The course contains 140 hours of language instruction on intermediate level. The required minimum knowledge of applicants is Novice High, best Intermediate Low of the American language framework ACTFL. You can see the exact language levels descriptions and you can test your language knowledge using Can do statements according to ACTFL. 

The course focuses on practical as well as academic language and communication. We strike a balance between spoken and written communication, as well as between reading and listening skills, without overlooking grammar. It corresponds to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages as well as to American Language Framework ACTFL. Individual student support is an integral part of the programme, as well as consulting students´projects and their presentation. All course participants receive a certificate of participation and successful completion of the course. The certificates are issued by the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies, Charles University.

The course also offers non-language activities – some of them are part of the study programme – such as orientation, Prague city walks, library excursions, film screening. Other extra-curricular cultural / social events are optional and their costs are not included in the price of the course (exhibitions, theatre or music performances). We also offer outside Prague weekend trips.

The first part of the course (3 weeks) takes place in Prague-Voršilská in the centre of Prague near the National Theatre. The National Theatre tram stop and the Národní třída metro station are within walking distance. Second part of the course (3 weeks) is held in the spa town of Poděbrady. Poděbrady is located about an hour's drive from the Prague airport, it is a lovely spa town with a colonnade, parks, restaurants and a wide range of cultural and social activities. The course takes place in the heart of Poděbrady, in a 14th-century castle with a large garden in which many afternoon and evening events take place.