Learn German in Heidelberg

F+U Academy of Languages, Heidelberg:
Study German at F+U, the largest test centre for TestDaF in Europe! Established in 1980, F+U Academy of Languages is a top language school based in Heidelberg (a picturesque yet vibrant university city in central Germany, 80 km south of Frankfurt), as well as in Berlin, Darmstadt and Chemnitz. At F+U, we provide a wide range of beginner to advanced level German language courses to students from around the world. All F+U schools combined to cater for 11,000 students & exam participants in 2014 alone, studying over 25 languages.

- Convenient Location
Heidelberg itself is easily accessed by road or air (between Frankfurt and Stuttgart international airports in Germany).  
Our school is located in central Heidelberg at Bismarckplatz in the Altstadt (the old-town), only 200 metres from the Neckar and 1.5 km away from the castle.

- International Atmosphere
Today, the F+U Academy of Languages is one of the largest language schools in Germany. As our students come from all over the world (120 nationalitites!), the atmosphere in the school is very cosmopolitan. Students get to know each other well and have fun together while they are learning German.

- Quality Teachers
Our German teachers are fully qualified and design their lessons with a very lively and entertaining style. 

- Quality Methodology
From the very beginning our motto is:  Immediately use the language you are learning and lose any fear that you have!

- Excellent Modern Facilities
70 class rooms (about 85 in the summer), three computer rooms with free wireless internet access and computers, a library, and our location / school is easily accessible by wheelchair.

- Quality Accommodation
Halls of residence (about 450 rooms), shared or private apartments, home-stay with carefully selected German host families, and hotel options.

- German Group classes
- Intensive German courses
- German language exam preparation courses for TestDaF / DSH / onDaF / TestAS..
- Intensive Semester Course for TestDaF Exam Preparation
- Academic Year / Long-term German courses
- Morning / Afternoon German courses
- Evening / Weekend German classes
- Executive / Business German
- German Conversation classes
- Private German lessons
- Junior German courses for children / teenagers
- German for Seniors (50+)
- Homestay Program (Stay with a German host family)
- Summer German courses 
- German Internship program
- Combined German + English course
- University Entrance Qualification for International Students (International Prep School)

International Languages Offered:
F+U Academy of Languages Heidelberg also offers a large variety of other language courses: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Russian, Turkish, Greek, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Arabic, Japanese, Persin, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish.

Vocational Training Courses:
The F+U Vocational School for Foreign Languages was established in 2004. Professional career courses include Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk, World Trade Correspondent Clerk, European Secretary, Translator, Interpreter..

Internship Opportunities:
The Ministry of Trade and Industry for the federal state of Baden-Württemberg has authorised F+U Academy of Languages to provide the internship program “Eurodyssée”.

In accordance with this program, foreign citizens take a four week language course and are subsequently placed in internships in companies. Similar programs are carried out for the “Leonardo da Vinci” – EU Programme.

- A member of the Organisation for German as a Foreign Language (fadaf)
- A member of the Association of German Private Schools (VDP)
- Recognised by CSN Sweden (Swedish National Board of Student Aid)
- A recognised test centre for TestDaF, TestAS and TELC exams among others

Student Feedback on F + U Heidelberg
"I want to thank the school administration for a very good organization of the course that I have visited in July this year at the F + U Academy of Languages Heidelberg. I loved the city as well as the school. In January next year, I would like to come again for two weeks to attend a preparation course."
- Lyubov from Russia

"I liked my German teachers a lot. They knew how to make the courses more vivid and interesting for the students. The city itself is very beautiful and the weather was always good."
- Oleksandra from Ukraine

With its beautiful setting, the harmonious ensemble of the castle, old town and river in the midst of wooded mountains, Heidelberg is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. Year after year, millions of tourists travel here from around the world to let themselves be enchanted by Heidelberg’s magic.

With a population of 145,000, the city is located in central Germany, approximately 80km south of Frankfurt, and between Frankfurt and Stuttgart international airports.

It is therefore easily accessible by plane, train, or car, and is sometimes described as being at the heart of Europe. Heidelberg lies in the beautiful Neckar valley, south of the Odenwald mountain chain in southern Hesse, northern Bavaria and northern Baden-Württemberg. This region around Heidelberg is distinguished by its particularly mild climate.

With the oldest university in Germany (founded 1386) the city looks back over an 800-year history. Heidelberg is also known as a city of modern science and a business location of international standing. This concentration of sciences offers unequalled opportunities, and is the basis for a dynamic science-orientated economy, which elevates Heidelberg into being one of Germany’s highest flying economic centres.

Our language school's location is as central as you could hope for - in the bustling centre of the city and the Neckar river area is a mere stone's throw away. The school is at Bismarckplatz, which is in the Altstadt, the old-town.

Student Feedback on our city: 

"Heidelberg is so beautiful. You know the song "Ich habe mein Herz in Heidelberg verloren" - I lost my heart in Heidelberg - that's true! Anybody would lose his heart in Heidelberg! There are so many beautiful landscapes, the old town, the old buildings and so many lovely people! Heidelberg is so friendly. People are always keen to help."
- GUO Yu, China

"Heidelberg is a very nice town. Its castle is worth seeing. The cultural activities in the town are a lot. I also visited a lot of museums. The streets are very lively with all those musicians. I like Heidelberg, there is a lot of students here. In the evening it will never get boring. There is also many shops, and there are also many discos with different styles of music.

During the summer one can walk to the mountains, which I also really enjoy. I can affirm that Heidelberg is a very beautiful town. I am happy to learn here."
- Johan, France