Learn German in Frankfurt - German language school in Germany

Learn German in Frankfurt - German language school in Germany

Frankfurt, Germany


Minimum age: 17 years ; average age: 23-24 years


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Frankfurt

Learn German in Frankfurt, Germany - Improve your German with a German language course in Frankfurt, Germany - German language school in Frankfurt, Germany

Do you like discoveries and surprises? Then come to Frankfurt  – a city that will astonish you in every aspect. Frankfurt means contrasts, clichés and exaggerations. Of course Frankfurt is rich and elegant, busy and hectic - it is the home of the German Stock Exchange and also the most important financial city in the Federal Republic, being the seat of the European Central Bank!

Skyscrapers everywhere, everything bright and shiny – America in the middle of Europe… Frankfurt is crossed by the river "Main" and its skyline is also referred to as "Mainhattan". Behind the glamorous skyline you will find many theatres, museums, galleries and… clubs! Do you want to dance all night in the world-famous Cocoon Club of DJ Sven Väth? Many clubbers come from Berlin and London to have fun here. 

Frankfurt also has a very nice old town with its famous main square called "Römerberg" where you find the over 600 year-old town hall, the Römer. The old town is just a 5 minutes walk from the "Zeil", the city's main shopping street and one of the most crowded in Germany.

Roemer, City Hall, Learn German in Frankfurt, Germany

Although Frankfurt has by far less inhabitants than Munich or Berlin, the Main-metropolis is more international and cosmopolitan than any other German city. Maybe this has to do with the more than 50 million passengers frequenting Frankfurt airport every year or with the uncountable people visiting more than 40 international trade fairs?

The reason could also be that many foreigners made Frankfurt their hometown: Frankfurt has 28% fellow citizens from abroad! These 170.000 newcomers are from 180 different countries.

In the summertime you will notice how colorful this city is: during the Culture Parade groups from different ethnic backgrounds parade through the streets dancing in traditional costumes to ethnic music.

Frankfurt Opera House, Learn German in Frankfurt, German language school in Germany

Language School

There’s no doubt about it: Sachsenhausen is Frankfurt’s nicest district. This isn’t surprising since it was hardly destroyed during World War II and is located close to the river Main. Almost all museums in Frankfurt are lined up along the river banks in Sachsenhausen where you can also find vast sandy beaches with palm trees and beach volleyball courts during the summer time. The German language school is only 10 minutes away from the museum embankment and about 15 minutes away from Hauptwache.

Our German language school partner has 7 friendly, modern classrooms, all situated on the ground floor and named after a German city to help students find their way around. The school also offers a self-study center with books, CDs and media, a multimedia room equipped with 7 computers, a student office and a lounge with drink-vending machines. There is also a cafeteria which is a modern internet café with 7 computers where students can get cold and warm drinks (one-time registration fee of 05 EUR to use Internet through desktop PCs). The building is WIFI enabled (free). Students will find a free car park in front of the school building. 

Our German language school partner can accommodate about 75 students in low season and about 150 students in high season.

German language school, Learn German in Frankfurt, Germany

For more information about our partner school’s accreditation, please refer to Accreditations.

For more information about the German language school and Frankfurt, please go to German language courses in Frankfurt

More info on the self-study center (please click here)


German Language Courses

The fastest way to learn German is by speaking German all day. This is why teachers will speak to students only German from the first day of class. Our German language school partner’s teaching methods make speaking, understanding and participating in class easy for students: they don’t have to cram for understanding grammar, they will practice it! Vocabulary is not translated but will be trained and thus internalized almost effortlessly. This way, students learn the language in communicative situations and will be able to use their knowledge right away. This language training is guiding students towards their goal which is speaking German fluently.

The classroom is oriented towards an objective and the teacher is always focusing on a specific topic. Depending on what should be done in class, students will work on their own or in a small group. They will use authentic texts of current interest and modern textbooks. Furthermore, a variety of learning stages with discussions, role play, dialogues as well as the individual and specific use of media will give a fresh impulse to studying the language. Aside from the textbook materials, teachers also make frequent use of instructional films, DVDs and CDs.

Course Levels
Our German Language School partner uses a system of 7 levels from 100% beginners (special starting dates) to advanced. Course levels are in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference indicated from A1 to C2.

Learning materials: are not included (except for one-to-one Business German language courses & DSH exam preparation course). Students can buy them at the school at a price of 15 to 30 EUR per level (approx. 04 weeks) and take the books back home after the end of their German language course.

