Postgraduate Studies in Teacher Training for English Language Teachers

Studies

Postgraduate Studies in Teacher Training for English Language Teachers (SPKNJA) at the Faculty of English at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań cater for individuals who wish to obtain pedagogical and didactic competence to work as English language teachers in Polish primary and secondary schools and have achieved a proficiency level in English from B2 to C2.

Graduates of the SPKNJA postgraduate studies at the Faculty of English acquire qualifications to teach English in the appropriate types of schools specified in the Ministry of National Education regulation of September 14, 2023, and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education regulation of July 25, 2019. A person who holds a master’s degree, a postgraduate diploma, and an appropriate certificate confirming the level of proficiency in English at level C1 acquires the qualifications. The required level of English proficiency for full qualifications is C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The list of certificates is presented in the Regulation of the Minister of National Education of August 1, 2017, on the specific qualifications required of teachers (Journal of Laws of August 24, 2017, item 1575).

During the studies, students acquire knowledge and skills in psychology, pedagogy, and English language didactics. They also complete internships in Polish primary and secondary schools. Additionally, students learn about the latest trends in teaching different age groups and familiarize themselves with the culture of English-speaking countries.

Target audience

Based on the Regulations of the Minister of Education and Science of 14 September 2023 on the specific qualifications required of teachers, and the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25 July 2019 (as amended) on the standards of education preparing for the teaching profession, the following candidates may apply for the SPKNJA postgraduate studies:

1. Graduates of long-cycle Master’s studies or first- and second-cycle studies in English philology, applied linguistics, or other so-called related fields, whose curriculum defines learning outcomes in terms of knowledge and skills that include the content specified in the core curriculum for general education in English.
2. Holders of a Master’s degree who are graduates of either first- or second-cycle studies in English philology, applied linguistics, or other related fields (as described above), may be admitted on the condition that they present a certificate confirming advanced language proficiency before completing the SPKNJA postgraduate studies.
3. Holders of a Master’s degree in fields other than those listed above may also be admitted, provided they present a certificate confirming advanced English language proficiency before completing the SPKNJA postgraduate studies.
4. Native speakers or individuals who have lived for an extended period in English-speaking countries without a Master’s degree cannot be admitted unless they complete a Master’s degree during the course of the postgraduate studies. If they hold a Master’s degree in a field unrelated to English philology, they must present a certificate confirming advanced English proficiency before completing the SPKNJA postgraduate studies.

Important: In cases 2–4, it is not possible to complete the postgraduate studies and obtain a certificate without presenting a language certificate at a minimum C1 level. A list of acceptable certificates is given in the Regulation of the Minister of Education and Science of 14 September 2023 on the specific qualifications required of teachers [external link to content in Polish; date of access: 2025–06–20; see: Page 20 of the document].

Every postgraduate student described in points 2, 3, and 4 must sign a declaration before being admitted, stating that they will submit a certificate from the ministerial list confirming English proficiency at minimum C1 level before the end of the third semester.

Study program

The studies last three semesters and are partially conducted remotely. During 412 hours of classes (lectures and exercises) and 150 hours of internships, students study the following courses:

• Introduction to Psychology for teachers
• Introduction to Pedagogy for teachers
• Psychological laboratory
• Pedagogical laboratory
• Introduction to didactics
• Voice emission
• Health and safety in school
• Didactics of The English language, including:
• Teaching grammar
• Teaching English skills
• Teaching vocabulary
• Teaching aids
• Developing interaction skills
• Teaching children
• English culture and literature in teaching
• Pedagogical grammar
• Corrective phonetics
• English Teaching internships
• Psychological-pedagogical internships

Staff

In addition to the experienced staff from the Faculty of English at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, where teacher training is one of the priority activities, invited expert didacticians will also teach in the program. Experienced practitioners—teachers teaching at various educational stages—are also expected to share their expertise. A full-day study visit to one of the leading teacher training centers—the Teacher Training Center in Poznań—is also planned.

Recruitment rules

Document submission deadline: September 10, 2025

Start date of classes: early October 2025

Number of places: 30

Duration of studies: 3 semesters. Classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays, every 2 weeks, with up to 25% of classes conducted remotely.

Language of instruction: English/Polish

Tuition

The total cost of the studies is 8500 PLN (1st and 2nd semester — 2850 PLN each, 3rd semester — 2800 PLN). Payment in installments is possible. The payment schedule will be provided soon.

Recruitment rules

Recruitment is conducted through the AMU Postgraduate Studies Recruitment website [external link].

Recruitment stages

1. Registration in the electronic Candidate Recruitment System
2. The candidate with a certificate confirming language proficiency at level C1 (CEFR) uploads its scan to the IRK system.
3. The candidate receives information on their IRK account about being qualified/not qualified for the studies.

Self-assessment with a language proficiency test

We recommend that each of you, if you do not have a certificate confirming knowledge of English at least at level B2, take one of the following tests to check your ability to participate in studies conducted in English.

• British Council [external link]
• Cambridge English [external link]
• English Radar [external link]
• EF SET [external link]

Graduation

Graduation is conditioned on the positive verification of learning outcomes in individual subjects. A final exam is not planned.

For additional information concerning the programme, please contact dr Anna Broszkiewicz, Head of the programme

Study schedule — Sessions

The Postgraduate Studies in Teacher Training for English Language Teachers last three semesters. The session schedule is as follows: