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Language Courses P 1 Why Poland? 2 Lingwista 3 Polish courses 4 Other options 5 Junior Camp of Polish 6 Polish + sports 7 Polish + culture 8 Polish + cooking 9 Polish + UNESCO Heritage 10 Polish + nature 11 Structure of studies in Poland 12 Accommodation 13 Study in Poland 14 The Higher School of Tourism and Foreign Languages 15 The Higher School of Tourism and Foreign Languages

16 Lazarski University 17 Kozminski University 18 Vistula University 19 Viamoda Industrial University in Warsaw 20 Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University Why Poland?

Welcome to Poland!

zdjêcie PZ Studio Dear Reader, There are almost 40 million Poles in the country plus a huge Polish diaspora. There are about 10 million Americans of Poland, the 9th largest country in Europe Polish descent and 1 to 2 million Poles and the 6th most populous member of the living in both Great Britain and Ireland. European Union is no longer an empty Polish speakers live in all European spot on the map of the continent. It's a countries! Speaking our language will country with a rich history, an exciting help you understand not only the people contemporary lifestyle, excellent culinary but also their culture, religion, history and traditions and the healthiest economy in customs. You will be able to read Lem, the European Union. Poland is the only Mi³osz, Szymborska or Kapuœciñski the European economy to have avoided the most famous Polish writers and poets in latest recession. In 2009 Poland had the the original. You will surf the Polish highest GDP growth in the EU. As of internet and receive the latest news from February 2012, the Polish economy has the heart of Central Europe. Polish people still not entered a recession in the wake of are known world-wide for their hospitality the global financial crisis. and friendliness and you will have the chance to meet them and make No other European country has such friendships. diverse landscapes and beautiful cities - from alpine-style and hilly mountains, ATJ Lingwista is a fully licenced and perfect for hiking, to the karst valleys, nationaly recognized tour operator and a rich jungle-style deep forests, thousands language school certified and recognized of beautiful lakes and wild beaches – as by Polish Ministry of Education. sandy and as wide as anywhere in the whole Europe! I hope to see you in Warsaw and look Still not convinced to learn and study in forward to welcoming you soon, Poland?

It's the second most important Slavic Iwona Kostecka language in the World and the most CEO, ATJ Lingwista commonly spoken in the European Union. 1 www.lingwista.info Lingwista

Language courses in Warsaw

LINGWISTA was established in 1958 as a nearby. On the other side of the street chain of language centres. The Lingwista there is a huge park Pole Mokotowskie Polish Language School is a venture set used by Varsovians as sporting and up by one of the best known Polish leisure place (like the Central Park or specialists in the language travel market Hyde Park!) in Poland. In 2006, we started organizing incoming educational tourism to Poland. Courses Overview: We accept adults and school groups, as ?General Polish Standard Group well as families and individuals. We offer Courses 20 Polish language courses at all levels in ?General Polish Intensive Group addition to English, French, German, Courses 20 + 5/10/15 Russian, Czech, Hungarian and Slovak. ?Individual courses one-to-one The School of Polish Language is intended ? to focus on small groups, individuals and Business Polish fixed-dates-students who would like to ?Polish + Sports learn or improve their Polish in a friendly ?Polish + Culture atmosphere. Our huge experience as a ?Polish + Cooking tour operator gives us, and our students, ?Polish + UNESCO Heritage the possibility to combine language ?Polish + Natural Heritage training with various extra subjects of ?Junior Camp (Polish/Russian/English) interest. ?Polish + Other Languages ?Polish + Music The classrooms are located very close to ?Polish + Music + Other Languages the city centre, in Ochota district, close to the famous Warsaw Water Filters, also known as Lindley's Filters. Communi- Courses: cation with the centre is very easy – the General Polish Standard Group nearest bus stop is located 30 meters Courses – 20 lessons of Polish in small from the school's entrance and the tram groups of 4-12 students. You will quickly stop is just in front of it. There are 8 overcome the language barrier with your classrooms, naturally lit, fully equipped. new classmates using our communicative Coffee facilities and a small library onsite. based teaching methods. This is our There are shops, bars and restaurants standard course for students learning close by. In the summer season Lingwista Polish at all levels. It is perfect if you want rents another building with 4 classrooms to learn Polish in a relaxed way with plenty close to Warsaw School of Economics in of time to absorb and practice your new Mokotów district, also nicely equipped grammar, vocabulary and speaking skills. and used as business meeting places as The course lasts minimum 2 weeks and well as workshop /training centre. There there are 20 classes a week. In case of a are many restaurants, bars and clubs smaller number of students on a similar 2 www.lingwista.info Polish Courses

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skills level the number of the lessons will course prepares students for writing be reduced to 12 in case of 3 people and a c a d e m i c e s s a y s , r e p o r t s a n d ED 10 in case of 2 people. assignments as well as helping them to FIX communicate, on a daily basis, with their General Polish Intensive Group fellow students.. Moreover,, the tuition, S! learning method and assignment E Courses – which is a combination of the AT structure are in line with standard D General Polish course with a package of 5, university tasks – so students will 10 or 15 individual one-to-one lessons. become familiar with these learning approaches prior to starting their degree Individual courses one-to-one - For course. Students will also have the individual classes we offer a teaching opportunity to experience the Polish way 24 weeks: 15.04-27.09.2013 programme using the communicative of life and to acquire skills and knowledge – 6 month long course for students with method and interactive activities using about the country, bureaucratic no Polish skills. practical language while learning with procedures, documents and other your own teacher. Whatever you practical aspects which may be of need requirements we can create a course to during their stay in Poland. We strongly Features of our Polish Courses suit your needs. recommend these courses to everyone ?Rapid progress who has not studied in Poland before. ?Language context - practical and Business Polish - (based on one-to one useful tuition). Apart from supplying basic There are 3 sessions in 2013: ?Effective teaching method based on information this course includes 3 weeks: 9-27.09.2013 speaking vocabulary for specific purposes in the recommended for students who speak ?Interactive activities and creative f i e l d o f o f f i c e w o r k , c o m p a ny Polish to at least upper intermediate level practice and need a short, intensive refresher management, contact with clients, ?Our own teaching materials - included course. This course may be also suitable negotiations and presentation. The in the price for some foreign students with pre- programme aims to teach through ? intermediate and intermediate Polish Trained and experienced teachers interactive, communicative language levels whose mother tongue is closely ?Test at the end of the course to methodology to help students develop related to Polish (Ukrainian, Russian, evaluate progress skills which they will face in a company - Czech, Slovak, Belorussian etc) and are ?Great value for money participating in meetings or fulfilling strongly motivated to improve the level of ?Small groups duties at the office. It also provides their language. ? learning skills for correspondence in Mixed nationalities 12 weeks: 8.07-27.09.2013 ?Our teachers are native speakers only Polish. – 3 month long course, recommended for ?Polish language zone University Preparation Courses pre-intermediate and intermediate Polish ? We offer 3 Polish language courses which speakers who wish to develop their Lingwista’s support from the moment concentrate on university entrance language skills quickly and rapidly. This of booking preparation. The course includes a strong course may also be suitable for some ?Flexibility - we are open to your ideas focus on academic Polish and terminology Slavic languages speakers with little or no and suggestions! associated with tertiary learning. The Polish skills. 3 www.lingwista.info Other options other languages

Combine 2 languages in Poland!