01 lesson = 45 minutes 

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Standard German Language Course (20 lessons per week)

The Standard German Language Course is the perfect choice for students who wish to learn German and discover Germany. In order to master communicative situations in everyday life as well as in a professional and university environment, it is most important to develop communicative competence. Grammar as well as vocabulary are both systematically and meaningfully integrated in teaching the main language proficiencies such as listening, reading, speaking and writing. Phonetic exercises and discussions about intercultural misunderstandings are necessary for teaching communicative competence successfully. The instruction is very much practice oriented and interactive. German language will always be practiced and taught in context.

The Standard German Language Course focuses on the practical use of the German language, which is a basic requirement for becoming familiar with Germany and its people. It also prepares for the diploma exams (GfdS) that are offered at our German language school partner (through, for example, practice exams and exercises taken from past exams as homeworks).

Details:

  • Starting dates: every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a Bank Holiday + Special starting dates for 100% beginners)
  • All levels
  • Minimum duration: 01 week
  • Schedule: from 09h00 to 12h30 (incl. 30 min. break)*
  • Maximum 15 students per group (10 – 12 on average)
  • Incl. basic university advisory service

Important Note: If there are less than 04 students per level, the school will reduce the number of lessons to 16 lessons per week.

German language course, Learn German in Frankfurt, Germany
*Classes may be scheduled in the afternoon, from 14h45 to 18h00 (incl. 15 min. break) or with a mix schedule of 03 days morning and 02 days afternoon or vice versa
Intensive German Language Course (24 lessons per week)

If your goal is to make fast progress, the Intensive German Language Course would be the perfect choice for intensive language training in all 4 language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing). It is ideal for participants who want to improve their German language skills quickly by studying in a concentrated way or who intend to take one of the diploma exams (GfdS) offered at our German language school partner.

The concept of this course is to consolidate, intensify and supplement the students’ linguistic competence, skills and knowledge of the German language acquired in the Standard German Language Course. While morning classes are mostly based on a textbook, afternoon sessions open up possibilities for an intensive communicative training through discussions of topics of current political, cultural, social and scientific interest. The teacher is organizing the instruction in such a way that all students can actively participate in class. Therefore rather complex grammatical structures are understood easily by being practiced and used creatively. Afternoon sessions are also used to prepare language exams such as exams from the Goethe Institue and others (GfdS, ZD, ZMP, ZOP, DSH and TestDaF).

Students planning to enter a German university can book this course on a long-term basis, combine it with a TestDaF exam preparation course and sit the exam at the end of their German language course.

Details :

  • Starting dates: every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a Bank Holiday + Special starting dates for 100% beginners)
  • All levels
  • Minimum duration: 01 week
  • Schedule: from 09h00 to 12h30 (incl. 30 min. break) + Tuesdays & Thursdays from 13h00 to 14h30*
  • Maximum 15 students per group (10 – 12 on average)
  • Incl. basic university advisory service
German language studies, Learn German in Frankfurt, Germany

Important Note: If there are less than 04 students per level, the school will reduce the number of lessons to 20 lessons per week.

*Classes may be scheduled in the afternoon, from 13h00 to 14h30 on Tuesdays & Thursdays and from 14h45 to 18h00 everyday (incl. 15 min. break) or with a mix schedule of 03 days morning and 02 days afternoon or vice versa.

Super-Intensive German Language Course (28 lessons per week)

The Super-Intensive German Language Course is particularly recommended for short-term stays as it is the most comprehensive group course offered by our German language school partner.

The Super-Intensive German Language Course is a very flexible and dynamic course that combines the Intensive German Language Course with 04 additional lessons per week dedicated to individual requests and interests. During the Intensive Course, students develop all 04 language skills and discuss current political, cultural, social and scientific issues. During the additional sessions, students tell the teacher what they need to study, what they want to learn or where they still feel having some problems. The underlying educational concept intends to motivate students using the language automatically and intuitively in everyday situations as well as in different professional, work and university contexts.

Students planning to enter a German university can book this course on a long-term basis, combine it with a TestDaF exam preparation course and sit the exam at the end of their German language course.

Details:

  • Starting dates: every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a Bank Holiday + Special starting dates for 100% beginners)
  • All levels
  • Minimum duration: 01 week
  • Schedule: from 09h00 to 12h30 (+30 min. break) + from 13h00 to 14h30 except on Wednesdays*
  • Maximum 15 students per group (10 – 12 on average)
  • Incl. basic university advisory service
German language students, German language school in Frankfurt, Germany

Important Note: If there are less than 04 students per level, the school will reduce the number of lessons to 26 lessons per week.

