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Avanti! in Zurich
17.08.2026 - 29.01.2027
Monday to Friday according to the timetable 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
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Full-school programmes
Early childhood education and schooling
A1
A2
Zurich

Avanti! in Zurich

Course Number B-01-009
IAZH Course Number: B-01-009
  • Date
    17.08.2026 - 29.01.2027
  • Time
    Monday to Friday according to the timetable 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Duration
    20 weeks / 560 lessons The educational program lasts one year and is divided into two consecutive semesters, taking into account the school holidays of the City of Zurich.
  • Location
    ECAP Zurich
    Baslerstrasse 102/104
    8048 Zürich
  • Childcare
    Not available
  • Contact
    infozh@ecap.ch

Course information

Contents
– Language
– General Education
– Mathematics
– Media and Computer Science

Vocational orientation, workshop instruction, guided learning with self-study phases, and creative activities such as music, visual arts, or crafts are an integral part of the program and particularly important learning opportunities for the personal development of learners. The focus areas are defined group-specifically and individually according to their developmental needs.

Participants with a language level of A2 or higher now have the opportunity to benefit from 10 hours of institutionally anchored coaching support in the second semester.
In individual coaching sessions, specific issues are addressed in depth – for example, regarding vocational orientation, challenges in the application process, or personal development.
Goals
The goal of the full-time educational program is to prepare young people and young adults for entry into the regular structures of upper secondary level II, such as the pre-vocational year or the integration pre-apprenticeship.
The competencies of learners are developed, expanded, and consolidated in the subject areas customary for integration according to Curriculum 21.
Procedure
Before entry, an admission interview with a free placement test takes place.
Costs
Avanti! without coaching module: CHF 9,300 per semester
Avanti! incl. coaching module: CHF 10,800 per semester

Further Information

The educational program is aimed at young people and young adults – provisionally admitted persons or refugees – of different origins, native languages, and genders who reside in the Canton of Zurich.

It is also open to persons who do not meet the criteria of the Integration Agenda Zurich.

Participants aged 17 and over are literate in the Latin alphabet upon entry into the program, have language skills at level A1 according to the CEFR, and possess the necessary prerequisites for transitioning into the standard structures of upper secondary education.

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

Course instructor team

Until 2026-06-01.
Entry is also possible during the year upon request.

Cancellations as well as withdrawals must be made in writing by the case management offices. Cancellation is free of charge up to two weeks before the course start. From 14 days until the course start, one full course month will be charged. In case of withdrawal during the school year, an additional month from the date of withdrawal will be charged.

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Course no.: ZH26EB10308

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