Catalogue of study programs. The Czech Training Center by GoStudy

CATALOGUE OF STUDY PROGRAMS The Czech Training Center entitled to carry out the state examination

CATALOGUE OF STUDY PROGRAMS

The Czech Training Center entitled to carry out the state examination www.gostudy.cz 1

CATALOGUE OF STUDY PROGRAMS

CONTENTS THE CZECH TRAINING CENTER GOSTUDY PREPARATORY PROGRAMS FOR ADMISSION TO CZECH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS 10

One-year admission courses

Czech language courses (without specialized subjects) One-year course “Premium” One-year course “Standard” One-year course “Express”

Comprehensive programs (Czech language + specialized subjects) “Prime. One-year courses” Admission to Charles University Admission to the University School of Economics Admission to the Czech Technical University Admission to Higher Education Institutions of Artistic Training

Specialized subjects Preparatory training in subjects of entrance examinations

Semester and short-term Czech language courses Semester course Spring course “Express” Summer course “Standard” Summer course “Express” “Prime. Study at a Private Higher Education Institution in English”

VACATIONS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

STUDY IN GRAMMAR SCHOOLS (GYMNASIUMS) OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Summer language school Winter vacations

Secondary education in the Czech Republic

MEDICAL DOCTORS INTEGRATION PROGRAM Working as a doctor in the Czech Republic “Prime. Working as a doctor in the Czech Republic”

GOSTUDY – THE CZECH TRAINING CENTER ENTITLED TO CARRY OUT THE STATE EXAMINATION We provide language and specialized training for prospective foreign students who wish to be admitted to Czech higher education institutions.

Every year more than 500 students come to the Czech Republic under our programs.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING OURSELVES FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR STUDENTS 17 years of experience

640 students in 2014–2015

3 training centers – in Prague, Brno and Ostrava

Certificate of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic

30 certified teachers – native speakers All our teachers are members of the Association of Teachers of Czech as a Foreign Language (AUČCJ) 4

YOU MAY CHOOSE FROM A WIDE RANGE OF STUDY PROGRAMS

YOU WILL BE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS

We offer more than 70 study programs, so you can choose the one most suitable for you.

The cost of our programs comprises the comprehensive follow-up and support program.

The majority of our students come to us to take a one-year course of the Czech language. Upon graduation from this course, they get admissions to Czech state higher education institutions (with tuition fees funded by the State).

Our opinion polls show that 45 % of our students have chosen us because along with the language courses, we provide visa support, assist with nostrification, arrange accommodation and cooperate with the admission boards of Czech higher education institutions.

Students are free to choose – either to study only the Czech language at our Center or the Czech language and subjects of entrance examinations. We have special programs preparing for admission to Charles University, the University School of Economics, the Czech Technical University and institutions of artistic training. We will also help to get admission to private higher education institutions and grammar schools (gymnasiums). We have a special integration program for medical doctors.

Kristina Strelnikova, GoStudy graduate, student of Metropolitan University

“I expected I would be left to float freely but here they are in control of each and every issue” 5

AFTER ONE YEAR OF STUDY, YOU WILL ACHIEVE LEVEL B2 IN CZECH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

You will be offered assistance with choosing a higher education institution and a major

GoStudy Training Center is certificated by the Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic to carry out the state language examination. This is the recognition of the high quality of our methodological programs and curricula.

48 % of our students chose us owing to our reputation and because we employ experts in the education of foreigners in the Czech Republic. You will receive detailed consultations about the degree programs of Czech higher education institutions, examinations and admission opportunities.

In 2015, 72 % of students passed the certified Czech language examination at Level B2 of the CEFR.

