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| e‑mail: | intensiveczech@cjv.muni.cz |
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One-year Intensive Course of Czech for Foreigners (2026/27)
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1 September 2026 – 4 June 2027
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MU Language Centre
Komenského náměstí 2
Brno, Czech Republic
The course is intended for foreign students who wish to pursue higher education in the Czech Republic. No previous knowledge of Czech is needed; the course is designed for complete beginners. It is focused on active communication in common life situations as well as attaining communication basics in the area of your specialization via e-learning, consultations and self-study.
- For admission requirements into Czech programmes at Masaryk University, please see: Admission requirements for MU faculties (in Czech)
- For specialized preparation for your future study in Czech language, you can also apply for Czech preparatory entrance exam courses offered by MU faculties.
| When: | 1 September 2026–4 June 2027 |
| Course Scope: | 670 lessons (620 + 46 e-learning hours + 4 individual consultation hours) |
| Intensity: | 20 in-class lessons per week |
| Deadlines: |
Registration with VISA requirements = 31 May 2026 |
| Price: |
3 990 EUR |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Registration form |
Course details
The course focuses on:
- Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation
- Everyday life situations
- Czech history and culture
- Side events (excursions, cultural events)
- E-learning
Goals
One of the main goals of the course is to contribute to the successful passing of entrance examinations to a university or other higher education institution. The course will facilitate your integration into Czech society and overcoming social, cultural, and language barriers. An individual approach to students and their needs is emphasised. The course will be completed by taking the final exam.
Concept and format
The course consists mainly of in-person classroom instruction, which forms the core of the learning process. This is where the essential language learning and communication practice take place through direct interaction with lecturers and fellow participants.
In addition to the main classroom sessions, the programme offers a range of bonus e-learning and leisure-time activities designed to enrich and complement the core course content. These additional components provide participants with extra opportunities for experiential learning and for engaging with the Czech language and culture in creative and practical ways.
The e-learning section, based on the principles of experiential pedagogy and andragogy, encourages active participation and the practical use of Czech in authentic contexts. It allows learners to connect classroom knowledge with real-life situations while exploring topics through literature, music, art, film, and other cultural media.
The overall programme is conceived as highly interactive, introducing participants to the city of Brno and Czech society in depth. While these topics are often included in standard language courses, traditional formats seldom allow such immersive and personal exploration. The experiential approach that underpins this course goes beyond a purely informative framework, enabling participants to develop a deeper and more personal understanding of Czech culture through direct experience.
The e-learning component consists of self-study days, during which no in-person classes are held. These activities serve as an additional enrichment to the main course, and their outcomes are regularly reviewed and discussed with lecturers during classroom sessions.
Admission requirements
- fill in and send the electronic application and a copy of the passport
- send a certificate of highest completed education (minimally secondary education)
- pay the course fee
- confirmation of admission will be issued upon payment
- lessons are held in English – ability to communicate in English is required
Visa
- the cost of sending documents necessary for the visa application is included in the course fee
- the fee for the repeated sending of the documents is EUR 60
- in case visa is not granted or if other problems arise that prevent the student from participating or completing the course, the course fee will be refunded according to our cancellation policy
- information about visa issues
Practical details
Teaching and learning materials
The nature of the course enables tailoring the teaching/learning materials to the users’ needs. We will use both the traditional textbooks of Czech as a foreign language and supplementary and authentic resources.
Timetable
- Teaching: 1. 9. 2026 – 04. 6. 2027
- In-class teaching: Monday to Friday, 08:30-10:00 - 10:30-12:00 (4 teaching hours per day, 45 minutes per hour)
- E-learning: one/two days per month, teachers will communicate it in advance
Total course hours:
620 in-person classroom instruction plus extra more than 50 e-learning hours (4-8 hours each month)
No classes on the following dates:
- national (autumn) holidays – 28.9. (Monday), 28.10.- 30.10.2026, 16.11-17.11.2026 (Tuesday)
- Christmas – 21.12.2026 – 3.1.2027
- a week off at the end of January – to be determined
- spring holiday - 22.2.2027 - 28.2.2027
- Easter – 25.3.– 29.3.2027
- National (spring) holidays – 01.05.26, 08.05.26
- week of preparation for the final exam – 07.6. – 11.6.2027
Final examination
Dates of final exams during the following weeks:
- B1/B2 level - 14.6. – 18.6.2027
- First resit: B1/B2 level – 28. - 30.6. 2027
- Second (paid) resit: B1/B2 level 30.8. - 3.9. 2027
- Possibility of a pre-examination date during May 2027 (depending on students level)
Teachers
The course will be taught by lecturers of the Masaryk University Language Centre, who have long-term experience in teaching as well as systematic study of didactics, resulting in the most efficient language instruction and support.
Attendance
- Students have to actively participate during the lessons. Students will be admitted to the final examination only if their attendance has not dropped below 70%.
- A student in the in-person form of the course whose attendance drops below 70% and does not communicate us the reasons of his/her absence will receive an e-mail asking him/her to attend the course and continue his/her studies. In case the student fails to do so, we will have to report the situation to the Foreign Police.
- The only accepted reasons for attendance lower than 70% are health issues confirmed by the doctor´s report or official bureaucratic reasons communicated with MU Language Centre.
- In case the student quits attending the course, he/she has no right to get the course fee refunded.
Completion
The course will be completed by passing the final examination and obtaining the certificate of completion.
Upon request, we will issue a micro-certificate to interested partcipants for a fee of 20 EUR.
Final examination
Dates of final exams:
B1/B2 level - 14. 6.–18. 6. 2027
First resit: 28. 6.–30. 6. 2027
Second (paid) resit: B1/B2 level 30. 8.–3. 9. 2027
- upon successfully passing the final exam, students will get a certificate of completion of the course and of the final exam according to the level achieved
- if a student fails the final exam, there is a possibility to resit
- if the first resit is not successful, the student may apply for a second resit, which is subject to a charge of CZK 2,550 / EUR 100
- this is not the Final State Examination!
| Level |
A0 - complete beginners |
| Language of instruction |
English |
| When | 1 September 2026 – 4 June 2027 |
| Duration |
670 lessons (620 in-person classroom instruction + 46 e-learning hours + 4 individual consultation hours) |
| Time |
1st September 2026–4 June 2027 20 in-class lessons per week |
| Participants | foreign students |
| Lecturer |
MU Language Centre tutors |
| Price |
3990 EUR |
Deadline for registration:
Students with VISA requirements: 31 May 2026Non VISA students: 31 July 2026