Language Courses
IOCB employees can take advantage of the offer of the language organized by the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. The Department of Language Studies organizes courses of English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Czech for foreigners. The language instruction takes place in groups of 8–12 students in classrooms equipped with modern teaching technology, such as PC and interactive whiteboards. The contributions to language courses are not included in an employee’s personal account. The offer of the language courses is available here.
The structure of the instruction:
The instruction is organized by semesters in courses taught:- Once a week for 90 minutes: general and academic English courses as well as courses of other languages.
- Twice a week for 90 minutes: certified courses focused on the preparation for PET, FCE, CAE, CPE and TOEFL exams.
- A combination of face-to-face and online instruction (= blended learning) focused on the acquisition of the knowledge and skills important for professional growth.
Language courses 2017-2018
Complete list of language courses (in Czech only) on web of the Language Studies Division of ICL
School year 2017/2018 schedule
- 11.9.-19.12.2017: 1st semester in 2017
- 3.1.-2.2.2018: 1st semester in 2018
- 5.2.-9.2.2018: no courses (mid-term break)
- 12.2.-22.6.2018: 2nd semester
Please note change in the bank account number: Raiffeisenbank 987654386/5500
News 2018 - Registration
We are pleased to offer language classes for employees of the Czech Academy of Sciences. We have been able to launch a new website and also a new online registration app is now available. The website is functioning now, although some parts are still being worked on.
Please check out available classes for the upcoming academic year. You can choose from a number of traditional on-site courses (taking place in Prague or Brno, so make sure you have chosen the right venue), blended courses, and fully on-line courses. Kindly note that registration is open until June 27, 2018. Late registrations will be accepted but some courses may not be available. The schedule will be generated once the registration is closed.
Also, check out the new prices. Registration fees for Academy employees do not cumulate any more in case of registration for multiple courses. Fees are identical for all courses. See the new regulations applicable to courses provided by the Language Department.
To register, enter your personal information in the section "Přihlášení" - "Registrace nového uživatele". Once registered, choose a course. Academy employees are no more required to submit signed and stamped applications. Your employer will be automatically notified by email about your registration and will be asked to authorize it.
Do not hesitate to use the section "Poznámka" at the bottom of the registration form, to note additional information (e.g. previous courses) or requests.
Since the on-line registration has been put in operation only recently, occasional minor software issues might be expected. Nonetheless, we trust that the app will make your registration easier and more comfortable.
EN - We are working on an English version of our website, please have a look at our offer with a Czech colleague until the EN version is ready. Thank you for your understanding!
Lenka ZAHRÁDKOVÁ
The Department of Foreign Languages - Czech Language Institute of the CAS
Hybernská 8/1000, 110 00 Praha 1
☎: 221 403 932
Contact person: Barbara Česneková
? 384, cesnekova@uochb.cas.cz, Tuesday–Thursday,
office B2.08 (Building B, 3rd floor)