WE PROMOTE EDUCATION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Ines Lahmar

OUR TEAM INCLUDES

GoStudy, with the assistance of the Senate of the Czech Republic Parliament and embassies, organizes international conferences on student migration in the Czech Republic and abroad. We publish brochures with first-hand up-to-date information about studying in the Czech Republic, obtained from representatives of the Czech authorities of state administration and higher education institutions. Our YouTube channel offers 70 videos about living and studying in the Czech Republic. Alisher Sarsynbaev, GoStudy graduate, student of the Institute of Finance and Administration in Prague

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well-known experts in education in the Czech Republic

EACH GOSTUDY STUDENT RECEIVES A long-term student visa Comfortable accommodation in student halls of residence All appropriately executed documents for living and studying in the Czech Republic Consultation support on visas, day-to-day life and other matters Regular trips within Europe, sightseeing and walking tours, entertainment activities

WE HAVE BEEN TRAINING STUDENTS SINCE 1998 1998

Go Study group established and Ostrava center opened

2004

We have more than 150 students

2006

Prague center opened

2010

Brno center opened

2010

We have more than 500 students

2012

The first GoStudy grants competition held

2013

Anna Churdova, an honorable member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Committee for European Integration, becomes Director of Prague training center

2014

In cooperation with the CR Senate of the Parliament and CR embassies, international conferences held in Moscow, Ekaterinburg and Baku

JIŘÍ CIENCIALA,

2015

Certificate of entitlement to carry out the state examination obtained from the Education Ministry of the Czech Republic

10th Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, Rector of the Institute of Entrepreneurship, a member of the Czech Republic’s Government Council for Research

2015

GoStudy Czech Online video course and textbook issued

2015

In cooperation with the CR Senate of the Parliament and CR embassies, an international conference held in Prague

“As Rector of the Institute of Entrepreneurship, it’s my pleasure to recommend foreign students to use the services of a professional education agency – GoStudy language center. We have been successfully cooperating for a long time”.

ZDENĚK ŠKROMACH, Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Czech Republic Parliament, organizer of international conferences “Student Migration in the Czech Republic” with the expert support of GoStudy “There is strong competition in the student migration field, and this is why the State tries to support separate organizations which provide high-quality training to foreign students”.

PREPARATORY PROGRAMS FOR ADMISSION TO CZECH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS One-year admission courses Czech language courses (without specialized subjects) Comprehensive programs (Czech language + specialized subjects) Specialized subjects 8

Semester and short-term Czech language courses

PREPARATORY PROGRAMS FOR ADMISSION TO CZECH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

ONE-YEAR ADMISSION COURSES Take the one-year Czech language course at GoStudy Training Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and become a student of a Czech higher education institution.

You may choose either one-year courses offering only Czech language study or one-year Czech language courses with specialized subjects. 10

State higher education institutions provide tuition fee-free education in the Czech language.

ONE-YEAR ADMISSION COURSES

CZECH LANGUAGE COURSES without specialized subjects The training comprises intensive language practice based on the communicative approach, and a special cultural immersion program.

One-year Czech language courses prepare for study at a higher education institution in the Czech language in terms of the language and cultural aspects.

By the time of graduation from the courses, students achieve Language Proficiency Level B2 required for admission. 6 academic hours of Czech a day Daily classes with 3 experienced teachers using different language teaching styles

Vitalii Kotenko, GoStudy graduate, student of Czech University of Agriculture in Prague

“Our classes are very diverse, we watch movies in Czech, do crosswords, listen to music. I feel the result and I like it”. 12

Direct learning method – classes are held only in Czech Regular checks of student progress Working with entrance examination tests Learning of major-specific vocabulary Introduction into specific aspects of living in the Czech Republic

ONE-YEAR CZECH LANGUAGE COURSES ARE DELIVERED AT PRAGUE AND BRNO TRAINING CENTERS.

ONE-YEAR CZECH LANGUAGE COURSES IN PRAGUE Course title

Course commencement date

Course price

One-year course “Premium” 870 academic hours

September 1 and October 1

4 396 €

One-year course “Standard” 560 academic hours

October 1, November 1, November 15

3 756 €

One-year course “Express” 480 academic hours

November 15

3 596 €

ONE-YEAR CZECH LANGUAGE COURSES IN BRNO Course title

Course commencement date

One-year course “Premium” 870 academic hours

October 1

3 836 €

One-year course “Standard” 560 academic hours

October 1

2 916 €

THE PROGRAM OFFERS: Consultation support Meeting in the Czech Republic and transfer Assistance with choosing accommodation and moving in Adaptation program Visa support Assistance with nostrification

Course price

MORE SERVICES You may receive an individual service. Our study programs have the “+” version which includes a weekly report to parents about study progress and attendance, 24/7 work of a personal curator, individual career guidance services, submission of and payment for three additional admission applications to higher education institutions, connection to a cost-efficient communication tariff (with a prepaid CZK 300 limit). “+” version programs cost EUR 600 more.

