British Centre
Unfortunately, the most current Covid situation (restrictions related to the highest risk level) have not allowed us to open the British Centre so far. As soon as the situation improves, we will inform you on this webpage.
ALL BOOK LOANS FROM THE BRITISH CENTRE HAVE BEEN AUTOMATICALLY RENEWED.
THEIR NEW RETURN DATE IS APRIL 6, 2021.
If you have any queries about our opening hrs, your book loans and/or membership,
Cambridge English Exams
and/or courses of English, contact us, please, at bc@upol.cz.
About the British Centre
The British Centre offers specialised services in English language teaching and learning, language exams and international certificates. The Library of the British Centre is open to the public and is developed with an objective to provide English language teaching and learning materials corresponding to all required language levels. The whole range of the library stock can be found in the catalogue.
Contact

Palacký University Library - British Centre
Biskupské nám. 1
779 00 Olomouc
GPS: N 49°59.59616', E 17°26.01220'
Telephone: 585 631 874
Email: bc@upol.cz
Opening Hours
ATTENTION!!! THE OPENING HOURS BELOW APPLY ONLY IN CASE OF EPIDEMIC RISK LEVEL 3 AND LOWER!!! You can always find up-to-date information on changes in our opening hours in the header of our website.
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00–17:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00–17:00 |
Thursday | 12:00–17:00 |
Friday | 10:00–15:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Staff
![]() | Manager Mgr. Zuzana Hanelová | 585 631 877 585 636 352 (pondělí) | zuzana.hanelova@upol.cz |
Jitka Dopitová | 585 631 873 | ||
Mgr. Marcela Koupilová | 585 631 874 | marcela.koupilova@upol.cz |
Advanced English Courses

The aim of the English courses at BC KUP is primarily to prepare their participants for the certified Cambridge English international exams, but our courses are also suitable for those interested in "just" developing and improving their current level of English. Take a look at
THE UPDATED 2020/21 SCHEDULE
OF THE PREPARATORY COURSES FOR CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH EXAMS.
For more detailed information, see the general overview of our English courses below.
If you are interested in one of the courses,
register by ticking of the chosen course in the REGISTRATION FORM.
The form also includes information on payments.
If you cannot find your desired option, the course capacity is full.
Course fee of 2-semester courses is 7,200,- CZK. A 5% discount is applied for students/employees/alumni of Palacký University (6,840,- CZK).
It includes: 32 ninety-minute lessons in a period from October 2020 to May (alternatively June) 2021; a textbook; pre-test – preferably on March 27, 2021 but you can choose a different term from the offer; to take part in the pre-test you have to register extra at https://www.knihovna.upol.cz/pobocky/britske-centrum/#c16092; individual consulting according to the lector’s discretion and BC KUP consultancy; 50% discount on a BC KUP membership.
Course fee of 1-semester courses is 4,000,- CZK. A 5% discount is applied for students/employees/alumni of Palacký University (3,800,- CZK).
It includes: 16 ninety-minute lessons in a period from October 2020 to February 2021; a textbook; pre-test – preferably on January 9, 2021 but you can choose a different term from the offer; to take part in the pre-test you have to register extra at https://www.knihovna.upol.cz/pobocky/britske-centrum/#c16092; individual consulting according to the lector’s discretion and BC KUP consultancy; 50% discount on a BC KUP membership.
OUR SPECIAL OFFER: The CAE course on Thursday includes 120-min lessons instead of 90-min ones. In spite of this prolonged teaching time the course isn't more expensive.
Course fee of our Saturday courses (preparation for C1 Advanced) is 3,300,- CZK. A 5% discount is applied for students/employees/alumni of Palacký University (3,135,- CZK).
It includes: 10 ninety-minute lessons in a period from October 2020 to February 2021; a textbook; pre-test – preferably on January 9, 2021 but you can choose a different term from the offer; to take part in the pre-test you have to register extra at https://www.knihovna.upol.cz/pobocky/britske-centrum/#c16092; individual consulting according to the lector’s discretion and BC KUP consultancy; 50% discount on a BC KUP membership. Eight out of ten lessons in total are taught in our classroom, two are videoconference lessons (in Zoom environment). Participation in the course doesn't mean that you don't have any free Saturday from October to February :-) - the course lessons are taught approx. every second Saturday (according to the schedule given in advance). The course is intended for students who are heading for the C1 Advanced exam in February / March / April exam dates and need to practice the test format and strategies. This kind of course is appreciated mainly by students who are busy during the work days as well as students living outside of Olomouc, often in villages and towns situated in other regions.
The fee may be paid in cash at the British Centre or to the bank account no.19-1096330227/0100, VS = 999616011. Write name of the course participant into the space for the message to the recipient.