Winterthur

ECAP Winterthur was founded in 1970 and has a long tradition of providing vocational and language training. Originally, the focus was on training in metalworking and mechanical engineering, particularly welding, to meet the needs of local industry.
Over time, the range of courses on offer has been continuously developed and adapted to social and economic changes. Today, the focus is on German language courses, accessible IT programmes and job application training, all tailored to the needs of migrants and the unemployed. Through its educational programmes, ECAP Winterthur makes an important contribution to integration and social participation in the region.

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ECAP Winterthur course programme

ECAP Winterthur’s practice-oriented courses will open new perspectives for you: they will strengthen your professional skills, make your everyday life easier and encourage you to play an active role in society – discover our wide range of courses now and find the one that best suits your goals.

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Literacy

Our literacy courses offer adults who speak a foreign language the opportunity to learn to read and write, or to build on their basic skills in a targeted way.

German courses of the City of Winterthur

The City of Winterthur’s German language courses help residents of Winterthur to improve their German language skills in a practical, everyday context – at particularly attractive rates.

Intensive and semi-intensive German

Our intensive and semi-intensive German courses enable you to learn German quickly and effectively for everyday life, work or further education.

Extensive German

The local German courses help you to develop your German language skills in a practice-oriented manner, step by step.

Basic skills

ECAP Winterthur offers practical courses in reading and writing, language, maths and digital skills.

Basic German and Integration Course A1

ECAP Winterthur’s ‘German and integration A1’ basic course helps you build a basic knowledge of German for everyday life, integration and work.

Exams and certificates

Telc or fide test: at ECAP Winterthur, you can sit recognised German language exams and have your language skills officially certified.

AVANTI!

Avanti! is a full-time educational programme for teenagers and young adults with a refugee or migrant background who aim to prepare for entry into upper secondary education.

Labour market measures

On behalf of the Cantonal Labour Office of Zurich (AFA), ECAP Winterthur runs job application training courses for unemployed people in target group C.

Childcare

We offer the daycare centre ‘Coccinelle’ for your children, so that you can concentrate fully on learning German during your lessons.

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ECAP Winterthur course locations

Head office
ECAP Winterthur
Zürcherstrasse 15
8400 Winterthur
Phone: 052 213 41 39
infowt@ecap.ch

Opening hours
Mon – Fri: 8.00 – 12.00 / 13.00 – 17.00

Other training centres without counselling services
Garnmarkt 10 & 1, 8400 Winterthur
Wartstrasse 2, 8400 Winterthur

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About ECAP Winterthur

ECAP Winterthur stand for continuity and development: from the very first specialist courses for industry to a wide-ranging educational programme for people from all walks of life.

Our team of over 70 qualified staff brings together a diverse range of skills, experience and perspectives. With dedication, expertise and intercultural understanding, we support our participants on their educational path and create learning environments that promote integration and open up new perspectives.

Meet the team