The Czech Republic is one of the most popular countries for -students, where they can easily adapt to the new environment and learning system. It is no coincidence that about 45,000 foreigners from the countries of the former USSR study in the Czech Republic, among them 38,000 on a budgetary basis. Let's talk in detail how students study in the Czech Republic?
Why do students choose the Czech Republic?
- High level of culture and education. The Czech Republic is a beautiful country with a rich culture, history, warm climate and safe environment, which will be remembered by students of all ages for its unique attractions and entertainment.
- A wide range of programs for students of all ages: for high school students - preparatory courses aimed at acquaintance with the foreign education system . For those who study Czech or English, there are programs "Language + Active Rest": you can improve your knowledge of school subjects, do art or sports.
- Universities of the Czech Republic have established themselves as high quality, modern approaches, they are very prestigious in Europe.
- Accessibility of education - students with knowledge of Czech can enter public universities and study for free. The cost of programs in English is much cheaper than in English-speaking countries.
- Prospects: Czech diplomas are recognized by European countries, foreigners are not required to undergo diploma nostrification in order to start working in the European Union.
Key facts about the country
- Capital: Prague (the sixth most visited city in Europe after London, Paris, Madrid, Rome and Berlin)
- Official language: Czech
- Currency: Czech crown (CZK)
- Population: 10.6 million
- Climate: continental with warm summers, cool autumn and cold winters
- Official religion: Catholicism
- The country is known for its collection of architectural styles: Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Cubism, Art Nouveau, Romanesque and Neoclassical.
School education for foreigners
The most popular age among foreigners to study in Czech schools is 11-14 years old. The most comfortable conditions in English are offered by boarding schools. Popular school programs:
- IB
- Preparing for IB
- Extended program
- Summer English courses and rest.
The cost of training depends on the type of educational institution - from 900 euros per week to 37,000 euros per year.
The training system is based on the experience of neighboring European countries. Teachers use advanced techniques, the involvement of students in the educational process, independent and conscious education is of great importance in the classroom. In educational institutions, students and schoolchildren can make their own curriculum, focusing on priority areas. Most of the schools are well equipped and equipped, which makes it possible to conduct exciting lessons in different formats of education - lectures, seminars, laboratory work, project work. The training is based on a personal approach, taking into account the age characteristics and interests of students.
Higher education
Basic information:
- Language of instruction = Czech, English
- Language requirements = B1 +
- English = IELTS 6.0
- Age requirements = 17+
- Are there entrance exams = set by universities
- Admission campaign = the deadlines for submission of documents are set individually by universities. The vast majority of universities accept applications after the New Year (January-February)
- Duration of bachelor's degree = 3-4 years, master's degree = 2 years
- Are there any pre-university training programs = yes
- How many applications can you apply = you can apply to an unlimited number of universities, but you need to pay a fee to each university
- Nostrification of a school certificate = a mandatory procedure for confirming (equating) a foreign certificate. To confirm the school certificate, you need to contact the Department of Education, students with incomplete higher or higher education - to the university administration.
Public and private universities offer bachelor's, master's and PhD programs. Popular specialties in the Czech Republic:
- The medicine
- Economy
- Management
- Biomedical engineering
- Electronic culture
- Semiotics
- Social and cultural ecology.
Top Czech Universities
- Charles University in Prague
- Masaryk University
- Palacký University Olomouc
- Brno University of Technology
- University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague.
Student spending per year in euros
- Food = 2133
- Accommodation = 1770
- Entertainment = 467
- Winter clothing = 158
- Study Materials = 158
- Transport = 115
- Training = 300 to 13 and 000
- Insurance = 226
- Visa, administrative fee, ID-card = 120
- Recognition of the school leaving certificate with translation into Czech = 90.
