Frankfurt, home to the European Central Bank, is Germany's financial capital. Known as 'Mainhattan' for its skyline, it is a practical base for language study thanks to its international population, its compact size and one of Europe's busiest airports on its doorstep.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Frankfurt:
In Frankfurt you can book courses of as little as one week. On an intensive program, one German level usually takes 6-8 weeks. A complete beginner typically needs 6-12 months to reach the B2-C1 level required for university.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Winter is usually cheaper than the summer months. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal discounts and offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though complete beginner courses may have set start dates. For long programs that require a visa, we recommend applying at least 3 months ahead. Summer is the busiest period.
Short courses can be taken on a Schengen visa. Programs longer than three months require a German language course visa (national visa), which calls for enrolment in an intensive course of at least 18 hours a week, proof of funds through a blocked account or an obligation letter, and health insurance. Applications in Turkey are made by appointment.
Students who come for a long-term language course on a national visa may work up to 20 hours a week. Cafés, restaurants, retail and logistics are the sectors where students most often find jobs. Those on a Schengen visa cannot work.
The airport, the hotel industry and the financial sector offer part-time work for students in Frankfurt.
Hotel and room prices rise during trade fairs in Frankfurt, so booking accommodation in advance for your course dates pays off.
Rent in Frankfurt is above the German average. However, the city's small size keeps transport costs low, and it is easy to find affordable restaurants and cafés in districts like Sachsenhausen.
In Frankfurt, the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses of the RMV network connect the whole city. The €63 monthly Deutschlandticket also covers regional trains to nearby towns.
Frankfurt has a temperate climate. Summers are warm and sunny, while winters are usually cold but not harsh. Spring and autumn are ideal for exploring the city's parks and the banks of the Main.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Germany's largest airport, with direct flights from Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya and many other Turkish cities. The flight from Istanbul takes about 3 hours, and the S-Bahn reaches the city centre in about 15 minutes.
Because Germany uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: from late March to late October Frankfurt is 1 hour behind Turkey, and in winter it is 2 hours behind.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application to arrival.
English is widely used in business, but German is a big advantage in daily life, for official matters and when looking for work.
Yes. Frankfurt is at the heart of Germany's rail network, and ICE trains reach cities such as Cologne, Heidelberg and Mannheim in under an hour.
We recommend applying 4-6 weeks ahead for short courses and at least 3 months ahead for long programs that require a visa.
You can book from 1 week to 1 year. Students aiming for university usually choose programs of 6-12 months.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and student house options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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