Summer Study Abroad Polish Language Courses 2014 in Poland

Class size is limited to approximately 10 students affording each student personalized attention. Applicants may register for classes that range from 5 to 8 hours of instruction daily.  All intensity levels meet from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Intensive and Highly Intensive programs meet for additional classes focused on oral practice from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. daily, except Wednesdays.  Students in the Highly Intensive program meet one-to-one with a tutor.  The student chooses the topic of each day's tutoring session.  Tutoring is held between 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. or 4:00- 4:45 p.m. daily, except Wednesdays.  Students will be placed in language groups based on a placement exam which is given at the start of the program.  Each program also includes lectures on Polish history, culture, literature, music, the Polish economy and important contemporary issues.

The following chart includes the arrival and return dates for each program and the program fees for each intensity level.

Program dates and Fees*

SIGHTSEEING PROGRAM

All sessions include sightseeing tours of Lublin's Old Town, Sandomierz and Warsaw.  Two sets of dates are listed for each sightseeing location so that all program participants will be able to visit all the sights offered. 

** Please note that the guided portion of the sightseeing tour of Warsaw ends at 2:00 p.m.  Participants will have free-time to explore the city on their own before returning to Lublin.  Students in the July two week and August two  week programs may depart for the airport for return flights to the US. Alternately, participants in the 2 week programs may book a hotel for an overnight stay in Warsaw and fly out the next day.  Sightseeing includes:  

Lublin's Old Town, July 12 and August 2                                                        Sandomierz, July 13 and August 3
**Warsaw, July 26 and August 16

OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING
A minimum of 15 students is needed for the optional trip to Krakow.  The guided portion of the tour will end at 2:00 p.m. on August 9th with return to Lublin.  Participants in the July five week and the August two week programs who opt for the sightseeing trip to Krakow are advised to call the KF before booking return flights to the US for additional advice.   Addy (212) 734 2130 ext.  210

Optional Trip to Krakow, August 8 - 10     $225

PROGRAM FEES INCLUDE
Tuition, a shared room, 3 meals a day, course materials, various cultural events and sightseeing of Lublin's Old Town, Sandomierz and Warsaw are included in program fees.

Airfare, optional trips, and single rooms are NOT included in program fees.

Housing
Students live in double rooms at a student dormitory.  Bathrooms are shared. Single rooms are available at the dormitory for an additional fee of $10 per night.

To apply for Credit
In order to arrange for a transfer of credit you will need the speak to your academic adviser. Print a copy of this page, a KF Credit Approval Form (see application forms) and request approval for a transfer of credit with your academic adviser. If approved, please return the completed Credit Approval Form to the Kosciuszko Foundation. See below for address information.

Students applying for credit must attend classes and pass final exams. Please note that in Poland 1 academic hour = 45 minutes.

TO APPLY FOR PROGRAMS IN LUBLIN
Please indicate the number of weeks you intend to participate in the program; 2 to 8 week programs are available. Circle PL, PLI or PLH for the level of intensity. Please indicate whether you will be participating July or August. Indicate double or dorm single under Accommodations as per your preference. Follow additional instructions on the application form.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR KUL APPLICANTS
A University bus is available to students arriving at F. Chopin/Okecie Airport in Warsaw through early afternoon on Sunday, July 6 and July 27.  To reserve a seat on the bus, please e-mail your flight details to Addy@thekf.org. 

With the exception of the three week program in July and the three week program in August, bus service from Lublin to Warsaw is not provided at the close of programs.  Upon request, program administrators at the Catholic University of Lublin will provide information on bus and train service from Lublin to Warsaw.  Please inquire in Poland. 

FLIGHTS TO POLAND
Participants are responsible for flight arrangements to Poland.  If you would like to join other program participants on flights to Poland, please contact PAT TOURS at 1 800 388 0988 for information and to make reservations.

SUBMIT APPLICATION FORMS TO:
Addy Tymczyszyn                                                                                                                     
Summer Study Abroad Coordinator
Kosciuszko Foundation, Inc.  
15 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065                
Tel. (212) 734-2130 ext. 210
E-mail: Addy@theKF.org

Application Deadline: May 15th
For application forms, admission and scholarship information, please click on << Return to Study Abroad Programs below. All applicants must file a Kosciuszko Foundation Application Form, Health Form, Health Care Proxy, submit a valid passport number and a signed copy of Kosciuszko Foundation's Rules and Regulations.