Zurich

ECAP Zurich reflects the origins and development of the whole organisation. From the first training rooms on Wehntalerstrasse to today’s diverse range of educational programmes, this location embodies the history and growth of ECAP.
Over time, the range of courses on offer has continually evolved, paralleling social changes and migration trends in Switzerland. Throughout this process, ECAP Zurich has remained true to its core values: education as the key to social and professional integration, and the promotion of solidarity and intercultural exchange.
Today, ECAP Zurich offers a wide range of educational programmes for people from diverse backgrounds, thereby making an important contribution to integration and equal opportunities.

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ECAP Zurich course programme

ECAP Zurich’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

Would you like to learn to read and write, or improve your basic skills? Our literacy courses are aimed at adults who speak a foreign language and who cannot read or write, or find it difficult to do so.

Intensive German

Would you like to learn German during the day and choose the pace of learning that suits your situation? Our daytime courses are aimed at adults who wish to improve their German specifically for everyday life, work and integration.

Extensive German

Would you like to learn German and are you looking for a course format that fits in with your daily life? Our evening and Saturday courses are ideal for adults who are in work or have other commitments during the day.

Sector-specific German

Improve your German specifically for your everyday working life! In our sector-specific German courses, you’ll learn to communicate with greater confidence and handle typical workplace situations more effectively.

Basic skills

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

German in the municipalities

Would you like to learn German right in your local community? These courses offer you the opportunity to learn German close to home and in familiar settings.

German courses of the City of Zurich

Do you live in Zurich and would you like to learn German at an attractive price? The City of Zurich’s German courses are aimed at adults who wish to learn German for everyday life, work and integration.

Vocational training

Would you like to develop your career? ECAP Zurich offers practical training and further education for adults who wish to gain professional qualifications or find a new career opportunity.

Exams and certificates

Would you like to obtain an official certificate of your German language skills? At ECAP Zurich, you can take recognised exams for residence permits, naturalisation, employment or further education.

Labour market measures

ECAP Zurich’s labour market measures are aimed at unemployed adults who wish to improve their German language skills or IT skills.

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ECAP Zurich course locations

Head office
ECAP Zurich
Neugasse 116
8005 Zurich
Phone: 043 444 68 88
infozh@ecap.ch

Training centre in Altstetten
Baslerstrasse 102/104
8048 Zurich-Altstetten
Phone: 043 444 68 88
infozh@ecap.ch

Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri: 8:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 17:00
Tue: 8:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 19:00

Day-care centers
Albulastrasse 47, 8048 Zurich-Altstetten
Brauerstrasse 75, 8004 Zurich
Welchogasse 6, 8050 Zurich-Oerlikon

Other training centres without counselling services
Albulastrasse 47, 8048 Zurich-Altstetten
Tramstrasse 10, 8050 Zurich-Oerlikon
Welchogasse 6, 8050 Zurich-Oerlikon

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About ECAP Zurich

ECAP Zurich stands for diversity, experience and commitment. Since its beginnings, an intercultural team has influenced the work of the regional office and contributed significantly to the success of its educational programmes.

Our staff are our most important resource. With their diverse cultural backgrounds, languages and skills, they foster understanding, break down barriers and facilitate access to education and advice.

Together, we are committed to supporting our participants on their educational journey and opening up new perspectives for their personal and professional development.

Meet the team