Secure your Winter 2027 adventure. Book a 3-Programme Package early and enjoy incredible cultural experiences across Poland, and Malta.
Gain a recognised TEFL qualification, classroom experience and the confidence to teach abroad in Thailand, South Korea, Japan or Vietnam.
Join Angloville in Zakopane for a sponsored ski programme combining cultural exchange, new friendships and winter sports in the Polish Alps.
Discover Malta’s coastline, history, and vibrant culture with international friends. Combine Poland’s retreats with Malta’s sun, sea, and city life in one package. Gain teaching experience, cultural exchange, and friendships that last.
Come and be a part of Angloville to uncover the marvels of Zakopane, described as the Polish Alps and nestled within the Tatra mountains.
On our ski programme you connect with fellow participants, take part in conversations, exchange cultures and enjoy winter sports.
Immerse yourself in the local culture and hospitality with Angloville, in the company of new local and international friends.
Discover: Krakow and the region of Zakopane.
Benefit: One-day ski pass and ski rental, free of charge.
Befriend: Meet people from 10+ different countries.
Enjoy: Discover Poland, speak English and share your culture.
Learn: Get your TEFL sponsored and become a professional teacher.
Save money: Full board, activities and city tours are included at no cost.
The programme includes around 40 local participants aged 12–18 and approximately 20 English-speaking participants.
The local participants are mostly primary and secondary school students. They have had limited contact with native English speakers but are keen to improve, and some plan to study abroad in English-speaking countries.
The international participants are aged 18–35. They are university students and recent graduates who want to explore new places and cultures and make meaningful connections through speaking sessions and activities with locals and other English speakers.
Many friendships outlast the programme, and participants often visit each other later on.
The Angloville Junior programmes in Poland give young English learners an immersive language experience through conversation, cultural exchange and group activities.
In return, international participants meet ambitious young Europeans and discover their culture and traditions.
9:00–10:00
Breakfast
10:00–11:00
Mentor Meeting
11:00–12:00
Two-on-One Session
12:00–13:00
Two-on-One Session
13:00–14:00
Group Activities
14:00–15:00
Lunch
15:00–16:30
Free Time
16:30–17:30
Two-on-One Session
17:30–18:30
Two-on-One Session
18:30–19:30
Three-on-One Session
19:30–20:30
Dinner
20:30–21:30
Entertainment Hour
21:30
Social Time
Day one
Angloville Junior programmes last seven days, from Sunday to Saturday.
On the first day the Angloville bus takes the group from the departure city to the venue, where you have lunch, check in and meet everyone over ice-breaker games.
Typical day
Each day is built from several 50-minute sessions: two-on-one conversations, group activities, debates, workshops, handcrafts and games.
Around them sit shared meals, 90 minutes of free time after lunch, an entertainment hour and social time in the evening.
Activities
On a ski programme you spend one full day on the slopes, with rental and ski pass covered by Angloville.
The rest of the week brings games, quiz and film nights, handcraft workshops, outdoor activities, a free city tour and a certificate ceremony to close the programme.
Day one
Angloville Junior programmes last seven days, from Sunday to Saturday.
On the first day of the programme, the Angloville bus takes both international and local participants from the departure city to the venue. The meeting point is central and easy to reach, and we confirm it a couple of weeks before departure. This is where you meet the Angloville coordinators and join the group of international participants.
The venue can be one to four hours from the departure city and the meeting time may be before 10:00. We strongly recommend arriving in town the day before so that you are not travelling on the morning of departure.
When you arrive at the venue you have your first lunch and check in to your shared room. The coordinators then hold a preparatory talk for international participants.
The lead coordinator is responsible for programme and safety matters. They introduce the Angloville and hotel house rules, explain the code of conduct, hand out the weekly timetable, outline the main activities and share tips for getting the most out of the week.
After a short break the programme begins. Everyone takes part in ice-breaker games, which makes it easy and enjoyable to meet the rest of the group.
