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ICJ is expanding into regional cities across Czechia. Learn what this means for Czech language education in 2026.
Overview of Czech Language Courses Starting in January 2026
Start the new year by learning Czech. Explore all offline and online Czech language courses opening in January 2026, from beginner to advanced levels.
ICJ participation in STRONG training
In mid-October, we participated in the two-day STRONG program – Supporting the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents. The training took place on October 13 and 20, 2025 and was focused on children and young people who come to a new country and learn to cope not only with a new language, but also with completely new living conditions.
A fresh start full of energy: Ukrainian students are discovering the path to the future in Prague.
A new preparatory course in Prague for Ukrainian students (15–19 years old) is in full swing. It offers intensive Czech language lessons, exam preparation, and psychosocial support to help young people find confidence and a path to further education in the Czech Republic.
Meeting at the ICJ: Together to promote education and integration
An important meeting took place in our institute with representatives of the City Hall. City of Prague, organizations OPU and SOFA. Together we discussed how to best support the education, integration and psychosocial well-being of young people who attend our Czech language courses.
Technology at your fingertips – student excursion to the HW LAB
At the end of September 2025, two classes, a total of twenty-six students with teachers, set off on a journey of discovery into the world of modern technologies. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. we had the unique opportunity to visit HW LAB – an open workshop in the capital city of Prague, a place where creativity, learning and innovation come together.
Behind the Scenes of Our Video Contest: How We Selected the Winners and What Inspired Us Most
Last week, we were thrilled to announce the winners of our first-ever ICJ video contest, which ran from June to the end of July. As promised, it’s time to go behind the scenes. We’re excited to share how the judging process worked, which stories touched our hearts the most, and celebrate all the incredible videos you created.
Opening of the ICJ Branch in Brno: First Students, First Success!
We are pleased to announce that in January 2025, a new branch of the Institute of Foreign Languages was opened in Brno! And already on January 27, we welcomed our first students who spent three weeks intensively learning the Czech language.
Intensive A1 Course: 3 Weeks of Productive Learning
From January 27 to February 18, our students engaged in daily studies, immersing themselves in the Czech language. During this short but intense period, they completed the full A1 level, covered key grammar topics, significantly expanded their vocabulary, and learned to apply their newly acquired knowledge in practice, confidently stepping towards the next stage of language learning.
What did students like?
• Intensity: Daily lessons helped quickly grasp the material and reinforce knowledge.
• Teaching: Students appreciated the professionalism and unconventional approach of the instructor. Thanks to the use of associations, learning became more visual and memorable. The lecturer explained how learning one word could help memorize an entire set of related words and recommended useful online tools for self-practice, such as checking the correct use of grammatical cases.
• Effectiveness: Over three weeks, students observed their daily progress, saw real results, and gained confidence in their knowledge.
Tips from our students:
• Many course participants shared that it is best to start learning a language as early as possible – the sooner you start, the faster you see results.
• However, it is crucial to learn Czech with a teacher who provides a structured approach and guides you in the right direction.
• Self-study is a long and unreliable path that often leads to knowledge gaps and loss of motivation.
Courses supported by the Labor Office
These courses were implemented with the support of the Labor Office. Students took advantage of the opportunity to attend courses for free and have already achieved their first results.
We are proud of the first graduates of the ICJ branch in Brno and look forward to welcoming new students to our courses! Do you want to learn Czech just as quickly and effectively? Join us!
Registration for courses is open!
Actual programmes and courses 2024
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This year we are pleased to present our new programmes supported by the Czech government and new Czech language courses for those who want to learn the language in a short time under the guidance of experienced teachers.
We continue to cooperate with the Czech Labour Office and offer free Czech language requalification courses for foreigners.
As part of the “Support for Ukrainian Youth in Prague” programme, we have also launched a new course for Ukrainian 15-19 year olds with temporary protection in the Czech Republic. The programme will run from September 2024 to June 2025 and aims to help young people adapt to the Czech education system and facilitate their transition to secondary school.
We are also launching a new course ‘Czech for everyone: Learn Czech in 6 months!’ This intensive course from beginner to advanced level (A1-B2) is designed for those who want to master the Czech language effectively for work, study or everyday life in the Czech Republic.
We also invite Ukrainians with temporary protection visa to participate in the new social project of Navigo Praha z.s. “Czech language training for persons with temporary protection from Ukraine”. The project is co-financed by the European Union within the Operational Programme of the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). The aim of the project is to help people who have been forced to leave their homes because of the war to adapt to life in the Czech Republic and to integrate into Czech society as quickly as possible. One of the main areas of our support is Czech language adaptation courses. These courses are designed to help Ukrainians master the Czech language as quickly as possible, which is necessary not only for everyday communication but also for finding a skilled job. The courses cover both basic language skills and specialised vocabulary useful in specific work environments.
We look forward to welcoming you to our courses this year!
Year zero in practice
On 5 October 2023, a meeting was held at our Institute of Foreign Languages of young Ukrainian refugees with representatives of UNICEF and the Department of Education, Youth and Sports Department of the City of Prague. The meeting with Mr. Scott Lang from the Office of Population, Refugees and Migration (US BPRM) and Valerie Reed, Political Secretary US Embassy in the Czech Republic. The aim of these preparatory classes is to to help children pass the entrance exam and receive support in their integration into high schools in the capital. The program supports Prague City Hall in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF.
More information about the meeting can be found on the Prague City Hall website:
