With its location in the heart of Europe, historic cities and affordable cost of living, Czechia is an attractive country for language studies. Language schools in Czechia offer programs in Czech as well as languages such as English and German for every age and goal.
What makes Czechia unique for language studies is that Czech-taught programs at public universities are free of charge for everyone, including international students. For this reason, many students attend a one-year Czech preparatory program in Czechia to prepare for free bachelor's or master's studies at Czech public universities.
Studying a language in Czechia opens the door to high-quality, affordable education in Europe.
Language schools and university language centers in Czechia teach from A1 to C2 based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Before starting the course, you take a placement test and are placed in the right class.
The leading institutions for Czech language education are language and preparatory centers affiliated with universities. Institutions such as the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies (ÚJOP) of Charles University in Prague, the Czech University of Life Sciences, Masaryk University and Brno University of Technology offer intensive Czech and university preparation programs to international students.
Students learning Czech can certify their level with exams such as the CCE (Czech Language Certificate Exam) administered by Charles University. Czech universities usually require B2-level Czech proficiency for admission to Czech-taught programs.
Language schools and university language centers in Czechia offer a variety of programs to suit different goals:
There are language schools and university language centers in many Czech cities, each offering a different atmosphere:
Language school prices in Czechia vary depending on the city, the type of program, the number of lessons per week and the length of the course. One-year university preparation programs are usually offered for a fixed annual fee, which may vary depending on the program's field.
Short courses and one-to-one lessons at private language schools in Prague cost more. When planning your budget, you should account for the registration fee, accommodation, health insurance, exam fees and transport costs in addition to the course fee.
At NGGlobal, we share the current prices of our partner institutions with you and work with you to choose the program that best fits your budget.
Language school students in Czechia can choose from accommodation options to suit different budgets:
Since demand for accommodation is high in Prague, it is best to start looking for a dormitory or apartment as soon as you enroll.
Turkish citizens attending short language courses in Czechia can apply for a Schengen visa. For long-term studies such as one-year university preparation programs, a long-stay visa for study purposes is required.
The long-stay visa application requires an enrollment confirmation, proof of course fee payment, proof of financial means, health insurance, proof of accommodation and a criminal record certificate. Applications are made through Czechia's missions in Turkey and may take several months to be processed.
Since long-stay visa appointments and processing times in Czechia can be long, it is important to plan your application at least a few months before the program starts. At NGGlobal, we prepare your visa file with you and support you throughout the process.
Working on a visa issued for a language course or university preparation program in Czechia generally requires a separate work permit and is limited. For this reason, when planning your language studies in Czechia, you need to prepare a budget that covers all your expenses.
Students who start an accredited bachelor's or master's program at a Czech university after their preparatory program can work during their studies without a separate work permit. This makes language studies in Czechia a strong start to a long-term education and career plan.
The cost of living in Czechia is more affordable than in Western European countries. Although Prague is more expensive than other cities, it offers reasonable living costs compared with other European capitals. Cities such as Brno, Olomouc and Ostrava stand out for their lower costs.
Public transport in Czechia is well developed and affordable. Students can travel economically within and between cities with discounted transport passes and train tickets.
Social life in Czechia is very rich, with historic castles, museums, concerts, festivals and a lively student culture. On weekends, you can easily travel to cities such as Vienna, Berlin, Budapest and Kraków.
At NGGlobal, we offer free consultation to students who want to study a language in Czechia. By assessing your goals, language level and budget, we identify the city, institution and program that suit you best.
Contact us to build your plan for language studies in Czechia together.
Yes. Czech-taught programs at Czech public universities are free of charge for everyone, including international students. Applying to these programs usually requires B2-level Czech proficiency.
Czech programs offered to prepare students for university usually last one academic year and prepare students for B2 level and basic courses in their chosen field.
Czech can be challenging at first because of its grammatical structure. However, thanks to intensive preparatory programs and constant practice in daily life, many students reach a level sufficient for university studies within one year.
Working on a visa issued for a language course or preparatory program is limited and usually requires a separate work permit. Students who start an accredited university program can work without a work permit.
Prague offers a wide choice of schools and vibrant city life, Brno and Olomouc are more affordable student cities, and Podebrady offers a calm environment for intensive preparatory study.
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