Literacy
This literacy course is aimed at migrants who are not yet literate or who cannot read and write the Latin alphabet. The course prepares for regular language courses.
Course: Literacy
Course length: 11 weeks, 110 lessons
Course times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9.15–11.20 a.m.
Class size: 6–10 participants
Registration deadline: 1 week before the course begins (later registration possible depending on availability)
Childcare: yes
Fees (depending on income):
Course:
For Basel-Stadt residents: CHF 165.–
For Baselland residents: CHF 330.–
For Solothurn residents: CHF 330.–
For residents of other cantons and referring agencies: CHF 1,650.–
Childcare:
Per child: CHF 170.– to 1,595.–
For Solothurn residents: CHF 220.–
Do you have any questions or need assistance?
Call us on 061 365 90 20
Why attend the Literacy course?
> Course participants will learn and develop fundamental skills and techniques for reading and writing.
> Participants will acquire basic German language skills.
> Participants will develop confidence in their language and writing skills.
> Participants will prepare for regular, lower-level German courses.
What do participants learn on this course?
> The Latin alphabet
> Phonetic symbols, word images and clusters of letters
> How to write syllables and simple words
> How to connect words and sentences together
> Learning techniques
> Communication strategies for real-life situations
What sets our courses apart?
> Practical lessons: participants learn through real-life examples.
> Interaction: we emphasize communication and student involvement.
> Student-focus: we adapt to participants’ learning pace–from the first day to the last.
> Need-orientation: you determine your learning process. We support you.
> Variety: participants learn alone, in pairs and in groups with various media.
> Flexibility: we offer individual tutoring on request.
More valuable information
> On the first course day we clarify your existing language abilities and course placement.
> You learn together with a maximum of 15 other course participants.
> We recommend 3-5 hours of independent study a week.
> At the end of the course you receive a confirmation of participation indicating your language reference level and attendance.
> After the course you can opt for a telc language test (A1, A2, B1, B2) or a proof of language competency fide (A1 to B1). We will be happy to inform you.
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Course
A written confirmation of participation will be issued at the end of a course if a participant has finished the course. This confirmation includes course content, course dates, course level(s) and number of lessons.
The possibility of a childcare fee reduction for private payers from Basel-Stadt will be reviewed at the time of registration. A fee reduction is based on a family’s income, which must be shown in writing when registering for a course. Verification of a health insurance premium fee reduction must be provided when registering for a course.
Course fees may be paid in instalments. The first instalment is due when the course begins. Course fees must be paid in full before the end of the course.
Course registration may be cancelled at no cost up until one week before the course begins. If course registration is cancelled within two weeks after the course begins, a fee of CHF 75.– will be charged. As of the third course week, the full course fees will be billed.
The general terms and conditions of the canton of Solothurn apply for Solothurn residents who attend a course subsidised by the canton of Solothurn.
Childcare
The possibility of a childcare fee reduction will be reviewed at the time of registration. A fee reduction is based on a family’s income, which must be shown in writing when registering for a course. Residents of Basel-Stadt must provide verification that they receive a health insurance premium fee reduction; residents of Baselland must provide a salary statement.
The fees can be paid in instalments and must be paid in full by the end of the day care period booked.
Childcare registration may be cancelled at no cost up until two weeks before the course begins. As of the third course week, the full course fees will be billed.
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