANGUAGE COURSES ORIENTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
To discover the language courses offered by the university and the language requirements for your study programme, you can complete the “Language Courses Orientation Questionnaire”.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Reading the Frequently asked questions section helps to resolve doubts quickly at any time. To make it easier to find answers, the questions are divided into different topics.
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Updated on: 29 April 2026
