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Basic German and Integration Course
28.09.2026 - 06.11.2026
Monday to Friday 08:30–11:50 or 13:30–16:50
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Childcare available

Basic German and Integration Course

IAZH offer number: S-01-015
With an attendance rate of at least 80%, you will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course. Interested participants can also take an exam and obtain a recognised language certificate. IAZH offer number: S-01-015
  • Date
    28.09.2026 - 06.11.2026
  • Time
    Monday to Friday 08:30–11:50 or 13:30–16:50
  • Duration
    6 weeks / 120 lessons
  • Location
    ECAP Zurich
    Albulastrasse 47
    8048 Zürich
  • Childcare
    Available
  • Contact
    infozh@ecap.ch

Course information

Contents
The focus is on everyday topics such as housing, health, the school system, further education and parenting, the labour market, social insurance and cultural aspects.
Goals
Participants improve their communicative and sociocultural action skills in order to better meet the demands of everyday life in Switzerland. They acquire German at the level of elementary language use and receive a wide range of information to support integration in their future workplace and social environment.

Learning progression: 3 modules per language level
Costs
CHF 1,475.00 incl. course materials

We are happy to care for your young children up to kindergarten age in our daycare center at Albulastrasse 47 while you learn German.
Cost: CHF 1,400

Further Information

Adults who have not been living in Switzerland for long and have no or only limited knowledge of German.

A placement test before the start of the course is required.

Participants are familiar with the Latin alphabet.

German as a Second Language Instructor

Up to 10 calendar days before the course starts. After that, it is still possible to join 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.: ZH26CA104091

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