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Virginia Ocana

Argentina

Hi, I was at Varia for an intensive Polish group course last July and it was a great experience. The students were nice, the atmosphere in the Polish lessons was great and all the teachers were very helpful. In the first week we had a trip to the pub together, and we also had a lesson on cooking pierogi. I still keep in touch with my classmates. Gosia, our Polish teacher, spoke only Polish, this method suited me very well. The classes were dynamic and fun. During those few weeks I felt that my Polish improved a lot. After the course ended, I continued taking Polish classes in an online group course. It's not difficult at all to speak Polish! I can't wait to return to Krakow and continue to improve such a wonderful language! Thank you so much!

Owen Tuleja

USA

Over the past few years, I've had the pleasure of studying Polish at Varia. The atmosphere at the school is very friendly, and the teachers are supportive and take a genuine interest in each student's improvement. Because of my studies at Varia, I am able to understand and converse in Polish at a much higher level than I would have thought was possible.

Jason See

Hong Kong

This is Jason from Hong Kong, I started to learn Polish in Krakow from totally zero. It's one of my dream that study a foreign language abroad. My current course lasts 3 weeks and is helping me a lot in learning Polish. All the Polish language teachers and students at Varia are cheerful, enthusiastic and friendly. I definitely recommend everyone to join courses at any level and start your Polish language learning adventure at this school!

Cal Hiebsch

USA

For the past three years I have spent my vacations and one full academic year learning Polish at VARIA. My time there was a success, I reached B2 level in Polish! It was a real challenge! I thank VARIA for challenging me and supporting me in my struggles (struggling only because Polish is VERY difficult for native English speakers! 😉 ). Good things are worth the sacrifice! Individual lessons and taking part in group courses have maximized my opportunities to learn Polish and have developed my conversational skills. All the teachers are professionals, which is evident in their concern for their students. They have supported me in my quest for success and I have gained a lot from their support! I highly recommend VARIA!

Elisa Giffra

Italy

I was looking for a Polish language school for foreigners for a long time. I really recommend Varia school! All the teachers are wonderful, you can see their commitment and passion for teaching Polish. Varia's method of learning - stress-free and with a large dose of humor makes there is no better way to learn Polish. 😊 Thank you especially to Agnieszka and Dorota my two teachers who helped me improve my level of Polish!

Courtney

USA

I am from America and was living in a small town outside of Kraków where nobody spoke English. I needed to learn the language to be able to get by, so I started researching the best language schools in and around the Kraków area. Varia immediately came up in my search. I chose Varia because, after research, I discovered they are a school that ONLY teaches Polish...so of course they must have the method and process of teaching down!
I took a 2-week intensive online A1.1 course. My two instructors were Agnieszka and Kamila. Each instructor had their own teaching style, but they were very thorough and patient, explained the answers to every question we asked and were very intuitive about if/when we needed to "go off track" a bit and explain things that weren't necessarily planned.
If you want to learn the basics of Polish, I encourage you to take part in a 2-week intensive online course organized by the Varia Center. You will definitely be satisfied!

Andrii Naidenko

Ukraine

Thanks to the school for the help in learning Polish, for patience and professionalism. I started from the scratch. For more than a year I have been actively attending individual lessons and every time I learn something new, if not in grammar, then in the peculiarities of speaking or Polish culture. I managed to overcome the language barrier and now I can easily communicate in different situations. I recommend it!

Tim Otto Döke

Germany

I had been in Varia a few years ago and participated in the language course. The staff is very friendly. The basics were taught in a very focused way and gave me a good insight into the Polish language. I plan to take the course for a longer time next year 😊

Matt Dugas

USA

I just finished the beginner course in Polish A1. I enjoyed the course very much. Our teacher Justyna was amazing. It was always fun in her Polish lessons. She was super patient and when we didn't understand something, she always explained it to us. In Varia school everyone is helpful, you can always count on a helping hand when you need it.
As soon as I passed the Polish test I signed up for the next course and I am already looking forward to more Polish lessons.
If you want to learn Polish and speak Polish fast, I highly recommend Varia Center - it's the best Polish school!

