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German Literacy
28.09.2026 - 06.11.2026
Monday to Friday
8:30 AM – 11:50 AM or 1:30 PM – 4:50 PM
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Literacy
German
Alpha
Zurich
Childcare available

German Literacy

Course Number S-03-007
With a minimum attendance of 80%, you will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the course. IAZH Course Number: S-03-007
  • Date
    28.09.2026 - 06.11.2026
  • 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

    Consultation & Administration
    043 444 68 88

Course information

Contents
– Acquisition of the Latin alphabet
– Development and expansion of basic vocabulary
– Promotion of phonological awareness
– Acquisition of reading and writing skills
– Teaching simple communication tools for everyday life
– Teaching learning techniques
– Promotion of autonomous learning
– Introduction to online exercises

The instruction is oriented toward everyday-relevant topics and the needs of the participants. Information about life in Switzerland is also provided.
Goals
The goal of the intensive course is to develop and promote reading and writing skills, everyday language competencies, and vocabulary.

Participants will be able to write simple words and sentences and read and understand short sentences. They will be able to communicate in simple ways in everyday situations.
Procedure
After registration, you will be invited to the mandatory placement test.
Costs
CHF 1,640 including teaching 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

Individuals who are not yet familiar with the Latin alphabet and are unable to read or write, or can only do so very slowly.

Methodologically diverse teaching sequences tailored to the target group with a high degree of hands-on learning.

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, no costs will be incurred by the participants

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Course no.: ZH26DA10309

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