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German courses for ZHdK students

International and exchange students of Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) have the option to attend subsidized German classes. A general knowledge of the German language is not only necessary for successfully completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Switzerland but also for a positive and unforgettable stay in Zurich and Switzerland.

In cooperation with our partner ZHdK, the Benedict Schule Zurich offers both intensive preparatory German courses as well as German semester courses for ZHdK exchange and international students.
Exchange students from ZHAW, PHZ and HFH can also sign up, but will be placed on a waitlist. ZHdK students take priority over students from the other schools.

The classes are held at our BeneCampus in Zurich Altstetten which can be reached every 5 - 6 minutes from the Toni Areal by tram (line 4, journey: 8 minutes) and is also easily accessible both by train and by car.

Upon successful completion of the course, ZHdK students can apply for a language learning grant. Contact the ZHdK Mobility Office for more information: international.office@misaificazhdk.ch.
The enrollment for the current autumn semester is now closed.

The next registration dates for the spring semester 2026, starting in February 2026, will be published over the coming months.

For any further questions or queries please contact the ZHdK Mobility Office : international.office@misaificazhdk.ch

Test your knowledge of German

A placement test must be completed to determine your current language level and to enroll in the appropriate class.
If you have no prior knowledge of German, you can skip the test and proceed directly to the registration form for the intensive A1 course.

Skip Test

Only for students with no prior German knowledge. You will start at level A1.

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German Course Registration for ZHdK Students

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Your Placement Result:

If you skipped the test, your level is automatically set to A1.

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German A1 Test

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German Course Registration for ZHdK Students

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Your Placement Result (German A1 Test)

Based on your test, your level is: ###RESULT###

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German A2 Test

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German Course Registration for ZHdK Students

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Your Placement Result (German A2 Test)

Based on your test, your level is: ###RESULT###

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German B1 Test

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German Course Registration for ZHdK Students

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Your Placement Result (German B1 Test)

Based on your test, your level is: ###RESULT###

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German B2 Test

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German Course Registration for ZHdK Students

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Your Placement Result (German B2 Test)

Based on your test, your level is: ###RESULT###

Testergebnisse

German Course Registration for ZHdK Students

Show test results Submit registration

Your Placement Result (German A1 Test)

Based on your test, your level is: ###RESULT###

Testergebnisse