The best way to start a new life in Zurich is to learn the language. It is not easy to find the right German course, we are happy to help you. In the German course database you will find all available German courses in Zurich, for beginners, intermediate or advanced learners. There are courses with childcare, intensive courses, evening courses or subsidized courses.
We can advise you about the offer at our Welcome Desk in the City Hall, it is free of charge and no appointment is required.
Mon: 14:00–18:00
Tue: 14:00–18:00
Wed: 14:00–18:00
Thu: 14:00–18:00
Fri: closed
Sat: closed
Sun: closed
The German course database provides an overview of the many German courses in the city of Zurich. It is free to use and you can search for courses without logging in.
Are you short of money?
With the KulturLegi card KulturLegi you can get the costs of German courses from the city of Zurich reimbursed. The schools will inform you about the conditions and the reimbursement.
Some other schools also offer discounts on German courses for people with a KulturLegi. Information can be found on the Caritas Zurich website.
You need recognized language certificates for immigration and citizenship proceedures. You must prove your language skills with recognized language certificates. These certificates are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and meet international quality standards. You can see the requirements and the various recognized certificates in the lists.