Lingwista Language School is a leading languages like Italian, French, German or also possible to combine a 2-language specialist in teaching the Polish language Spanish, and of course English. course with music (for example Polish + to foreigners and foreign languages to We also offer a combination language + Croatian + Violin) on one-to-one basis. Poles of all ages. Thanks to this music courses (violin, piano, guitar) for all combination we are very happy to have these who would like to increase both Options available. the opportunity to offer you 2-language, language and musical skills during one You can combine one of the option from combination courses. Chose one of our stay. The course is based on the first group with the second or the third group or individual courses and one of the group/individual language tuition and a or with both selected option from the extra courses of another language. package of individual music lessons. It is second and third group. These programmes will be held 2 or 3 times a week (part time) for 2 lessons. If Long term semi Short/long term Additional options you are staying in Poland for longer than 3 intensive courses only months you can study Polish intensively Russian and start learning another Slavic language Ukrainian like Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Czech Serbian, Czech or Croatian or Slovak start/continue learning a completely Serbian Polish (group & one-to-one) Violin different one like Norwegian, Swedish, Croatian Russian (one-to-one only) Swedish Guitar Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Greek, English (one-to-one only) Finnish Piano Hungarian, Danish or Finnish. You can Czech (one-to-one only) Norwegian also learn the most popular European Serbian (one-to-one only) Dannish Other Croatian (one-to-one only) Dutch musical instruments Hungarian (one-to-one only) Spanish on request Slovak (one-to-one only) Portugese Ukrainian (one-to-one only) Italian Sport German and leasure programes French Chinese Japanese Arabic Indonesian Greek Hungarian

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27.01-10.02.2013 (Wis³a) 14.07-28.07.2013 (Warsaw, £eba) 28.07-11.08.2013 (Warsaw, £eba) and closed groups during other Summer weeks, Winter and Easter holidays 12-17 years old and closed groups other summer dates, winter and Easter holidays

Come to Poland to study languages and campus meet people from all over the world. ?Full board Experience the wonders of this beautiful ?Excursions (1 during 1-2 week course, local host families, in single rooms, also country – from its wide, sandy beaches to 2 during 3 week course etc) on a half board basis. its breathtaking mountains! Visit a variety ?Full range of extra activities of historical landmarks and the incredible, ?Sports, cultural workshops Programme: we will discover the beauty vibrant city, full of young people! ?Full medical insurance of the capital! Full-day and half-day excursions to places of interest include If you want to: Not included in the price: the Wilanów Palace, the Royal £azienki ?Learn Polish, Russian or English in a ?Flights Park with peacocks walking in front of the f r i e n d l y a n d m u l t i c u l t u r a l ?Transfer from the airports amazing “Palace on Water”, the Old Town, environment. ?Extracurricular excursions the Palace of Culture with the Museum of ?Learn about Polish culture and ?Personal expenses Technology. In addition, have fun while traditions from our qualified staff learning at the Copernicus Science Centre ?Visit the Polish beaches, which are Summer Baltic Sea Camp in £eba and visit Warsaw Planetarium, the zoo some of the best in Europe. Accommodation: at the Beskid Hotel In and the Museum of the Warsaw Uprising. ?Take a trip to see the untouched £eba, which is a beautiful town by the We will also go swimming and play natural beauty of the mountains sea, close to S³owiñski National Park. football, basketball, volleyball and other ?Meet Polish people who are learning There are 106 places available In 2, 3, 4 sports! English during their holidays –bedded en-suite rooms. Facilities ?Have the opportunity to develop include a café with billiard table, social Winter Camp in Wis³a independence in a stable and rooms with TV and video equipment, Accommodation: The Storczyk Hotel. supportive environment football, volleyball and basketball pitches. Wis³a is an amazing mountain town In the ?Have the chance to take part in a wide The campus is guarded and fenced and Polish region, Beskidy. The campus is range of sports and cultural activities only 400 metres from the sandy beach. located 15-minutes from the town centre. that will help build character, All rooms are en-suite, with balconies and confidence and skills. Programme: We will concentrate on living room, satellite TV and bathroom. ?Make new friends from Poland and enjoying the sandy beaches and take only Amenities on-site include a café, a rural other countries around the world. short, sightseeing excursions. This is a Polish-style restaurant, sauna and table ?Acquire the values of teamwork and camp to relax on the beach, see the tennis. There are also ski tracks and responsibility “travelling dunes” in the S³owiñski walking trails close to the campus. National Park and maybe visit the If your answers to the above are “yes” beautiful Danish Bornholm island on a Programme: Winter In the mountains then there is no better way to spend your one- day excursion. means… skiing, snowboarding, and tons holidays than at our Polish Camps! This is of fresh snow! Yes! That's what we are the must-be, must-see place for you or Summer Camp in Warsaw going to enjoy during the day in Wis³a! your child! Accommodation: There are two options This will be followed by an entertainment In Warsaw: the hotels Atos* and Aramis* programme: discos, video nights, Included in the price of the package: both of which are close to the city Centre i n t e r n a t i o n a l p a r t i e s , q u i z z e s , ?15 hours of language tuition. Choose - only 15-20 minutes by bus. Double or competitions and “alternative” sports from Polish, Russian, English triple rooms are available on half board during our Winter Olympics! ?Accommodation in shared rooms, on- terms at the hotels or you can stay with 5 www.lingwista.info Polish + Sports

R CLO FO S P E RO D PR GRA This course includes 20 Polish language lessons of in a closed OP MM group plus sports activities in Warsaw, sightseeing and OS E match/video watching at school. AL

zdjêcie PZ Studio This is a unique opportunity to see how Lublin/P³ock/Kielce. Polish and European sports developed ? Other sporting events may be on offer over the past decades and to learn about during the course, depending on the the most popular Polish sports. You will dates. enjoy special interest tours and have a ?Active afternoons: participate in a great time together with sports! great and unforgettable basketball match right in front of the giant Palace ?The Warsaw sports tour includes of Culture! the National Stadium – an arena ?City sightseeing by bicycle: one city where the UEFA EURO 2012 tour and one tour outside the town, championships began! We will also see possibly to Kampinos National Park the other stadium: The Pepsi Arena, ?Gym & swimming pool cards on home of the most famous Warsaw request. Football Club Legia. ?Possibility to attend and watch ?V i s i t t h e P o l i s h O l y m p i c the matches of the European Committee Museum – the whole Volleyball Championships (subject history of Polish sports in just one to availability) held in Sopot and building. Meet the greatest heroes of Gdynia Poland and experience memorable moments of Polish sports! Minimum length – 1 week, however we ?Enjoy a trip to one of the strongly recommend at least 2 weeks neighbouring cities. This includes a long courses! sightseeing tour and the chance to watch a match of one of the most This programme is prepared for closed & popular Polish sports. Depending on organized groups and can be tailor made the dates and ticket availability for individual needs of the group. Some possible excursions are a speedway proposals cannot be organized at all dates match in Toruñ/Gdañsk, a football and need to be confirmed. The additional match in Poznañ/£ódŸ/Kielce/ trips/activities can be removed from the Bia³ystok or Kraków or a volleyball programme or added a’la carte according league match in Rzeszów/Ba³chatów, to the group's needs. Please note that a a basketball match in Sopot/ trip to other cities requires at least one full W³oc³awek or a handball match in day before or after the language course.

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This course includes 20 Polish language lessons in a closed group plus a variety of activities which include history, art, music and folk design. The participants may attend various events and concerts!

zdjêcia PZ Studio, Biuro Promocji Miasta ?Warsaw Orange Festival is the ?This full-day trip to discover the place to be seen! In previous years , traditions of the Mazovian Region is an acts such as Linkin Park, The Prodigy, interesting lesson and great fun for Wyclef Jean, Apollo 440, Nelly everyone . We will see the traditional Furtado, My Chemical Romance, paper cutting art of vytynanky (Polish Skunk Anansie, Moby, Jamiroquai cut-out art called “wycinanki”), performed here. Who'll be in the line- pottery workshop and bread baking! up in 2013? ?An important part of any country's ?Warsaw Summer Jazz Days – is culture is its cuisine and for these for those who prefer classical music. reason we include a workshop in the Lots of international and Polish art of Polish cooking. You will learn musicians have performed here how to make pierogi and Polish soup including: Herbie Hancock, Joe or there will be a visit to a typical Lovano, Joshua Redman, Dave restaurant. Douglas, Miguel Zenon, Ambrose ?The programme will depend on the Akinmusire, Matana Roberts and Mary time of year and on the events and Halvorson! festivals which are available. It may ?Lovers of classical music can also take also be organized to suit particular advantage of the Chopin music requirements. concerts. They are organized every Sunday by Warsaw City Council in the Minimum length – 1 week, however we lovely Royal £azienki Park, just strongly recommend at least 2 weeks opposite Chopin's monument ! Come long courses! and sit on the grass and enjoy the music! This programme is prepared for closed & Groups with a special cultural interests ?The Warsaw Festival of Singer organized groups and can be tailor made (festivals, concerts) can book tickets and which is organized by The Shalom for individual needs of the group. Some other services via our office, please Foundation takes place in Warsaw at proposals cannot be organized at all dates contact us well in advance to arrange the the end of each summer. It includes a and need to be confirmed. The additional details. Groups interested in fixed-dates number of interesting theatrical trips/activities can be removed from the festivals and cultural events should be performances, concerts, exhibitions, programme or added a la carte according aware that not all the trips and activities workshops, film screenings, meetings, to the group's needs. can be arranged all year long. art installations, and lectures. 7 www.lingwista.info Polish + Cooking

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R D P OG R RA This course includes 20 lessons of Polish language lessons OP M - group tuition in a closed group - plus 3 culinary O ME workshops weekly. In addition, the group will have a S unique opportunity to take part in a social programme AL focused on foods and beverages.

The cooking experience will include: fresh cabbage - or a mixture of both? ?Visit a typical Polish, rural style ?Pierogi (dumplings) workshops. restaurant and try out some typical Discover the world of Polish dishes as well as some international dumplings! The classic ones are ones “Polish –style” ! Choose from those filled with sauerkraut and wild tripe soup, Polish venison or cepelinai, mushrooms. Some contain minced a Lithuanian specialty which is very pork and beef while others have a popular in the border areas. filling of cheese and potato. We call ?Visit a milky bar. This is the place to them “Russian dumplings” but most eat tasty food cheaply in the centre of Russians have never heard of them! a big city! Basically it is a typical ?Soup mastery! Polish cuisine is communistera style bar serving basic famous for its soups because they are Polish dishes. These bars were set up prepared in a special way. There is a by the government to enable the sour cucumber soup (ogórkowa) workers easy access to ready meals. Minimum length – 1 week, however we which is a “must” for all pickle lovers! Milky bars (“bary mleczne”) were strongly recommend at least 2 weeks Sour rye soup (¿urek) and “white” popular in the 60s, 70s and 80s. They long courses! borscht (bia³y barszcz) are among the maintain their popularity among most popular and most unusual for a students who are on a budget. This programme is prepared for closed foreigner to sample. Last but not ?The place to visit in the late afternoon & organized groups and can be tailor least are krupnik (vegetable barley is a Polish-style cocktail bar where made for individual needs of the group. soup), red borscht and “Ukrainian” a shot of vodka costs 4-5 zloties and The additional trips/activities can be borscht. all the dishes on the menu cost as removed from the programme or added ?Bigos cooking. This is the national low as 8 (not even 2 EUR!). Try Polish- a la carte according to the group's dish of Poland and no one should miss style herring in oil, tartar steak or needs. the opportunity to taste it. We will flaki. discuss the options of a homemade ?Or, how about a picnic in one of the Restaurant visits can be pre-arranged recipe - should bigos be cooked with famous parks or recreational areas. with set menus or on a pay-what-you- zucchini or with tomato paste? Which We will prepare some great snacks get basis according to the group. spices are essential? Is it true that it is and delicious sandwiches together and traditionally cooked using 12 different then enjoy them in the open air! kinds of meat? And the hottest issue of all: Should only sauerkraut be used or

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R CLO FO S P E This course includes 20 lessons of group RO D tuition in a closed group plus a variety of pre- PR GRA and post course trips around the country OP MM tracing the UNESCO Heritage. OS E AL

This may include such excursions like: will see the historical centre of the Malbork is planned as well. This 13th- ?3 Days in Lower Silesia (Dolny second Polish capital: Kraków. The century fortified monastery belonging Œl¹sk) including: Wroc³aw, with its 13th-century merchants' town has to the Teutonic Order was substantially beautiful city centre, city hall, islands Europe's largest market square and enlarged and embellished after 1309, and hundreds of bridges. It's a host numerous historical houses, palaces when the seat of the Grand Master city to the newest Polish UNESCO and churches with their magnificent moved here from Venice. heritage site: The Centennial Hall. The interiors. Further evidence of the ?As we are based in Warsaw, which Old Hall landmark in the history of town's fascinating history is provided Town is also listed by UNESCO on the reinforced concrete architecture, was by the remnants of the 14th-century World Heritage List – we will have erected in 1911-1913. The Centennial fortifications and the medieval site of planty of opportunities to see the live of Hall is a pioneering work of modern Kazimierz with its ancient synagogues the capital and it's best what can be engineering and architecture, which in the southern part of town, seen during a short stay: historical exhibits an important interchange of Jagellonian University and the Gothic monuments, beautiful parks, excellent influences in the early 20th century. cathedral where the kings of Poland night life and much more! The Churches of Peace in Jawor were buried. We will also see another 3 and Œwidnica, the largest timber- UNESCO Heritage sites which are Minimum length – 10/11 days (depending framed religious buildings in Europe, situated no longer then an hour drive on arrival/departure places and times). were built in the former Silesia in the from the city borders: Wieliczka Salt This option includes 3 days in Silesia trip, mid-17th century, amid the religious Mine, German Nazi Concentration 5-6 days long language course in Warsaw strife that followed the Peace of a n d E x t e r m i n a t i o n C a m p and a 3-days long trip to Kraków and Westphalia. Another place to be A u s c h w i t z B i r k e n a u , t h e Southern Poland. Additional prolongation visited is Park Mu¿akowski, a Mannerist Architectural and Park of 7-8 days is possible. In such case the landscaped park of 559.9 ha astride Landscape Complex, Pilgrimage TriCity trip will take place on weekend in the Neisse River and the border Park Kalwaria Zebrzy-dowska. between the tuition days and the Kraków between Poland and Germany. ?2 ½ days trip to the Northern part trip at the end of the stay. This programme Blending seamlessly with the of Poland including another two is prepared for closed & organized groups surrounding farmed landscape, the important UNESCO sites plus the and can be tailor made for individual needs park pioneered new approaches to famous TriCity. The trip includes: of the group. Some proposals cannot be exterior design and influenced the Toruñ which owes its origins to the organized at all dates and need to be d e v e l o p m e n t o f l a n d s c a p e Teutonic Order, which built a castle confirmed. The additional trips/activities architecture in Europe and America. there in the mid-13th century as a can be removed from the programme or ?3 days long excursion to the south, b a s e f o r t h e c o n q u e s t a n d added a la carte according to the group's which will include the most significant evangelization of Prussia. A visit in needs. historical sites of Poland. First at all we the Castle of the Teutonic Order in 9 www.lingwista.info Polish + Nature

R CLO FO S This course includes 20 lessons of group tuition in a closed group P E plus a variety of pre- and post course trips around the country

R D P OG just to give you a taste of the beauty of Poland. You will discover RO RA the essential landscape sport, nature reserve parks and national P MM parks in the East, North and South of the country. OS E AL Eastern Poland starts in Warsaw and on continue our trip along the famous leads through Bia³owie¿a National Polish Baltic sea coastline to check the Park, the UNESCO World Heritage white sandy beaches and… the greates Site, the only one preserved natural sand dunes of Europe, located in European jungle! See the primeval S³owiñski National Park. In 1977 forests which, centuries ago covered UNESCO designated the Park a the whole continent! If you are lucky, b i o s p h e r e r e s e r ve u n d e r i t s you may see and meet the king of the Programme on Man and the Biosphere forests and the biggest European (MaB). The "moving dunes" are animal: European bison (¿ubr). On the regarded as a curiosity of nature on a way to Mazury we will visit one of the European scale. On the way back to most unique places in Poland, very Warsaw we will stop for a walk in Bory ofter reffered as a European Amazon: Tucholskie National Park. Biebrza National Park which ?Being in Warsaw gives us also protects vast and relatively untouched possibility to visit one of the most fenlands with a unique variety of beautiful and oldest National Parks in several communities of plants, rare Poland: Kampinos National Park. ?4 days excursion to Polish mountains: wetland birds and mammals such as The Park's landscape is a mix of sand 2 days in Tatra National Park and elk and beaver and other animals. The dunes and swamp lands with pine one day in Pieniny National Park. Biebrza wetlands as well as the trees growing on sand and meadows The National Park covers one of the two Narew River valleys are very on swamps. Alpine mountain ranges in Poland and important centres for birds' nesting, is home to National Park contains feeding and resting. 3 days in Length of the programme: 16 days (4 several endemic species and many Mazurian lakes will give you an days in the mountains + 5 days in Warsaw endangered and protected ones. opportunity to check the Poland's + 7 days Northern Poland). This Animals include: Tatra chamois and favourite holiday destination. The programme is a proposal for nature marmot, both protected since the mid- Poles call this region “A land of 1000 lovers, however it can be shorten to 19th century, brown bear, Eurasian lakes” – well, it's not a correct name to concentrate on the language stay in lynx, wolf, otter, eagle, and falcon. On be honest. There are over 2700 lakes Warsaw. There is also an option of a the way back to Warsaw, a walk among in this region! As the only one place in “travelling classroom” where students the amaizing rock formation in Ojców Europe, The Mazury district had been travel around Poland and take training National Park elected as one of the 28 finalists of the language sessions on the way. Number of ?A week long trip to Northern and New7Wonders of Nature! We will later days vary depanding on the number of days and services booked. 10 www.lingwista.info Structure of studies in Poland

Study in Poland! Great value for money. E.U. recognised degrees. First class schools.

Poland conforms to the guidelines from of the Bologna Process in European Area of Higher Education, along with 29 other countries. Institutions of higher education in Poland have implemented the degree system based on the three-cycle structure and the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). The Diploma Supplement facilitates international recognition of completed education and acquired qualifications.

1st cycle - studies of two types, the Requirements proficiency (usually TOEFL or IELTS Polish equivalent of the Bachelor's degree results). (BA, BSc): studies leading to the The requirements depend on a specific ?copy of passport professional title of “licencjat”, of 3 to 4 university's regulations. General ?medical certificate confirming years' duration, studies leading to the requirements for admission to degree eligibility for studies professional title of “in¿ynier” (Engineer, p r o g r a m m e s i n P o l i s h p r i v a t e ?photographs. in the field of engineering, agriculture or universities: economics) of 3,5 to 4 years' duration. Some universities require letters of Applicants should recommendation, personal essays and 2nd cycle- studies of 1.5 to 2 years' other documents. Art and music schools, duration - the Polish equivalent of the 1. Hold a matriculation certificate (the some physical education departments and Master's degree (MA, MSc), leading to the Matura certificate) or a secondary school few other ones, organize additional professional title of “magister” or an leaving certificate certifying that the aptitude tests. equivalent degree, accessible for holder is eligible for admission to higher graduates of first cycle studies. education in the country in which he/she Admission deadlines completed secondary school, if applying Admission procedures for fall semester to Long-cycle studies of 4.5 to 6 years' for admission to a first-cycle programme private universities start in April/May and duration - the Polish equivalent of the or a long-cycle programme, OR hold a continue until the end of September. Master's degree (MA, MSc) leading to the degree of Master (magister), Bachelor professional title of “magister” or an (licencjat, in¿ynier) or an equivalent The academic year equivalent degree; 11 fields of study offer degree, if applying for admission to a The academic year is divided into two long-cycle programmes only: acting, art second-cycle programme parts: the fall semester (October-mid conservation and restoration, canon law, February), and the spring semester (mid dentistry, law, medical analysis, Please note that according to the Polish February-June). Each of them ends with medicine, production and photography, regulations, a school certificate obtained the examination period. pharmacy, psychology and veterinary abroad in a country that does not have an medicine. agreement regarding recognition of Work & Study in Poland certificates with Poland has to be Full-time students from abroad can obtain 3rd cycle - studies of 3 to 4 years - validated in the country in which it was a temporary residence card in Poland, doctoral programmes - leading to a PhD issued and then presented to the which gives them the opportunity to work degree, provided by university-type kuratorium oœwiaty (local educational legally in Schengen area countries. schools as well as some research authority) in Poland, which is responsible institutions. The PhD degree is awarded for the 'nostrification´. to candidates who submit and successfully defend a doctoral 2. Complete an application form. dissertation before the thesis committee and pass the doctoral examination. 3. Enclose: ?sworn translations of the matriculation certificate or secondary school leaving certificate in Polish ?evidence of Polish or English 11 www.lingwista.info Accommodation

Accommodation Lingwista School of Polish offers a wide range of accommodation options for all tastes and budgets. All host-families are inspected and checked in order to maintain the quality of cleanliness and room equipment which is expected.

