FAQ

aDuring group lessons at the VARIA School we use the following textbooks: Aneta Szymkiewicz i Małgorzaty Małolepsza: "Hurra! Po Polsku 1. Podręcznik studenta." Nowa edycja (poziomy A1.1 - A1.3), "Hurra! Po Polsku 2. Podręcznik studenta." Nowa edycja (poziomy A2.1 - A2.3), "Hurra! Po Polsku 3. Podręcznik studenta." Nowa edycja (poziomy B1.1 - B1.3). B2 levels use authorial materials.

To check your Polish language level, please complete the placement test available on our website under the "Online Tests" tab. You can also take the test at VARIA School. Additionally, we will have a short conversation with you in Polish, either at school or over the phone.

For those who have registered for a Polish language course, the school issues a document (so-called "Confirmation letter") confirming their registration for the course and payment for the course. This document usually helps in obtaining a visa.

A certificate of completion of the course is received by every student at the VARIA School who has correctly written the final test and attended classes. It contains information such as: type of course, its duration, level and number of hours. The certificate issued by our Center is not an official document, but it is respected by most universities and companies as a document confirming knowledge of the Polish language at a given level.

There are of course no upper age limits :) Group courses at the VARIA School for adults are intended for people aged 16+. In exceptional cases, with the written consent of the guardian, we also accept younger people to the course.

Polish learning in our school is based primarily on the communicative method, which means that we place particular emphasis on developing the ability to use Polish fluently in various life situations. Lesson exercises are designed to reflect authentic communication. Hence, our lessons feature a variety of dialogues, discussions in pairs and small groups, situational scenes, games and fun.

We teach Polish at all levels of advancement, from beginner A1 to advanced C2. People who have already had contact with the Polish language write a placement test at the beginning of the course. Based on the results of the written test and the conversation with the teacher, we assign the student to the appropriate group. When determining the level of language proficiency, we use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR), in accordance with the recommendations of the Council of Europe.

You can pay for your Polish course at Varia by bank transfer, card, BLIK or cash at the school office.

Yes. It is possible to pay in Euro. The price list in Euro is also provided on the website in the description of each course. In the case of cash payments, any change will be given in Zloty.

The fastest way to register for a Polish language course at our school is to fill out the registration form, which is located on our website. Registrations are also accepted at the office of the VARIA Polish Language School, ul. Michałowskiego 2/3, Kraków. When booking a course, please pay the first installment (specified in the description of each course) or the entire amount for the course, it is a confirmation of participation and guarantees a place on the course.

The course dates are listed on the website. We accept applications until the groups are filled, usually a few days before the course starts. During the course (for groups with higher levels than beginners), you can join an existing group if there are still places available.

Information about current discounts and promotions at the VARIA School can be found here.

Group Polish classes are held on the Zoom platform, which is free for students. Individual online lessons are held using the platform most convenient for the student and the teacher.

By bank transfer, card or cash. Our students also use PayPal, Revolut or TransferWise to pay for their courses. VARIA Centrum Języka Polskiego Sp. z o.o. 31-126 Krakow EURO currency account: Bank name: mBANK IBAN/Account number: PL 70 1140 2017 0000 4012 0038 5708 SWIFT/BIC: BREXPLPWMUL Zloty account in PLN: Bank name: mBANK IBAN/Account number: PL 51 1140 2017 0000 4102 0546 3403 SWIFT/BIC: BREXPLPWMUL

At VARIA School we have students from all over the world :)! We have had students from over 90 countries. Most people come from Europe, from countries neighboring Poland, but increasingly also from other continents, sometimes from very distant corners of the world.

All lessons at the VARIA School, including those at the beginner level, are held in Polish. This method produces results surprisingly quickly - which greatly increases students' motivation. From the very first lesson, our students get used not only to communicating in Polish, but also to thinking in Polish. And if you are afraid that you might not understand something during the lesson, trust our teachers who know perfectly well what methods to use to effectively convey knowledge of the Polish language even to beginners.

A certificate of participation in a Polish language course at the VARIA School is sometimes needed by our students who apply for a visa or want to extend their legal stay in Poland. We issue appropriate certificates to people who have signed up for the indicated course and paid the first installment.

A group usually consists of 8-10 students. The minimum number of people in a group is 5, the maximum is 14.

Lectures and workshops at the VARIA School cover various aspects of Polish language and culture. These include pronunciation workshops, during which you will learn how to correctly pronounce the "rustling" consonants in Polish, practice your accent and proper intonation. We will also invite you to slang workshops, where you will learn a lot of useful and "up-to-date" words from everyday language! We also offer "delicious" culinary workshops with tasting Polish dishes, a practical lecture on Polish savoir vivre or Polish song workshops with an evening out for karaoke 😉.

Each participant of a group Polish language course (semester and intensive) receives access to their student panel, where they can easily check the material from the last lessons and download exercises for printing.

Each participant of the semester Polish language course at the VARIA School receives access to their student panel, where they can easily check the material from the last lessons, as well as download exercises for printing.

During the course, our students regularly receive homework to intensify contact with the language. Of course, we do not want children to associate learning Polish with coercion, so these are always simple and fun exercises, such as educational online games, consolidating vocabulary and grammar structures in a pleasant way.

