Classes take place on weekdays (unless you're off on a field trip), and every day includes a fun social or cultural activity.

Topics included:

• The story of Czech history and culture
• Czechia’s regions and where to go
• Everyday Czech: language essentials
• Heritage languages and the traces they leave
• Discovering your roots: intro to genealogy

The program is based in Brno but it doesn’t stop there. You’ll spend three days in Prague, set out on a three-day trip through Czech regions, and visit some of the country’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Students will build their own personal story connected to the Czechia.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

• Name some of the big moments (and big names) in Czech and Czechoslovak history
• Talk about where to go in Czechia – and why it’s worth the trip
• Spot what makes Czech culture unique: from old-school traditions to music, movies, art, and books
• Get why heritage languages matter – and how they keep identity alive
• Understand how the Czech registry office works (yep, even the paperwork part)
• Handle a basic convo in Czech – and maybe even drop a local joke or two

At the end of the course, you’ll give a short final presentation – but don’t worry, you get to pick the topic. Whether you’re into hiking trails across Czechia, medieval drama from the days of Charles IV, or iconic Czech films from the ’90s, this is your chance to find your niche.

Wondering if you and this summer school is a match? Let’s see:

• Have Czech roots, no matter how distant? This is your chance to reconnect.
• Partner, friend, or family member of someone with Czech heritage? Come along for the ride.
• No ties to Czechia at all? You're still totally welcome – just bring your curiosity.
• No need to speak Czech at all, we welcome all levels.
• Ideal if you want to explore a small country in the heart of Europe, understand its place in the bigger picture, and find your own niche in the story

Mgr. Linda Krahula Doleží, Ph.D.
Head of Lifelong Learning (Centre for Language Education)

Linda Krahula Doleží works at the Language Centre of Masaryk University in Brno, where she leads the department for Lifelong Learning and University-wide Courses. She teaches English and Czech for foreigners and is also involved in teacher training. Her research focuses on multilingualism, language learning and forgetting, and how emotions play a role in it all – especially from a neuro- and psycholinguistic point of view.

PhDr. Athena Alchazidu, PhD.
Assistant Professor at the Masaryk University Language Centre

Athena Alchazidu is an assistant professor at Masaryk University’s Language Centre in Brno, specializing in Communication and Presentation skills. Her academic focus lies in Latin American culture, with research on literary and oral traditions – especially among indigenous and minority communities. She also works as a translator of fiction from Spanish and English and leads translation seminars and workshops.

The full program costs €2000, but if you’re coming from one of our partner universities, you get €100 off (because we like friends of friends). What’s included? Pretty much everything you’ll need:

• Transport for all the weekend adventures
• Accommodation in Brno and on the road
• Breakfast to start your days right
• Tuition and all course materials
• Public transport around Brno (yes, trams!)
• Academic field trips
• Welcome and farewell receptions
• Cultural activities all over Brno

Plan for an additional €400–1000, depending on how fancy (or frugal) you like to be. This will cover your meals in Brno (lunches, dinners – breakfast’s on us!), food during weekend trips, and any fun “optional” activities you decide to join – because let’s be honest, you probably will.

Have roots in Czechia? Then you might be eligible for a 50% tuition scholarship. To apply, just mention it in your cover letter and include a few things:

• A short note on why you’re interested in the scholarship
• Your connection to Czechia
• Some proof of your roots or ties to a Czech community abroad A reference contact from a Czech organization outside the country (like American Sokol Washington, the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences, União Cultural Tcheco Brasileira, etc.)

Students in this program are housed in traditional student style dormitories with breakfast included. This is a great opportunity to see how student housing is different all around the world (or is similar, depending on what country you are from!). Students are expected to share a room with one other student, while on trips, students are three per room.

Bedding (sheets, blanket, pillow) and towels are provided. Students will have an opportunity to cook their own meals, some cooking supplies will be provided, as supplies last.

On the field trips, accommodation is arranged at low end hotels or the equivalent. Students are usually accommodated in ensuite rooms with three or four single beds.

Brno is a great place to live, even if just for a short period of time. As a student city (1/5 of the population are students) and an international city there is always something to do, and the Czech language isn’t a barrier. This means that exploring cafes, teahouses, restaurants and the local sites is easy, even without our amazing assistants. However, because we want you to get the most out of your experience, we have a team of local Czech students to show you their favourite things in Brno!

Best Cafes for coffee and tea

Best Restaurants

Favourite Places in Brno to relax

The team of professional and local students provides the 24/7 assistance from the practical and safety arrangements to creating a rich cultural program helping the participants to understand better culture of Moravia and Central Europe in general. Moreover the staff is trying to assist with creating social activities that aims at enhancing the mutual cultural exchange and understanding.

Please follow this link. You might apply to more than one course to ensure you have a backup plan. Do not forget to include all the necessary information (and documents if requested) including writing a short statement of purpose. We will contact you afterwards to tell you if your application was successful and to discuss the further steps (including the deposit payment) with you.