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The 33rd Annual ICC Conference
The 33rd Annual ICC Conference – the International Language Association – will take place from May 8 to 10, 2026, in Zurich, Switzerland.
The conference serves as a platform for exchanging innovative ideas, sharing research results, and discussing the challenges and opportunities in language teaching. Scholars and practitioners will come together to explore the conference theme and promote discourse on language teaching and learning.
The conference is organized by Flying Teachers.
Themes:
- Integration and Participation
- Innovation, Teacher Training, and Policy
- Intercultural Communication and Mediation
- Adult Education in Multilingual Contexts
Support for Gyoparosfürdö in Oroshaza, Hungary
Near our back office lies the thermal spa Gyoparosfürdö, the heart of this remote region in southern Hungary.
Due to mismanagement by the state, the thermal spa was driven into bankruptcy within a few months last year.
The shock was profound and the existential threat to the local population was considerable.
More than 60 people lost their jobs, over 200 families who depended on tourism had to forgo their income, and countless suppliers lost their contracts.
In an unprecedented act of solidarity, the community came together, donated money, and many craftsmen carried out repairs free of charge.
The spa was able to reopen in summer 2025.
Flying Teachers also contributed to the reopening with a donation.
In the future, the marketing department of Flying Teachers, with the support of Walter Rüegg, will assist the thermal spa and take on marketing tasks. We have prepared a marketing analysis and developed measures that we will implement together with those responsible.
If you want, I can also provide shorter, more formal, or more promotional versions.
Language development and teaching competencies through international educational cooperation
Flying Teachers has been commissioned by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to implement the international project "Enhancing Language Training Capacities – Teaching of the Trainers (ToT)" in Pakistan.
The project is co-funded by the European Union and the Federal Republic of Germany and is carried out by GIZ in cooperation with the International Language Association (ICC).
This initiative sends a strong message in support of teacher training, international collaboration, and the development of sustainable educational structures in Pakistan.
The project aims to strengthen the quality of training for language teachers in Pakistan and beyond. Its focus lies on building sustainable training structures, promoting modern pedagogical standards, and further developing competencies in language education.
We look forward to supporting the implementation of this significant project and sharing exciting insights into its progress.
Stay tuned for updates on developments from Pakistan.
Successful presence at the Expat Expo in Geneva
We look back with great satisfaction on our highly successful participation at the Expat Expo in Geneva. Our booth was consistently well visited, and we were able to establish numerous valuable contacts. Interest in our programmes in the areas of language education for private learners, learning support for students, and teacher development was overwhelming.
The fair provided us with an ideal platform to engage in dialogue with the international community and to learn about individual educational needs. The personal exchanges once again showed us how important our services are for successful integration and personal development.
We are already looking forward to seeing you again at the Expat Expo in Zurich on Saturday, 22 November 2025.
Our lovely back-office team in Hungary is enjoying the sunny day with a short yoga session 😊
Good food, good vibes and great company:
Flying Teachers at the Integration Conference
On 6 May, @Damian Faeh, long-standing trainer in the SVEB-Eurolta and fide training programmes and Head of Teacher Training at Flying Teachers, led a workshop on "Expanding Intercultural Competence – Critical Incidents" at the Integration Conference.
The professionals in attendance received an introduction to Critical Incidents Analysis, a method that examines interculturally challenging situations as objectively as possible following a defined structure. This approach fosters intercultural competencies such as perspective-taking, empathy, role clarity and cultural knowledge.
During the workshop, several case studies were explored, leading to valuable insights among the participants.
We thank the organisers of the conference for the opportunity and for the smooth organisation.
The 2025 education fair at Zurich main station was a great success
Airport tour with IAZH
Airport tour with IAZH
Recently, our IAZH students had the opportunity to explore Zurich Airport. They were able to discover an exciting place, learn more about Swiss culture and expand their vocabulary along the way. ✈️✨
IAZH – Teachers’ meeting
Our valued IAZH teachers used the afternoon to develop creative ideas and work together on ways to further improve German lessons for refugees. 🧠💡
In group work, teachers from different levels of the integration courses exchanged ideas, discussed playful learning approaches and provided valuable feedback on teaching materials. An inspiring exchange that strengthens our shared mission. 🤝
Weihnachtsfest 2024
Es war uns eine Freude, unsere geschätzte Lehrerschaft bei unserem Weihnachtsfest begrüssen zu dürfen. Es wurde viel gelacht, angeregt genetzwerkt und die Atmosphäre war festlich und warm. Ein schöner Anlass, um das Jahr gemeinsam ausklingen zu lassen!🎄✨
Weihnachtsevent
Berufsmesse Zürich – Ein Schritt in die Zukunft!
Unsere Sprachschule war kürzlich mit einer Gruppe engagierter IAZH-Schüler auf der Berufsmesse Zürich, um mehr über ihre beruflichen Möglichkeiten zu erfahren! 🎓💼
Es war eine grossartige Gelegenheit, sich über verschiedene Karrierewege zu informieren, spannende Unternehmen kennenzulernen und wertvolle Kontakte zu knüpfen. Der Besuch der Messe hat unseren Schülern geholfen, ihre beruflichen Perspektiven zu erweitern und konkrete Schritte in Richtung ihrer Karriereziele zu unternehmen. 🚀
Wir freuen uns, unsere Schüler auf ihrem Bildungsweg zu unterstützen!💬
Unser erstes Alumni-Event für unsere SVEB/EUROLTA-Abgänger !
Der Event bot uns die Gelegenheit, unseren Alumni-Verein für SVEB/EUROLTA-Abgänger offiziell vorzustellen. Es war inspirierend, unsere Visionen und die vielen Benefits des Vereins zu teilen – und zu sehen, wie viele Absolvent*innen bereits Interesse an der Mitgliedschaft bekundet haben. Wir freuen uns auf die nächsten Schritte mit dem Alumni-Verein und bedanken uns bei allen für das grossartige Engagement!
Ein grosses Highlight war der Beitrag von Joe Dale, ein international tätiger Spezialist für den Einsatz von KI im Sprachunterricht, der mit uns sein tiefgehendes Wissen teilte. Er zeigte uns die Chancen und die „Sonnenseiten“ der sich ständig weiterentwickelnden Technologie und neue Lehrmethoden.
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