Student Benefits
Confucius Classroom
The Confucius Classroom at Vistula University is an education institution, co-established by Vistula University, Poland and Tianjin University of Technology, China, that aims to support local Chinese teaching and facilitate cultural exchanges.
Since its opening ceremony in June 2012, the Confucius Classroom at Vistula University, has been growing rapidly. We organize Chinese language courses with 5-6 experienced native speaker teachers from China, with plenty of textbooks, reference books and other teaching materials. We are located in the modern and well-equipped campus of Vistula University. An HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) examination center was founded here in 2019. In June 2014, the first “Chinese Bridge” language competition for high school students, organized in cooperation with the Chinese Embassy in Warsaw, was held in our Confucius Classroom at Vistula University.
“Confucius Institute & Classroom” is a brand name, which means quality. If you want to learn something about the Chinese language and culture, please visit us at Vistula University campus.
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Students | Course duration | One-time payment (A1-A2+) |
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Vistula Students | 40 class hours | 120 PLN |
Vistula Staffs | 40 class hours | 120 PLN |
NonVistula Student | 40 class hours | 360 PLN |
NonVistula Adult | 40 class hours | 720 PLN |
Offer
- We offer Chinese language courses for Vistula University students. However, these courses can also be taken by anyone from outside in return for a small fee. We teach Chinese language so that students can pass the official HSK exam, which enables you lots of opportunities to study and travel in China.
- We presently offer Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) and Youth Chinese Test (YCT). In the near future, we will also offer HSK Speaking Test (HSKK) and Business Chinese Test (BCT).
- We offer Wushu (Kung-fu, Chinese Martial Arts) lessons at Vistula University, which is taught by the coach of the Polish national Wushu team.
- We offer presentations of Chinese culture, including Peking Opera, Chinese Calligraphy etc. in different universities and high schools and communities of Warsaw, and has won a reputation for our Classroom and Vistula University.
- We offer the opportunity to study in China through the following main scholarship programs:a) half-year Confucius Scholarship – study in China
b) 1-year Confucius Scholarship – study in China
c) Exchange Programs between Vistula University & Tianjin University of Technology – study in China
d) Degree Programs- study in China - We offer summer camp in China (usually in early July). As long as you are a registered student of our Chinese language or Kung-fu courses, you are eligible for the summer camp organized and sponsored by Vistula University and Tianjin University of Technology.
HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) 汉语水平考试
I. What is the HSK exam?
Chinese
Proficiency Test (HSK), an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency, assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives through a standardized examination and evaluation with a uniform grading and scoring system. HSK consists of nine levels, namely HSK (level 1), HSK (level 2), HSK
(level 3), HSK (level 4), HSK (level 5), HSK (level 6) and HSK (level 7-9). The obtained certificate is honored worldwide by universities and companies. Exam results are valid for two years.
Detailed information on HSK exams, sample exam materials can be found at:
http://www.chinesetest.cn/godownload.do
II. Time, Place and Fees
1. Sunday, 21 April, 2024
Exams start times:
- HSK Level 2 – 9:00
- HSK Level 3 – 13:30
Place: ul. Stokłosy 3, 02-787 Warszawa
Confucius Classroom at Vistula University
Please register at http://www.chinesetest.cn/ by 17:00 Warsaw Time 25 March, 2024.
2. Saturday, 22nd June, 2024
Exams start time:
- HSK Level 5 – 13:30
Place: ul. Stokłosy 3, 02-787 Warszawa
Confucius Classroom at Vistula University
Please register at http://www.chinesetest.cn/ by 18:00 Warsaw Time 26th May, 2024.
Exam fees:
- HSK Level 1 – PLN 50
- HSK Level 2 – PLN 100
- HSK Level 3 – PLN 150
- HSK Level 4 – PLN 200
- HSK Level 5 – PLN 250
- HSK Level 6 – PLN 300
Please send the exam fee to the following account:
Bank: ALIOR BANK
Address: ul. Łopuszańska 38 D, 02-232 Warsaw
Swift code: ALBPPLPW
IBAN: PL
Account number: 49 2490 0005 0000 4520 8418 9996 – fees in PLN
The title of payment should include: name of the examiner, address with postal code and information for which the examination fee is paid (e.g. Jane – Vistula University, ul. Stokłosy 3, 02-787 Warszawa – HSK 3).
