Enjoy an German language course in Germany
at our language school in the city of Dusseldorf.

Düsseldorf is the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and the seventh most populous city in Germany with a population of about 600,000. With one of the highest quality of life rankings in Germany, Düsseldorf is a city filled with its own culture and local pride. It is an important business and financial centre for the area with major fashion and trade fairs such as Igedo or the Boot Messe (the foremost boat and watersport fair). It also has a faithful, historically rebuilt city centre which has been called “the longest bar of the world” for the sheer density of bars, cafes and restaurants within it. Even though Düsseldorf takes pleasure in its German heritage it is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Germany with 17% of its population being foreigners (including the largest Japanese community in Germany) and 40% of residents having a migration background to the city. Düsseldorf also hosts a number of festivals including the famed Kirmes fair which attracts 4 million people every year.


Düsseldorf began with small fishing and agricultural settlements at the point where the river Düssel flows into the Rhine. In 1186 Düsseldorf became ruled by the house of Berg and who in 1288 fought the Archbishop of Cologne in one of the most important moments in the city’s history. The victory over the Archbishop of Cologne meant that Düsseldorf was granted the status of Town along with the privileges that came with it. The occasion is commemorated with the monument on the Burgplatz and, as legend has it, the children were so excited for their fathers to return they were the first to discover cartwheeling. Although allies against the Archbishop, Düsseldorf and Cologne developed a rivalry that still exists today. In 1380 the Dukes of Berg made the city their regional capital. By 1685 the city was the royal capital of the Counts of Palatinate-Neuburg and Johann Wilhelm II was put in charge helping the city flourish and developing a large art collection. Düsseldorf grew significantly during the Industrial Revolution and because of all this industry was bombed heavily during WWII. After the war the city rebuilt almost identically to its former state with even the tower of St. Lambertus Basilika being rebuilt warped like its predecessor.


The first place to visit is the Old Town lit by beautiful gas lamps and built along the lines of its old foundation wall it offers local-brewed beers and characteristic meals. Within the Old Town is the Burgplatz (Castle-Square) where once the castle stood and holds the the City Monument to the victory in 1288 as well as the Cartwheelers’ Fountain. Düsseldorf has one of the most beautiful promenades along the banks of the Rhine which between the 2nd and 3rd weekend of July hosts the Kirmes, the largest fair on the Rhine. There’s also the Rhine tower which offers the best view of the city from 172m above. Visitors can tour the historic city hall and in front is the monument ot Johann Wilhelms II who is still a local hero. For more eclectic sights there is Media Harbour which has, alongside historically protected buildings, modern architecture by Gehry, Vasconi and Chipperfield to name a few. While the Kunstsammlung NRW has an impressive collection of modern art. There are few cities more proud of their heritage than Düsseldorf nor more welcoming to foreigners making it the perfect place to learn German!


What we like about German in Dusseldorf:

  • It is a city with a great deal of local pride and offers a wonderful insight into German culture.
  • Dusseldorf combines a long history with the pleasures of a modern city.
  • It is a cosmopolitan and diverse city that welcomes visitors and foreigners to experience it.


PLEASE NOTE: We also offer a “Split City” option with our Frankfurt program, which offers the student the opportunity to visit and study in both cities.


See what students say about the program in Dusseldorf

“The experience was the best. I am extremely pleased with all aspects of the class. I am planning going again next year. …