About Frankfurt & Heidelberg, Germany
Frankfurt
Frankfurt, located in the center of Germany, is the home to the EU Bank and thus the financial hub of Europe. Frankfurt was almost made Germany's capital in 1949, but instead it became a financial metroplis full of modern buildings with an active social and economic life.
Frankfurt is not all business. The tranquil waters of the Maine River flow near its historic neighborhood where you can wander cobblestone streets full of typical houses, welcoming cafes and elegant bars to taste wine or the special local cider.
Heidelberg
The romantic city of Heidelberg, a renowned academic center, is the ideal setting to learn or perfect your German. Home to the oldest university in the country, Heidelberg stands out as Germany's intellectual capital.
The city is nestled the Neckar River Valley amidst wineries, forests and the plains of the Rhine, offering the visitor all sorts of leisure activities and trips.
The German Schools in Frankfurt & Heidelburg
Both German schools are located in the heart of the city. Approved by various official organizations, both hold spacious classrooms, language laboratories, computer rooms and common areas for students.
German Language Courses in Frankfurt & Heidelburg
General German Course
- Frankfurt: 20 or 30 lessons of 50 minutes per week
- Heidelberg: 20, 25 or 30 lessons of 50 minutes per week
- Course duration: minimum of 2 and up to 52 weeks
- Starting dates: any Monday of the year
- Levels: from beginner to advanced
- Students per class: maximum of 14
- Minimum age: 17 years old
Accommodations
Families
One of the most effective methods to improve your language skills is to live with a host family; this way you can put what you've learned in the classroom to practice and discover typical German culture and customs.
In Heidelberg, you can choose between a double or single room with breakfast or half board.
In Frankfurt, all of the families provide an individual room but you may choose to receive breakfast only or half board every day of the week.
University Residences
These residences, located at 20 minutes from the academic center, consist of shared and private rooms. No meal plan is included but you can cook your meals in the common kitchen. Only available in Heidelberg.
Cultural Activities
Both centers organize a varied and interesting cultural program for your time outside of class. Frankfurt & Heidelburg are surrounded by interesting places to see and things to do! The school will organize weekly half-day and full-day excursions to the most interesting cities and towns, as well as plan cultural activities and sporting events.
From Heidelberg you can visit Worms, Speyer or Stugartt.
From Frankfurt you can visit the famous castles of the Rhine Valley or Munich.
Highlights
- Heidelberg, as a university city, is a great place for students and 20-somethings to take a course
- Frankfurt is one of Germany's most enigmatic cities
- Both schools stand out for their excellent teaching staff
2008 Prices & Dates
Please consult the Heidelberg & Frankfurt price pages:
