Language Learning Cost Calculator

The average cost of a language school course is around PLN 350 per month for English at A1–B2 level. Rarer languages (e.g. Japanese) or advanced C1–C2 levels can be 20–30% more expensive. The annual cost of English at a language school is around PLN 4,200.

Yes — language learning apps typically cost PLN 30–60 per month, which is about 10% of the cost of a traditional language school. However, they are supplementary tools that work best when combined with other methods or for highly self-disciplined learners.

A private tutor is the most expensive learning format at around PLN 480/month (assuming 4–5 hours of lessons), while an online course costs around PLN 80/month. Individual tutoring is the most effective, however, as the programme adapts to the learner's needs.

Yes — C1–C2 level courses require higher-skilled teachers and more advanced materials, making them around 20% more expensive than beginner and intermediate (A1–B2) courses. The calculator applies this multiplier in its calculations.

The calculator multiplies the monthly cost of the chosen learning format by the number of months. For example, a language school, English, B1/B2 for 12 months: PLN 350 × 12 = PLN 4,200.

English, Spanish and Italian have similar costs (multiplier 1.0). German and French are slightly more expensive (multiplier 1.1), while Japanese is the most expensive (multiplier 1.3) due to the complexity of the writing system and fewer available teachers.

According to CEFR, reaching B2 level from zero requires approximately 500–650 hours of study for Germanic or Romance languages, which at 4 hours per week means about 30–36 months. For Japanese it can be 1,000+ hours.

An online course can be just as effective as a language school if the programme is well-structured and the learner regularly practises speaking (e.g. with a native speaker online). However, for many people, classroom interaction builds motivation and corrects pronunciation more effectively.

Additional costs include textbooks and materials (PLN 50–200 per semester), certification exams such as FCE, TELC, JLPT (PLN 150–600), and any pre-exam tutoring. The calculator shows only the cost of the course itself.

Definitely — knowledge of English at B2+ level increases earnings in Poland by an average of 15–30% according to GUS data. The cost of several years of study pays back already at the first salary increase or job change.