Summer School of Slavonic Studies

The Summer School of Slavonic Studies is designed for the general public, from beginners to more advanced students.

This course is designed as intensive with focus on the Czech language and area studies. The optional afternoon programme consists of lectures held in Czech and English, showing Czech films, cultural and sport activities.

It takes place in the Podebrady Study Centre, about 40 kms from Prague.

At the beginning of the course, participants are received by a high-ranking official of Charles University in the historical and medieval Carolinum building.

At the end of the course, the participants will receive a certificate specifying the level of their knowledge of Czech (levels A1–B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference). This fact will be also acknowledged in the European Language Passport. The certificates will be received in the representative rooms of the castle. The participants are also welcomed to sit for the Czech Language Certificate Exam (the exam fee is not included in the price of the course). University and college students can receive a detailed description of the course to be given credits by their home institution.