Our German school in Frankfurt was founded in 1970, and has more than 35 years of experience in German teaching. It is located in Sachsenhausen, considered the most beautiful neighbourhood in all of Frankfurt, which isn´t surprising if we take into account that unfortunately it was destroyed in the war and has a priviliged location on the hills of the Main. The majority of the museums in the city are located along the promenade on the East of the river, and the landscape of the banks seems more like a beach with its palm trees, sand and volleyball pitches.
The quality standards of our school have been supervised for years by EAQUALS (European Association for the quality in teaching languages). Since 1979, it has been a member of FIYTO, ALTO (Association of organisations of trips for studying languages) and of FaDaF (Specialised association in German as a foreign language).
The methodology integrates the 4 essential skills in language learning:
The school is accredited by:
Frankfurt is the financial centre of the country and is in the hills of the River Main, so it is also known as "Mainhattan". It has nearly 100 skyscrapers, the majority of which are banks or office buildings that show the economic prosperity of the city.
It is a wealthy and elegant business city. Full of enormous skyscapers that simulate an America in the middle of Europe. But underneath its spectacular skyline are countless theatres, museums, art galleries and clubs. You will also have the opportunity to dance in Moon13, the excocoon club known worldwide, many fans come from Berlin, London and Paris just to be there.
Frankfurt is more international and open than any other Germany city. This is perhaps due to the more than 50 million passangers that flow through the airport every year or for the visitors of the more than 40 fairs. It could also be due to the international people that have moved here (28% of the Frankfurt citizens aren´t German). These 170,000 new inhabitants come from 180 different countries. In the summer, when the streets are full of groups from different places and caravans decorated in the Parade of Cultures, you will realise the multiculturalism of this city.
Also, one of the main attractions is the Frankfurt book fair, the biggest in the world, that dates back to the 15th century, and since then the popularity has steadily increased. But Frankfurt also has some outstanding cultural aspects, for example, being the hometown of the famous Goeth. If so many visits and cultural activites make you put on a little weight, it is always a good idea to have a cider, a speciality in Frankfurt in one of its many taverns.
This course focuses on the learning and application of grammatical structures, in a way that the classes are focused on practicing them. The teacher, through a series of clear instructions, helps students to assimilate and deduce rules and structures creatively. So you will learn the language in situations of daily life, work or typical student life.
Thanks to the practice of the standard course, in a short amount of time you will have a solid base to be able to manage yourself on your own in German through the language and through the knowledge of the language that you will have acquired.
The course takes place every week from Monday to Friday, and starts at 9:00am. Between 10:30-11:00 there is a break.
Timetable:
Start date: every Monday for students with basic level and more
Start date for beginners in 2016: 04/01, 07/03, 04/04, 02/05, 04/07, 01/08, 04/10, 07/11
Ideal for those that want to improve their German level while having enough free time to discover everything that the city of Frankfurt has to offer.
The price also includes: level test at the beginning of the course, personal level interview and certificate at the end of the course.
Different to the standard course, in the intensive course we cover current topics in the world of politics, culture or science. The students will develop skills such as understanding, reading, conversation and composition, not just from text books but also using specifically selected materials.
The teacher organises the classes so that the students participate actively, converse amongst each other and express their opinion about certain topics. In this environment, the students are capable of digesting the more complex structures in a creative way.
The course takes place every week from Monday to Friday
Timetable of class:
Starting date: every Monday for students with a basic level or more
Starting dates for beginners in 2016: 04/01, 07/03, 04/04, 02/05, 04/07, 01/08, 04/10, 07/11
Those that want to progress quickly with their intensive learning of the language, having enough time for leisure and individual activities
The price also includes: level test at the beginning of the course, personal level interview and certificate at the end of the course.
This course, which adds 4 lessons more to the intensive course, combines a dynamic environment with great flexibility in learning: animating the students to contribute their ideas, be part of an active class, focusing on the participation of the students.
If you choose a premium course, you will learn quickly and you will improve your knowledge of the German language in the shortest time possible. Your effort will be rewarded and you will see that in a few days you can handle yourself in German.
Timetable:
Starting date: every Monday for those with a basic level or more
Starting dates for beginners in 2016: 04/01, 07/03, 04/04, 02/05, 04/07, 01/08, 04/10, 07/11
Those that want to acquire or improve their German knowledge in a short period of time
In this course, you will improve your German knowledge to obtain optimum preparation for the modern working life. Germany, third most industrialised nation on the planet, is the world´s largest exporter and is a major trading partner for many countries.
German is, behind English, the most employed language in the network. In reality, it is globalised in countless businesses. As much the big ones as the small and medium businesses associate themselves as international competitors. Thanks to this course, you will be able to adapt to the German language in a quick and flexible way.
Class timetable:
Those that want to adapt to the German language for the working world
The price also includes: level test at the beginning of the course, personal level interview and certificate at the end of the course.
The excursions and activities are not obligatory, although some you shouldn´t miss. Participating is a perfect way to practice your German and have a good time. There are normally two activities organised per week and excursions at the weekend.
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Would you like to live at your own pace? Live like you are used to in your own home? In this case, the best option for you is the accommodation in youth hostels, where you will have great independence. You can choose between a double or single room, sharing with other students from the school. To choose this option, you must be older than 18. The hostel is located next to the Messe station, 20 minutes by public transport from the school and 10 minutes from the city centre.
Availability: all year
Room Type: Single or double room
Facilities: TV, telephone, air conditioning, hair dryer, games room with pool tables
School distance: 20 minutes by public transport
Check-in: Sunday from 14:00
Check-out: Saturday before 12:00
This type of accommodation has always been a classic, for one reason: The student that lives with a family continues to learn German, in relaxed and personal situations, after class as a new member of the family. For a slightly higher price, you can also reserve a single bedroom. The bathroom and kitchen will be shared with the hosts, who are not always married with children. There are also single mothers or fathers or older people that want to welcome you to their house. The houses can be 30-45 minutes by public transport.
Room Type: Single or double room
School distance: 30-45 minutes by public transport
The International Airport in Frankfurt (FRA) is the most important and biggest in Germany, and is just 12km East of the city.
To get from the airport to the city there are two options:
Metro: Frankfurt airport has two train stations. The Regional Train Station (platforms 1-3) can be found under Terminal 1. From here you can get train lines S-Bahn S8 and S9 to the centre of Frankfurt. The ticket costs 3.55€ and the journey takes more or less half an hour.
To get to the metro station:
Taxi: these cost between 15 and 25€, depending on where you´re going and how much traffic there is.