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Intensive German
17.08.2026 - 25.09.2026
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 11:50 AM or 1:30 PM – 4:50 PM
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Inensive
A1
Zurich
Childcare available

Intensive German

Offer Number IAZH: S-01-063
Upon attending at least 80% of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance after its completion. Offer Number IAZH: S-01-063
  • Date
    17.08.2026 - 25.09.2026
  • Time
    Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 11:50 AM or 1:30 PM – 4:50 PM
  • Duration
    6 weeks / 120 lessons
  • Location
    ECAP Zurich
    Baslerstrasse 102-104
    8048 Zürich
  • Childcare
    Available
  • Contact
    infozh@ecap.ch

Course information

Contents
The focus is on the communicative application of the language, including practicing communication situations.

– Building and expanding vocabulary
– Pronunciation training
– Teaching and practicing grammatical structures
– Information on everyday life and the professional world
Goals
The aim of the intensive course is to improve language proficiency in everyday life and at work through level-appropriate development of the four skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading.

Learning progression:
– 2 modules of 6 weeks per language level for participants accustomed to schooling
– 3 modules of 6 weeks per language level for participants not accustomed to schooling
Procedure
After registration, you will be invited to the mandatory placement test.
Costs
CHF 1,475.00 incl. teaching materials

We are happy to look after your toddlers until they start kindergarten in our crèche at Albulastrasse 47 while you learn German.
Cost: CHF 1,400.00

Further Information

Foreign adults who wish to expand and improve their German language skills and, if necessary, obtain a language certificate at levels A2 and B1.

– Mastery of the Latin alphabet
– Completion of the placement test before the start of the course

German as a Second Language Instructor

Up to 10 calendar days before the course starts. After that, enrollment is still possible if places are available.

Withdrawal of registration is possible free of charge up to 7 days before the course starts. After that, we charge an administrative fee of CHF 50. Cancellation must be submitted in writing.
In case of withdrawal during the first 7 days, one quarter of the course fees must be paid in addition to the administrative fee. From the second week of the course onward, the full course fees must be paid. If the reasons for withdrawal lie with ECAP, participants will incur no costs.

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Course no.: ZH26CD103081

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