Language schools in the Czech Republic - truth and myths. Preparatory one-year courses in Prague Czech language courses in Prague

Many people think that they can learn the Czech language in courses held in their hometown, and then immediately come and enter university, without first taking courses in the Czech Republic. Practice shows that 85% of graduates of home courses do not know Czech even at the level of filling out an application to a university, not to mention an adequate understanding of tasks in entrance exams and further studies at a university.

Brno - at state Technical or Mendlov universities or at a state language school.
Prague - at state Mendlov University.

We offer 4 types of Czech language courses in Brno and Prague:

Summer camp
60 hours

City: Brno

3 weeks, 4 hours/day.
+ day program

Camp dates:

• 10.07.2019 - 29.07.2019
• 01.08.2019 - 19.07.2019

Cost: 1,296 €

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Classes on all courses are held in small groups of 10-15 people, which allows teachers to devote the maximum amount of time to each course participant.

What are we going to teach?

The purpose of the Czech language courses is:

• achievement by its participants of language knowledge at the level of understanding oral and written speech, the ability to respond to questions posed;
• familiarization with business Czech language and terminology that will be needed for further studies at Czech universities;
• studying the history of the Czech Republic, getting acquainted with life in the Czech Republic, becoming familiar with the economic and social system, and the culture of the Czech Republic.

• Czech language courses are taught by highly qualified lecturers based at state universities. During classes, students are provided with the necessary educational materials, as well as drinks.
• At the end of the course, each participant receives a certificate that confirms his level of knowledge of the Czech language according to the CEFR system (A1, A2, B1 or B2).
• You will receive not only a Czech language course, but also a wide one!

Which ones to choose?

If you want to receive free education in the Czech Republic and know the language at a level worthy of a state university, then you need a one-year intensive course of the Czech language.

Late for the Annual Course? You still have the opportunity to thoroughly prepare for admission to the Six-Year Intensive Czech Language Course.

These are accredited courses to obtain student status for a full year. If you were unable to enroll in your desired specialty at a university or failed to pass the exam, you can retain your student visa and student status.

In this case, we can offer courses based on accreditation by the Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic, which have the status of a language school with the right to conduct a state examination.

Advantages of preparatory courses

• Confirmation of study for a year until August 31, 2018;
• 20 academic hours per week. Classes are held from Monday to Friday, 4 hours a day;
• Students of the courses have the status of full-time students (exactly the same as students of secondary and higher educational institutions in the Czech Republic);
• We offer you Czech and English language courses;
• Annual courses meet the requirements of the form of study - pomaturitní studium;
• Courses take place in Prague;
• We offer you a day and evening program of annual language courses, which allows you to earn extra money during your studies;
• Options for weekend training and the ability to create an individual training plan for courses are available.

These courses allow you not only to obtain the right to a residence permit in the Czech Republic, but also the right to student benefits.

These courses help program participants achieve language proficiency at the level of understanding oral and written speech, and the ability to respond to questions posed.

Attention! This program is intended only for those who are already in the Czech Republic (for those who were expelled after the first session or were unable to enroll).

The cost of this program for a year: 37,000 CZK.

Study can be combined with relaxation. Here you can wander through the medieval castles of Bohemia, admire the picturesque vineyards of South Moravia, enjoy aromatic knuckles with fragrant beer in Brno or heal in Karlovy Vary.

The low cost of language courses in the Czech Republic is one of the most important advantages for Russian students.

Local residents will be happy to talk to you in both Czech and English. You will have enough language practice.

The educational institutions where you will study have official accreditation, so there will be no difficulties in obtaining a visa.

Who should study Czech in the Czech Republic?

For applicants. If you are planning to enroll in a university in this country, language courses in the Czech Republic will help you pass entrance exams and study for free in the future.

For students. Are you an international student and want to improve your knowledge? Czech language courses in the Czech Republic during the holidays will help you improve your skills and attract attention in your university classes in the new year.

For businessmen. If you cooperate with this country in business, studying at language schools in the Czech Republic will help you establish contact with partners and clients and learn professional terminology.

For emigrants. For those who are planning to move or have already moved, without knowing the language they will not be able to get a job or meet friends. Language courses in the Czech Republic at a competitive price from STAR Academy will help fill this gap and start life from scratch in a new place.

Types of courses

We specialize in intensive Czech language courses for Russian-speaking students.

We have courses that prepare you to study in Czech or work in the Czech Republic in your specialty.

The courses allow Russian-speaking students to move to the Czech Republic and, in the optimal time frame, learn the national language at the level necessary for further professional development.

Czech language for study

Many of our students learn Czech with the specific goal of obtaining free higher education in the Czech Republic in the Czech language.
For admission and further study at the university, knowledge of the Czech language at level B2 is required. Typically, reaching this level requires a year of intensive training.