Assistance with admission 13

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS: CZECH LANGUAGE + SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS

“PRIME. ONE-YEAR COURSES” Pre-admission training, accommodation and comprehensive service

Anastasia Dunaeva, GoStudy graduate, student of Metropolitan University You can get all of the services necessary for studying and living in the Czech Republic, in one package at a special favorable price. Participants of the “Prime” program solve all of the issues at once – accommodation, getting medical insurance, training in subjects of the major, filing applications to higher education institutions, choosing the most favorable mobile communication tariff etc. The “Prime” program is a guarantee of the most comfortable stay in the Czech Republic. 14

“From among all the courses of Czech, I liked GoStudy’s conditions most of all. I was given everything I needed, and not only in terms of the language training. We were assisted with document-related issues, the foreign police etc. I came here when I was 17, and, of course, my eyes went soooo wide! I still take lessons from one of our teachers because I study journalism in Czech and after a year of studying the language it’s impossible to speak it as good as native speakers. That’s why I am still taking classes”.

“PRIME” PROGRAM OFFERS: 870 academic hours of language training 150 academic hours of training in major-specific subjects for admission to a higher education institution Accommodation in the student halls of residence during the full period of the course (September – May) A one-year medical insurance policy from a Czech insurance company (required to get a visa) Personal service and a wide range of additional services

“PRIME” MEANS STABILITY Making a lump-sum payment for accommodation for the full course study period, the program’s participant not only pays a lower price for accommodation but also avoids the risk of price increase and accommodation shortage in the student halls or residence.

THE COURSE STARTS ON SEPTEMBER 1

THE COST OF “PRIME” PROGRAM IS INCLUSIVE OF: a weekly report to parents about the student’s study progress and attendance services of a personal curator providing 24/7 full information support to parents and the student individual career guidance services submission of and payment for three additional admission applications to higher education institutions of the Czech Republic connection to a cost-efficient communication tariff (with a prepaid CZK 300 limit)

YOU SAVE 500 € Participants of the program save about EUR 500 because the services comprising the “Prime” program are more expensive if bought separately.

COST OF “PRIME” PROGRAM 7 896 €

The cost of all the services in one package makes up EUR 7,896, while the one-year course of the Czech language of 870 academic hours bought separately costs EUR 4,396 and the cost of one year’s accommodation, a medical insurance policy and other services provided to students in the Czech Republic additionally makes up about EUR 3,960. 15

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS: CZECH LANGUAGE + SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS

ADMISSION TO CHARLES UNIVERSITY Igor Odintsov, GoStudy graduate, student of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University

Currently more than 700 foreigners study at the most well-known Czech university worldwide – Charles University.

“I am grateful to my teacher Jana Hudečková and all of the GoStudy team for making my dream come true”.

Within the framework of the “Admission to Charles University” program we prepare for entrance examinations in the following fields of study:

Philology and foreign languages

Humanities

Economics

Law

Medical professions

Social sciences

Media and international relations

Natural sciences

WE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR BECOMING A STUDENT

PROGRAM OFFERS

1020 academic hours

Professional visa support

Specialized training in the Czech language – 6 hours a day. Czech language training focuses on developing the skills of working with a text, semantic reading strategies, the ability to understand scientific texts – these skills are a prerequisite to admission to Charles University.

Intensive Czech language courses – 6 academic hours a day

Training for the national comparative examinations SCIO Training in major-specific subjects – 9 hours per week. The training program in each subject meets the requirements of a particular field of study. In class you will do the tests used at entrance examinations in previous years.

