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Intensive literacy course
06.01.2027 - 02.03.2027
Monday–Friday, 8:30–10:00 or 10:30–12:00 or 14:00–15:30
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Literacy
German
Alpha
Basel
Childcare available

Intensive literacy course

Supported by: Federal Integration Credit (SEM), Canton of Basel-Stadt and Canton of Basel-Landschaft
  • Date
    06.01.2027 - 02.03.2027
  • Time
    Monday–Friday, 8:30–10:00 or 10:30–12:00 or 14:00–15:30
  • Duration
    8 weeks, 10 lessons of 45 minutes per week, total 80 lessons
  • Location
    ECAP Basel
    Clarastrasse 17
    4058 Basel
  • Childcare
    Available
  • Contact

    061 690 96 26
    infobs@ecap.ch

Course information

Contents
- Recognising, reading and writing letters and letter combinations
- Reading words and sentences continuously
- Building and expanding everyday vocabulary
- Learning techniques
Goals
- Acquiring and consolidating initial reading and writing skills
- Basic knowledge of the German language
- Reducing learning barriers and fears
- Improving social and professional integration
Procedure
Following the basic levels Alpha 1, Alpha 2, and Alpha 3, we offer post-literacy courses that allow students to complete the entire CEFR A1 level. Newly alphabetized participants can attend the follow-up courses A1.1 post-alpha, A1.2 post-alpha, and A1.3 post-alpha.

Course times depend on the level and cannot be freely chosen. Your preferences will be accommodated where possible. They will be set 1 week before the course starts. Participants will then receive a written invitation.
Costs
For private payers: CHF 120.00–1,200.00
Participants resident in Basel-Stadt or Baselland receive a course fee reduction.
Free of charge for newly arrived residents with a voucher from the Canton of Basel-Stadt.

For institutions: CHF 1,200.00

Course materials are included in the course fee

Further Information

Adults,
- who cannot read and write at all or only with difficulty,
- who learned to read and write in another script and do not know the Latin alphabet.

With regular course attendance (at least 80%), you will receive a course certificate.

Childcare (morning and afternoon courses):
Open during course times for children aged 18 months to 7 years. Cost: CHF 160.00 to 400.00 per child, depending on place of residence and income. CHF 800.00 to 1‘304.00 for institutions. Places are limited.

Online registration until 2026-12-04. In-person registration at the counter until 2026-12-11; after that, still possible if places are available. Please make an appointment for in-person registration and placement assessment.

Withdrawal of registration is possible free of charge up to 7 calendar days before the start of the course. After the free cancellation period has expired and before the start of the educational programme, we charge an administrative fee of CHF 80. Cancellations must be made in writing.

In the event of withdrawal up to the seventh calendar day after the start of the educational programme, one quarter of the agreed course costs must be paid in addition to the administrative fee. In the event of later withdrawal from the course, the full course costs must be paid. If the reasons for withdrawal lie with ECAP, participants will incur no costs.

Course no.: BS27DA01

Terms and conditions apply.

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