Czech for Foreigners

• Two-semester intensive courses (preparatory for a follow-up study at Palacký University)
  • Minimum 6 and maximum 12 people in a group
  • 600 lessons
  • 87,000,- CZK/person
  • Books and all study materials included
  • Admitted applicants are provided an admission letter for visa application
  • Possibility to use University facilities for free
  • Graduation certificate at the end of the course

The Czech for foreigners courses are organized by the Language Centre (Faculty of Arts, Palacky University). They are taught by Czech studies graduates with focus on Czech for foreigners methodology. The courses aim on gaining a communicative competence in Czech, mastering Czech grammar and vocabulary.

Faculty of Arts, Palacky University, reserves the right to accept or deny an applicant. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee or arrange accommodation.

Before applying for our course please pay attention to the most frequently asked questions that can be found below:

How much is the course?

The one-year course of Czech for Foreigners costs 87,000 CZK. The price includes the course fee of 85,000 CZK and a non-refundable administrative fee of 2,000 CZK.

When does the course start/end?

The course starts mid-September and ends after all 600 teaching units are used, e.g. usually in May.

Are study materials provided?

Yes, our institution provides students with study materials.

What do I need for my application?

For the application, we will need you to fill in our application form and provide us with a scan of your passport and a certificate of your last finished education. After we receive these documents, you will be asked to pay the non-refundable administrative fee of 2,000 CZK via bank transfer to the university account.

How long does the process take?

Our admins reserve the right to process the application within 10 working days after it is received. The applicant will be provided with necessary letters immediately after the documents are received and the administrative payment is matched. Please keep in mind that the visa application process takes much longer and is not managed by our institution.

How do I get a visa?

As soon as we get all the necessary documents and match the payment of the administrative fee to your application, you will be provided with a letter of admission. This is crucial for obtaining visa confirmation. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee or arrange accommodation.

What is my chance to obtain visa confirmation for the one-year preparatory course? Are there countries that might have problems with finalizing the visa process?

The Language Centre deals with a high number of applicants every year. In the last couple of years, applicants from certain countries such as Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Congo, Bangladesh, Syria, and also Russia and Belarus had problems obtaining their visas and the success rate was close to zero. Should you be a citizen of any of those countries, please keep in mind that the administrative fee is non-refundable and we cannot speed the process up in any way.

What is the deadline for my application?

We accept last applications for the following academic year in March.

CLICK HERE TO START YOUR APPLICATION

For further information please contact:
czechff@upol.cz

Czech Language Links

Exams
ujop.cuni.cz/zkouska/certifikovana-zkouska-z-cestiny-pro-cizince-cce
cestina-pro-cizince.cz

Language
http://prirucka.ujc.cas.cz/
http://www.loecsen.com/travel/0-en-67-2-45-free-lessons-czech.html
http://www.101languages.net/czech/

University City of Olomouc Links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFEkqBibUPQ (Honest Guide)
tourism.olomouc.eu/en/
http://www.kr-olomoucky.cz/en/welcome-to-olomouc-region-official-website-cl-468.html
http://www.ok-tourism.cz/en