Course description
General Preparatory Course, 1000 academic hours
The Universal preparatory course is a comprehensive program designed for foreign high school graduates aiming to enroll in state universities in the Czech Republic. This course is suitable for those who plan to apply for rare specialties or have not yet decided on their field of study by the time of arrival. The program follows a standard format in terms of the number of academic hours, and the choice of specialized subjects can be made upon arrival in the Czech Republic.
The course includes the necessary package of language and specialized preparation. It is designed for admission to both state and private universities in the Czech Republic. The course fee covers expenses related to the course, including intermediate and final exams, as well as essential study materials.
Additional benefits of the program include:
Free airport transfer (for those residing in dormitories).
Assistance from an English- and Russian-speaking curator throughout the entire course.
Support with the recognition (nostrification) of secondary/higher education.
Police registration upon arrival.
Specialized Preparation:
Choice of 2 subjects
The annual programs include an optimal set of services for comfortable preparation:
Selected study program and all study materials.
Representation of the client's interests on all matters related to education in the Czech Republic.
Pre-arrival adaptation summer course in Prague.
Excursions and events: introductory tour of Prague.
Nostrification services for secondary/higher education certificates or diplomas.
Certificate of course completion (B2-C1 level).
Participation in exhibitions, museums, festive banquets, welcome and graduation evenings, trips.
Access to the PLI Wiki resource with exclusive information about life in Prague.
Full visa support: issuance of confirmation of enrollment and accommodation for the embassy.
Selection of accommodation in one of the student residences.
Airport or train station transfer.
Newcomer package upon arrival in Prague: city orientation, introductory tour, adaptation information.
SIM card from a Czech operator.
Assistance in opening a bank account.
Provision of a transportation pass for all modes of transport for 30 days.
One-time document courier service from the Czech Republic.
Supervision throughout the long-term visa application process, preparation for the embassy interview.
Unlimited consultations on higher education: choosing a university and specialty, information about admission, application submission to the university, preparation for entrance exams.
Additional Expenses:
Embassy consular fee (approx. €100).
Nostrification government fee: 1000 CZK for a certificate, 3000 CZK for a diploma.
Translation of documents into Czech for visa application.
Surcharge for re-sending documents via DHL - €70.
Accommodation and personal expenses.
Medical insurance.
Admission procedure for language courses
Fill out the registration form
Send a completed registration form and a scan of your passport
Wait until we prepare a contract for you
Sign the contract
Pay the initial payment
Receive a package of documents for applying for a visa!
Requirements for registration for the Czech language course
Valid international passport
Completed Course Registration Form
Possession of a document confirming the participant’s previous level of education (certificate of secondary education, bachelor's degree or specialist's degree) (not later than August 31, 2024).
Academic Course Plan:
774 academic hours of Czech language.
100 academic hours of the first specialized subject.
100 academic hours of the second specialized subject.
26 academic hours of adaptation summer course.
Course topics
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Class level
Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.
Class size
| Average |
11 students |
| Maximum |
15 students |
Student age
| Age range |
17 years old and older |
| Average |
21 years old
(14 in the summer) |
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
