York School of English is situated in the charming historic university city of Cracow, southern Poland - one of the most beautiful cities in Central Europe, the old capital of Poland, home to kings and queens, the cultural and academic centre for centuries. The academic character of the city (the Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364 and about 10 other colleges ) lots of cultural events going on all year plus... uncountable international restaurants, little cafes, pubs & wine bars with their unique atmosphere - make Cracow one of the most enjoyable places to live and work in the world. We are situated near the city centre with very good access to public transport and free parking. We own two cottage style buildings and rent extra premises in a modern public school and the XVI century mansion just walking distance away.

York School of English is a well established language school with 14 years of tradition. The school was recognized in 1991 by Ministry of Education, in 1997, 2001 and 2003 by PASE (Polish Association for Standards in English the equivalent of the British Council in Britain and the associate member of European EAQUALS). York can be proud of its own beautiful and comfortable premises and the school's unique homely atmosphere.

The school employs both native speakers (mainly British & American) and Polish teachers of English whose work is coordinated by the Director of Studies, ADOS' and Methodological Consultants. All York teachers meet regularly at staff meetings, in-house and external methodological workshops and the tandem teachers cooperate on a weekly basis.

There are currently about 1000 students at the school, ages 7-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-15; 16-19 and adults 19+ from beginners to post-proficiency level. The maximum number of students in a group is 9 (adults), 10 (primary school children)and 12(teenagers) . The school uses the most recent British materials, it has a staff room, a resource centre, photocopying facilities, the computer room and an e-c@fe with free INTERNET access. York offers extra programmes to students: Kids & Teens Club, Conversation, Discussion, Pronunciation, Writng Clubs , organizes garden parties, Halloween & Christmas events. The latter two being held in its cosy fire lit chambers.

York School of English cooperates with Quality English schools http://www.quality-english.com/schools/Map-of-English-Language-School-Location.asp and St Giles International (London, Brighton, Eastbourne), English Select (Cambridge), The Oxford English Centre, English in York and many other schools - all schools are recognized by the British Council and Arels - York sends its clients to the above mentioned schools mainly for summmer courses.

Special Features

• York was the sixth language school in Poland to be accredited by PASE - associate member of EAQUALS
• York is the City& Guilds Pitman Qualifications and London Chamber of Commerce LCCI approved examination centre
• got top places in five annual Newsweek Poland and Dlaczego student magazines language schools rankings since 2001
• uses modern methodology in accordance with the Council of Europe Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEF www.cultute2.coe.int/portfolio
• employs highly experienced and professional teachers: B.A / M.A in English diploma qualified Polish teachers and CELTA/DELTA and TRINITY certificated native speakers
• provides all levels of English from beginners to proficiency; all materials appropriate for the age groups
• small groups: class size - maximum 10 children, 12 teenagers and 9 in adult 19+ groups
• teaches a wide range of levels and age groups: about 1000 students every year in over 150 in-house and in companies groups
• offers warm and friendly learning environment with overwhelming English atmosphere: books, pictures, posters, maps, road signs and of course native speakers of English in all language groups
• has about 10 000 educational materials: abridged stories, original fiction and documentaries; English magazines, audio and video cassettes, DVDs and CD ROMs
• gives away over 100 best students book awards at the end of each academic year.
• has a bookstore offering discounts for York students