Typical day
Each day of the programme consists of multiple 50-minute sessions designed to provide a dynamic and stimulating experience. These sessions include a variety of activities such as 2:1 conversation sessions, group activities, debates, educational workshops, handcraft activities and games. The alternating schedule keeps the programme diverse and everyone engaged.
Alongside the sessions, you mentor and assist two local participants with their personal project, a slide presentation. Together you work on a topic of their choice, such as music, hobbies or holidays, and they present it publicly at the end of the programme.
These sessions are a chance to develop teaching, management and supervision skills, and to show your creativity by designing an engaging presentation.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner count as educational activities too. Local and international participants are seated together at the tables, which keeps the mix balanced and creates natural opportunities to get to know one another.
Meals are relaxed moments, but they also work as ice-breakers and a way to deepen connections.
There are 90 minutes of free time after lunch every day. Many participants rest in their rooms, while others go jogging, play football or take a walk. Some make use of the venue facilities such as the pool, game rooms or spa.
The entertainment hour after dinner is organised by our international participants. You can showcase your talents and lead an activity based on your favourite hobby, whether that is singing, dancing, film or poetry.
The daily entertainment hour covers a range of activities: sing-alongs with a guitar, dance or yoga classes, quiz nights, talent shows, film screenings and more.
After a full day of sessions and activities, international participants can relax during social time. Junior participants return to their rooms in line with the curfew.
Activities
If you take part in a ski programme, you have one full day on the slopes, and Angloville covers the cost of ski rental and ski passes. This is included in the package at no extra charge.
Our Junior programmes offer activities that add to the local and international experience: games, quiz and film nights, field trips when the weather allows, handcraft workshops and outdoor activities.
If you have a favourite group game or enjoy board games, bring them along and prepare something to share with the group.
On winter programmes you can also enjoy outdoor activities such as building snowmen and snowball fights. Ski programmes include one day of free ski gear rental (skis, poles and helmets), a ski pass, and shuttle transport to and from the ski resort.
Join the entertainment hour after dinner, where you can share your talents and lead activities based on your favourite hobbies: singing, dancing, film, poetry and more.
The daily entertainment hour offers a range of options, such as guitar sing-alongs, dance or yoga classes, quizzes, talent shows and film screenings.
Every Saturday we arrange free city tours in Warsaw, Krakow, Poznan and Wroclaw. These guided two-hour walking tours are a chance to explore the city, learn about its history and architecture, and get to know your fellow participants.
Our guides are local experts who share cultural and personal insights. The tours usually finish with a cup of coffee and conversation in a cosy café.
As the programme comes to an end, a special ceremony is held for all participants, where everyone receives their Angloville certificate of participation.
It is also a good moment to celebrate and organise a farewell party.
Our ski programme prioritises cultural exchange and a secure environment for practising English, and participants also enjoy one day on the slopes.
We visit Male Ciche, a family resort near the venue with 3.8 km of ski slopes. The area has four lifts, ranges in elevation from 878 to 1,090 metres and offers a panoramic view over the Tatra Mountains.
As part of the ski programme package, Angloville provides one day of free ski gear rental (skis, poles and helmets), a ski pass, and shuttle transport to and from the ski resort. Participants may rent a snowboard or additional equipment at their own expense.
We do not provide ski jackets or salopettes. Given the distance from the venue, it is also difficult to go skiing during the daily 90 minutes of free time.
For safety reasons, applicants with skiing experience are given priority, as the time allocated for skiing may not be enough for full training.
Skiing and winter sports carry inherent risks. Angloville cannot be held responsible for injuries sustained during these activities or during the programme. We strongly recommend international medical insurance that covers mountain sports.
We invite you to join our free walking tour in your departure city: Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan, Gdansk and others. The tours run every Saturday, the day before the programme starts, and the start time is confirmed in your information pack.
The tour is a chance to explore the city’s sights, learn about its history, and have a coffee or lunch afterwards with other international participants. Food and drink are not included.
A walking tour requires a minimum of five participants. The meeting points and times are confirmed a few days before the programme begins.
Our programmes take place across Poland, and the main departure cities are Warsaw, Poznan, Wroclaw and Krakow. The meeting time on the first day of the programme, Sunday, is early in the morning, likely before 10:00.
The Angloville bus collects the group of international participants from an accessible meeting point, which is confirmed two weeks before the departure date.
To be well rested and on time, we strongly advise arriving in the departure city at least one day earlier.
On the last day of the programme, Saturday, the group travels back to the departure city by bus after lunch. The arrival time varies with the distance between the venue and the city, the weather, the traffic and the group. The bus usually arrives before 18:00.
If you need to travel to another city for a further Angloville programme, do not book an intercity ticket before that arrival time.
Our programmes are held in a variety of Polish locations, from traditional cottages and mansions to mountain chalets and modern venues. All of them sit in countryside settings, often on a hillside or surrounded by forest.
Available amenities are described under Angloville venues.
Up to four international participants of the same gender may share one room. Each room has an ensuite private bathroom. The coordination team handles the rooming arrangements and tries to balance gender, age and affinity, although individual preferences cannot always be met.
Angloville follows standard tourism practice and states programme dates as check-in and check-out dates. This makes clear how many nights at the hotel are covered. For example:
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available at all our venues. The bandwidth is limited and intended for email, messaging and basic browsing.
If you need a fast and reliable connection, ask your phone provider about data roaming or buy a local SIM card with a suitable data plan.
Angloville provides three dietary options on our programmes in Poland:
Meals are a buffet breakfast, two or three set courses for lunch, and one or two set courses for dinner. The food showcases the local cuisine of the country or region, which may differ from what you are used to at home. In Poland, for example, meals often include a substantial amount of meat and potatoes.
We serve a group menu rather than à la carte. The dietary option you choose applies to all meals for the whole week and cannot be changed, as the dishes are planned in advance.
We take food allergies very seriously and strictly follow any allergy requirements you give us.
Halal, kosher, gluten-free and lactose-free options are difficult to arrange because of the local cuisine and supply. We understand that these needs matter and we apologise that we cannot always provide a suitable option.
(*) Available dietary options are described under Angloville venues.
The programme brings together approximately 40 local participants aged 12–18. They are mostly primary and secondary school students. Many have had no previous opportunity to talk with native or fluent English speakers and are keen to build confidence and fluency. Some hope to study in the United Kingdom, the United States or elsewhere abroad.
The programme also includes approximately 20 international participants aged 18–35 who are native or fluent English speakers. They are a diverse group of university students, recent graduates and others who want to explore new destinations, immerse themselves in different cultures and make their travels meaningful.
To take part in the programme you must meet the following criteria:
Angloville provides sponsored travel that includes accommodation and full board (shared rooms, three meals a day), transport to and from the departure city, educational and recreational activities, city tours, a ski pass with gear rental, an optional Anglo-TEFL online course and certificate, and hands-on teaching experience.
To secure a place you pay a refundable security deposit and a fee covering PayPal, bank and administrative charges, as well as local eco and tourism taxes.
To finalise your booking we need the following within 14 days: a scanned copy of your passport, a police clearance certificate, and confirmation of your travel to the departure city.
After you complete the programme you can request a refund of the security deposit within 21 days. See our terms and conditions for full details.
(*) Available dietary options are described under Angloville venues.
Explore Krakow
Krakow is a city in southern Poland known for its history, cultural significance and architecture. It served as the capital of Poland from the 11th century until the early 17th century and has played a central role in Polish history.
The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to landmarks including Wawel Castle and Cathedral, the Main Market Square and the Cloth Hall.
Krakow attracts visitors from all over the world with its history, architecture and cultural attractions.
Discover the region of Zakopane
The Tatra Mountains are a destination for skiers of every level, with alpine landscapes and slopes to match.
Explore well-known ski resorts, try winter activities and unwind in mountain lodges.
Immerse yourself in the local culture and hospitality with Angloville, in the company of new local and international friends.
