Preparatory Polish Language Course
Warsaw, Poland
Preparatory Program
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
Polish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,300
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
Key Summary
About: VIZJA University in Warsaw runs a full-time Preparatory Polish Language Course that fast-tracks students to academic Polish. Over 9 months (1 academic year) you'll develop speaking, writing, reading and listening through workshops, projects and hybrid classes. Entry needs only basic Polish and a short placement test. You finish with a Certificate of Completion at B2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR), ready to begin Polish-taught degree programmes.
Career Outcomes: The course prepares you for Polish-medium study and roles needing Polish proficiency. Paths include language assistant, translator/interpreter, student support, customer service, or progression into degree programmes.
Fast-track your Polish to an academic level. Over 9 months (1 academic year) you'll master what’s critical for degree studies: fluent speaking, clear writing, fast reading and precise listening—through workshops, projects and continuous feedback. The course is full-time (with some hybrid classes) and taught entirely in Polish.
Entry requires basic language skills and a short placement test. You’ll finish with a Certificate of Completion at B2 level—a solid foundation for starting degree programmes at VIZJA University, taught in Polish.
About the Preparatory Polish Language Course
VIZJA University offers a comprehensive 9-month Preparatory Polish Language Course designed for international students who wish to begin their academic studies in Poland
The programme provides intensive training in all four language skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing, ensuring students achieve a minimum B2 level of proficiency according to the CEFR scale, enabling them to start studies at VIZJA University.
This course is an excellent opportunity for students to strengthen their Polish language skills, adapt to an academic environment, and prepare for university-level education in Poland.
The course is structured into thematic modules designed to systematically develop the four key language skills required for academic study: listening, reading, speaking and writing. The course consists of 650 hours of intensive language classes.
Module 1 – Foundations of Academic English (Weeks 1–8)
- Review and consolidation of grammar structures (A2–B1 level)
- Developing lexical competence, including an introduction to basic academic vocabulary
- Practising reading comprehension
- Practising listening comprehension
- Developing writing skills
- Introduction to structured speaking (short presentations, discussions)
Module 2 – Intermediate Communication (Weeks 9–16)
- Expansion of general and academic vocabulary
- Working with texts (press, online, literary) as a basis for lexical, word-formation, grammatical, phonetic and orthographic practice
- Practising speaking skills: discussions, debates, problem-solving tasks
- Grammar workshops at B2 level
Module 3 – Advanced Skills (Weeks 17–24)
- Critical reading and text analysis
- Advanced listening comprehension
- Oral communication: delivering individual and group presentations
- Writing formal and semi-formal texts and developing a formal style
- Writing and editing texts at the B2 level
Module 4 – Examination Preparation and University Integration (Weeks 25–36)
- Intensive practice of the four language skills at the B2 level
- Focus on fluency and accuracy in oral communication
- Developing writing competence at the B2 level
- Mock tests at the B2 level
- Orientation workshops: adapting to student life and study in Poland
Assessment
- Continuous assessment (class participation, assignments, tests)
- Mid-term and final exams (listening, reading, writing, speaking)
- Final Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful passing of the B2-level exam.
VIZJA University is a place of new opportunities. At the modern campus, located in the center of Warsaw, we create a space for students to boost creativity, develop a successful career and carry out a variety of projects.
For over 25 years, as one of the leading universities in Poland, we have been conducting extensive academic research in the fields of human, social, and economic sciences. We stand out because of our openness to the student’s needs and initiatives, commitment to their development, and a modern approach to education.