What we like about the school
- Best rated school in Poland
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of teaching quality
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
- Top rated school facilities
- Cracow is one of the top destinations our students liked most
GLOSSA School of Polish
The language school GLOSSA School of Polish was founded in Cracow, Poland in 1997. The school is situated in the centre of Krakow, only a 10-minutes walk from the main square.
The school address is: Dietla 103, 31-031 - Cracow, Poland (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms:
6Number of public PC workstations:
4Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 25
- Adult courses throughout the year: 12
Average age of students
- in summer: 27 years
- throughout the year: 39 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 5
- Adult courses throughout the year: 4
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
Polish teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
22
6
7
1
11
3
1
2
6
1
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Krakow Balice.
John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice:60 € pick up
120 € return (both ways)
Katowice International Airport:
115 € pick up
230 € return (both ways)
Warsaw Chopin Airport:
205 € pick up
410 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018 - 03.May.2018, 31.May.2018, 01.Jun.2018, 15.Aug.2018, 01.Nov.2018, 02.Nov.2018, 24.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Polish Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 269 256 | 537 511 | 748 711 | 959 912 | 1199 1140 | 1439 1368 | 1679 1596 | 1919 1824 | 2399 2280 | 2879 2736 | 240 228 |
| Price in US$ | 289 | 576 | 802 | 1028 | 1286 | 1543 | 1800 | 2057 | 2572 | 3086 | 258 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 22.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 19.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 19.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 16.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 21.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 18.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 10.Sep.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 19.Nov.2018, 10.Dec.2018
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 22.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 19.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 19.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 16.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 21.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 18.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 10.Sep.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 19.Nov.2018, 10.Dec.2018
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
347 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 365 347 | 730 694 | 1095 1041 | 1460 1387 | 1825 1734 | 2190 2081 | 2555 2428 | 2920 2774 | 3650 3468 | 4380 4161 | 365 347 |
| Price in US$ | 392 | 783 | 1174 | 1565 | 1957 | 2348 | 2739 | 3130 | 3913 | 4695 | 392 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 1
423 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 445 423 | 890 846 | 1335 1269 | 1780 1691 | 2225 2114 | 2670 2537 | 3115 2960 | 3560 3382 | 4450 4228 | 5340 5073 | 445 423 |
| Price in US$ | 477 | 954 | 1431 | 1908 | 2385 | 2862 | 3339 | 3816 | 4770 | 5724 | 477 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:45
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:15
Morning: 9:00 - 13:45
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 509 484 | 1018 968 | 1527 1451 | 2036 1935 | 2545 2418 | 3054 2902 | 3563 3385 | 4072 3869 | 5090 4836 | 6108 5803 | 509 484 |
| Price in US$ | 546 | 1092 | 1637 | 2183 | 2728 | 3274 | 3820 | 4365 | 5456 | 6548 | 546 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 4
401 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 901 856 | 1294 1230 | 1687 1603 | 2109 2004 | 2531 2405 | 2953 2806 | 3375 3207 | 4219 4009 | 5063 4810 | 422 401 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 966 | 1388 | 1809 | 2261 | 2713 | 3166 | 3618 | 4523 | 5427 | 453 |
This course is also offered in 20+5 and 20+10 options on request.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 22.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 19.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 19.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 16.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 21.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 18.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 19.Nov.2018, 10.Dec.2018
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 22.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 19.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 19.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 16.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 21.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 18.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 19.Nov.2018, 10.Dec.2018
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 4
379 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 795 756 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 853 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2018: 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 407 387 | 814 774 | 1221 1160 | 1628 1547 | 2035 1934 | 2442 2320 | 2849 2707 | 3256 3094 | 4070 3867 | 4884 4640 | 407 387 |
| Price in US$ | 437 | 873 | 1309 | 1746 | 2182 | 2618 | 3054 | 3491 | 4363 | 5236 | 437 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 472 449 | 944 897 | 1416 1346 | 1888 1794 | 2360 2242 | 2832 2691 | 3304 3139 | 3776 3588 | 4720 4484 | 5664 5381 | 472 449 |
| Price in US$ | 506 | 1012 | 1518 | 2024 | 2530 | 3036 | 3542 | 4048 | 5060 | 6072 | 506 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:45
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:15
Morning: 9:00 - 13:45
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 543 516 | 1086 1032 | 1629 1548 | 2172 2064 | 2715 2580 | 3258 3096 | 3801 3611 | 4344 4127 | 5430 5159 | 6516 6191 | 543 516 |
| Price in US$ | 583 | 1165 | 1747 | 2329 | 2911 | 3493 | 4075 | 4657 | 5821 | 6985 | 583 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Note: All courses offered by GLOSSA School of Polish, Cracow can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 18 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 126 | 252 | 378 | 504 | 126 | 20 |
| Price in US$ | 143 | 285 | 427 | 569 | 143 | 23 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Access to laundry service is in some houses.
Price extra night:
20 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
13 reviews
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
152 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 152 | 304 | 456 | 608 | 152 | 20 |
| Price in US$ | 172 | 344 | 515 | 687 | 172 | 23 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Access to laundry service is in some houses.
Price extra night:
25 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
13 reviews
Single room, No meals
112 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 112 | 224 | 336 | 448 | 112 | 20 |
| Price in US$ | 127 | 253 | 380 | 506 | 127 | 23 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Access to laundry service is in some houses.
Price extra night:
18 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Only limited places left for the summer months!
3 reviews
Single room, No meals
170 € per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 170 | 340 | 510 | 680 | 170 | 20 |
| Price in US$ | 192 | 384 | 576 | 768 | 192 | 23 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Prices listed are minimum prices. Accommodation is available from July to September.
Price extra night:
29 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
3 minutes walking (average reported by our former students)
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Single room, No meals
205 € per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 205 | 410 | 615 | 820 | 205 | 20 |
| Price in US$ | 232 | 463 | 694 | 926 | 232 | 23 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Prices listed are minimum prices.
Price extra night:
35 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
30 minutes by public transport
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Overall rating
65 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.9/5.0
Organisation
4.7/5.0
Facilities
4.4/5.0
Social activities
4.2/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.9/5.0
Value for money
4.4/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.2/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.1/5.0
Other
4.2/5.0
Students liked about GLOSSA School of Polish, Cracow
Christoph53 years - Germany
“Very good teachers”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
4.0/5.0
Erwin49 years - Germany
“Our teachers Sylwia and Aneta”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Christoph
“The friendly teachers and students”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
4.0/5.0
Guido
“Very good and appropriate teaching methods. Structured and effective courses!”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: individual courses
Other comments: to keep it simple: It couldn't be better! It's a good idea to stay at a host family because you're forced to speak polish!
Delphine49 years - France
“Very professionnal professors, very patient and encouraging, very complete course programme, international classmates”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Try to stay more than 2 weeks, it is at this time that the brain gets formatted to talk
Other comments: Idea: create a touristic / cultural / cinema display with comments section to give ideas to students once they are out of school
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