Courses in major-specific subjects (starting from Semester II) Consultation support Arrangement of accommodation Adaptation program Education certificate /diploma nostrification Assistance in dealing with the Admission Board of Charles University Professional career guidance services and assistance with choosing the major of study at Charles University

PROGRAM PERIOD: September/October – June Semester I (September/October – December) – intensive study of basic Czech Semester II (January/February – June) – Czech for admission and training in subjects of the major

HOURS: 39 academic hours per week

PROGRAM COST 4 996 €

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS: CZECH LANGUAGE + SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS Our program will allow you to get admission to the top Central European institution of higher education in economics.

Within the framework of “Admission to the University School of Economics” program we prepare for entrance examinations in the following fields of study: Finance, business, management and computer science International relations The national economy

Alena Drozdova, GoStudy graduate, student of the finance and accounting faculty of the University School of Economics in Prague

“I am happy that I studied nowhere else but at GoStudy – everything was absolutely great for me there and it is perfect value for money. I chose the one-year course and do not regret doing this – one year is enough time to get used to the new life rhythm and study the language better, although some students got admissions even after taking a half-year course”.

WE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR BECOMING A STUDENT

PROGRAM OFFERS

1020 academic hours

Professional visa support

The program is approved by the Department of Mathematics of the University School of Economics

Intensive Czech language courses – 6 academic hours a day

Specialized Czech language training – 870 academic hours. The main task of this course is to prepare you for passing the Czech language test at the University School of Economics. You will learn the Czech language grammar program within the scope tested at the examination. Course of economic terminology Training in subjects of the major – 150 academic hours. The program meets the requirements of entrance examinations of the University School of Economics’ faculties. Within this program, the teachers will use materials used by the Departments of the University School of Economics.

Courses in major-specific subjects (starting from Semester II) Consultation support Arrangement of accommodation Adaptation program Education certificate /diploma nostrification Assistance in dealing with the Admission Board of the University School of Economics Professional career guidance services and assistance with choosing the major of study

HOURS: 39 academic hours per week

COST 4 996 €

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COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS: CZECH LANGUAGE + SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS

ADMISSION TO CZECH TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY In the Czech Republic, an engineering degree is a guarantee of getting a good job. You may get admission to the most prestigious Czech Technical University – ČVUT.

Within the framework of “Admission to ČVUT” program we prepare for entrance examinations in the following fields of study: Construction and mechanical engineering Electrical engineering, nuclear physics and engineering Information technologies and transportation science Professional pilot 20

Alisher Sarsynbaev, GoStudy graduate, student of the Institute of Finance and Administration in Prague

“Every teacher chooses an individual method, an approach most suitable for a particular student – psychological and moral”.

WE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR BECOMING A STUDENT

PROGRAM OFFERS

1020 academic hours

Professional visa support

Specialized Czech language training – 870 academic hours. The main task of this course is to prepare you for successfully passing the written and oral parts of the Czech language examination at ČVUT.

Intensive Czech language courses – 6 academic hours a day

Course of technical terminology. You will learn basic technical terminology and drill conversational skills in topics referred to at the entrance examination at ČVUT. Training in subjects of the major – 150 academic hours. Within this program, the teachers will use materials used by the Departments of ČVUT. In class you will do the tests used at entrance examinations of previous years.

Courses in major-specific subjects (starting from Semester II) Consultation support Arrangement of accommodation Adaptation program Education certificate /diploma nostrification Assistance in dealing with the Admission Board of ČVUT Professional career guidance services and assistance with choosing the faculty and the major of study

HOURS: 39 academic hours per week

COST 4 996 €

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS: CZECH LANGUAGE + SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS

ADMISSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF ARTISTIC TRAINING Czech higher education institutions of artistic training mean a prestigious degree in architecture, design, visual communication, free and applied arts.

After becoming proficient in Czech, you may study at Czech art schools for free. We will help you to come to Prague for a diploma in arts.