Annual courses “Standard” and “Premium”

To achieve level B2 you need to complete at least 500–600 lessons. We provide training on the annual course “Standard” (560–620 hours) and “Premium” (870 hours).

The choice of course depends on what specialty and what university you are enrolling in - how high the demands the faculty places on the language competence of foreign applicants. When enrolling in the humanities, as well as when enrolling in leading universities (Charles University, Czech Technical University, Higher School of Economics, Higher School of Chemical Technology), we recommend choosing maximum language training.

In Prague and Brno

You can take annual courses for admission at the training center in Prague or the training center in Brno. At the same time, after completing the course, you can, of course, enroll in any university in the country.

Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, very popular among foreign students

Beginning of training – September / October / November

Our annual preparation courses for admission to universities in the Czech Republic begin in September, October and November.

As part of the “Standard” or “Premium” course, you will study the appropriate number of hours; the intensity will depend on the start date - from 4 to 6 lessons per day.

Of course, it is better to immerse yourself in the environment and start learning the language as early as possible.

Why you need to learn Czech in the Czech Republic

When applying to a Czech university, it does not matter where or how you learned the Czech language. But, as a rule, in order to successfully prepare for entrance examinations in Czech, you need to learn the language in the country, with native speakers and intensively - 5 lessons a day for a whole year. In addition, studying at annual courses solves many organizational issues related to admission - nostrification of documents on previous education, choosing a university and specialty, submitting applications to universities, etc.

How much does a yearly Czech language course cost?

Annual Czech language courses preparing for admission cost from 2,700 euros to 5,000 euros - depending on the city of study (Prague or Brno) and the number of hours.

Within the framework of the Higher Education program

The Standard and Premium entry courses form the basis of our Higher Education programme. This means that the cost of the courses includes comprehensive support for the admission process: visa support, assistance with nostrification, submission of documents to universities and consultations.

Upon completion of training - state exam

We are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic to conduct the state exam in the Czech language. Students of the annual courses “Standard” and “Premium” have the opportunity to take a prestigious state exam for free, which corresponds to level B2. The certificate of passing the state exam is accepted by most Czech faculties.

Semester courses

We also offer intensive semester courses from February 1st (480 academic hours). They are primarily suitable for applicants wishing to study at private universities in the Czech Republic.

Recently, a huge number of people wishing to travel to the Czech Republic have appeared. The reasons for this are very different and not by chance. After all, the Czech Republic has a number of advantages compared to other countries for immigration. It is distinguished by a high standard of living, free higher education in government institutions, visa-free travel throughout Europe, the lowest crime among European countries, employment opportunities during and after study, a shortened period for obtaining permanent residence (up to 2.5 years), beautiful resorts with therapeutic waters of mineral springs. The most important condition for realizing their dreams for those who have chosen this country is mastering the Czech language.

Language courses in the Czech Republic contribute to the realization of this dream. They will provide the proper level of language training to the following categories of people:

• those wishing to find a job or obtain permanent residence in a given European country;
• graduates of Russian schools and universities seeking to study in the Czech Republic (free education only in the Czech language);
• foreigners living in the country (to improve their knowledge);
• businessmen going on a business trip.

Types of language training

The variety of Czech language courses in the Czech Republic is determined by the level and duration of language training of students.

The annual courses are aimed at preparing graduates of schools, secondary specialized and higher educational institutions of the CIS countries for admission to Czech public and private universities.

Semi-annual courses (the goal is the same) have a program with fewer hours, but the same amount of knowledge.

An express course involves training businessmen who are limited in time and need knowledge of the language of a specific area.

The “minimum” course provides its students (mainly tourists) with basic knowledge of the language in the main areas of life.

Studying the Czech language in the Czech Republic is carried out according to the well-known preparatory programs of Charles University, the Higher School of Economics, and the Czech Technical University in Prague. The main goal of these preparatory courses is to master the language at the proper level for passing interviews and passing entrance exams to universities in the country. Study centers at Charles University prepare students for entry into various fields, depending on the chosen profession and specialization. Their locations are: Prague-Krystal, Poděbrady, Marianske Lazne, Prague-Gloubietyn, Prague-Albertov, where in addition to classes, students are offered electives (club of Czech cinema lovers, literary club, club of Prague lovers, theater club).

Some preparatory courses in the Czech Republic are designed to prepare their students not only for entry into the country's state universities, but also into master's or graduate school. This course is organized in Prague at the State University. Mendel, includes 560 academic hours. Its main goal is to develop speech skills in the process of reading, writing, speaking and listening to foreign speech. Meanwhile, an important role is given to improving pronunciation, mastering spoken Czech, and activating grammatical and lexical skills. At the same time, an acquaintance with the history and culture of the country of the language being studied takes place. The target course ends with a final exam and a certificate confirming the B2 level of language proficiency.

