ECAP Winterthur was founded in 1970 and the first training courses took place in the metalworking and mechanical engineering sector. Training for welders was particularly in demand because the large industrial companies in Winterthur such as Sulzer, Loki, Rieter and Geilinger in particular needed these specialists. In response to the employment crisis in the 1980s and the wave of immigration from all over Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, the range of courses on offer has been continuously adapted and expanded to meet new needs.

Today, the demand for further training of migrants focuses primarily on the acquisition of the German language. Computer science courses for beginners are also popular. We are proud to continue to make a significant contribution to the integration work of the City of Winterthur with our range of courses.

ECAP Winterthur has many years of experience and competence in educational work and has over 70 qualified and well-trained employees.

We promote the social and professional integration of migrants through targeted educational opportunities. An up-to-date overview of our training offer can be found in our course programme. Our main activities are:

• German courses

• Literacy courses in German

• Labour market courses on behalf of AWA

• Basic courses on behalf of the Fachstelle Integrationsförderung (Integration Promotion Office) of the Canton Zürich

• German courses with with childcare on behalf of the city of Winterthur

• Integration projects on behalf of Fachstelle Integrationsförderung (Integration Promotion Office) Winterthur

• German courses for cleaning personnel

• German courses for construction workers

• German courses for Unia members

• Professional German courses for companies

ECAP Winterthur is an accredited examination center for telc certifications and fide test. Here you can find more information.