COURSES COVERED BY THE PROGRAM Course

Program

Admission for a degree in design and fine art

Along with learning Czech, the course also prepares for entrance examinations for a degree in “Design”, “Painting”, “Graphics”, “Illustration”

4 996 €

Admission for a degree in architecture and industrial design

Along with learning Czech, the course also prepares for entrance examinations for a degree in “Architecture” and “Industrial Design”

4 996 €

Czech language course without preparing for examinations in artistic degree-specific subjects

The course includes only Czech language study, students prepare for examinations in artistic degree-specific subjects by their own efforts.

4 396 €

Cost

Aleksandra Kuklina, GoStudy graduate, student of the University of South Bohemia

“Classes of Czech are held in a funny and exciting manner, and at the same time we get on with everything according to the program, do all the textbooks, do the tests, take a mock-up entrance exam for admission and all this is of great help”.

SPECIAL PROGRAM PERIOD – STARTING FROM JULY 1 What distinguishes admission to the Czech higher education institutions of artistic training and makes it difficult is that their admission boards start working early. While other higher education institutions carry out their examinations in June, institutions of artistic training have them in December-January.

MORE SERVICES You will receive an individual service. Our study programs have the “+” version which includes a weekly report to parents about study progress and attendance, 24/7 work of a personal curator, individual career guidance services, submission of and payment for three additional admission applications to higher education institutions, connection to a cost-efficient communication tariff (with a prepaid CZK 300 limit). “+” version programs cost EUR 600 more.

PROGRAM OFFERS Professional visa support Intensive Czech language courses – 6 academic hours a day Consultation support Arrangement of accommodation Adaptation program Education certificate /diploma nostrification Assistance in dealing with admission boards of higher education institutions of artistic training Professional career guidance services and assistance with choosing a higher education institution and an artistic discipline of specialization

870 ACADEMIC HOURS OF THE CZECH LANGUAGE Owing to intensive training, you will get your Czech language certificate in time and come to the entrance examinations to institutions of artistic training in January with a firm knowledge of Czech. The “Admission to Higher Education Institutions of Artistic Training” program pays due regard to requirements and deadlines of admission boards of the Czech higher education institutions of artistic training. We will start teaching you in July. So, by the time of filing your application in November, you will speak Czech to at least at А2 Level and you will have completed nostrification of your education documents (this is required from foreign applicants by higher education institutions). 23

SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS

PREPARATORY TRAINING IN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION SUBJECTS In addition to the Czech language course, you may choose a preparatory program for specialized subjects.

Students of the courses streamline, broaden and improve their knowledge of specialist subjects in accordance with the Czech school curriculum, and also learn subject-specific terminology in the Czech language. Teachers of the courses have a wide experience of pre-admission training. Training in major-specific subjects, along with facilitating your admission, also makes studying in the first year easier.

At our Training Center we will prepare you for getting admission to Czech state higher education institutions for degree programs in economics, humanities or engineering sciences. Course

Program

Hours

Duration

Cost

Admission to degree programs in economics

mathematics, foreign language, economic terminology

150

February – May

600 €

Admission to degree programs in engineering sciences

mathematics, physics, technical terminology

150

February – May

600 €

Admission to degree programs in humanities

basics of history and logic, social science, preparing for the test “General prerequisites for study”

150

February – May

600 €

English for admission

preparing for admission

150

November – May

450 €

German for admission

preparing for admission

150

November – May

450 €

Spanish for admission

preparing for admission

150

November – May

450 €

Admission to Master’s degree program in Economics

microeconomics, macroeconomics

100

2 semesters

480 €

2 semesters

240 €

1 week

144 €

SEMESTER AND SHORT-TERM COURSES OF THE CZECH LANGUAGE Intensive short-term courses are intended for students wishing to study at private higher education institutions of the Czech Republic. This is an opportunity to enter a Czech higher education institution without spending a year for training.

GoStudy Training Center has many partners among private higher education institutions. We guarantee admission to partner higher education institutions. Study at a higher education institution starts immediately after completion of the courses.

The semester course also meets the needs of applicants who intend to enter state higher education institutions and come to us already having the basic knowledge of Czech.

