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Evening literacy course
12.10.2026 - 11.02.2027
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Literacy
German
Alpha
Basel

Evening literacy course

Supported by: Federal integration credit (SEM) Canton of Basel-Stadt (Department of Education, Adult Education) Canton of Basel-Landschaft as part of the basic skills promotion programme
  • Date
    12.10.2026 - 11.02.2027
  • Time
    Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Duration
    15 weeks, 2 sessions of 120 minutes per week, total of 80 lessons of 45 minutes each
  • Location
    ECAP Basel
    Clarastrasse 17
    4058 Basel
  • Childcare
    Not 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 days depend on the level and cannot be freely chosen. They are determined one week before the start of the course. Participants will then receive a written invitation.
Costs
CHF 91.00 - 910.00 for private payers
The course fees depend on the place of residence. Participants residing in Basel-Stadt or Baselland receive a tuition reduction.

Free for newcomers with a voucher from the Canton of Basel-Stadt.

CHF 1,200.00 for institutions

Course materials are included in the course price

Further Information

People
- who cannot read or write at all or only with great difficulty,
- who have learned to read and write in a different script and do not know the Latin alphabet.

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

Childcare:
Open during afternoon courses for children aged 18 months to 7 years. Cost: CHF 150.00 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 until 18.09.2026, in person at the counter until 25.09.2026, afterwards still possible if places are available. Please schedule an appointment for in-person registration and placement.

Withdrawal of registration is possible free of charge up to 7 days before the start of the course. After that, we charge an administrative fee of CHF 50.00. Cancellations must be made in writing.

In the event 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, the full course fees must be paid. If the reasons for withdrawal lie with ECAP, participants will not incur any costs.

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Course no.: BS26DA24

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