Frankfurt - Post Report Question and Answers

Are local sports classes and/or activities available for kids?

My kids are in martial arts. The class is taught in German with individualized assistance provided in English. Frankfurt International School and the military's activity program offers a wide array of programs in English. - Aug 2023


Yes, if your child has learned German they will do beautifully in the local football clubs. Otherwise, after school clubs through the international schools or driving out to Wiesbaden near the base will be the better option for English speaking sport clubs. - Oct 2022


Soccer, volleyball and tennis on the compound. Most anything else will be in German. - Oct 2021


Lots of sports, soccer is, of course, big here. - Mar 2020


Yes to all! - Mar 2020


Yes, but you may have to work to get your kid involved. They are very German-centric. - Feb 2020


Yes, anything you'd want but a bit expensive. - Sep 2019


Yes. FIS also has an active sports program. The soccer clubs can be hard to break into for US kids, but persistence can pay off. - Apr 2019


Yes, plenty. Germans love sports! - Jan 2017


Yes, I'm aware of several consulate kids playing several sports either through school or a league. - Aug 2016


I'm guessing, yes. - Feb 2016


Here again the possibilities are endless. Many after-school programs offered at the school and clubs throughout Frankfurt and neighboring towns. Soccer, hockey, music lessons, art lessons, circus school, cheerleading, field hockey, parkour, etc. Children can also take advantage of sports programs offered on the Army base in Wiesbaden such as football and basketball. - Dec 2015


Lots. There are many clubs and school-based activities. - Mar 2014


Yes. - Mar 2012


Yes, but I do not know the details. - Oct 2011


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