Program
Our program offers a modern and practical approach to language learning, which ensures that course participants quickly improve their Polish skills. We conduct periodic assessments, which show participants their progress and indicate areas for improvement. Upon successful completion of the course and achieving a passing grade from the final exam, participants receive language proficiency certificates that open doors to further education in Polish, at the university level.
Students also learn about some aspects of Polish culture, such as film, history, literature, art and music. They have an opportunity to visit some places of interest in Warsaw, including The National Museum, Zachęta – National Gallery of Art, the Royal Castle, the Warsaw Uprising Museum, the Royal Łazienki Museum and Park, the Museum of King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów, and POLIN - the Museum of the History of Polish Jews. Students will also watch and discuss some contemporary Polish films.
On the first day, students attend an opening ceremony and an integration workshop to get to know the teachers and each other better. After the ceremony, students undergo an assessment of their Polish skills, which helps us to place them in groups appropriate to their language proficiency level.
Level A1-A2
This level is addressed to beginners with no or very basic Polish skills. The aim of the program is to equip participants with elementary language skills useful in everyday life. During the course of study the participants will practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing, which will allow them to express themselves and communicate freely in Polish, in daily social situations. The program offers a modern and practical approach to language learning, which ensures that course participants quickly improve their Polish skills. We conduct periodic assessments, which show participants their progress and indicate areas for improvement.
Level B1-C1
This level is designed for students needing to improve their Polish language competencies in order to enter a degree program at SWPS University. The program focuses on equipping the participants with language and basic academic skills, necessary for successful progress through their degree program(s). Participants learn in an international environment, which gives them an additional opportunity to practice Polish skills during informal interactions with each other.
Assessment
The course starts with a written and oral assessment test, which allows us to place participants in groups appropriate to their Polish language competency. Learning at the appropriate level ensures rapid skill development and allows participants to communicate with an increasing ease and confidence.
Candidate
The courses at A1-A2 level are addressed to beginners with no or very basic Polish skills.
The B1-C1 level is directed to candidates with an intermediate (at least CEFR A2) command of Polish. The program focuses on the development of advanced language skills (to at least CEFR B2 level) and prepares the participants for entry to university programs conducted in Polish.
Next Steps
At the end of the course, students take the final test to assess their progress. Those, who do not achieve at least CEFR B2 language proficiency by the end of the program, or those who would like to further develop their Polish skills, may enroll in our Polish Language Summer School to ensure that they meet language competency requirements for their chosen university program of study.