ABOUT - PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

Prague, with 600 years of architectural magnificence, is one of Europe's best preserved cities. The 1989 birthsite of the Velvet Revolution, which ended Communist rule, the people of Prague are proud of their history and their city. The River Vltava (Moldau in German) divides the capital into two unequal halves. Walks in the Hradcany quarter brings sights of the castle, the cathedral and the former palaces of the aristocracy.

PROGRAM & ACTIVITIES - PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

Complete Immersion Homestudy student programs are monitored by regional organizers. These regional organizers gauge the progress of each student and take charge of a student's complaint or problem. A family may be changed with no embarrassment on either side, as all teachers know that sometimes there can be a clash of personalities in a no-fault situation.

NRCSA Center Study and Homestay Study 20 to 30 hours per week at NRCSA-Prague. Students are placed in homestays with lodging in a single room along with your choice of having 1 or 2 meals paid. NRCSA places our students in host families in the vicinity of the center to minimize inconvenience and travel time. Prague's metro is the primary mode of transport. Our facility stresses complete immersion for the student during his or her stay.

All teachers have the highest possible qualifications which ensure that they are professional, and above all, trained to teach. Every siingle teacher holds a teaching certificate recognized by their own authorities or a University degree or equivalent accepted by the private sector.

Individual Student Accommodation If the student so chooses, he or she may lodge (for a significantly reduced rate) in a furnished room in a flat or detached house with a common kitchen and bathroom (no meals). This option is only available after one month with a host family.

Hostels and hotels are definitely an option. NRCSA may also book and transport one-way to airport if needed. Note: prices are different depending upon the season and quality of the hotel.

Group Lessons The core of the NRCSA-Prague academic program are lessons based on the participation of 6 to 10 students. There are a large number of German, Italian, and other European ethnicities, in addition to Americans, who take part in this immersion program. While our main focus is on the group, for an added fee, we offer supplemental one-to-one and two-to-one lesson hours.

One-to-one lessons - Designed to suit the student who wishes to learn and practice as much language as possible in a short space of time, or who has a particular area he or she wishes to concentrate on. Each course is tailor-made to suit the student's requirements. The private lessons are held in our well-equipped classroom.

This type of lesson can be adapted according to your present level of knowledge and personal learning speed without having to take others into consideration. Our teachers attend exclusively to the student's particular linguistic needs so that he or she can take full advantage of the lesson hour. Individual hours may supplement the standard course.

2:1 Lessons Prague offers our students a very competitive rate on a 2:1 student/professor ratio. Additionally, semi-individual hours may supplement the standard course. Please keep in mind that our main focus is on group instruction. 2:1 lessons are specifically designed to be an add-on to the latter.


SEMESTER PROGRAM NRCSA offers an amazing 18-week program with a local prestigious university . We designed this program to fit the needs of students who need academic credit or who desire a less-intensive (25 hours per week) course. The NRCSA student would be staying a single dorm at the university with lunch provided every day and common facilities. This is a great option for those who want centrally-located housing, part of their meal plan taken care of and a spacious room.

ADMISSIONS & ACADEMIC CREDIT Students of any age can participate in the programs offered by offered by NRCSA-Prague regardless of educational background, occupation or nationality. No previous knowledge of Czech is required.

Students desiring credit for their stay should contact their home school or request the NRCSA Credit Fact Sheet. Generally, U.S. universities consider 15 hours of study to be equal to 1 semester credit.

For general information on academic credit, please click here.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Cultural & Social Activities Great emphasis is placed on learning as much as possible about the student so the best host family placements can be made. Very often, students can be placed in homes where one or more members of the host family has matching interests in activities such as s golf, tennis, classical music, sightseeinfg , and other hobbies. Please register with NRCSA at least two months in advance of your intended program start date to ensure that the correct host family is selected to meet your requests.

Our supplental social & cultural programs are centered around film, concerts, art exhibitions, history lectures and non-traditional Prague city walks.