 About 75% of the students are not from Germany, and courses are taught in English.The Städelschule was established by the Städel Institute in 1817, following an endowment left by (1728–1816), a wealthy banker and patron of the arts.In his will he left his house, art collection and fortune in order that the Städel Institute of Art could be set up to display his art collection and to provide scholarships for poor children to receive training in architecture and art.