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.
Application deadline intensive course and semester courses: 18 August 2025
German Intensive and Semester Courses
A. Intensive Courses A1 / A2 (beginners only)
Crash-courses as preparation for the upcoming semester.
Language levels
Intensive A1 and intensive A2
Course dates
Intensive A1:
1 September 2025 – 11 September 2025
Intensive A2:
1 September 2025 – 11 September 2025
Course times
Intensive A1:
09:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00
Intensive A2:
09:00 to 12:.00 and 13:00 to 15:00
Duration and course days
9 full days
First week: Monday to Friday
Second week: Monday to Thursday
Invoice
Will be sent to you by email at the beginning of the course
ZHdK Students
Intensive Course: CHF 250 plus CHF 50 teaching material
Students from other schools
Intensive Course: CHF 350 plus CHF 50 teaching material
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.
B. Semester Courses A1.2 / A2 (no beginner classes)
Level-building German course during the semester. Students without any knowledge of German must first register for the intensive beginners course before attending the semester classes. A minimum level of A1.2 is required for the semester courses.
Language levels
A1.2, A2
Course dates
Semester A1.2:
16 September 2025 – 09 December 2025
Semester A2:
16 September 2025 – 09 December 2025
Course times
Semester A1.2:
Tuesday, 18:00 – 20:00
Semester A2:
Tuesday, 18:00 – 20:00
Duration
13 weeks
Invoice
Will be sent to you by email at the beginning of the course
ZHdK Students
Semester Course: CHF 150 plus CHF 50 teaching material
Students from other schools
Semester Course: CHF 250 plus CHF 50 teaching material
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.
B. Semester Courses B1 / B2 (no beginner classes)
Level-building German course during the semester. Students without any knowledge of German must first register for the intensive beginners course before attending the semester classes. A minimum level of B1 is required for the semester courses.
Language levels
B1 and B2
Course dates
Semester B1:
18 September 2025 – 11 December 2025
Semester B2:
18 September 2025 – 11 December 2025
Course times
Semester B1:
Thursday, 18:00 – 20:00
Semester B2:
Thursday, 18:00 – 20:00
Duration
13 weeks
Invoice
Will be sent to you by email at the beginning of the course
ZHdK Students
Semester Course: CHF 150 plus CHF 50 teaching material
Students from other schools
Semester Course: CHF 250 plus CHF 50 teaching material
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.