Dortmund, the largest city in the Ruhr, is known for Borussia Dortmund's famous stadium and its industrial heritage. Now transforming into a technology and logistics hub, it offers language students an easy start with a large Turkish community and affordable living costs.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Dortmund. Thanks to North Rhine-Westphalia's dense rail network, schools in Düsseldorf and Cologne are about an hour away.
Short programs last 1-4 weeks, while long-term programs run from 12 weeks to a year. German levels go from A1 to C2, and on an intensive course you should allow about two months per level.
Language school fees in Dortmund depend on course intensity, the type of school and the length of your booking. The weekly price falls for longer bookings, and extra discounts apply for early bookings and off-season dates. Applying through NGGlobal lets you compare the schools' current offers in one place.
Language schools do not require a diploma or any prior knowledge of the language. After you complete the enrolment form and pay the deposit, the school sends you a booking confirmation and, if needed, a letter of acceptance for your visa. Junior programs require parental consent.
June to August is the busiest time for both courses and accommodation, so booking early pays off. In autumn and winter, classes are quieter and prices are usually lower.
Turkish citizens apply for a Schengen visa for courses of up to 90 days, and for a national (type D) language course visa for courses longer than 90 days. For the national visa, the course must have at least 18 lessons a week. You will need the school's letter of acceptance, proof of payment, health insurance and proof of sufficient funds.
The national language course visa allows you to work up to 20 hours a week. This is a good way to cover part of your living costs and practise your German at work. Short-term Schengen visas do not include permission to work.
Rent in Dortmund is much cheaper than in Germany's big cities, and shared flats are relatively easy to find.
Dortmund is one of the most affordable big cities in North Rhine-Westphalia, with rent and daily costs below those in Cologne and Düsseldorf.
Dortmund's light rail, buses and S-Bahn connect it to the other cities of the Ruhr. The €63 monthly Deutschlandticket is valid across the region.
Dortmund has a temperate climate with mild, wet winters and warm summers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) has direct flights from Turkey, and Düsseldorf Airport is about an hour away by train.
Dortmund is 2 hours behind Turkey in winter and 1 hour behind during daylight saving time (late March to late October).
NGGlobal advisers give students planning a language course in Dortmund free support with comparing schools, getting price quotes, arranging accommodation and preparing visa documents.
No. Dortmund is one of the most affordable of Germany's big cities in terms of rent and living costs.
Yes. Dortmund Airport has direct flights to several Turkish cities.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and student house options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
On a national language course visa you can work up to 20 hours a week; working is not possible on a Schengen visa.
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