Andrea Müller

Germany

Once again I am learning Polish with Varia. This time I realized that it is good to be a woman - at least when it comes to the Polish language. My name is Andrea Mueller, and it’s conjugated by cases: Andrei, Andrea, Andrea, Andrea, Andrea, so you can almost still recognize it, and Mueller is what it is all the time - no change. I do, however, sympathize with men with a foreign language surname, such as Murphy. That surname changes to Murphy’ego, Murphy’emu, Murphy’ego, Murph’ym, and in the locative - oh wonder - even the apostrophe disappears - and it will just be Murphym. Polish is not easy 😊 and you can learn it only with Varia.

Miwa Maruyama

Japan

First of all, if I hadn't met this school, my life in Poland would be completely different. The teachers are very nice and helpful, and they always make sure to teach me what I'm missing. They also have excellent education and experience, so they give interesting information not only about the language, but also about Poland. The girls in the office are also always very supportive and always talk to the students. It's hard for me to find the words to express my gratitude. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Edouard Boucher

Francja

I highly recommend Varia School for learning Polish. It is a school that deals only with teaching Polish as a foreign language. The atmosphere at Varia is very friendly. The teachers are very experienced in teaching Polish and have a sense of humor. I progressed very quickly and didn't feel like they had to spend a lot of time teaching Polish.

Rachel von Ganske

Germany/USA

Very happy with the private Polish language tutor I have been working with for nearly a year. Very professional, knowledgeable and patient. Thank you!

Courses at School

Course at School

Semester Polish Language Course

  • 52 lessons - 2 x 90 min weekly
  • Evening and morning classes
  • All language levels A1 – C2
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Courses Online

Online Courses

Polish Language Weekend Online Course

  • 52 lessons
  • 4 x 45 minutes on Saturday
  • All language levels A1 – C2
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Online Courses

Semester Polish course online

  • 52 lessons (26 meetings)
  • Evening and morning classes
  • All language levels A1 – C2
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Office Hours

Monday-Thursday9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Polish language teachers

Meet the Varia Team

Magda Król

I work at Varia because I like people and here you can meet the entire world...

Aleksandra Brzuzy

I am a Russian philologist and film expert by education

Agata Lesiak

When I was a little girl, I used to run outside and eat bagels

Magda Król

I work at Varia because I like people and here you can meet the entire world. I like enthusiasts because if it were not for them, who else would learn Polish? :) I like irrational variety, even absurdity - there is always something interesting, but unexpected similarities may hit close to home. My motto is: “Having fun with Polish” - this can be accomplished while teaching grammar as well as having conversations. Welcome to my lessons!

Aleksandra Brzuzy

I love animals, books, and the Low Beskid mountains. I like various types of traveling. You can meet me both on a bike in Romania or hitchhiking somewhere between Tbilisi and Istanbul. On the lawn by the Vistula River and on the sand in Brighton Beach - I find something for myself just about anywhere :) I am a Polish and Russian teacher, a translator of Ukrainian literature, but privately a happy mother of Agra, the dog, and Maszka, the cat.

Agata Lesiak

Later, I became a Polish language teacher and a lover of linguistic simplicity and correctness. When someone uses properly szedłem, włączać, or wziąć, my heart melts. I love linguistic flavors and the secrets of etymology. I like teaching younger and older students, especially those who are motivated to learn. I feel great when biking, spending time among flowers, or I am singing in harmony with others.

About Us

Fall In Love With the Polish Language, Krakow and… Varia!

Varia is the most popular Polish language school in Krakow and possibly even in the world. We pour our hearts and souls into everything we do at Varia. We are delighted knowing our students notice and appreciate our efforts.

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