English | One-Semester course

Number of hours	350 + Welcome Polish Saturday Workshop
Level	B1/B1+/B2 (fall)
Level	B1+/B2 (spring)
Course start	spring term (enrolments only for levels A2 or higher): 23 February 2026 - 30 June 2026
	autumn term (enrolments only for levels B1 or higher): 1 October 2026 - 5 February 2027
	spring term (enrolments only for levels B1+ or higher): 1 March 2027 - 30 June 2027
	Language level has to be documented by international certificates, certificates of completion of credible previous courses or exams indicated by the Foreign Language Centre.
Fee	EUR 1,600 + EUR 400
Minimum number of participants	8
Course hours	Monday - Thursday one class takes five 45-minute lessons, Friday 3-hour classes + outings and social activities; morning, afternoon and evening classes

Course description

foreign students preparing to undertake studies at Lazarski or another University in Poland
foreign students who want to improve their English language at the level of B1+/B2
foreign students aiming to obtain an IELTS or LanguageCert B2 certificate

you will significantly improve your ability to talk about different topics
you will improve the accuracy of your expressions
you will learn specialist vocabulary in the domain of the subject you are studying in order to enable you to understand lectures and to participate in course-related activities
you will improve your ability to understand more complex texts and the ability to express yourself in specialist subject areas
it will prepare you to write academic texts
you will develop your social skills, such as articulating your opinions, cooperation in a group and developing interpersonal skills
you will gain confidence in a new environment
at the end of the course we will evaluate your language competence

experience of organizing preparatory courses stretching back to 2006
we know how to ensure your stay in Poland is safe, pleasant and well-organised
(we offer accommodation and help with visa and other issues at our International Help Desk)
a well-qualified and experienced team of lecturers who ensure the highest academic standards with focus on the individual needs of the course participants
a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere in the classroom to ensure the barrier in speaking is overcome as quickly as possible
active forms of activities outside the classroom (in museums, parks or cafes) to improve
the effectiveness of lessons and help students find more about places worth visiting in Warsaw
language not only in the classroom; lessons frequently accompanied by meetings to help integrate the students with lectures, workshops, field trips to places of interest in Warsaw and meetings with interesting people
you will improve your English language with people from all over the world
we have perfected means of ensuring you become familiar with Warsaw and to help you settle in
satisfaction of our course participants has been confirmed by surveys

starting pack, course books and other materials (during the course you will also use authentic materials)
guarantee of optimal conditions for language learning in groups with between 8-20 students and classrooms equipped with multi-media teaching aids
language learning combined with culture and fun; additional activities are included in the timetable (such as shows, exhibitions, concerts, bowling, ice-skating, sporting events, cycling trips, sightseeing, etc.)
free tickets to the theatre, museum, concerts, matches, art galleries, cinema, bowling, skating rink, swimming pool, etc.
systematic visits to places of interest in Warsaw
opportunity to take part in events organised by Lazarski University
use of the library
individual meetings with your tutor
a certificate at the end of the course