Classes take place on workdays (if not on the field trip), and every day has some social/cultural activity included. Topics included:

1. History overview
2. Regional geography of Czechia and Tourist highlights
3. Czech culture for beginners
4. Story of Heritage language – how language relicts work
5. Czech language essentials

The programme is based in Brno city (south Moravia), but the programme includes also three days in Prague, a three-days trip into regions, and UNESCO site visits.

Students will build their own personal story connected to the Czechia.

In the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Identify and discuss key historical events and figures in Czechoslovak/Czech history
• Describe the major regions of Czechia and identify popular tourist destinations
• Recognize and appreciate Czech cultural practices, values, and traditions, including music, art, movies and literature
• Understand the importance of heritage language in preserving cultural identity
• General understanding of the Czech Registry office
• Engage in basic conversations in Czech and demonstrate familiarity with common expressions and local jokes

Applicants may be eligible for a 50% tuition scholarship! To apply, include in your cover letter:

• Your general interest for scholarship
• Your connection to the Czech Republic
• Proof of your roots or ties to a Czech community abroad
• A reference contact from a Czech association outside the Czech Republic

The cost of the programme includes:

• Transportation for the weekend trips
• Accommodation in Brno and weekend trips
• Breakfast
• Tuition
• Public transportation in Brno
• Academic trips
• Opening and Closing receptions
• Culture activities around Brno

Students should budget an additional €400-1000 depending on their spending habits for food in Brno (breakfast, lunch, dinner), weekend trips (lunch and dinner) and fun "optional" activities in Brno and weekend trips.

Brno is a great place to live, even if just for a short period of time. As a student city (1/5 of the population are students) and an international city there is always something to do, and the Czech language isn’t a barrier. This means that exploring cafes, teahouses, restaurants and the local sites is easy, even without our amazing assistants. However, because we want you to get the most out of your experience, we have a team of local Czech students to show you their favourite things in Brno!

Best Cafes for coffee and tea

Best Restaurants

Favourite Places in Brno to relax

The team of professional and local students provides the 24/7 assistance from the practical and safety arrangements to creating a rich cultural program helping the participants to understand better culture of Moravia and Central Europe in general. Moreover the staff is trying to assist with creating social activities that aims at enhancing the mutual cultural exchange and understanding.

Students in this program are housed in traditional student style dormitories with breakfast included. This is a great opportunity to see how student housing is different all around the world (or is similar, depending on what country you are from!). Students are expected to share a room with one other student, while on trips, students are three per room.

Bedding (sheets, blanket, pillow) and towels are provided. Students will have an opportunity to cook their own meals, some cooking supplies will be provided, as supplies last.

On the field trips, accommodation is arranged at low end hotels or the equivalent. Students are usually accommodated in ensuite rooms with three or four single beds.

Please follow this link. You might apply to more than one course to ensure you have a backup plan. Do not forget to include all the necessary information (and documents if requested) including writing a short statement of purpose. We will contact you afterwards to tell you if your application was successful and to discuss the further steps (including the deposit payment) with you.