International Summer School

At the International Space Station (ISS), an international crew of six people live and work while traveling at a speed of five miles per second, orbiting Earth about every 90 minutes. In order to get there, people of various nationalities and from a wide range of professional backgrounds — pilots, doctors, scientists, and even teachers — train for their missions for weeks or months.

At the International Summer School (ISS), an international crew of 50 undergraduate students from different countries and study majors join 20 instructors and organizers to live and work in the heart of Europe for 22 days, 21 nights, 11 trips and events. Before leaving for Prague, they get three weeks of intensive preparation in its unique blended program.

International Summer School students take three courses each worth 3 ECTS, which may be recognized by their home Universities based on the official transcript. Its inspiring teaching environment emphasizes teamwork of undergraduates with different cultural and educational backgrounds, development of diverse talents, and a hands-on approach including project work and individual performance feedback.

Tuition includes full assistance and support to students from their arrival to Prague up to their departure, including individual airport pick-up and discharge. Convenient accommodation is provided in a comfortable dormitory. The itinerary includes organized trips, site visits and sightseeing in Prague and other parts of the country.

The International Summer School will take an innovative blended form, while retaining its popular 3-week session in Prague. Its students also became eligible for support by the Erasmus+ Program.

The International Summer School gives many undergraduates their first taste of studying and living abroad. Over the three weeks, boosted by the on-line preparatory phase, friendships, networks and experiences are created that reach beyond borders, cultures and particular professional interests.

Overseas students often use the International Summer School as a convenient starting point for their own exploration of Europe over the rest of their holidays, students from Europe get to know more about their neighbours and neighbourhood. All thus become prepared to achieve their personal internationalization objectives, such as taking part in exchange programs, internships, full degree studies abroad and working for international companies.

ISS Testimonials

"I really fall in love with the city. The people, the food, the culture, the views, everything is so attractive, and I cannot resist it. In the future, I’m considering to have an internship here because I really fall deep in love with Prague!!!!!!”

"Instructors were really nice! I really enjoyed and made good friends. I won’t forget this summer.”

"The summer school course has been very helpful, we got useful knowledge. And the program was planned very carefully. The perfect combination of classes and free time activity like exploring Czechia and its culture.”

"Coordinators were very organized and always ready to help us. Thank you for everything!”

“It was a very good summer course, the activities that we made with lukas, norik, tamara, michal, jakub etc. were very good, fun and interesting. They made a very good job. I have enjoyed this a lot!! Thank you.”

"It's my first trip to go abroad, so happy for being in Prague and met a lot of friends here. The schedule might be a little tight sometime, but I really enjoy this project. Thanks to all staff and if there is a chance hoping to meet you in China !”

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