Duration & intake
Full academic-year pathways are available. Confirm your start and finish dates with Admissions.
January 2027 options: Business, Engineering, IT and Medicine.
English Foundation Programme
Prepare for university study in English.
Develop the academic language, subject confidence and independent study skills needed for English-taught higher education.
Plan your Foundation programme
Entry review
Share your academic records, current language level and intended degree. Admissions reviews the fit before confirming a place.
Fees & living costs
Request a written offer with tuition, payment dates and inclusions. Budget separately for rent, deposits and other living costs.
University entry is a separate application; each university sets its own language, academic and examination requirements.
A focused English-language pathway
This pathway is designed for international students planning to pursue university education taught in English. It combines academic English with practical preparation for the transition to university-level learning.
Your study plan can reflect your intended academic field and the requirements you are preparing to meet.
- Academic English and terminology
- Presentation and communication skills
- Research and source use
- Independent study
- Essay and report skills
- University application preparation
- Entrance examination preparation where relevant
Academic directions
Subject preparation may support applications across a range of suitable fields.
Medicine & Healthcare
Scientific knowledge, language and admissions preparation.
Engineering & Technology
Mathematics, physics and technical academic skills.
IT & Computer Science
Logic, mathematics and computer science terminology.
Business & Economics
Academic communication, mathematics and economic foundations.
Preparation beyond the classroom
Studying successfully abroad also requires confidence in a new city and academic culture. ISN support helps students understand daily life, expectations and the practical steps involved in beginning their studies in Prague.
University admission requirements vary. Programme participation does not guarantee admission or progression.
Included student support
Arrive prepared. Feel supported.
Foundation tuition includes practical arrival essentials and ongoing coordination alongside academic preparation. Third-party living costs remain separate unless a written offer says otherwise.
Programme coordinator
A named ISN contact for practical questions, study support and the student’s programme journey.
Accommodation help
Guidance on options and support with the application or booking process. Rent and deposits are separate.
Pre-arrival guidance
A clear document checklist, arrival instructions and practical orientation for the first days in Prague.
Airport pickup
Arrival pickup in Prague is arranged automatically for Foundation students.
Czech SIM card
A local SIM card is provided so students can get connected after arrival.
First month’s Lítačka
The first month of Prague public transport is included for an easier start in the city.
Application guidance
Support planning university applications and recognition or nostrification steps where relevant.
Visa guidance
Practical document and process guidance, while every official decision remains with the relevant authority.
Exact programme scope is confirmed in the student’s written offer. ISN Prague provides guidance and preparation; universities and immigration authorities make their own decisions.
ISN Prague
From your plans to a personalised offer
Tell us your goal
Choose a pathway and tell us when you would like to start.
Review your options
We review your background and explain the relevant programme and practical arrangements.
Confirm the details
Your written offer sets out the dates, inclusions, fees and payment terms before you decide.