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Literacy
German
Alpha
Zurich
Childcare available

Semi-Intensive German Literacy

Course Number S-03-019
With an attendance of at least 80%, you will receive a certificate of attendance after the course ends. IAZH Course Number: S-03-019
  • Date
    12.10.2026 - 18.12.2026
  • Time
    Monday, Wednesday & Friday or Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 AM – 11:50 AM or 1:30 PM – 4:50 PM
  • Duration
    10 weeks / 120 lessons
  • Location
    ECAP Zurich
    Baslerstrasse 102/104
    8048 Zürich
  • Childcare
    Available
  • Contact
    infozh@ecap.ch

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
Our semi-intensive literacy courses are aimed at primary, secondary, and functional illiterates, as well as second-language learners.

In four stages, participants improve their reading, writing, and language skills – from sounds to text comprehension. Two modules of 6 weeks each are conducted per stage. The modular structure flexibly adapts to learning needs.

The courses are offered three times a week, perfect for people who want to learn and make progress at a regular pace.
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

Adults who do not yet (sufficiently) know the Latin alphabet and cannot read and 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.: ZH26DA20310

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