Polish host families of the city. We recommend this kind of The opportunity to stay with a Polish host accommodation if you are travelling with family is the perfect way to immerse your friends or relatives, as shared cost yourself in the culture, and practice “at keeps prices low! The prices start from home" what you learned at school that 15 EUR/night per 3-bedded apartment! day. When arranging a host family for Many of the apartments have a view of you, we take into account any needs or historical landmarks like the Old Town preferences you may have, such as Market, the cathedral, old churches and smoker or non-smoker, allergies, dietary palaces or the Vistula River! They are fully requirements, age of the host or the furnished with cooking utensils, location. Your host family will be your crockery & cutlery, iron & ironing board, mentors, friends and companions, and a drying rack, hair dryer, bed linen & towels, wonderful resource during your toiletries, central heating, washing adventure in Poland. The Polish-speaking machine, cable TV, alarm clock, DVD, CD environment is the best way to learn player, wardrobes, internet connection, quickly and efficiently since you can fully equipped bathroom and kitchen with interact with Polish people in authentic a fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster and situations. In such a way you learn electric oven. The equipment can vary naturally, without books. Most of the depending on the apartment/flat. Please Polish host families consist of two parents let us know the dates and number of with children and many have pets, usually guests and we will send you quotes. The cats or dogs. A single room with bed and number of apartments is limited, so breakfast will be provided by all families. allocation is on a first-come-first-served Being vegan or vegetarian is not very basis. common in Poland, so please state your requirements as soon as possible so that 1*/2*/3* Hotels we can offer you accommodation which This is an option for all students who suit your needs. would like to stay in an independent place and who do not want to cook for Apartments themselves or who just prefer eating out. Lingwista can offer you comfortably We have a very good deal with Best furnished and fully-equipped apartments Western Hotels in Warsaw and we can in the Old Town area - the historical part offer you discounted rates for your hotel

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stay. The hotel offers all theamenities of with a differentiated standard and a medium class hotel including bed and equipment. The START hotel Aramis* is a breakfast, Internet access and easy perfect base for the tourists willing to see access to the centre (by bus lines and the most important and the most taxis) and shopping centres (Sadyba Best characteristic places in the capital city. Mall and Panorama Mall are within 2 km from the hotel) giving you great shopping Best Western Hotel Portos meets a opportunities. wide range of expectations, and caters for clients with different needs, both those in START hotel Atos* - hotel with an offer the midst of a business trip, tourists on a for everyone. The START hotel Atos* is sight-seeing tour of Warsaw, to the located near the Royal Duct. Comfortable organizers of conference and training location results in perfect connections events. Best Western Hotel Portos has, at with Varsovian railway stations and the your service, 225 rooms in LUX, PREMIUM airport named after Fryderyk Chopin. In LUX and STUDIO standard. The guests the centre there are 231 rooms, the who will stay at our hotel will find differentiation of which makes that each conditions for perfect rest and effective client will find the offer proper for work, and to facilitate this, we have themselves. In the vicinity of the START prepared, for our business guests, a hotel Atos* there a Skating Course comprehensive conference package. Best Stegny. Western Hotel Portos with its conference halls and workshop rooms provides an START hotel Aramis* - always at your ideal venue for training, conferences and disposal. The START hotel Aramis* is a other business events. During your stay, proposal proper for trips, training groups you are most welcome to explore the and also for businessmen and students, hotel restaurant. Its international cuisine who search for the centre of a good menus include a plethora of dishes to suit standard at a low price. Perfect every taste, including those of our communication connections with the youngest guests. The restaurant can stations and the airport make that the accommodate 120 guests so it is perfect centre is a perfect place for the stay for for banquets, commemorative events and the persons from outside Warsaw. The wedding receptions. guests have at their disposal 232 rooms 13 www.lingwista.info The Higher School of Tourism and Foreign Languages Wy¿sza Szko³a Turystyki i Jêzyków Obcych

The College of Tourism and Foreign Languages was founded in 2003 and entered the Register of Non-Public Institutions of Higher Education by the Ministry of National Education and Sport as number 141. At the present time, the college has a student body of over 2000 and offers full-time day and part-time weekend programmes. The college is authorized to provide BA and MA/MSc programmes in Tourism and Recreation and BA in Sociology and English Philology.

The College offers: languages: English for all and French, ?High standards with a reasonable German, Russian, Italian or Spanish. tuition fee and a favourable Different levels of proficiency. installment fee payment plan Possibility to learn Chinese or ?Merit scholarships after the first year Japanese. Language certificates of studies and social scholarships provided. ?Experience in collaboration with ?International student exchange under foreign institutions of higher the Erasmus programme education – the Leonardo da Vinci ?Placement schemes for students – programme, Trialog project t ra i n i n g a t i n s t i t u t i o n s a n d ?Help with job search via the Careers enterprises. Service, college based (job offers, ?For the top Tourism and Recreation business correspondence, free students – holiday work placements professional training) abroad ?Equitable admissions policy – no ?Holiday job projects in partnerships entrance exams with organizations from Greece, Greek ?Benefits and entitlements equal to Islands, Cyprus, France, Ireland, those offered by the public system of England, Italy and Spain education / testimonials for ?For Sociology students – 3 week Insurance, student discount rate on training at a range of domestic rail travel institutions and enterprises ?Study trips, visiting fairs and special ?Extra-curricular activities of research events in Poland and abroad terms: history of art and architecture, ? Development of shooting, sailing or adventure and special interest swimming skills in specialist interest tourism, geography. Foreign language sections conversation groups

Our College ensures: ?Comfort for students at spacious Our faculties: premises in Warsaw; facilities for Leisure and Tourism disabled ?Students of the Tourism and ?Cutting edge curriculum taught by Recreation Faculty gain practical and highly qualified scientific and teaching theoretical knowledge about the travel staff and tourist industry worldwide ?Purpose-build teaching laboratories including: /computer facilities with Internet ?Law and administration aspects of connection, language labs and a travel agencies and tour operators in library Poland and other European Union ?Extensive programme in 2 foreign countries ?Marketing, planning, product creation

