Why learn German in Frankfurt?
A language stay in Frankfurt puts you in Germany's financial capital, home to the European Central Bank and a skyline locals like to call Mainhattan. Yet the centre is compact and green, with the River Main at its heart and a string of museums lining its south bank. Goethe was born here, and his family house can still be visited a short walk from the old town.
Frankfurt suits professionals who need German for work, students heading to a German university and adults who like a city that is international yet easy to manage. With one of Europe's major airports on its doorstep, it's also simple to reach. A placement test on arrival puts you in the right class straight away.
- Accredited partner schools in central Frankfurt
- Host family or student residence, vetted and well connected to your school
- Placement test on arrival so you join the right group
- Insurance and transfer from Frankfurt Airport arranged for you
Your stay at a glance
Frankfurt highlights
Make the most of your time beyond the classroom: the places worth seeing, and the city at its best.
The events that bring Frankfurt to life
From major festivals to once-a-year traditions, these are the moments that give the city its own rhythm.
Museumsuferfest
August
Riverside festival with open museums, concerts, food stalls and fireworks.
Frankfurt Book Fair
October
The world's largest book fair, with public days at the weekend.
Frankfurt Christmas Market
November to December
One of Germany's oldest Christmas markets, around the Römerberg.
Frequently asked questions
Frankfurt gives you daily German in a city that works in many languages. You can follow lessons in the morning, visit major museums in the afternoon and practise over dinner in an apple wine tavern. A language stay in Frankfurt is especially useful if you want German for business, finance or an international career.
You can start from scratch. Our partner schools in Frankfurt offer courses for every level, from beginners to advanced learners who want business vocabulary or fluent conversation. Your placement test on arrival decides your group, and teachers track your progress throughout the stay.
Yes. Many of our partner schools offer preparation for the Goethe-Zertifikat, TestDaF and telc exams. A recognised certificate is valuable for job applications in German-speaking companies as well as for university admission. Let us know the exam and date you have in mind and we'll suggest a suitable programme.
Accommodation can be part of your programme. Stay with a vetted host family to see German daily life from the inside, or choose a student residence for more independence. Frankfurt's S-Bahn, U-Bahn and trams are efficient, and we check your route to school before confirming the details from Brussels.
Frankfurt has warm summers and fairly cold winters. May to September is ideal for riverside walks, open-air events and the Museumsuferfest in late August. October brings the international Frankfurt Book Fair, and December the Christmas market on the Römerberg. Adults can study comfortably all year.
Frankfurt can be a good choice for teenagers, especially on summer programmes with supervised activities and a host family. The city is compact and easy to navigate. Minimum ages vary by school, and some courses are for adults only. Get in touch and we'll recommend the right option for your son or daughter.