*Classes may be scheduled in the afternoon, from 13h00 to 14h30 except on Wednesdays and from 14h45 to 18h00 everyday (incl. 15 min. break) or with a mix schedule of 03 days morning and 02 days afternoon or vice versa.

 One-to-One German Language Course (in combination only) (min. 04 lessons per week)

Individual instruction guarantees that your teacher is focusing on your specific needs and problems. Participants must combine private lessons with a group course (Standard, Intensive or Super-Intensive German Language Course).

In this type of language training the instruction is determined by the student’s individual pre-knowledge and the language goals he/she wants to reach. The teacher will arrange the instruction completely according to the content decided on with the participant. It may be grammar, Business German or exam preparation (for specialized topics such as medical German, please contact us at Email info). Furthermore, students can decide how many individual lessons (even numbers only) they want to study with a private teacher.

Participants wishing to book General German language private lessons only should refer to the One-to-One Business German language course. Students can use personal material on request.

Details:

  • Starting dates: every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a Bank Holiday)
  • All levels
  • Minimum duration: 01 week
  • Min. 04 lessons per week 
  • Max. 16 lessons per week
  • Schedule: according to arrangement with teacher, classroom availability and student’s need
German language students, German language school in Frankfurt, Germany

Exam Preparation Courses

DSH German Language Examination Preparation Course (20 lessons per week)

In this course students exclusively focus on preparing the DSH exam (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) which is a language test that proves necessary linguistic competence of students intending to apply for university studies in Germany. By going through a large number of exercises the participants strengthen and intensify their linguistic knowledge and know-how. They will also become familiar with this special kind of examination and the experienced teachers will give them all kinds of problem-solving strategies for successfully passing this test. The training of the structures of scientific language is one of the main aspects of the DSH exam preparation course.

Details:

  • Starting date: 25th May 2010
  • Minimum level: advanced (C1-C2)
  • Duration: 04 weeks
  • Schedule: from 14h45 to 18h00
  • Maximum 15 students per group (06 – 12 on average)
  • Learning materials incl.
  • Exam fee: depends on university.

Business German Courses

One-to-One Business German Language Course (min. 20 lessons per week)
The One-to-One Business German Language Course is focusing directly on improving, refreshing and acquiring specialized and professionally oriented subjects as well as on basic language structures. German language courses can concentrate on a special communicative situation, special vocabulary needed for a conference or a trade fair and preparation of a presentation. Participants have the choice between 4 to 12 lessons per day. Areas of specialization include fields of banking, tourism, insurance, economics and intercultural training. Other specializations may be arranged for an extra charge (Please contact us at Email info for further details). Students can use personal material on request.

Details:

  • Starting dates: every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a Bank Holiday)
  • All levels (however, A2 level is recommended to fully benefit from the Business German language course)
  • Minimum duration: 01 week
  • 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50 or 60 lessons per week*
  • Schedule: according to arrangement with teacher, classroom availability and student’s need
  • Learning materials: incl.
Business German language course, German language school in Frankfurt, Germany
*60 lessons per week program includes 50 classroom lessons + lunch with teacher on weekdays.
One-to-One Executive Business German Language Course (90 or 108 lessons per week)

Professionals who want to make a maximum of progress in a minimum period of time should take this highly intensive course covering one week and 2 full weekends. The One-to-One Executive Business German Language Course is focusing directly on improving, refreshing and acquiring specialized and professionally oriented subjects as well as on basic language structures. The participant decides on topics such as banking, tourism, insurance, economics or intercultural training and can also study General German language. Participants have the choice between 10 and 12 lessons per day.

Other specializations may be arranged for an extra charge, please contact us at Email info for further details.

Details:

  • Starting dates: every Saturday (except on Bank Holidays)
  • Arrival day: Friday; Departure day: Sunday
  • All levels (however, A2 level is recommended to fully benefit from the German language course)
  • Duration: 09 consecutive days (01 week + 02 weekends)
  • 90 or 108 lessons in total*
  • Schedule: according to arrangement with teacher, classroom availability and student’s need (usually from 08h30)
  • Learning materials: incl.

*108 lessons program includes 90 classroom lessons + lunch with teacher everyday.


German + Work Experience

German + Internship

Make the most of your German language studies: optimize your German language program in Germany and continue your studies after finishing the German language course with an internship at a German company!

