Kirchgasse 14
8001 Zürich
In the course «Daily Life in Zurich» you will learn important things about social, legal and cultural topics. Together with other women, you will discuss everyday issues and make new contacts. The course can serve as preparation for naturalization.
Insight into the course routine (subtitles available in 13 languages)
Course start dates
Beginning of September and beginning of March
Course duration
Approximately 15 course modules, Wednesday mornings 8.45 to 11.15, except during school holidays
Course program
- Introduction and orientation in the city
- Society and diversity: reflections on your arrival in Switzerland
- Switzerland: Introduction to geography, history, and politics
- The canton and the city of Zurich: Politics, rights, and services
- A visit to the Stadthaus (City Hall)
- The school and education system in the canton of Zurich, compatibility of work and family life
- The Swiss education system and lifelong learning, vocational training, and studies
- Working in Switzerland, diploma recognition and job search
- Leisure time and opportunities for participation in Zurich: visit to a community center
- Social security in Switzerland / Social insurances
- Finances
- Home and neighborhood life
- The environment, waste, and recycling: An excursion
- Health and health insurance in Switzerland
- Historical tour through Zurich’s old city: Who were the most important women in Zurich’s history?
- Course evaluation and farewell celebration
- Changes in the program are possible.
Course languages
German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Thai, Arabic and Tigrinya.
Other languages possible, as needed.
Costs
- CHF 60.- for the course and CHF 30.- for childcare for participants living in the city of Zurich
- CHF 20.- for the course and CHF 10.- for childcare for participants living in the city of Zurich who have a Kulturlegi
- CHF 320.- for the course and CHF 90.- for childcare for participants from outside of Zurich
ATTENTION:
The course takes place at two different locations, depending on the course language.
Course begins on March 4, 2026
- In Zurich-Oerlikon: Tramstrasse 10, 8050 Zurich (ECAP school premises) German, English, Arabic, Tigrinya, Spanish, Russian,
- In the centre of Zurich: Kirchgasse 14, 8001 Zurich (Karl der Grosse) English, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Thai
Childcare
The course childcare is located in Zurich-Oerlikon at Welchogasse 6 (tram/bus stop: Sternen Oerlikon). There is no childcare in the city centre.