The Summer School of Slavonic Studies Charles University is ideal for people from all over the world who want to improve their Czech, get to know the Czech culture, rich history and discover the beautiful Czech landscape.

Improve your Czech language skills with us: speaking, writing, listening and reading in a fun way.  

Attend practical workshops to work on your pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. 

• Experience the unique summer school organized by Charles University experts.  
• Explore every aspect of the Czech language, discover the gems of Czech culture and architecture, and enjoy the Czech hospitality with like-minded friends from all over the world. 
• Discover the charming spa town of Podebrady, take a tour of Prague, let the colourful country charm you with its rich history, and taste some Czech specialities.
• Spend a wonderful summer in the Czech Republic.

In addition to a great feeling, new friends and unforgettable experiences, you will also receive a certificate of attendance.

It is also possible to complete the full programme with the support of a scholarship awarded by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.

The Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies programme of UJOP Charles University includes:

• intensive Czech lessons 
• pronunciation workshop
• thematic workshops (Czech in practice, lexical-stylistic exercises, grammar, Czech through games)
• lectures on Czech history, culture and literature
• cultural and supplementary programme
  • weekend day trips 
  • afternoon excursion
  • social evenings and sporting activities

Veronika Jankulíková, M.A.

I have been working as a Czech language teacher at UJOP Charles University since 2010. After a few years I am returning to the position of Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies coordinator and I am very much looking forward to working with you this summer!

"I really wish the Summer School in Podebrady will provide not only the opportunity to improve your knowledge of Czech, but also unforgettable moments in a beautiful spa town, new friendships and the chance to learn a great deal about the Czech Republic"

Veronika Jankulíková, M.A.

The 2024 topic is contemporary Czech culture, art and architecture

The tutorial part of the Summer School of Slavonic Studies programme of UJOP Charles University includes 100 lessons (20 teaching days / 5 lessons per day). The course price includes textbooks and internal teaching materials. The students will be tutored by a professional team of UJOP Charles University teachers with many years of experience in teaching Czech. The social and cultural part of the programme takes place in the afternoons or evenings and at weekends.

Schedule

The summer school of the Czech language at UJOP Charles University is traditionally traditionally held in the charming spa town of Podebrady with a colonnade, a healing spring, parks, restaurants and a wide range of cultural an social activities. The classes are held in the heart of Podebrady, in a 14th-century castle which has a large garden where many of the afternoon and evening events of the programme take place. To travel from Podebrady to Prague, you can use direct and regular train connections – you will be there in 50 minutes.

Course fee 

• 23 500 CZK – 4-week programme (full programme) 1 July – 26 July 2024

The price includes 

• non-refundable administrative fee of 1000 CZK
• complete educational and cultural programme 
• textbooks and internal teaching materials
• assistance of the course administrator 

Accommodation

• 9 000 CZK – 4-week full programme (27 nights, 30 June - 27 July 2024)

The price includes

• reservation of accommodation Sunday through Saturday
• accommodation in a double room with bathroom (including bed linen and towels)
• free WIFI connection
• assistance of the course administrator

The scholarship of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports covers tuition fees, accommodation and meals in the form of meal vouchers. The scholarship for the full SSSS programme is open to applicants aged 18 and over in 2024. You will find information on the scholarship on the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports website.

If you want to participate in the Summer School of Slavonic Studies of UJOP UK as a scholarship holder:

• All information is available on the website of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.
• Contact the embassy or consulate of the Czech Republic in your country to inquire about the possibility of obtaining a scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic for participation in the Summer School of Slavonic Studies. 
• Information on the conditions of participation and application deadlines will also be provided by the Czech embassy. Please explicitly indicate your interest in participating in the Summer Schools of Slovanic Studies of UJOP Charles University in Podebrady in the application form.
• The selected candidates will be informed by e-mail in the spring (April 2024) about receiving the scholarship.
• The scholarship covers tuition fees, cultural programme, accommodation and meals in the form of meal vouchers.
• The scholarship can only be used to complete the full four-week programme.

The scholarship for participation in the Summer School of Slavonic Studies of UJOP Charles University is provided by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. The SSSS of ILPS CU is not the provider of the scholarship nor does it make the decision to grant the scholarship.

Students of the Summer School of Slavonic Studies of UJOP Charles University in Podebrady will be accommodated in a hotel house (Dormitory 2) in double rooms with private bathroom. The rooms are equipped with bed linen, towels, free WIFI. There is a shared kitchen on each floor (oven, microwave, kettle, hob). A washing machine can be used for a fee. The hotel house is non-smoking.

Meals for self-payers are not included in the price of the course. Summer School of Slavonic Studies of UJOP Charles University participants can use a number of cafés and restaurants in Poděbrady. There is a shared kitchen on each floor (oven, microwave, kettle, hob).

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