...Slavonic languages are for me almost in the same category (i.e. as the skill and ability to play stringed instruments - IKO). I have had a go at many tongues in my time; ...and the time I once spent on trying to learn Serbian and Russian have left me with no practical results, only a strong impression of the structure and word-aesthetic....

from Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Humphrey Carpenter with the assistance of Christopher Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien would never have said this about the Polish language had he studied with IKO.

Read what the Wall Street Journal Europe had to say about us (31 August 2001)

I was overwhelmed, frustrated and confused when I arrived in Warsaw. After an intensive summer course with an IKO teacher, I can shop, have conversations and read advertisements....in Polish.

Allison Ujejska, Australia

After each class, when I step into the street, I am able to say something new.

Pilar Pujol, Catalonia

I began life at IKO as a High Beginner and soon realized how much more effective, and fun, IKO's methods are than the traditional approach to teaching Polish . Today I am a fully functional human being po polsku.

James Coon, USA

I enjoyed the IKO course. The materials were modern and lively. The teachers were very professional and always found new and interesting ways to work with the group. The sessions were effective, informal and fun. I am now able to speak with confidence in everyday situations. I have recommended IKO to many of my expatriate friends in Poland.

Janet Shone, UK

I want to confirm how much I have appreciated attending your lessons last spring. Thanks to your commitment and enthusiasm, I have started to overcome the mysterious barrier which prevents so many foreigners from actually speaking Polish. I found your lessons very useful, and the atmosphere very nice.

Philippe Kridelka, Belgium