Prague 7 has organized complimentary Czech language courses for Ukrainian high school students, commencing in September. These courses will run until the end of February and will be conducted in five classes, each comprising twelve students. The curriculum will encompass insights into the Czech school system. The initiative, known as Project Sedmička, is being financially supported by the Ukrainian Refugee Support Programme.
The language courses are specifically tailored for young individuals between the ages of fifteen and nineteen, with potential consideration for older participants if space permits. In total, Prague 7 is offering sixty spots spread across five classes of twelve students each. “We welcome applications from all over Prague. Our aim is to assist young people who are currently unable to access secondary education due to language barriers, enabling them to immerse themselves in the language, prepare for their studies, and avoid wasting six months without any prospects of integrating into the local education system,” stated Hana Šišková, Deputy Mayor of Prague Sobě, in a press release.
Classes will commence on the 4th of September and continue until the 29th of February next year. The registration period will close on the 27th of August. Each class will be four hours long, five days a week, offering an intensive morning Czech language program along with a deeper understanding of the Czech school system. According to Martin Vokuš, spokesperson for Prague 7, the course will also include a basic introduction to the realities of life in the Czech Republic.
Upon completion of the course, instructors will assess the students’ readiness to take the certified Czech language exam. The course is entirely free of charge for participants, and Prague 7 has secured funding from the Programme of Support for Ukrainian Refugees and Development of Social Cohesion in the Capital City of Prague. The project has been financially backed by the Prague Cohesion Fund for the year 2023.
Source: prazska.drbna.cz
