Preparatory course in Polish

SWPS University offers a Preparatory course in Polish, a non-degree program with English as the language of instruction, running over two semesters at a yearly tuition of 2500 EUR. The course takes a modern, practical approach to language learning so that participants build their Polish skills quickly. Regular assessments track progress and point out areas that need further work. Students who complete the course and pass the final exam receive a language proficiency certificate that opens the way to further study in Polish at university level. Beyond language instruction, students explore aspects of Polish culture, including film, history, literature, art and music. They visit places of interest in Warsaw such as 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 also watch and discuss contemporary Polish films as part of the course. Preparatory Polish courses of this kind are designed for international students who plan to continue their studies in Polish-language degree programs and need to reach the required level of fluency first. Typical coursework covers grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and conversation, building toward the ability to follow lectures, write academic texts and take part in seminars conducted in Polish. Programs that combine language training with cultural immersion, museum visits and film screenings give students a broader sense of Polish society, which can make the transition into a full degree program smoother. Graduates typically move on to bachelor's or master's studies across many fields at Polish universities.