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 2023. 

Course fees:

• No charge for lessons for ZHdK exchange and refugee 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 ZHdK exchange and refugee 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: 14 July 2023, 1 pm. This test has to be completed electronically before the registration deadline.
Please note: Places are limited. Registrations will be accepted in order of receipt. Once classes are full, all further applications will be added to a waiting list.