Language Schools

If you plan on taking lessons, these are generally available either as part of a class, or privately. Prices vary dramatically, but expect to pay around 20 zl an hour as part of a group, and about 50 zl per hour for individual tuition.

There are plenty of options to choose from in Gdansk, and in today's climate there is an ever-growing impetus for Poles to learn English - in the olden days students were obliged to learn Russian (now one of the least popular options for Poles, needless to say) whilst the language of the capitalist crew was firmly off the curriculum. Look out for good deals from the schools, particularly as the summer draws closer and competition to fill remaining vacancies increases.

Gdansk

Akces Benefit
Jaskowa Dolina 9/6
Akces-Benefit is an established school with branches across Poland. They specialize in teaching English by the popular Callan Method.
tel. +48 (58) 3448499
www.akces-benefit.pl

Bell
Targ Drzewny 3/7
Bell is an international school that teaches English at all levels, from youngsters to businessmen. They can also arrange courses in England if you want to plunge yourself into the thick of things.
tel. +48 (58) 3084777
www.bellschools.pl

English Unlimited
ul. Podmlynska 10
English Unlimited won first prize for the Tri-City in Newsweek's ranking in 2004. They also offer courses in German.
tel. +48 (58) 3013373
www.eu.com.pl

Sopot

The Centre for Polish Studies
ul. Kraszewskiego 31
The Centre for Polish Studies is a marvellous place to begin or further your adventure into to the Polish language. It's located in an elegant pre-war villa and there are a host of different courses to choose from. Find out more on their helpful website.
tel. +48 (58) 5506859
mob. +48 (0) 601593217
www.learnpolish.edu.pl
centrum@learnpolish.edu.pl

Sopocka Szkola Jezyka Polskiego
al. Niepodleglosci 763
This private language school founded in 1990 is a good bet id you want to get to grips with the Polish language. They offer intimate courses for all levels, as well as specific courses for students wishing to study at a Polish University.
tel. +48 (58) 5503284
www.ssp.edu.pl

Agencja Jezykowa Lingtur
ul. Karlikowska 9/1
Inexpensive courses for beginners and advanced speakers of English. Small groups of between 4 and 6 people.
tel. +48 (58) 5513396
www.lingtur.webpark.pl

Stanley's School of Languages
al. Niepodleglosci 817
Stanley offers courses for small groups in French, German, English and Spanish, whilst for companies they can organize courses in the aforementioned languages + Dutch, Swedish and Russian. The school can also help in providing interpreters, as well as straightforward translations of texts.
tel. +48 (58) 5503030
www.stanleys.edu.pl

Gdynia

British School
ul. Swietojanska 34/3
British School is one of the three biggest in the country with outlets across Poland. It was founded in 1996, and they now offer courses in German, Russian, French, Spanish and Italian, as well as the language of Shakespeare.
tel. +48 (58) 6201820
www.britishschool.pl

Siesta
ul. 10 Lutego 11
C.H. Batory lok.48
Siesta offers one to one teaching as well as course for small groups. They specialize in English, German and Russian, but also offer lessons in Swedish, Spanish, French and Italian.
www.siesta.pl