Czech is the only official language in the Czech Republic.  The knowledge of Czech at the A2 level is required to obtain a permanent residence permit, while the B1 level of Czech is one of the requirements and to acquire Czech citizenship. More information about Czech language exams can be found at www.cestina-pro-cizince.cz.

It is relatively easy to learn the Czech language when you are in the Czech Republic. You can find many language schools and other organizations which provide Czech language courses.

• Free of charge

Centre for Support of Integration of Foreigners and non-profit organizations funded by the Czech national government. More information can be found at the CPIC Zlin Facebook page or on the website: http://www.integracnicentra.cz/

• Commercial courses

These are provided by language schools or as a part of preparatory courses offered by some universities. Tomas Bata University provides Czech language courses. More information at https://czech.utb.cz/index.php?lng=en