Dortmund

Known as Westphalia's "green metropolis," Dortmund is the perfect place to immerse yourself in German culture while developing and perfecting your language skills. Students attending German courses in Dortmund enjoy a blend of rich historical tradition and modern urban prosperity....

Known as Westphalia's "green metropolis," Dortmund is the perfect place to immerse yourself in German culture while developing and perfecting your language skills. Students attending German courses in Dortmund enjoy a blend of rich historical tradition and modern urban prosperity. Learn about Dortmund's mining glory days – and practice your German – at the Zollern Colliery, a museum dedicated to Westphalia's industrial history. Although Dortmund's mining days are long past, one of its historic industries still thrives: the brewing business. Beer lovers will be delighted to find that Dortmund churns out quite a bit of beer, much of which is available for tasting. Sports enthusiasts can adopt Dortmund residents' passion for football by getting tickets to see Borussia Dortmund, the city's six-time national championship team, in action on the pitch. History buffs will find plenty of churches and cathedrals to explore. Fashionistas attending a German school in Dortmund can take a stroll along Westenhellweg, a bustling shopping route that dates back to the days of King Charlemagne. Dortmund has all the attractions and amenities of a major city – from zoos to art museums, the city has something for everyone. Make Dortmund the site of your German education and enjoy the high quality of life and vibrant local culture of this Westphalia urban center.