At the end of each course at the VARIA School - both intensive and semester-long, students write a final test. The exercises included in the test are developed specifically for each group and cover exactly the lesson material that was covered during the course. The final test is preceded by a revision lesson, which makes it easier to prepare for the exam. Positive test results and active participation in classes are a guarantee of completing the course and thus allow you to continue learning Polish at a higher level.

Yes. To do this, you must send an email to the school office no later than 24 hours before the start of your scheduled Polish language classes to inform them of your cancellation. If you are late, the teacher is required to wait for you for 15 minutes. However, the lesson will end at the previously agreed time.

Yes, you can receive a certificate if you complete at least 20 individual Polish language lessons and score at least 60% on the final test. 60%.

It's not mandatory, but it definitely makes interaction during the classes easier and more enjoyable 😊

Definitely yes! At the VARIA School, learning Polish online is not only effective, but also very convenient - you can learn wherever you have access to the Internet. Online classes at Varia are conducted via a professional e-learning platform with many functions. Modern technical solutions make the lessons always dynamic and interesting. You not only learn effectively, but also spend your time pleasantly.

Of course! By continuing your Polish language course at the VARIA School, you can be sure that you will cover new, often more difficult material. It is important to remember that reaching a particular level requires a certain number of hours of work. It is usually not possible to complete one level during one course. For example, reaching the full A1 level requires completing three courses (A1.1, A1.2 and A1.3).

Of course, you can choose this form of learning Polish for your child. At the VARIA School, an individual lesson at Varia lasts 60 minutes (PLN 160). This is the optimal time for a child to concentrate during a lesson with native speakers. If you think your child is ready for this, you can schedule 2 lessons in a row.

Of course! You can always sign up for a group course and additional conversations at the same time, especially if you want to work on your communication fluency, for example, or if you feel like talking to other people from all over the world about interesting topics.

Yes! We will be happy to help you organize your free time in Krakow. We will advise and suggest where and what you can do after Polish lessons. We are in the very center of historic Krakow, so museums, exhibitions, restaurants are literally at your fingertips, or rather, your feet ;) On site, we will also share with you our ideas for further trips, both closer and a bit further - places that not everyone knows about :). Each of our students will also receive a specially prepared guide to the best restaurants, museums and clubs.

Of course :) The Varia Card is awarded to each of our students. With the Varia Card (https://kurspolskiego.pl/karta-varia-club/) you will benefit from many discounts from our partners.

Of course! During conversational meetings, we want students to be able to use the vocabulary they have already learned to discuss various topics. Our lecturers always carefully prepare for the lesson – they develop appropriate questions, and also present additional phrases that help students formulate their statements and expand their vocabulary.

We welcome children from 5 years of age to our courses.

Online conversational meetings are attended by people who want to work on fluency and correctness of their Polish statements, want to feel more confident in everyday conversations, as well as in serious discussions. Thanks to conversational classes, our students have the opportunity to expand their vocabulary with practical, colloquial expressions, as well as advanced synonyms or interesting idioms.

Beginners after 3 weeks of intensive Polish language learning at the VARIA School are able to master the basics of grammar and communicate in basic communication situations, including: telling about yourself, shopping, asking for directions and ordering dinner in a restaurant. On the other hand, people at a higher level of advancement can significantly improve their speaking skills, enrich their vocabulary or improve the grammatical, spelling and stylistic correctness of their statements.

To take part in online Polish classes at the VARIA School, you don't need any special equipment. All you need is a computer, good headphones, a camera (if you're not using a laptop, which has one built in by default) and a microphone. A good internet connection is also essential. Online Polish lessons are also incredibly easy to "use". You don't need to download any special programs to take part in the classes. Just click on the link we send you and you'll be in a virtual classroom.

Before starting lessons at VARIA School, we will ask you what your expectations are and what your learning goal is. We will also determine your level of Polish and the frequency of lessons. This information will allow us to develop the best learning plan for you.

Lectures and workshops at the VARIA School cover various aspects of Polish language and culture. These include pronunciation workshops where you will learn how to correctly pronounce the "rustling" consonants in Polish, practice your accent and proper intonation. We will also invite you to slang workshops where you will learn a lot of useful and "current" words from everyday language. You will also have the opportunity to participate in travel, film, or Polish "savoir vivre" workshops 😊. Of course, all our lecture and workshop proposals are free of charge and participation in them is voluntary.

At the VARIA School, we carefully select Polish language teachers who conduct classes with children. In addition to appropriate substantive preparation (completed studies with specialization in teaching Polish as a foreign language), we care about excellent interpersonal skills, openness, spontaneity and a smile.

The classes are conducted by our Polish as a foreign language teachers. We try to ensure that each meeting is led by a different teacher, which is a great way to diversify the course. Each teacher has her own unique style of conducting conversations and asking questions, and has a different energy 😊 – thanks to this, each meeting has its own, unique "atmosphere".

You will receive regular reports from us on your child's progress - you will know what your child does best and what they still need to work on.

At VARIA School, the teacher conducts classes based on textbooks and author's materials. You can also ask for your materials to be included in the lesson.