Achieve the next level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in just 15 weeks. Our courses prepare you optimally for the Goethe examination, which you can take directly at the ZHAW’s Goethe-Institut Examination Centre (in German). 

• B1 certificate courses (in German)
• B2 certificate courses (in German)
• C1 certificate courses (in German)
• Preparing for your Goethe certificate examination (in German)

You want to be able to communicate effortlessly, confidently and successfully in German in any situation. You learn to express yourself fluently and correctly in writing and orally on complex issues.

• C2 certificate courses (in German)
• C2 compact course (in German)
• Professional writing (C2) (in German)
• Goethe Certificate C2: examination practice (in German)

Improve your communication skills in German in a targeted fashion.

• Pronunciation training for everyday life, work and examinations (from level B1) (in German)
• Let’s talk! Speak and argue confidently (B2.2–C1) (in German)
• Speaking and writing at work (B2.2–C1) (in German)
• Presenting and discussing at work and during your studies (C1.2–C2) (in German)
• Reading, speaking and writing with literary texts (C1–C2) (in German)

Systematically enhance the professionalism of your writing.

• Writing good texts (B2.2–C1) (in German)
• Speaking and writing at work (B2.2–C1) (in German)
• Professional writing (C2) (in German)
• Focus on grammar (B1–B2) (in German)
• Focus on grammar (C1–C2) (in German)
• Reading, speaking and writing with literary texts (C1–C2) (in German)

Our courses are designed for learners of German as a second or foreign language.

You can test your language skills with us free of charge, and together we will find the right German course for you − online, in Zurich and in Winterthur

Take a placement test and get a personal course recommendation

Good reasons for taking a German course at the ZHAW

• Central locations in Zurich and Winterthur
• Highly qualified instructors with university degrees
• As an official partner of the Goethe-Institut, we are in an ideal position to prepare you for the Goethe examinations.

Learn more about our course offerings and the Goethe-Institut Examination Centre at our information events. The events shed light on how German is taught at the ZHAW, our course formats and the additional services we offer to help you during the learning process.

And if you decide you would like to earn a Goethe certificate to prove your German skills, you can also find out everything you need to know about the examination.

Take part and get to know us.

Do you have any questions? We would be happy to help you:

Administrative office, German as a foreign/second language
Tel.: 058 934 60 90
E-mail: deutschkurse@zhaw.ch