University Preparation Course

Sopot School of Polish for Foreigners

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Course description

University Preparation Course is especially designed for foreign students who wish to pursue university education in Poland or for those who want to become fluent in Polish. The course begins in October and runs for thirty-six weeks. The Sopot School of Polish has been offering academic preparation courses for over twenty years. Our students enjoy high quality teaching and personal support from experienced staff.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
20-36 weeks
Start dates
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Break
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Afternoon session
12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Other session
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Sopot.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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reviews

Reviews

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"Friendly people, beautiful surrounding, nice atmosphere helped me strengthen my knowledge. Would like to return on higher level :)"

Milan Klepač, student from Czech Republic

Without any formal language education of Polish I joined two other participants (only !) to improve my skills. Together with family atmosphere of the school my skills were boosted dramatically. It would be pitty not to continue so I have decided to go to a regular long term course in my location. Thank you.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
2 Sep 2024 - 6 Sep 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The experience was very helping in giving me a good foundation for Polish grammar and vocabulary."

Justin Fanning, student from USA

The school was very professional and the teachers were very good and friendly, I am happy with my decision to go to this school. Sopot is also a nice city with a lot to do.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
20 May 2024 - 14 Jun 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I had a great time."

Stefan-Andreas Hitz, student from Germany

Nice people, good teachers, and a very nice location. I felt very well taken care of and I would very much recommend this school. In addition teachers and staff also helped with extracurricular matters.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
20 Mar 2023 - 7 Apr 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was a very professional experiece"

Caroline Svensson, student from Sweden

It was a very professional school and my teacher was great, I did learn so much on my two weeks course. There was a lot of grammar and the teacher always had a topic for the day. I like that the classes were small, we were only 3 students in my group. The location for the school was great, I have nothing to complain at regarding location and building. (The toilet were quite noising though). I didn’t go for any of the activities so I’ve no feedback for that. Anyhow, everything was great and I would love to go back next year if I can manage it with my job.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
2 Jul 2018 - 13 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Wojciech, Director at Sopot School of Polish for Foreigners responded to this review.
19 May 2022

Thank you for the review. We are looking forward to seeing you again! Do zobaczenia.

"If you want to learn the Polish language, go to Sopot Language School, it is really good and it`s worth it."

Anke Heim, student from Switzerland

The teachers are very friendly, act like partners and consider everybody individually. We learned in small groups up to 6 students.
During the lessons there was always a pleasant atmosphere with a sense of humor. You could ask questions at any time.

The language lessons were very well structured starting with an easy warming up to get into the language, then followed by the more complicated structures and at the end listening and pronunciation of the polish letters and words. The more complicated structures were given to us in a very clear and step by step way. The lessons were interesting, it was never boring. The teachers have always motivated and supported us in learning Polish.This language is not an easy language to learn. But for me it was a real pleasure to be at school and to spend my time with the teachers and the other students in the class.

I have a proposal: We were always getting copies to fill in the right sentences and words. I would pay more for the course and then receive workbooks to read and fill in and to take home.

There were hardly any school activities to take part in the afternoon or evening. But I myself had enough ideas to spend my time in beautiful Sopot. I went swimming in the sea nearly every day and did at a lot of other interesting things.

The room I rented was very nice and in a beautiful area of Sopot. My landlord and landlady were very friendly and helpful.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
24 Jul 2017 - 4 Aug 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Wojciech, Director at Sopot School of Polish for Foreigners responded to this review.
14 December 2022

Thank you for the review and the suggestions. Workbooks and afternoon activities like focus groups will be available from summer 2023. We are looking forward to seeing you again! Do zobaczenia.

"Perfect environment to learn Polish intensively!!!"

Jabs Isabella, student from Germany

The school was excellent to learn Polish. I have been there for three weeks, five hours a day. My class consists of 5 students so an intensive learning was guaranteed. The teachers were absolutely perfect and I am so happy that I took the chance to learn at this school! The teachers has considered the level of every student. Everything was explained in detail and in a way that I will never forget! GREAT! And the school is at the heart of Sopot. It is directly located at the train station. The distance to the beach is 800 meters, you can reach it by foot- GREAT!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
4 Jul 2016 - 22 Jul 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Anna Gurska, Office manager at Sopot School of Polish for Foreigners responded to this review.
03 August 2016

Thank you for the review! It's a pleasure to know that you have enjoyed the course in the Sopot School of Polish!

"Overall it was a positive surprise"

Jaakko Leminen, student from Finland

I went in with low expectations but ended up enjoying my time far more than I could have ever imagined! The classrooms were cozy and the teachers gave more personalized education since there weren't too many people in the group. I didn't attend the activities but saw that there was something for every single day after school if you wanted. The school is near the city center, just a few minutes walking distance away from the railway station to Gdansk and Gdynia.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
20 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Wojciech, Director at Sopot School of Polish for Foreigners responded to this review.
14 December 2022

Thank you for the review. We are looking forward to seeing you again! Do zobaczenia.

"Enriching vacation!"

Sven Verplancke, student from Belgium

The first week was the best week. Our teacher, Malvina (not sure I'm spelling that correctly), was very motivated. She covered a lot of ground with us. The lessons were interesting, the pace was high so that I studied extra after classes. This way our skills grew rapidly. I stayed in Sopot that week, which was ideal. The beach nearby, school around the corner. I made some new friends, mostly Germans, and we shared some great moments.

During the second week I stayed in Gdansk, which was a twenty minute commute, but it wasn't a big deal as it was still close. The school was close to the train station, and the tickets were cheap. Gdansk is a beautiful city worth visiting. I had a great stay there too. When I return though, I think I will stay in Sopot the entire time. We had a different teacher, Kasia (same deal with the spelling), who was nice. Classes were slower, and she found her motivation by the second to last day which could have been better.

Overall I am happy with the school.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
20 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Wojciech, Director at Sopot School of Polish for Foreigners responded to this review.
14 December 2022

Thank you for the review. We are looking forward to seeing you again! Do zobaczenia.

"I highly recommend this school."

Merina Corby, student from USA

My teacher, Paulina Jakubowska (I believe that is her last name) was excellent. She kept the class lively, fast-paced (but made sure we understood all of the material), and interesting. The field trips the school offered were excellent. I had a wonderful experience and recommend this school highly.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
1 Sep 2014 - 5 Sep 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Wojciech, Director at Sopot School of Polish for Foreigners responded to this review.
14 December 2022

Thank you for the review. We are looking forward to seeing you again! Do zobaczenia.

"Great school at a great location"

Keith Hann, student from Poland

My teacher was superb. What I liked most was the flexibility in terms of being able to set your own program. I needed something exactly matched to my Polish level, and focusing on reading and writing only. This turned out to be no problem, and I was very grateful for it.

The efforts made for social activities were definitely appreciated too.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
5 Aug 2013 - 16 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Wojciech, Director at Sopot School of Polish for Foreigners responded to this review.
14 December 2022

Thank you for the review. We are looking forward to seeing you again! Do zobaczenia.

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Housing

SSJP offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room

NZ$ 478
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Sopot
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 478
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Polish in Sopot. These homes are often between 10-15 minutes away from the school by foot. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 16 years old and older.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

NZ$ 497
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Sopot
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 497
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Polish in Sopot. These homes are often between 10-15 minutes away from the school by foot. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 16 years old and older.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 130 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Sopot based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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