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Basic German and Integration Course
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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Integration Courses
German
A2
Zurich
Childcare available

Basic German and Integration Course

Offer number IAZH: S-01-015
Upon attending at least 80% of the classes, you will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the course. Interested individuals can also take an exam and acquire a recognized language certificate. Offer number IAZH: S-01-015
  • 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
    Albulastrasse 47
    8048 Zürich
  • Childcare
    Available
  • Contact
    infozh@ecap.ch

Course information

Contents
The focus is on everyday topics such as housing, health, schooling, further education and upbringing, the labor market, social insurance, and cultural aspects.
Goals
Participants improve their communicative and socio-cultural competencies to better meet the demands of everyday life in Switzerland. They acquire the German language at the elementary level and receive diverse information to support their integration into future workplaces and social environments.

Learning progression: 3 modules per language level
Costs
CHF 1,475.00 incl. 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 have not lived in Switzerland for long and have little or no German language skills.

A placement test is required before the course starts.

Participants are familiar with the Latin alphabet.

German as a Second Language Instructor

Up to 10 calendar days before the start of the course. After this, 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, participants will incur no costs.

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Course no.: ZH26CA104092

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