German Schools in Frankfurt

Frankfurt is considered as the most international city of Germany. It is as cosmopolitan as Madrid and some people call it "Manhattan". It has more than 650.000 inhabitants who live in a zone of 250 kilometers squared. It is located in a valley underneath the Taunus Hills of the north, equidistant of Hamburg and the Alps, in the center of "greater Rhine-Main" region.

Frankfurt has been a commerce center in Europe from century XII. In its first years the markets attracted people of the Baltic countries and the Mediterranean. Now it has businesses with all countries of the World and at the end of World War II it was the seat of the American Armed Forces during the country rehabilitation. Frankfurt is the sixth more important city of Germany but it is the first one about economic and transport. Frankfurt is well-known also as "Mainhattan" by the numerous present skyscrapers throughout the border of the Main river, among them, the skyscrapers that lodge insuring banks. The highest building of the German capital is the Tower of the Commercial bank, that, with antennas including, measures almost 300 meters and has the record of the higher offices building of Europe. From the terrace of floor 56 of the Tower of the Main, constructed in 2000, views of the city that leave overwhelmed anyone can be enjoyed.

Due to its situation next to the river, during the Medieval Age, Frankfurt was an imperial city and center of the European commerce. With time it was the city where one crowned the kings. This way, Frankfurt continued growing until becoming the city of the finances and the most important commerce of Europe. Frankfurt is the center of the celebrations, and thanks to them, almost three million people visit the city every year to see the Book Trade Show, the Music Celebration or the Automobile Trade Show.

Our school is unique in its friendly and welcoming atmosphere; its curriculum is entertaining and its results are excellent. Our school is located in a quiet but central part of Frankfurt. Means of public transport will take you to the city centre in a few minutes. A large shopping mile called "Zeil" offers many opportunities for shopping, socialising, and browsing. It is located a few steps from the historical centre, famous for the City Hall, Paulskirche, and Cathedral. Just across the river Main, museums invite you to up-to-date exhibitions.