Serhei Timashevskii, GoStudy graduate, student of the University School of Economics in Prague

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THE PROGRAM OFFERS:

MORE SERVICES

Guaranteed admission to partner private higher education institutions after completion of our language course Visa support Accelerated intensive language courses before commencement of study Assistance with obtaining the documents

You may receive an individual service. Our study programs have the “+” version which includes a weekly report to parents about study progress and attendance, 24/7 work of a personal curator, individual career guidance services, submission of and payment for three additional admission applications to higher education institutions, connection to a cost-efficient communication tariff (with a prepaid CZK 300 limit). “+” version programs cost EUR 600 more.

Dealing with the admission board Arrangement of accommodation Adaptation program Free of charge consultations on admission and study issues Education certificate/diploma nostrification services

Course

Commencement date

Hours

Cost

Semester Prague

February 1

320

2 916 €

Spring Express Prague

April 15

200

2 796 €

Summer Standard Prague

July 1

250

3 676 €

Summer Standard Ostrava

July 1

250

3 180 €

Summer Express Prague

August 1

250

3 180 €

“PRIME. STUDY AT A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN ENGLISH” Pre-admission training, accommodation and comprehensive service The program is intended for applicants wishing to be admitted to private higher education institutions for programs taught in English.

You can get all of the services necessary for studying and living in the Czech Republic in one package at a special favorable price. You will solve all of the issues at once – accommodation, getting medical insurance, filing applications to higher education institutions, choosing the most favorable mobile communication tariff etc. The “Prime” program is a guarantee of the most comfortable stay in the Czech Republic.

“PRIME” PROGRAM OFFERS: 200 academic hours of language training Accommodation in the student halls of residence during the full period of the course + during the first semester of study at a higher education institution: August – December (the cost is inclusive only of accommodation and does not include the tuition fee charged by a private higher education institution) One-year medical insurance policy from a Czech insurance company (required to get a visa) Personal service and a wide range of additional services

THE “PRIME” PROGRAM MEANS STABILITY Making a lump-sum payment for accommodation for the full course study period, the program’s participant avoids the risk of price increase and accommodation shortage in the student halls or residence.

THE PROGRAM OFFERS: a weekly report to parents about the student’s study progress and attendance personal curator’s services who provides 24/7 full information support to parents and the student individual career guidance services submission of and payment for three additional admission applications to higher education institutions of the Czech Republic connection to a cost-efficient communication tariff (with a prepaid CZK 300 limit)

COST OF THE “PRIME” PROGRAM 5 546 €

VACATIONS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC Summer language school

Winter holidays

SUMMER LANGUAGE SCHOOL

ACTIVE LEISURE IN EUROPE Every day you will be offered entertainment and cultural activities, sightseeing excursions in Prague, exhibitions, walking tours, and at weekends – exciting trips (Dresden, Vienna, Český Krumlov, Kutná Hora, Český ráj).

Oleh Sargosh, Ukraine, Chernihov

“This month was perfect. An ocean of emotions! We buddied up with each other greatly and had a cool time together”. You will visit ancient Czech castles, splendid nature reserves and a real medieval village. And you will also visit one of the world’s best zoos (Prague Zoo is ranked the fourth among the world’s zoos), the aqua park and the jump park. 32

We will have the best summer here in Prague! We promise an intensive entertainment program, familiarization excursions to the top higher education institutions of the Czech Republic and the most exciting classes of the Czech language.

Konstantin Korolev, Russia, Tomsk

“Our excursion trips were great – Kutná Hora, Český Krumlov, Dresden. We were accompanied by excellent guides who told us about everything in much detail and very interesting”.

The program is very intensive. Even on the only day-off of the week, curators offer to get together and play live quests, have a picnic, relax in the aqua zone, organize sports competitions or just go to the beach.

Denis Dereshev, Russia, Nizhnii Novhorod

“It was probably the best summer in my life. I saw so much and I learned so much!”

