What we like about the school
- Best rated school in Poland
- Small class sizes
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
- 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. GLOSSA School of Polish Cracow is located in the historic city of Cracow, in southern Poland. The school is housed in the very centre of the city, a 10-minute walk from the main square of the city, Rynek Główny, and the Jewish quarter. Museums, shops and eateries are just moments away from the school's front doors, with excellent means of transport also readily available.
GLOSSA School of Polish has over 20 years of experience in delivering high-quality tuition and care, for students of many nationalities. The course books that they use have been created inhouse, allowing for varied and dynamic lesson plans, ensuring to motivate students to participate and enjoy their lessons to the fullest.
The school has excellent facilities, ensuring students have all they need to have a comfortable and productive time during their studies. These facilities include a computer lab, library, lounge, garden, free Wi-Fi and a student support desk for any questions or queries. Free after-class access to learning software is also available.
Several courses are available at the GLOSSA School of Polish, ranging from General Polish, in a group or with private lessons, to more specific courses such as Polish for Lawyers, Business Polish or the Club 50 programme, suitable for more senior students aged 50+ years.
Accommodation with the school is never a problem, with options including a selection of Homestays with local families, shared flats, Student Residences and local hotels or guesthouses, all catered for.
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
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms:
7Number of public PC workstations:
4Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED 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
130 € return (both ways)
Katowice International Airport:
145 € pick up
290 € return (both ways)
Warsaw Chopin Airport:
250 € pick up
500 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 06 Jan. 2020, 13 Apr. 2020, 01 May 2020, 11 Jun. 2020, 12 Jun. 2020, 11 Nov. 2020, 21 Dec. 2020 - 31 Dec. 2020.
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
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 275 262 | 549 522 | 769 731 | 989 940 | 1238 1177 | 1487 1413 | 1736 1650 | 1985 1886 | 2483 2359 | 2981 2832 | 249 237 |
| Price in US$ | 293 | 584 | 818 | 1052 | 1317 | 1582 | 1846 | 2111 | 2641 | 3170 | 265 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Polish course before:
03 Jan. 2020, 27 Jan. 2020, 10 Feb. 2020, 24 Feb. 2020, 09 Mar. 2020, 23 Mar. 2020, 06 Apr. 2020, 20 Apr. 2020, 04 May 2020, 25 May 2020, 15 Jun. 2020, 29 Jun. 2020, 13 Jul. 2020, 27 Jul. 2020, 10 Aug. 2020, 24 Aug. 2020, 07 Sep. 2020, 21 Sep. 2020, 05 Oct. 2020, 19 Oct. 2020, 02 Nov. 2020, 16 Nov. 2020, 07 Dec. 2020
03 Jan. 2020, 27 Jan. 2020, 10 Feb. 2020, 24 Feb. 2020, 09 Mar. 2020, 23 Mar. 2020, 06 Apr. 2020, 20 Apr. 2020, 04 May 2020, 25 May 2020, 15 Jun. 2020, 29 Jun. 2020, 13 Jul. 2020, 27 Jul. 2020, 10 Aug. 2020, 24 Aug. 2020, 07 Sep. 2020, 21 Sep. 2020, 05 Oct. 2020, 19 Oct. 2020, 02 Nov. 2020, 16 Nov. 2020, 07 Dec. 2020
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
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 4
415 € 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 € | -- | 925 879 | 1335 1269 | 1745 1658 | 2175 2067 | 2610 2480 | 3045 2893 | 3480 3306 | 4350 4133 | 5220 4959 | 435 414 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 984 | 1420 | 1856 | 2313 | 2776 | 3238 | 3701 | 4626 | 5551 | 463 |
This course is also offered in 20+5 and 20+15 options on request.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Polish course before:
03 Jan. 2020, 27 Jan. 2020, 10 Feb. 2020, 24 Feb. 2020, 09 Mar. 2020, 23 Mar. 2020, 06 Apr. 2020, 20 Apr. 2020, 04 May 2020, 25 May 2020, 15 Jun. 2020, 29 Jun. 2020, 13 Jul. 2020, 27 Jul. 2020, 10 Aug. 2020, 24 Aug. 2020, 07 Sep. 2020, 21 Sep. 2020, 05 Oct. 2020, 19 Oct. 2020, 02 Nov. 2020, 16 Nov. 2020, 07 Dec. 2020
03 Jan. 2020, 27 Jan. 2020, 10 Feb. 2020, 24 Feb. 2020, 09 Mar. 2020, 23 Mar. 2020, 06 Apr. 2020, 20 Apr. 2020, 04 May 2020, 25 May 2020, 15 Jun. 2020, 29 Jun. 2020, 13 Jul. 2020, 27 Jul. 2020, 10 Aug. 2020, 24 Aug. 2020, 07 Sep. 2020, 21 Sep. 2020, 05 Oct. 2020, 19 Oct. 2020, 02 Nov. 2020, 16 Nov. 2020, 07 Dec. 2020
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: 20
| Max. group size: 6
225 € 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 € | -- | 472 449 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 502 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2020: 04 May 2020, 07 Dec. 2020.
