The Czech Republic, or Czechia, is one of the richest countries in Europe, adorned by mountains, resplendent architecture, and a love of hockey. While its capital, Prague, has long been a destination of choice for many, the country as a whole is increasingly becoming a destination for those on a quest for attractive job opportunities, a better university education, and a higher standard of living.

The official language of the Czech Republic is spoken by over 10.5 million people. Considering the fact that this is a West Slavic language, it is not too difficult to master, especially if you come from Slovenia, Slovakia, or Serbia.

If you decide to take a Czech language course with the Hi5 educational center, rest assured that, in addition to being provided, free of charge, with all the online learning materials you will need, you will also get complete commitment from your teachers, who are aficionados truly passionate about the language.

The Czech put great care into their language, cherishing it just as much as their porcelain. Even if it may not occupy a particularly enviable position in the language world based on the number of those who wish to learn it, and even if it may not seem as a particularly lucrative choice, Czech can actually prove very useful.

If you want to settle in Czechia and be granted this country’s citizenship, you will be required to know the language.

Studying in Czech pays off. Namely, there is a state law which waives tuition fees for all students studying in the official language, regardless of their level of study.

Mastering this language can also be of practical use to business people. The Czech job market has become more open in recent years to workers outside the European Union as well, including the Balkans. Powerful industry and the manufacture of the renowned Czech porcelain are just some of the fields where you might look for employment.

These are just a few of the reasons why you should decide to learn Czech.

In principle, when in the Czech Republic, you should be able to get your point across just by using English. However, a bit of Czech for tourists can make your stay a lot more pleasant and help take your trip to the next level.

The Hi5 educational platform is pleased to offer you the Czech language course that is the most suitable for you specifically. After we have defined your goals and level of proficiency, we provide you with the learning materials you will need in order to attend the lessons.

We offer distance learning. You make appointments for the lessons in agreement with your teacher, and all you need then is a stable internet connection. You can be anywhere in the world.

The Hi5 online educational platform also offers preparatory classes for enrollment into universities where Czech may be required. We are also at your disposal in case you are preparing to take an international examination.

One advantage with languages that may not enjoy great popularity is that you needn’t search too far in order to find ways to obtain an internationally recognized certificate. In this case, you can take the so-called CCE (Czech Language Certificate Exam) test.

The CCE international examination

Non-native speakers can take this exam both in the Czech Republic and in several European countries. These include:

Hungary, Budapest,

Austria, Vienna,

Belgium, Brussels,

Great Britain, London,

Bulgaria, Sofia.

You can take this exam in order to obtain an internationally recognized diploma, at levels A1 through C1. There is a fee for taking the examination, while the online application for the exam itself is free. There are also discounts available, for example if you are a student at a Czech university, or if you are taking the exam with at least five other people, in which case you apply as a group.

You need to achieve at least 60%, in each individual exam section, in order to pass the exam overall. You can find out the results online, within 30 days of taking the test. You will receive your certificate in the mail, seven weeks after the date of the exam at the earliest.

Before you decide to take the test, make sure you have all the information you need, for example the application deadlines and the date of the test itself, so that you don’t miss it, as you can only take this exam outside Czechia once or twice a year.

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Challenging, with a melody that will captivate you, a useful springboard in your education or to obtaining better employment, Czech is definitely the right choice.

This type of test is an ideal way to check your current level of proficiency in a language, and to decide, quickly and easily, on the Czech language course that is right for you to attend. The Hi5 online educational platform makes the test results accessible to you and saves them in our database. You can take the test multiple times, and taking the placement test is completely free of charge.