FAMILIARIZATION EXCURSIONS TO THE TOP CZECH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS Vacations in Prague also mean the first lessons of the Czech language, familiarization excursions to Charles University and the University School of Economics in Prague, admission advice. Alena Chernetskaia, Russia, Elektrostal

“The familiarization excursion to the University School of Economics was great. The School’s employees who met us were very friendly and they told us everything”. YOU WILL LEARN ENOUGH CZECH TO SPEAK ON THE MOST SIMPLE CONVERSATIONAL TOPICS We will divide you into groups of 8–12 people. Classes will be held by the same teachers who teach students of one-year courses preparing for admission to Czech higher education institutions.

THE PROGRAM COST IS INCLUSIVE OF: Visa support Czech language course of 80 academic hours Transfer Accommodation in double rooms of the comfortable student halls of residence Curator support Lectures on the education system of the Czech Republic Advice on studying in Czech higher education institutions Cultural and entertainment program The cost is inclusive of all of the excursions and entrance tickets. 3 meals a day

Ilia Bondar, Ukraine, Kyiv

“I thought it would be difficult to study Czech. But when I saw our teachers I understood that I would have a much easier time. The level of teaching is really high”.

PROGRAM DATES

PROGRAM COST: 1 550 €

1st check-in – from July 1 to July 31 2nd check-in – from August 1 to August 30 33

WINTER HOLIDAYS

10 HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC WITHIN 7 DAYS OF WINTER HOLIDAYS.

DURING A WEEK IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC YOU WILL: Visit the famous Charles University and another 10 Czech higher education institutions. You will have the chance to ask representatives of Czech higher education institutions your questions and meet the students. Discover Prague with the assistance of the best guides. Winter Prague looks like a fairy tale and is incredibly beautiful. Rich architectural heritage, mystical legends, snowy narrow streets and monuments of culture – three tourist routes and all of the places of sightseeing are waiting for you. Learn how to become a student in the Czech Republic. GoStudy specialists and students will tell you about studying in the Czech Republic. Learn Prague for living. You will also learn where you can spend your free time, have dinner and make shopping in Prague. Your curators will show you their favorite places of the Czech capital. Mingle with students studying in the Czech Republic. All through the week there will be many contacts, sports activities, table games and live quests. 34

Learn which study programs and which Czech higher education institutions you can get admission to. You will receive advice from a career guidance specialist. See the capital of Saxony. Germans like colorful celebrations – all central streets in Dresden are brightly decorated. Learn the beginnings of Czech. You will spend 3 hours a day learning Czech. Within a week of learning Czech you will learn to read and the basics of grammar, and will also have first conversation classes. Have a great time. Besides, during the winter holidays you will visit one of the best zoos in Europe, the burgomaster will tell you all of Prague’s legends, and you will also taste traditional Czech delicacies.

THE PROGRAM COST IS INCLUSIVE OF: Visa support

Career guidance test

Meeting and transfer

Advice on further study in Czech higher education institutions

24/7 curator’s support Accommodation in double rooms of the comfortable student halls of residence Czech language course of 15 academic hours Lectures on the education system of the Czech Republic

PROGRAM DATES: first week of January

Familiarization excursions to the top Czech higher education institutions Cultural and entertainment program. The cost is inclusive of all of the excursions and entrance tickets. Three meals a day

PROGRAM COST 550 € 35

SECONDARY EDUCATION

The best way to get prepared for admission to a state Czech higher education institution is to come to the Czech Republic after the ninth year of secondary school and complete your secondary education at a Czech grammar school (gymnasium). Coming to the Czech Republic to complete their secondary education, children will acquire a better proficiency in Czech and will achieve a higher academic progress. 36

Czech gymnasiums admit students after Grade 9 of a secondary school and teach them for 4 years. In the Czech Republic, gymnasiums are focused particularly on preparing for admission to the best higher education institutions of the country. Gymnasiums provide profound study of foreign languages. Along with studying English at an advanced level, gymnasium students also learn the second or third language of their choice.