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 427 406 | 854 812 | 1281 1217 | 1708 1623 | 2135 2029 | 2562 2434 | 2989 2840 | 3416 3246 | 4270 4057 | 5124 4868 | 427 406 |
| Price in US$ | 455 | 909 | 1363 | 1817 | 2271 | 2725 | 3179 | 3633 | 4541 | 5449 | 455 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 385 366 | 770 732 | 1155 1098 | 1540 1463 | 2310 2195 | 3080 2926 | 3850 3658 | 4620 4389 | 6160 5852 | 9240 8778 | 385 366 |
| Price in US$ | 410 | 819 | 1229 | 1638 | 2457 | 3275 | 4094 | 4913 | 6550 | 9825 | 410 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 489 465 | 978 930 | 1467 1394 | 1956 1859 | 2445 2323 | 2934 2788 | 3423 3252 | 3912 3717 | -- | -- | 489 465 |
| Price in US$ | 520 | 1040 | 1560 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 3640 | 4160 | -- | -- | 520 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Business
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 6
398 € 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 € | -- | 835 794 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 888 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2020: 29 Jun. 2020, 10 Aug. 2020.
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
372 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 835 794 | -- | 1565 1487 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 888 | -- | 1664 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2020: 04 May 2020, 05 Oct. 2020.
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
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
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 let us know.
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 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 130 | 260 | 390 | 520 | 650 | 780 | 910 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 130 | 25 |
| Price in US$ | 146 | 291 | 437 | 582 | 728 | 873 | 1019 | 1164 | 1455 | 1746 | 146 | 28 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
22 €
(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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 158 | 316 | 474 | 632 | 790 | 90 | 1106 | 1264 | 1580 | 1896 | 158 | 25 |
| Price in US$ | 177 | 354 | 531 | 708 | 885 | 101 | 1238 | 1415 | 1769 | 2123 | 177 | 28 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
26 €
(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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 124 | 248 | 372 | 496 | 620 | 744 | 868 | 992 | 1240 | 1488 | 124 | 25 |
| Price in US$ | 139 | 278 | 417 | 556 | 694 | 833 | 972 | 1111 | 1388 | 1666 | 139 | 28 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
19 €
(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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 134 | 268 | 402 | 536 | 670 | 804 | 938 | 1072 | 1340 | 1608 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 150 | 300 | 450 | 600 | 750 | 900 | 1050 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
3 minutes walking (average reported by 2 former students) Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
85 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 85 | 170 | 255 | 340 | 425 | 510 | 595 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 85 |
| Price in US$ | 96 | 191 | 286 | 381 | 476 | 571 | 666 | 762 | 952 | 1142 | 96 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1680 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 | 25 |
| Price in US$ | 269 | 538 | 806 | 1075 | 1344 | 1612 | 1881 | 2149 | 2687 | 3224 | 269 | 28 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
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: 18Dates:
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep. 2020 - 31 Dec. 2020
Double room, No meals
280 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 | 25 |
| Price in US$ | 314 | 627 | 941 | 1254 | 1567 | 1881 | 2194 | 2508 | 3134 | 3761 | 314 | 28 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
40 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Distance from school:
18 minutes
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 0Dates:
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep. 2020 - 31 Dec. 2020
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Overall rating
73 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
4.5/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.4/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Other
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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!
Anja51 years - Finland
“Skilled teachers, all staff at the school nice and friendly and helped / advised when needed. School is a clean and nice place. The other students were nice and it was easy to get along with them. Relaxed and open atmosphere.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Other comments: Would definitely recommend!
Map of public transport system
Other Polish schools in Cracow offering Polish courses:
- What is the best price for a course at GLOSSA School of Polish, Cracow?Polish courses at GLOSSA School of Polish start at 225 € for Club 50 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by GLOSSA School of Polish?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of GLOSSA School of Polish
- Is it possible to take a course at GLOSSA School of Polish as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Mini Group General Polish , Combination Course (20 group + 10 individual)
- Is airport pickup offered by GLOSSA School of Polish?Yes. The school offers pickup from John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice (60 €), Katowice International Airport (145 €), Warsaw Chopin Airport (250 €)
- What is the number of students per class at GLOSSA School of Polish?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at GLOSSA School of Polish varies from 1 students (One-to-One Business Polish ) to 6 students (Club 50)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at GLOSSA School of Polish?100% of teachers at GLOSSA School of Polish hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of GLOSSA School of Polish from?The highest Nationality percentage at GLOSSA School of Polish comes from France with a 7% representation, followed by students from USA (6,58%) and England (6,2%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- GLOSSA School of Polish offers courses for which ages?GLOSSA School of Polish offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 27 during the summer and 39 for the rest of the year.
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