14 www.lingwista.info The Higher School of Tourism and Foreign Languages Wy¿sza Szko³a Turystyki i Jêzyków Obcych

There are various majors like Hospitality and catering, Tourism management, Travel Industry Services, Agro-tourism or Sociology of Tourism and Culture which can be chosen during the studies. The College offers a 3-year (6 semester) undergraduate degree programme. The 2210 curriculum hours include 1215 hours of regular studies, two special interest camps and 4 weeks of practical training. We pride ourselves on our Extended foreign language programmes !

a n d m a n a g e m e n t , c r e a t i o n , knowledge, access to information sources theoretically and practically – to work as optimization, development of sales and the skills to apply all this data organisers of activities and events. The and distribution channels efficiently. The qualifications to develop skills and knowledge acquired can be used ?Coordination and management of these skills may be acquired during a 3 both in tourism and in other fields. The hotel, gastronomy and catering year BSc course. studies will focus on the target group's enterprises socio-cultural identity, culture, religion, ?Cultural aspects of tourism Majors: age and sex and will explain how the ?Foreign languages (two for Polish Sociology of the Fashion Market – This groups' behaviour may influence the speakers, English obligatory for all major is designed to cater for the needs of creation of various products and services. students and additionally one chosen future fashion managers. In addition, all from French, Italian, Spanish, students interested in the fashion market English Philology – There are both Russian, one plus Polish language for as a business opportunity will find lots of theory and practical workshops included students taking the courses in English) useful information and practical advice on In this highly perspective course. Thanks ?Interesting majors: Media and how to create fashion brands, maintain to the practical workshops offered at Communication in Tourism, Hotel the highest level of fashion professio- companies, students will have the Management and Gastronomy, nalism and how to influence peoples' opportunity to directly employ their Organization of Travel Services, Travel fashion perception. This programme is knowledge and skills. They will have the A g e n c y a n d To u r O p e r a t o r the perfect choice for all young chance to operate according to the Management. professionals who would like to gain a employers' expectations and they will ?Interesting MA/Msc majors: Tourism deeper understanding of contemporary make full use of language skills acquired D e v e l o p m e n t i n R e g i o n s , fashion in modern society, to study during the course. All participants will be I n t e r n a t i o n a l To u r i s m , H o t e l c o n s u m e r b e h av i o u r a n d s a l e s required to develop a wide range of Management and Gastronomy, techniques. “technical” skills such as - writing, Communication and Journalism in translating, telephone conversations etc - Travel Industry Socio-Cultural Contents of Tourism which will all help to increase their chances This is a programme for young professio- for successful employment after Faculty of Sociology nals interested in learning about graduation. There are 4 majors, which Sociology is a very important scientific intercultural relations between cultures, can be chosen after 2 semesters of discipline in our times. It explains the nations and religions in tourism-related studies: English in Business, Translations relations between people, culture and contexts. The contemporary world offers and two brand new options, for the first social changes which happen every day. us many opportunities to investigate and time in Poland: English in Sport Journalism Quick and rapid social changes require develop inter-cultural exchange. The and English in Social Journalism. the most up-to-date information and studies prepare students - both 15 www.lingwista.info Lazarski University Uczelnia £azarskiego

Lazarski University is an internationally- oriented private institution with over five thousand students from all over the world. The university was founded in 1993, and from its inception it has placed a high value on creating an educational programme that emphasises quality and practicability first and foremost.

The university has both English and research, Lazarski has also built a strong Accommodation. Polish-language programmes and offers international profile. It has signed Lazarski Houses and dormitories for degrees in Law, Administration, bilateral agreements with over seventy- foreign students (furnished 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Management, Accounting and Finance, five universities from around the world, bedded rooms) are available from 300 PLN Economics, and International Relations. and has partnered with the University of to 880 PLN per month. Location: 5-45 Within each programme, students may Wales in Great Britain to create double- minutes from University by public also choose from a variety of degree programmes in English. The transport. specialisations, such as Criminal Law or quality and scope of these programmes Civil Law, European Administration, has attracted students from all over the FACTS & FIGURES Travel and Tourism Management, E- world, and as of 2011, more than eighty founded in 1993 Business and Innovation, Business percent of English-language students at over 250 international students Economics, and others. The degrees are Lazarski are foreign-born. The over 160 instructors administered through two faculties: the university's International Help Desk, own campus close to city centre - 22,000 Faculty of Law and Administration, and Department for Internship and Job graduates t h e Fa c u l ty o f E c o n o m i c s a n d P l a c e m e n t , A c c o m m o d a t i o n s Management. The university also has a Department, as well as numerous student STUDY PROGRAMMES Centre for Postgraduate Education which initiatives also make sure that all foreign IN ENGLISH: offers specialised training courses for students feel at home while studying in ?BA International Relations and professionals in various areas, ranging Poland. European Studies (double degree) from environmental protection, to film ?BA Business Economics (double and television production, to human The result of these efforts has been to degree) resource management. build a university that is dynamic, ?BA/MA International Relations modern, and open to the changes and ?BA/MA Economics Lazarski University has also founded transformations that are taking place in ?MSc International Business Economics three research institutes, The Institute for the world today. It is a university that (double degree) Self-Government Research, The US encourages diversity, focuses on helping Economy and Transatlantic Relations students build strong careers, and IN POLISH: Institute, as well as The Institute of Civic encourages innovation and excellence. ?BA+MA Law Space and Public Policy, which are ?BA/MA Economics dedicated to producing high-quality Lazarski University campus is new, ?BA/MA International Relations scholarships. Lazarski also has its own innovative, and designed to meet student ?BA Finance and Accounting publishing house, which publishes books and faculty needs, as well as being fully ?BA/MA Administration and manuscripts, as well as two, quarterly accessible to disabled staff and students. ?BA Management journals – Ius Novum, and Mysl The campus includes interconnected ?BA Management though E-learning Ekonomiczna i Polityczna (or Political and buildings, several parking lots and leisure ?BA Special Education Economic Thought) – which are available areas for relaxation. Classes are held in ?MA Economics through E-learning throughout Poland. spacious seminar rooms and in air- ?Master in Public Administration conditioned lecture halls, all of which are In addition to developing an innovative equipped with the latest audio-visual and curriculum and encouraging valuable computer technology.

