The Knowhow of pursuing higher education in the Czech Republic for free

In this article our focus will be on the various Czech language courses together with the facilities enjoyed by students studying in the language. But first let us have a look at the basic structure of the higher education.

Curriculum and structure

The content and quality is designed by the Accreditation Commission and then approved by the Ministry of education, youth and sport which is the governing body. The Czech Republic provides both university and non-university type of education. The first type of accredited degree course is offered at three levels.

Bachelor’s Degree

Takes 3-4 years

Successful candidates may continue with the Master’s degree or get into a job

Master’s Degree

May be taken up as a follow-up programme (1-3 years) or as a full time programme (4-6 years)

It concentrates on attaining and application of knowledge together with the cultivation of the innovative faculty.

Doctoral Programme

Taken up by graduates from Master’s programmes and lasts about3 years.

It stresses on the inquisitive and creative development of the mind

The above programmes end with a state-level exam and include the presentation of a thesis. Publication of the doctoral thesis is mandatory.

Organisation of the studies

The academic year is divided into two semesters or terms:

TEACHING PERIOD- mid-September-mid-February (winter semester)

Mid-February - mid-May (spring semester)

EXAMINATION PERIOD- Jan-mid May (winter semester)

mid-May – end of June (spring semester)

Mode of assessment

The frequency of assessing student’s achievements varies from subject to subject.

In some cases, a partial exam has been introduced after each semester.

In other cases again, a comprehensive exam is taken mostly after the end of a module.

The performances are assessed by a system of credits or points.

Since the European Credit system is very much accepted and everywhere it makes the transferability of the students within the system very easy.

The non-university bachelor’s programme provides a higher education diploma or a supplement to it on completion.

Being done with the higher education we will now move to the various language courses offered by the public and the private institutions.

The public universities and the faculties offering the Czech language courses are:

1. The faculty of Art and Philosophy of Charles University in Prague
2. Institute of language and preparatory studies under Charles University
3. Faculty of Arts and Philosophy of Masaryk University
4. Faculty of Arts and Philosophy of Palacky University in Olomouc
5. Faculty of Arts and Philosophy of the University of South Bohemia and University of West Bohemia

Characteristics :

These courses are designed for foreign students, teachers, translators, interpreters and other experts active in the field of Czech/Slavonic studies.

They are offered at various levels of proficiency, seminars on the Czech literature, culture and history, free-time activity including theatrical, musical and dance performances, trips and tours.

They are held during the summer months (July-September) and continue for 2-4 weeks as per the course content.

Application for scholarship should reach the Czech ministry of Education, youth and sport by 31st March.

Scholarships are granted only to those students who are nominated by the respective foreign government agencies or by the Czech diplomatic missions

The students who are offered scholarships by the ministry of education, youth and sport are entitled to free boarding and lodging, coverage of course and free access to cultural events which are part of the course programmes.

The language programmes offered by the Institute for language and preparatory studies under the Charles University at a glance:

Preparatory course-It is for the high school leavers. It increases their chance of clearing the Czech entrance exam and prepares them for studies in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral studies.

Intensive Czech language courses-It is for those who need to learn the language quickly and well for work or everyday situation. Generally take six week to a year.

Courses-Two semester Czech for foreign students ( 10 months)

Full year Czech course

One semester Czech for foreigners ( 5 months)

Extended one-semester Czech for foreigners (7 months)

6-week Czech for foreigners

Czech for medics

Czech language exam

Czech language certificate exam

Czech language certificate exam for young learners

Czech language exam for application for permanent residency

Morning and evening courses of Czech-It is for those who cannot take daily tuition. Classes are held once or twice a week. Those who are unable to take the classes at the set time are offered the courses over the Skype.

Evening Czech for Foreigners

Morning Czech for foreigners

Czech lang-B2

Czech Health Care system and essentials of the Czech legal seminar

Czech online courses-

Interactive live multimedia online Czech language courses for A-1-B-1 levels of proficiency covering the specifications of the European framework of reference for language

They are Czech Association for distance university education certified and offered with instructions in English, Spanish, Russian, French or German.

Professional assistance provided

Courses-`Breakthrough Czech’ Online course ( A1 level, CEFR)

`Waystage Czech’ online course ( A2 level)

`Threshold Czech’ online course ( B1 level)

Summer Czech language courses

Czech language and cultural course

Back to the roots

Czech summer school ( Prague)

Czech language programme

Being the official language Czech still remains the main tuition language despite the increasing number of higher study programmes being delivered in foreign language (mainly English). So aspiring students willing to study in Czech can still dream of pursuing a free Higher education in Czech Republic

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