Study Abroad in Prague: Living Abroad
Housing and Meals
Student Residence Hall
Live with other AIFS and international students conveniently located within easy reach of stores, restaurants and the metro station.
- Shared double room
- Shared bathroom and kitchen facilities
- Dormitory Assistant
- 24-hour security
- Laundry facilities, gym and piano room on-site
- Single rooms may be available. Contact the AIFS Admissions Officer for details
Meals
- European-style cold breakfast included
- Allowance worth $800 to subsidize the cost of purchasing meals and groceries. Students can opt out for a reduced program fee
Wi-Fi Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Prague
Cell Phones and Transportation Passes
All AIFS Prague students receive a Czech SIM card for use while in Europe and a travel pass for use on Prague’s excellent public transport system. Basic cell phones are provided if needed.
Cultural Activities
In addition to excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of Czech life. Typical activities, tours and visits include:
- Visit to a Bohemian glassworks factory
- A boat cruise on the Vltava River
- Prague city walks focusing on different neighborhoods
- Visits to the Jewish Museum, synagogues and cemetery
- Opera, theater, ballet and concert visits
- Sports events such as hockey and soccer games
- Yoga sessions and climbing
- Visits to famous Prague cafés
- AIFS Buddies from Czech universities
- Czech Buddy program offered through the university’s International Club for Czech language practice and exchange
- Czech cooking class
- Events such as concerts, festivals and markets which take you off the tourist trail to venues attended by Czech locals
- Castle trips and day trips to other towns such as Plze? and days out in the countryside including hiking trips
- Czech related and seasonal events such as Easter craft or Halloween activities
- Czech Christmas cookie baking and folklore crafts
Some events may require a small supplementary fee.
Volunteering Opportunities
AIFS can arrange volunteer activities across a variety of fields and within a range of organizations. Recent offerings have included:
- Home economics assistant or English tutor with Jedlička Institute and schools for physically disabled people
- English assistant in school for visually impaired students
- Teaching English in elementary schools in Prague
- Crafts and sport with kids from SK HOPO, a shelter for displaced families
Interested students should contact the Resident Director directly once they have been accepted into the program.
AIFS in Prague Resident Director, Academic Year and Semester Programs
Maike Leidecker
AIFS Prague Office
Vodickova 28
110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic
Phone: +420 224 162 006
Email: mleidecker@aifs.co.uk
Dobry den! I have been working with AIFS in various locations since 2010. Now, I call Prague my home. Originally from Berlin, Germany, I received an MA degree in British and North American Studies from Potsdam University. As an exchange student, I spent a year living in the USA, where I acquired first-hand knowledge of the life and culture in America. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, baking, the cafés and galleries of Prague, and traveling.
You will find me in the AIFS office, right in the center of Prague, a short walk from the University classroom buildings and the main attractions of the city.
Prague is a beautiful city that has something for everyone with its amazing architecture, cafés, and variety of art, music and history. I look forward to helping you make the most of your time in this magical place.
The Resident Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.
AIFS Campus Staff with First Aid Training
Because health and safety are top priorities at AIFS, at least one member of the staff at this campus has taken a first aid course in order to be available to help any student until a doctor or nurse can provide help. This is just one of many services that we provide to our students.