16 www.lingwista.info Kozminski University Akademia Leona KoŸmiñskiego

Kozminski University, founded in 1993, is a private institution of higher education with full academic rights. The university has obtained Polish and international accreditations, as well as excellent results in global and national educational higher Ph.D. degree (habilitation degree) Kozminski University. rankings which shows the high quality of in the discipline of management and Accommodation. Dormitories for foreign its programmes and services. economics. Also, under the so-called students (furnished 1,2 and 3-bedded parametric evaluation of research units rooms) are available from 520 PLN to 720 Due to these qualities, KU diplomas are within the field of economics, Kozminski PLN per month. Location: 40-45 minutes very well recognised. The university offers University boasts the highest first form University by public transport. various bachelor, master's, MBA's as well category ranking. as Ph.D. programmes. All of these are also STUDY PROGRAMMES offered in English. Since 2009 Kozminski In Poland Kozminski University is in a IN ENGLISH: University has been classified in the league of its own in terms of quality and BBA Management with Industry prestigious educational rankings provided prestige. The University's courses offer a Placement in Cooperation with DHBW- by the 'Financial Times' - category unique international flavour since they Mannheim (double degree) • BBA Business School rankings - which include are taught entirely in English. The Management • BBA/MSc Finance and the best universities from around the international faculty hold degrees and Accounting • ABE International Master in world. Moreover, for the past 13 teaching experience from prestigious Management with EADA (Spain), consecutive years it has been in first place universities throughout the world as well Audencia (France) and Bradford of all the private universities in the as being practitioners of business, law University School of Management (UK) educational rankings published by and public administration. The MSc International Business and 'Perspektywy' and 'Rzeczpospolita' and University's students come from 57 Management with Bradford University 'WPROST'. Kozminski University also nations, creating a truly international (UK degree) • MSc International Business received a special distinction from the atmosphere that enables them to and Management • PhD in Management • National Accreditation Committee with experience the richness of various Professional Postgraduate Diploma in regard to its management programme. cultures blended together, in the unique Marketing – Chartered Institute of Kozminski University holds three “Kozminski Way”. Marketing (CIM) • LLM in International international accreditations: EQUIS, Commercial Law AMBA and AACSB. Only 5% of business International partnerships with over 140 schools - amongst them Yale and Harvard educational institutions in the world allow IN POLISH: University - from around the world hold all students to study in several countries BBA/MSc Management • BBA/MSc three. during the master's programme. They Finance and Accounting • BBA/MSc The University holds the rights to award may also participate in exchange Economics - Foreign Markets • BBA/MSc doctoral degrees in three disciplines: programmes with some of the most well- Administration • BBA/MSc Sociology • management, economics and law. As the known business schools worldwide or BBA/MSc Psychology in Management • only private higher education institution in obtain a British or German degree in BBA+MSc Law Poland, it has the power to authorise a Poland along with the Polish degree from 17 www.lingwista.info Vistula University Uczelnia VISTULA

Vistula University, one of the first private universities in Poland, was established in 1996 and has academic programmes in both Polish and English languages. Currently it offers studies in 7 academic fields that comprise BA, BSc and MA programmes and more than a dozen post-graduate programmes.

A variety of services are available for ?Member of WACE; Accommodation international students including ?Academy of Excellence (an excellent Dormitories for foreign students preparatory intensive language courses, BA degree programme for the best (furnished 1,2 and 3-bedded rooms) are sightseeing tours, career planning and students by the best lecturers) available from 520 PLN to 720 PLN per internships, business incubator and ?Ambassador's Club (35 former and month. Location: 40-45 minutes form information bureau, cultural events, sport active ambassadors and diplomats) University by public transport. and scientific clubs, adaptation ?Preparatory School of Foreign programmes, bureaucratic and lodging Languages and Certified Language FACTS & FIGURES assistance; all provided within our Testing Centre (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) ?established in 1996 beautiful campus. Scholarships are ?One of the most modern campuses in ?3,200 students available and tuition fees are waived to Warsaw – quiet, safe and multicultural ?250 academic staff talented students. ?- Study environment with a fast ?international students from 26 subway connection (50 metres from different countries and four continents Our 3200 students and 250 faculty the subway) ?20,000 graduates members enjoy one of the most beautiful ?Sport clubs (badminton, tennis, and modern campuses in Warsaw. A mere indoor soccer, martial arts, ) STUDY PROGRAMMES 50 metres from the subway, our campus ?Financial assistance available. IN ENGLISH: is easily accessible from anywhere in the ?BA/MA Economics city. Within a 25 000m2 indoor-area there Cooperative Education ?BA English Philology are 6 computer labs, 8 auditoriums, 60 CO-OP education is a pioneer ?BA Finance and Accounting lecture halls, a rich library, a fashionable cooperative education programme in ?BSc Computer Science cafeteria, Olympic sports hall and gyms. Poland. It integrates higher education and ?BA International Relations Outdoor areas contain tennis courts, business, so that skills and qualifications ?BA Management underground parking and general acquired in the course of studies meet the recreation facilities. There is a free, on- requirements of the labour market and IN POLISH: site medical service for all students and employers. To achieve this goal, business ?BA/MA Economy faculty members. At the University's partners, such as Microsoft, Oracle, ?BA/BSc Computer Science Sport Association a wide range of sport Business Centre Club, Alior Bank, Aster, ?BA International Relations activities are available. Ciech, Getin Bank, TP, D-link, Sequence, ?BA Sociology Global One, MT Polska, Saint-Gobain, DAT ?BA Tourism and recreation Vistula University Strengths Computer Concepts, Presspublica and ?BA Management ?Excellent study programmes, IBM, take an active part in up-grading our ?BA Finance and Accounting r e s e a r c h i n f r a s t r u c t u r e , curricula. They send trainers, organize ?BA English Philology s u p p l e m e n t a r y c o u r s e s a n d paid internships and provide employment ?BA Spanish Philology internships that aim at excellence in opportunities for our students and education; graduates.

18 www.lingwista.info VIAMODA INDUSTRIAL University in Warsaw VIAMODA INDUSTRIAL Szko³a Wy¿sza w Warszawie

VIAMODA INDUSTRIAL University in There is a creative staff of professionals - Warsaw is a new school of fashion and scientists and practitioners from the design of international character in the Academy of Fine Arts, European Universities and the fashion industry. Polish education market. The University They offer the opportunity to obtain the offers students excellent opportunities necessary experience in fashion crafts, for practical professional training in drawing inspiration and cooperation from designing and creating fashion, in prestigious European and global fashion managing fashion as well as in houses. developing and implementing modern technological, communication and Accommodation. business strategies for the fashion Students' apartments for foreign students (furnished 1,2 and 3-bedded industry. rooms) available on request. FACTS & FIGURES The teaching methods are modern and sophisticated, preparing students as ?the only university on the Polish specialists of industrial design who are market which is engaged in every sought after in the labour market. A aspect of fashion comprehensive acquaintance with ?innovative agenda merging techno- mechanisms and dynamics of the logy, design and management industry will allow for flexible further ?the only educational institution ?BA Design, Specialization: Fashion development in many professional fields cooperating with Institute of Industrial Communication & Brand Design in fashion sectors. These include the Design which is the biggest industrial ?BA Tourism and Recreation: Culinary development of individual design and design research centre in Poland with Arts - soon business ventures aspiring to new areas over 60 years of experience of design using latest technological ?established due to popular demand of IN POLISH: advancements. the dynamically growing fashion ?BA Design, Specialization: Fashion environment in Poland Design & New Product Development We educate future designers, product ?all courses are taught in Polish and ?BA Design, Specialization: Fashion managers, brand managers, communi- English Design & Technology Management cation specialists – interdisciplinary ?BA Design, Specialization: Fashion professionals working in all sectors of the STUDY PROGRAMMES Communication & Brand Design fashion industry – professionals able to ?BA Tourism and Recreation: Culinary combine creativity with knowledge of IN ENGLISH: Arts - soon modern technologies, commercial ?BA Design, Specialization: Fashion materials, design technique as well as Design & New Product Development real knowledge of market principles. ?BA Design, Specialization: Fashion Design & Technology Management