This program combines 04 to 08 weeks of Standard, Intensive or Super-Intensive German language course with a 12 weeks minimum internship placement in a German company. Students get the chance to apply what they have just learned in class first hand. They also gain important work experience which will become a plus on their CV and increase their career opportunities.

There are 2 options:

  • a qualified internship position in a variety of fields such as architecture, book keeping, design or tourism. For this kind of internship an excellent knowledge of German language will be required (completed B2 level).
  • a simple internship position to get work experience in a hotel or restaurant (completed B1 level).

Applicants should fill in a special enrolment form and provide a CV in German with 3 photos at least 02 months prior to the intended start date of the internship placement. Companies arrange a phone interview beforehand. Our German language school partner guarantees a maximum of 03 interviews.

Prices: simple job: 350 EUR; qualified job: 450 EUR.
Price includes: Internship placement, counseling and help with internship preparation.

More details (please click here)

For further information on the German + Internship Program in Frankfurt, Germany, please refer to our pdf file Internship Program in Frankfurt, Germany.

For general information on our paid work programs please refer to our Study & Work abroad page.


Junior German Programs

Our German language school partner in Frankfurt offers several German language programs for Juniors from 08 to 17 years old:

  • Year-round courses in Wiesbaden (14-17), with homestay accommodation,
  • Summer Standard Course 15 in Aschaffenburg & Summer Standard Course 20 in Augsburg, Cologne & Nuremberg (12-16 & 14-17), both with homestay accommodation,
  • Summer camp in Höchst im Odenwald (8-14) with residential accommodation,
  • Summer camp in Hintersee - Alps (12-16) with residential accommodation,
  • Summer camp in Berlin - Prenzlauer Berg (14-17) with residential accommodation.

For more information, please contact us at Email info.


Teacher Training

Teacher Training Program (26 lessons per week)

Given that a language is downright living through change language professionals should constantly improve their knowledge. Teachers of German language will have the opportunity of updating their knowledge and know-how.

The teacher training course covers 26 lessons per week, divided into 3 instructional stages correlating with one another. Participants will study German language being a regular student, being an observer and being a critic.

Details:

  • Starting dates: every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a Bank Holiday)
  • Minimum level: advanced
  • Duration: 02 weeks
  • Schedule: from 09h00 to 14h30 (incl. 02 30 minutes breaks)
  • Learning materials: incl.

Price: low season: 575 EUR; high season: 600 EUR.

More info (please click here)


Dates

  • Arrival day: Sunday, before the beginning of the course; departure day: Saturday, after the end of the course (except for the One-to-One Executive Business German Language Course: arrival day: Friday, departure day: Sunday).
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On holidays the school is closed, group courses are not recuperated, nor refunded. Private lessons will be made up.

The school is closed for Christmas vacation from 19th December 2009 to 03rd January 2010 and from 24th December 2010 to 02nd January 2011.


Activities/Excursions

Our German language school partner generally organizes 02 activities or 01 activity and 01 excursion per week. Usually, excursions are organized every weekend in high season and once or twice per month in low season.

In and around Frankfurt, there’s plenty to discover: the Rhein-Main-metropolis and the neighboring cities Aschaffenburg, Darmstadt, Mainz and Wiesbaden form the fifth largest metropolitan area in Germany, the Rhein-Main-area. On the discovery tour to Mainz, students follow Roman history and get to know Johannes Gutenberg who invented the letter press printing here in the 15th century. In the Wiesbaden casino, they will learn where emperors, nobility and famous people like Fjodor Dostojewski, Richard Wagner and Elvis Presley tried their luck and gambled away their fortune. In Frankfurt, students will be shown the birthplace of Johann W von Goethe and in the Städel Museum the portrait of this famous writer can be seen.

Stadel Museum, Learn German in Frankfurt, German language school in Germany

However, Frankfurt has more to offer than arts and culture.

How about catching a view over the rooftops of Frankfurt from high above? Not suffering from vertigo? Let’s go: our partner school’s activity guide will take students up the 200 meters high Commerzbank Tower, Europe’s highest business skyscraper for a bird’s eye view of downtown Frankfurt. From here, the exotic Palm Garden, the famous Frankfurt Opera House, the Opel car plant, Frankfurt airport and many other landmarks can be discovered.

Students can also join day trips excursions organized by the school to Würzburg, to the Rhine Valley or to Heidelberg. A portrait photo with the romantic castle ruins in the background is a must when travelling to Germany!

Frankfurt skyline, learn German in Frankfurt, Germany
More sample activities & excursions (please click here)

How to get to Frankfurt
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Our partner school is accredited by:                                                                   Founded in 1989
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