English Course
English-speaking First Aid Course in the heart of Zurich
Ideal for expats, exchange students and international employees: learn all mandatory first aid skills in English while staying only a few steps away from Zurich HB.
- ASTRA-compliant certificate
- Small groups with bilingual instructors
- Course material & slides in English
- CHF 50 cashback after attendance
International community
Meet other expats preparing for their Swiss driving license.
Practical focus
CPR, AED, bleeding control and communication – all practised in English.
Central location
PH Zurich, Lagerstrasse 2 – 4 minutes from Zurich HB and Europaallee.
Standort & Reisezeit
So erreichst du den Kurs an der Lagerstrasse 2
All English courses take place at PH Zurich, Lagerstrasse 2, 8004 Zurich.
Distanz
Central Zurich
ÖV
4 min walk from HB
Auto
5 min from parking
Typische Verbindungen
- • All S-Bahn lines to Zurich HB
- • Tram 3/14 (stop Sihlpost/HB)
- • Tram 8 or Bus 31 if you stay near the lake
Mit dem Auto
- • Use Europaallee, Gessnerallee or City Parkhaus
- • Plenty of bike stands around the building
Parken: Several public car parks within 300 meters.
What you learn in the English Nothelfer course
During 10 hours we guide you through the Swiss first aid curriculum. You will understand the legal responsibilities, how to secure an accident site and how to communicate with emergency dispatch (dial 144).
Every module ends with hands-on practice: CPR, AED operation, bleeding control, recovery position and handling shock or stress. Our instructors translate key terms and scenarios so you feel confident to act.
- • ABCDE assessment in English
- • Practice with realistic Zurich city scenarios
- • Tips for combining the course with your driving lessons
Designed for expats & students
Most English-speaking participants study at ETH/UZH or work for international companies around the lake, the airport or Zurich West. We adapt our schedule to their busy agendas.
You can ask questions in English or German and receive bilingual cheat sheets. This helps you explain first aid steps to your driving instructor or future passengers.
Booking & certification
Choose your preferred date on our booking page. After finishing the course you receive a digital certificate within 24 hours. It is valid for six years all over Switzerland.
Need an invoice for your employer or embassy? Just mention it during booking and we will send a PDF right after the course.
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Is the course fully in English?
The instructor teaches in German and English, but we also run dedicated English groups. Key vocabulary, slides and handouts are available in English.
Is the certificate valid for the Swiss driving license?
Yes, the certificate is ASTRA-compliant and accepted by all Swiss road traffic offices for car and motorbike learners.
Do you offer evening or weekend classes?
Yes. Most English-friendly classes start on Friday evening and finish on Saturday morning, so you can fit them around work or university.
How many participants join an English course?
We keep groups small (max. 12 people) to make sure everyone can practise CPR and AED in detail.
Can I book online with a foreign credit card?
Absolutely. We accept Visa, Mastercard, TWINT and offer invoices for companies or embassies.