19 www.lingwista.info Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University Krakowska Akademia im. Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University (AFMKU) is a thriving academic community offering high quality degree courses as well as undertaking a variety of research challenges of the 21st century. An active member of the international higher education environment, the university has world-wide links in teaching and research. It attracts students from Now, ten years later, it is a thriving and University by public transport. around 30 countries and every year more vibrant academic centre based in the and more foreigners enrol for studies. second largest city in Poland, Krakow, a FACTS & FIGURES Research and teaching go hand in hand at city renowned for its exceptionally rich ?established in 2000 AFMKU providing students with the academic tradition which stretches back ?1100 academic staff opportunity to work with experts at the over 600 years. The 9 faculties, offer ?12 908 students forefront of knowledge in their respective between themm 27 fields of study to ?193 foreign students fields. nearly 15 000 students. A state-of-the- art Campus has been built which STUDY PROGRAMMES The University is a full-fledged, comprises the university administration, accredited, non-public higher education excellent teaching facilities, computer IN ENGLISH: labs, cafeteria, shops, doctor's surgery, institution which is developing with an BA International Business, BA Interna- gym, library, student organisations, unprecedented momentum. It has tional Tourism, School of English Law television studio, art galleries, university recently celebrated the 10th anniversary (Certificate), BA English in Business and hotel and much more. The remarkable of its foundation. This was an opportunity Administration, Master of Business progress that has been made can be to take a look at the history and to Administration (MBA) retrace the development of this inspiring clearly seen in the development of our institution. The history of the university academic which has occurred over this IN POLISH: may be short, but it is rich and proves to short period of time. BA/MA Administration, BA/MA Architectu- be an unparalleled story of success. re and Urban Studies, BA Interior Starting virtually from scratch in 2000 the The university campus is in an excellent Architecture, BA/MA National Security, BA institution has been developing with at a location with easy access from the railway Internal Security, BA Journalism and breathtaking pace. AFMKU began from an and bus stations as well as an Social Communication, BA English idea in 1998 which was turned into a international airport. It is based in the city Philology, BA Finance and Accounting, BA blueprint by the founding fathers. In the centre on the Vistula bank some three Physiotherapy, BA Spatial Management, next step, after ministerial accreditation, kilometres from the historic heart of the BA Econometrics and IT, BA Cosmetology the institution was officially established metropolis. The world-class tourist BA Cultural Studies, BA Painting, BA (2000) and began functioning in rented attraction, the Old Town, is just a thirty- Organisation of Film and TV Production, buildings at several locations in Krakow. minute walk away or ten-minute ride on BA/MA Pedagogy, BA Nursing, BA/MA At that time, its academic offer included 5 one of the frequent bus or tramway Political Science, BA Medical Life Saving, fields of studies (international relations, services. Supermarkets, shopping centre, BA/MA Sociology, BA/MA International family studies, marketing, management a cinema complex are all within a walking Relations, BA Tourism and Recreation, and administration) and just over 1200 distance. BA/MA Management, BA+MA Law, students were enrolled in the first year. it Accommodation. BA+MA Psychology was the first non-public higher education Dormitories for foreign students institution in Poland to start with such a (furnished 1,2 and 3-bedded rooms) are wide choice of studies. available from 420 PLN to 620 PLN per month. Location: 20-25 minutes from

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1. Enrolment: Fill in the application form and post, email or fax it to the address mentioned at the back of the brochure. A deposit of at least 30% of the total amount is due at the time of registration. With your application you commit yourself to the services requested and booking conditions. After having received your application and deposit we will send the confirmation of enrolment and the invoice. The welcome pack with extra information and the address of your accommodation will be sent after you have settled the remaining balance. The invoice must be paid in full four weeks before arrival.

2. Rebooking: Changing a booking (e.g. arrival date, accommodation, etc.) up to 31 days before departure we will incur a fee of 50 €. We will do our utmost, but cannot guarantee the fulfillment of the request made since extra costs may incur. In that case, the rebooking charge may exceed 50 €.

3. Cancellation: You may cancel your enrolment at any time prior to the commencement of your course. The following cancellation fees will apply. ?cancellation up to 30 days before course commencement: 10 % of total fees ?cancellation between 15 and 29 days before commencement: 25 % of total fees, ?cancellation between 7 and 14 days before commencement: 50 % of total fees, ?cancellation between 6 and 1 day before commencement: 90 % of total fees, ?no shows or shortened stays – no refund. If you should cancel/withdraw after the commencement of your course, no refund will be made - please consult the school for its refund policies. If you prefer, you have the option of purchasing cancellation insurance. This is 3% of the total amount (with a minimum purchase of 50 €). The insurance fee must be settled at the time of registration and will only apply if you cancel prior to departure due to health reasons (a written confirmation from the relevant doctor is required as proof). In the unlikely event the school won't be able to create a group course due it not having enough students at the same time/level, smaller group or One to One courses for a reduced amount of lessons will be provided instead. Under the rare circumstances of our being forced to cancel, all fees paid for will be refunded. The minimum number of participants for exam preparation courses is 4 students.

4. Visa: In order to provide the letter of acceptance required by the embassy for issuing a visa, 50 % of the total amount should be paid together with an additional charge of 100 € or equivalent. In case of visa refusal, a full refund minus the additional, non refundable charge of 100 € can only be made if the student provides the letter of refusal issued by the embassy at the latest 30 days before departure. After this date we will consider the participation of the student as confirmed and normal cancellation/rebooking fees will apply. In case the visa has not yet been issued 15 days before departure, we strongly recommend postponing the course. In this case, the first rebooking fee will not be charged (evidence required).

5. Acceptable forms of payment: ?By bank transfer: The relevant account number will be on the invoice. Please send us a copy of the transfer order. All bank charges will be incurred by you. ?By credit card: Upon notification by you, the appropriate form will be sent and needs to be completed with name of the credit card company, card number, expiry date and signature. An additional 3 % credit card fee will be charged.

6. Insurance: Neither agent, operator, nor the school will be held responsible in any way for any accident, illness, loss of personal effects or change in personal circumstances arising at any time prior to or during the course. We therefore strongly recommend our personal travel insurance (incl. Health, Third-party, Accident and Baggage: 25 PLN/5 EUR a week).

7. Liability: Parents of minors agree that neither Lingwista nor the homestay/hotel/appartment shall be liable for damage or problems caused either negligently or intentionally by their children while participating in trips. Parents and their children who are still minors recognise and accept the laws and the normal code of conduct of the country which they are visiting.

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