Why have Polish language courses in Poland become so popular over the recent period and why are there more and more people who prefer to study the language abroad? Indeed, in Russia there are also many educational institutions offering their services. Is there a difference and what is better to choose?
What types of language courses are offered by Polish schools
An applicant or immigrant in Poland cannot do without knowing the language. Therefore, you should think in advance about studying Polish at a university or in specialized schools. Here everyone will find suitable programs in terms of price, duration, type and specifics.
Most schools offer these types of courses:
| Types of programs | Intensity | Group | Cost per week (in euros) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Courses | 20 | 8-10 | 245+ |
| Intensive Courses | 25-30 | 8-10 | 280+ |
| Super- Intensive Courses | 25-35 | 6-10 | 325+ |
| Business Courses | 25-30 | 4-10 | 420+ |
| Polish for study | 20-25 | 8-12 | 120+ |
| Individual Courses | 20+ | 1 | 415+ |
| Club 50+ | 20 | 6-10 | 250+ |
| Semester Courses | 4 | 6-12 | 300+ |
There are also free courses for beginners and advanced from volunteer organizations and foundations such as Fundacja Ocalenie.
Addresses of the best language courses and schools in Poland
To get high-quality knowledge for affordable money, you need to focus on well-known schools with a good reputation. Let's get acquainted with the offers of the best schools in Krakow, Warsaw, Lublin, Sopot.
| PROLOG School of Polish | Private school, offers all popular types and varieties of programs for the study of Polish |
|---|---|
| School of Polish Language and Culture, Jagiellonian University | Here you can get not only training, but also comfortable living, adaptation in the conditions of a new culture and society, consisting of native speakers. |
| Polish language school TOGETHER | All types of language courses. Training takes place in Krakow or Warsaw |
| Sopot School of Polish | A wide range of programs for independent, individual and group language learning. Preparatory courses for university applicants |
| Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin | Preparatory courses for all levels, the possibility of admission to the university |
| Polish language school for foreigners Edu & More | Courses of varying intensity and duration for beginners and advanced, located in the center of Warsaw |
| Online project polskijazyk.pl | Free courses for residents of the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Belarus. Help with employment and housing |
How to enroll in a Polish language school
Each educational institution has its own rules of entry and requirements for documents. For example, you can apply to PROLOG School of Polish through the online form by attaching scanned copies of your passport.
As a rule, the list of required papers for admission is standard:
- application addressed to the school;
- applicant's questionnaire;
- identity document (passport);
- medical insurance;
- Photo;
- receipt of payment for the selected course.
Each Polish language course in Poland offers to take an online test to determine the level of the language for those students who have already studied it before, for example, here. This will help you choose an adequate training program and get the most out of the course.
Before leaving, you must obtain a Polish visa.
To study, you need a type D (national) visa, which allows you to stay on the territory for more than a year, and also gives you the right to obtain a residence permit.
If the duration of the courses does not exceed 90 days, you can apply for a Schengen visa (type C).
Please note that an invitation from a language school is required to obtain a student visa.
Course prices, duration and additional costs
The cost of the courses differs depending on the school and city. But there are other factors on which the price of training depends:
- the prestige and reputation of the school;
- number of years on the market;
- Teaching Staff;
- form of ownership (private, public, university courses). Please note that learning a language in private schools will be more expensive, but more comfortable: classes are held in groups of 5-10 people in specially equipped classrooms using progressive methods;
- variety of programs and methods;
- additional services for students (meeting at the airport, escorting around the city, excursions, assistance in adaptation, etc.).
The duration of training for Russian speakers depends on the level of knowledge of the applicant, the type of course chosen. For example, intensive preparation allows you to learn a language in a week. And for a deeper study, it is worth choosing annual, semi-annual, seasonal programs.
Please note that besides the tuition fees, there are additional costs.
| Expenses | Amount from, euro |
|---|---|
| Study visa | 35,00 |
| Flight Moscow-Warsaw-Moscow | 267,00 |
| Medical insurance | 20,00 |
| Accommodation (depends on the season, comfort, etc.) | 25,00 |
| Educational materials | 10,00 |
In addition, you will need money for transport, food, personal needs. Scholarships offered by some universities, for example, the Jagiellonian University, will help ease the financial situation. As a rule, those who have received the Residence Card apply for the scholarship.
Affordable accommodation options in Poland for language students
The housing issue for Belarusians, Russians, Ukrainians and citizens of other countries who entered language schools is solved by the following options:
- hall;
- renting an apartment, for example, in Wroclaw costs 1200-1400 zlotys, in Warsaw - 1300-1500 zlotys per month, and in small Czestochowa the price is much lower;
- room rent: in Lublin - PLN 400-500, in Warsaw - PLN 800-900 per month;
- a hostel, where, depending on the number of places in the room, from 20 to 100 zlotys per person per day are paid.
You can find accommodation on special sites for renting real estate and in centers for work with foreign students at the university.
Employment during training
Since Polish language courses in Poland are expensive, everyone is interested in earning money.
According to Polish law, foreign students of part-time education, as well as students of language schools, courses, can work in the country, having received Zezwolenia - a work permit.
More details about the rights on the territory of the Republic of Poland can be found in the Law on Foreigners (Ustawa o cudzoziemcach w Polsce).
The difference between language courses in schools of the Republic of Poland and the Russian Federation
Studying in Gdansk or any other city in Poland, you will be surrounded by native speakers. This is an opportunity to learn not only a basic or professional language, but also a lively spoken language, practice pronunciation, learn dialects, and expand vocabulary. Thanks to this, the quality of the result will be higher than at the same courses in Russia.
And most importantly, the European-style certificate after completing the course in Poland is quoted higher than the Russian one, which opens up great prospects in the future.
Conclusions
Thus, Polish language courses in Poland are an opportunity to gain not only high-quality theoretical knowledge, speaking practice, but also to get acquainted with a new culture and way of life. In addition, in parallel, you can attend English courses and get the most out of studying in a European country.