Teaching the Czech language in the Czech Republic can be carried out in summer courses, which are aimed mainly at schoolchildren, students, and those who can afford a vacation for 1-2 months. Gaining new knowledge is successfully combined with relaxation. Universities in Brno (Technical and Masaryk) provide students with their own dormitories for accommodation.

Language schools in the Czech Republic are an excellent opportunity to study the state language. The most famous institutions of this type are the Czech Prestige School, which is given the right to administer the state language exam. The school is distinguished by a high level of teaching, efficient organization of the educational process and free time of its students. The institution strives to introduce students to Czech culture and educate them into true Europeans.

The summer language school in Prague provides its students not only with theoretical knowledge, but also practices them in mastering spoken Czech in the process of conversations with peers from other countries (from the first days of their stay, communication is only in the language of the country). Along with classes, students have the opportunity to have an exciting vacation throughout the month. They offer various excursions, meetings and travel.

O'key International Language School in Prague organizes various types of Czech language courses:

• standard courses taking into account the level of language training (beginner, elementary, pre-threshold, intermediate, above average);
• individual courses, where the program is built in accordance with the student’s goals;
• online courses for those who cannot study with a native speaker due to employment or distance from the place of study, but have at their disposal an Internet connection, Microsoft and Skype programs, a microphone and headphones;
• children's courses, where groups are formed taking into account the age of the children, and the learning process takes place in the form of an exciting game, leading to memorization of vocabulary, understanding of Czech speech by ear, development of memory and linguistic abilities of each child.

The main feature of teaching at this school is the use of communicative methods in teaching students reading, speaking, listening and writing in a foreign language. In addition to the courses, the school provides the opportunity for additional classes in the following programs: a grammar course (from elementary to pre-threshold levels), a conversation course, a business course (improving business vocabulary from intermediate to advanced levels).

The effectiveness of language courses in the country

Studying the Czech language in the Czech Republic has a number of specific advantages.

1. Course participants are given the opportunity to be in a language environment. It is precisely this that contributes to the formation and subsequent development of speaking, reading, writing, listening comprehension skills, and increasing the level of vocabulary proficiency over an extremely short period of time.
2. A conscious choice of a training program that involves the use of a method such as an open dialogue between the teacher and students, which allows not only to comprehend the basics of theory, but also to develop analytical skills.
3. Optimal price-quality ratio (the cost of courses in the CIS countries is high due to the rarity of teaching Czech; here there is practice with native speakers, rather than studying a standard language).
4. Conducting classes by experienced teachers from institutes, universities, and academies who have extensive experience working with foreigners of various levels of preparedness.
5. Organization of courses by state accredited educational institutions of the Czech Republic, no problems when obtaining study visas.
6. Obtaining a certificate subject to successful passing of exams confirming the level of Czech language proficiency according to the CEFR system (A1, A2, B1 or B2).
7. Possibility of admission to any Czech institution of higher education on a budget basis after completing special preparatory courses.

Course fees

The cost of language courses in the Czech Republic depends on the chosen program, language school, intensity of classes, city, and place of residence of the student. Prices for courses depend entirely on age and level of training. For example, for summer courses for children at Charles College, parents will pay 345 euros per month, and an intensive course for adults costs 1390 euros (100 classes, accommodation and meals)

Annual courses in the Czech Republic, where 720 hours of training, are estimated at 3950 euros. Courses in Prague are priced between 1,660-3,990 euros, while in Brno, annual tuition can cost between 2,900 and 3,500 euros. The cost of special preparatory courses ranges from 1500 to 2900 euros

To obtain the opportunity to study at language courses in the Czech Republic, you must send an application via the Internet, after which, after consideration, you will receive a form by email to fill out. Subject to a positive result (after processing the sent documents), an agreement for the provision of services is drawn up and signed (the electronic version is sent to the center).

Conditions for enrollment in language courses

Having received the receipt, the person wishing to study deposits funds into the specified account and sends confirmation of payment.

The educational institution sends the main document for obtaining a visa to the Czech Republic by express mail.

An important and mandatory condition is the registration of a Czech medical policy (filling out an application, payment, receiving the policy within 24 hours from the date of payment).

Required documents:

• original birth certificate;
• a foreign passport with a validity period of at least 1 year;
• an extract from a diploma with grades or a high school diploma;
• a certificate from the bank about the current status of your account;
• plastic card to a valid card account;
• certificate of residence in the Czech Republic (first 2-3 months);
• three color photographs, 3.5 x 4.5 cm;
• a certificate from the internal affairs bodies confirming the absence of an outstanding criminal record;
• consent certified by a notary for the departure of minor children.

All these documents and confirmation of study are submitted for a visa to the Czech Republic.