Edward Dales2024-04-26An excellent way to meet Polish people and to learn about Polish culture.
Pete mc cluskey2024-04-25Just super.
Amanda McAllister2024-04-24An incredible experience and I would love to go again. I think everyone should experience this opportunity at least once. Made lots of friends all across Europe and the UK. Life long connections :)
Elizabeth Barratt2024-03-14Loved it. Got to meet so many great people and had a really rewarding time
Short clips filmed by past participants: the slopes at Male Ciche, the conversation sessions, and the evenings in between. This is what a sponsored week in the Tatras actually looks like.
The best moments from our latest programmes
Angloville recommends that international participants arrive one or two days before the programme begins. This gives you time to rest before meeting the group early on Sunday morning, and the chance to explore the city and join our free walking tour on Saturday.
These extra costs are not covered by Angloville: airport shuttles and hotel rooms before, between or after the programme.
To find flights to the first departure city, try Skyscanner. Budget airlines within Europe, such as Wizz Air and Ryanair, often have fares from around 30 GBP.
Departure to the venue takes place on the first day of the programme, early in the morning, from a central meeting point that is easy to reach. The Angloville bus takes international and local participants to the venue and back each time. The venue can be one to four hours from the departure city.
The capital has two main airports. Chopin Airport provides extensive international connections, while Modlin Airport serves low-cost carriers.
John Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is the main air hub in southern Poland, about 11 kilometres west of the city centre. Options into town: taxi (20–30 minutes, 50–80 PLN), train (Balice Ekspres or Krakow Airport train, 20 minutes, 20 PLN) and bus (208 line, 40 minutes, 5 PLN).
Copernicus Airport Wroclaw is a major hub in western Poland, about 10 kilometres south-west of the city centre. Options into town: taxi and bus (106 line).
Poznan-Lawica Henryk Wieniawski Airport is a significant hub in western Poland, about 7 kilometres west of the city centre. Options into town: taxi (20–30 minutes, 40–60 PLN) and bus (59 line, 30–40 minutes, 5 PLN).
We are cautious about predicting when the Angloville bus will get back to the departure city. Traffic, group logistics and other factors can cause delays. We aim to be back in the city centre by 18:00, although the drop-off point may not be close to the central train station, bus station or airport.
In our experience, catching a train, bus or carpool for an intercity connection on the same day is not a problem. If you plan to visit several cities in the host country, check that your itinerary is realistic. For travel between programmes and departure cities, useful sites are flixbus.com for budget coaches, rome2rio.com for planning a route, and thetrainline.com or intercity.pl for trains.
Flights are less predictable, so allow for the distance to the airport, check-in and security checks. Book your flight no earlier than 23:00, or travel the following day.
The return time is a forecast and we cannot guarantee it. Our staff will do their best to arrive on time, or earlier if possible.
We recommend arriving a day before the programme starts, which means you book that night yourself.
The city centre of the departure city is always a good option. Angloville provides accommodation only for the duration of the programme. If you complete a four-week package, booking accommodation between the programmes is also your responsibility.
Useful options are Couchsurfing for free accommodation, Hostelworld and Booking.com for a dorm bed or a cheap hotel, and Airbnb for a private room or a shared flat.
When packing for a trip to Poland, start with the time of year you are visiting.
Prioritise warm clothing: thermal layers, a heavy coat and thick socks. Bring a hat, scarf and gloves, waterproof outer layers and hand warmers. Pack moisturiser, sunglasses and any medication you need.
Bring specialised skiing gear and waterproof clothing, such as a ski suit, gloves and a warm hat. Angloville does not provide ski clothing, so you need to bring these items yourself.
If you plan to explore Poland independently, consider downloading a travel app to help you get around and find things to do. Many people in Poland speak English, but a few basic phrases in the local language always help.
Pack your passport, travel insurance and any other necessary travel documents. Bring some cash and a card for shopping, snacks and extra activities, and a reusable bottle. If you are coming from a country with different electrical sockets, bring an adapter plug.