THE PROGRAM COST IS INCLUSIVE OF: Czech language course of 200 academic hours Consultation support Visa support Arrangement of enrollment in a gymnasium Nostrification of the incomplete higher education certificate Meeting in the Czech Republic and transfer Arrangement of accommodation Adaptation program Curator’s services

GoStudy Training Center cooperates with the best Prague gymnasiums, including the Gymnasium of International and Social Relations, the Bank Academy, Michael School of Advertising and Art and the Gymnasium of Computer Engineering.

WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF “SECONDARY EDUCATION” PROGRAM WE OFFER 4 YEARS OF STUDY AT GYMNASIUMS OF PRAGUE.

Cost of the first year of study

2 500 €

Cost of the next three years of study

1 500 € per year 37

â&#x20AC;&#x153;WORKING AS A DOCTOR IN THE CZECH REPUBLICâ&#x20AC;? Doctors from foreign countries can work in the Czech Republic according to their certified medical degree.

After successful completion of the approbation process, a doctor becomes entitled to practice medicine in the Czech Republic and other European countries.

GoStudy, jointly with the Institute for Postgraduate Education of the Health Care Ministry of the Czech Republic implements a program preparing for the approbation examination.

PROGRAM OFFERS: Recognition of a medical degree diploma in the Czech Republic Ekaterina Zhovtonoha, graduate of I.P.Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg, dentist, after completion of GoStudy’s program currently works as a dentist in the Czech Republic

“I am satisfied with the program, GoStudy fulfilled absolutely all of its obligations. They helped me to go through the approbation procedure in the Czech Republic from its beginning to the end. This is quite difficult and it is almost impossible to pass the approbation procedure by one’s own efforts. But thanks to GoStudy, my resettlement to the Czech Republic and the approbation process was rather easy and comfortable”.

PROGRAM COMMENCEMENT DATE

Assistance with obtaining a long-term residence permit in the Czech Republic Czech language course with an emphasis on medical terminology, 420 academic hours Preparatory course for the approbation examination at the Institute for Postgraduate Education of the Health Care Ministry of the Czech Republic Consultation support Meeting in the Czech Republic and transfer Arrangement of accommodation and moving in Adaptation program Seeking practice within the framework of the approbation procedure

PROGRAM COST: 4 196 €

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“WORKING AS A DOCTOR IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC”

“PRIME. WORKING AS A DOCTOR IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC” Approbation, residence permit, language courses, accommodation and comprehensive service

THE “PRIME” PROGRAM OFFERS: 420 academic hours of language training Passing through all of the stages of the approbation procedure Accommodation in the halls of residence during the full program period (November – May / April – October) A one-year medical insurance policy from a Czech insurance company covering comprehensive medical service (required to get a visa) Personal service and a wide range of additional services 40

You can get all of the services necessary for passing the approbation procedure and for living in the Czech Republic in one package at a special favorable price. You will solve all of the issues at once – accommodation, getting medical insurance, getting nostrification, preparing for the approbation examination, having practice, choosing the most favorable mobile communication tariff etc. The “Prime” program is a guarantee of the most comfortable stay in the Czech Republic.

THE COST OF THE “PRIME” PROGRAM IS INCLUSIVE OF: Services of a personal consultant providing 24/7 full information support Connection to a cost-efficient communication tariff (with a prepaid CZK 300 limit)

THE “PRIME” PROGRAM MEANS STABILITY Making a lump-sum payment for accommodation for the full program period, the program’s participant avoids the risk of price increase and accommodation shortage in the halls or residence.

COST OF THE “PRIME. WORKING AS A DOCTOR IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC” PROGRAM 7 546 €

WHERE AND HOW GOSTUDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STUDENTS LIVE Our students live in comfortable rooms and apartments in modern housing estates. Visit our website or refer to the directory of GoStudy student halls of residence to see the accommodation options.

GoStudy headquarters in Prague: Washingtonova 25 info@gostudy.cz

GRANTS AND OFFERS Every year we provide grants for tuition fee-free study and accommodation in the Czech Republic. In addition, we always try to make the most interesting offers for our students and special offers on a regular basis. Follow our website gostudy.cz for competitions and offers.

Learn more about studying in the Czech Republic at: www.gostudy.cz