Frequently Asked Questions

1. I am interested in a one-year Czech language course for foreigners. How can I apply?

To register in tehe Czech course for foreigners, fill in the online form, which you can find HERE. This will be all the documentation we will need from you. After enrolling in, you will receive an email with more information. After sending the fees, you will receive a confirmation of study (the acceptance letter), on the basis of which you are applying for a visa.

2. How much does a one-year Czech language course for foreigners cost? Is the listed price final? What is included in this price?

The price of the course is 55 000 CZK. As a part of the course, you will receive access to all the study materials in an online form. The price of the Czech course for foreigners does not include accommodation and help with a visa procedure.

3. How can I proceed with the payment of the one-year Czech course for foreigners?

You can send the amount of 55 000 CZK to account number 345345354/5500, or you can pay at our office. The payment of the Czech for foreigners course can be divided into two parts. After receiving the first installment (or the full amount), we will issue you a confirmation of study, on the basis of which you are applying for a visa for the purpose of “others” (99). The payment deadline is not set; however, it is important to keep in mind that processing a visa for a Czech language course usually takes 3 months. The second installment for the Czech course for foreigners must be paid by the end of December.

What type of visa can I apply with your acceptance letter?

You can apply for a visa number 99 (called “others“). More information regarding visa is avaliable HERE.

5. What is the schedule of the Czech academic year for foreigners?

The start-time of classes and the hourly allowance per week depending on the type, of course, you have chosen. Standard classes begin in October. Teaching takes place over 2 semesters. The school year ends in June. The number of teaching hours for the standard Czech language course for foreigners is 560 school hours, 20 hours a week.

6. How is Czech taught to foreigners?

Czech is taught to foreigners every weekday from Monday through to Friday throughout the school year. During the school year, there are several public holidays and directors’ leave. At the beginning of the course, you will be divided into groups and you will be assigned Czech language teachers who will stay with you for the entire length of your Czech studies. Teaching is conducted mainly in Czech and possibly supplemented by explanations in English and Russian.

7. What are the conditions for opening a Czech language course for foreigners?

A minimum number of 12 students is required to run a class for the Czech for foreigners course. In the event that there is not a sufficient number of people, the classes will take place online.

8. Is it possible to start a one-year Czech language course for foreigners later, if for example, it ends up taking longer than expected to process my visa?

Yes, later entry into the Czech course for foreigners is possible.

9. Do you provide assistance or support in processing visas?

No, our school does not help with the visa process. Nevertheless, all the necessary information can be found HERE.

10. Is it a realistic aim to learn the Czech language to the required level within the space of a year?

Yes, it is more than possible. Many students are able to acquire the required level of Czech and then continue at a Czech University. Of course, this all depends on your work-ethic and mindset. If you follow the instructions of the lecturer and put enough effort into the course, then you will undoubtedly reach the required level in the Czech for foreigners course.

11. Am I allowed to work whilst I undertake a Czech language course for foreigners?

Yes, you are allowed to work.

12. Do you also organize extracurricular activities and trips as part of the Czech course for foreigners?

Yes, we do! Within our school, you can take part in various parties, film evenings, environmental projects, etc. Our students often do various activities together-laser tag, drinking beer together, and trips abroad such as to Vienna or other nearby destinations. However, students pay for these out of their own pocket. If you want to see what students get up to, check out our Instagram or Facebook!

13. What study materials do you use in Czech course for foreigners?

Students use the textbooks “Czech Step by Step” and “Czech for Foreigners B2“. During the year, textbooks, materials prepared by the lecturer, as well as electronic aids such as data projectors are used. All study materials are available to students online.

14. If I want to apply to a Czech University after completing the Czech course for foreigners, will I have to take nostrification exams?

Each student is assessed individually, however, in some cases it is necessary. More information on nostrification tests can be found HERE. Furthermore, you can find the areas for nostrification tests HERE.

15. Do you also organize Czech language exams?

As a result of your studies, it is possible to pass the state language exam, but this is not included in the price of our course, and passing it is voluntary. Based on your knowledge, you will receive a certificate of the appropriate level. You are allowed to take the B1 language test more than once. The obtained certificate can then be used to apply to a Czech University. The required level for studying at a University in the Czech varies depending on the University, however, level B1/B2 is usually required for admission.

16. Do you offer distance-learning Czech language courses for foreigners? If so, what tools and platforms do you use?

Yes, we actively use the distance-learning and we have thus far had very positive responses to it. We use the following tools and platforms to ensure that teaching is as effective as possible:

  • MOODLE – an online educational platform that is able to fully replace the standard form of teaching, from the comfort of your own home. Moodle is used to share teaching materials, assignments, supporting educational materials, and also offers many tools for creating tests, exercises and other forms of education.
  • SKYPE / ZOOM/ MS TEAMS – the well-known communication platform that is used for online communication between individuals or groups. It enables not only communication but also video calls, messaging and file transfer.
  • CLILSTORE –  an internet server that is used to share multimedia teaching materials, which are intended for both teachers and students. It contains a large number of video examples of the authentic use of a foreign language, ready to be used in the classroom or during the independent study of foreign languages.
  • QUIZLET  do you want to learn a language, but you’re tired of repeating your vocabulary all the time? This will not happen with Quizlet! Quizlet offers many creative and fun ways to study and practice vocabulary. It’s an easy-to-use tool that allows effective language learning. 
  • WHITEBOARD  a tool that fully replaces the function of a classic school blackboard and offers many other useful ways to streamline teaching.

Did not you find what you were looking for? Do not hesitate to contact our course coordinator for foreigners at info@skolapelican.com or +420774742296.

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