If you wish to gain confidence in your German oral or written communication skills during your stay in Zurich, why not join other students from around the world in a lively and communicative foreign language classroom? Guided by motivated and experienced instructors from the Institute of Language Competence of the ZHAW you can practise communication skills, naturally acquiring the vocabulary and grammar needed to deal competently with everyday situations. We provide up-to-date listening and reading material to help you become more familiar with your German-speaking environment. Developing independent learning strategies also makes up an important part of the course as they will enable you to broaden and deepen your knowledge of the local language and culture on your own.

The courses «Ready for Life On and Off Campus in Zurich» will be held on the ZHdK campus in Toni-Areal starting September 2022. 

Course fees:

• No charge for lessons for exchange students
• CHF 150 for enrolled students at ZHdK (BA, MA, PreCollege, Propaedeutikum, PhD)
• CHF 250 for all other ZHdK students and staff

Additional cost of 50 CHF for course material for all course participants.

Course fees:

• No charge for lessons for exchange students
• CHF 150 for enrolled students at ZHdK (BA, MA, PreCollege, Propaedeutikum, PhD)
• CHF 250 for all other ZHdK students and staff

Additional cost of 50 CHF for course material for all course participants.

Application deadline including placement test: 15 July 2022, 1 pm. Please note: Places are limited. Registrations will be accepted upon receipt. When classes are full, further applications will be waitlisted.