***After your payment, please contact the Confucius Classroom at Vistula University to send your payment certificates via china@vistula.edu.pl.
III. Which exam level can I take?
HSK Level | Vocabulary Requirements | CEF |
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HSK 1 | 150 | A1 |
HSK 2 | 300 | A2 |
HSK 3 | 600 | B1 |
HSK 4 | 1200 | B2 |
HSK 5 | 2500 | C1 |
HSK 6 | 5000 | C2 |
For more information, please contact the Confucius Classroom at Vistula University.
Email: china@vistula.edu.pl
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. (with reservation in advance)
Office Address: Room 401A, Vistula University, ul. Stokłosy 3, 02-787 Warszawa
YCT (Youth Chinese Test)
I. What is the YCT exam?
Youth Chinese Test (YCT), an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency, assesses the primary and middle school students’ abilities to use Chinese as a second language in their daily and academic lives. YCT is divided into writing and speaking tests, which are independent of each other. The writing test consists of four levels, namely, YCT (level I), YCT (level II), YCT (level III), and YCT (level IV). The speaking test consists of two levels, YCT Speaking (Primary Level) and YCT Speaking (Intermediate Level). Detailed information on YCT exams, sample exam materials can be found at http://www.chinesetest.cn/gosign.do?id=1&lid=0
II. Time, Place and Fees
Time: Saturday, May 9, 2020
Exams start times:
- YCT Level 1 – 9:00
- YCT Level 2 – 11:00
Place: ul. Stokłosy 3, 02-787 Warszawa
Confucius Classroom at Vistula University
Please register at http://www.chinesetest.cn/ by April 12, 2020.
Exam fees:
- YCT Level 1 – PLN 30
- YCT Level 2 – PLN 90
Please send the exam fee to the following account:
Bank: ALIOR BANK
Address: ul. Łopuszańska 38 D, 02-232 Warsaw
Swift code: ALBPPLPW
IBAN: PL
Account number: 49 2490 0005 0000 4520 8418 9996 – fees in PLN
The title of payment should include: name of the examiner, address with postal code and information for which the examination fee is paid (e.g. Jane – Vistula University, ul. Stokłosy 3, 02-787 Warszawa – YCT 1).
***After your payment, please contact the Confucius Classroom at Vistula University to send your payment certificates via china@vistula.edu.pl.
III. Which exam level can I take?
YCT Level | Vocabulary Requirements | Total Learning Time |
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YCT 1 | 80 | About three months, with 2-3 class hours per week |
YCT 2 | 150 | About a semester (half an academic year), with 2-3 class hours per week |
For more information, please contact the Confucius Classroom at Vistula University.
Email: china@vistula.edu.pl
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Office Address: Room 401, Vistula University, ul. Stokłosy 3, 02-787 Warszawa
Attachments to download
Trainings for students
AVAILABLE TRAININGS
Basics of air transport and air transport management (60 h)
During this training you will learn more about:
- the emergence and development of the aerospace industry;
- operational and business functions of an airline;
- key airline employees – their responsibilities, tasks, and areas of responsibility;
- ways of effective management;
- crisis management.
Basics of the aerospace industry and management of an aerospace industry company (60 h)
During this training you will learn more about:
- the emergence, development, and the present of the aerospace industry;
- international and regional aerospace organizations and institutions;
- key employees of aerospace institutions and organizations – their duties, tasks, and areas of responsibility.
After each training Participants will have to do exercises via e-learning (20 h) and pass a certified exam.
Data analysis in MS Excel
You will learn more about:
- preparation of data for analysis
- creation of sheets
- use of various Excel functions
- data analysis and evaluation
- carrying out forecasts and simulations
- use of scenarios
- carrying out analyzes with the use of a pivot table
Using Power Pivot tool in data analysis
You will learn more about:
- downloading data to the Power Pivot too
- building and managing database relationships
- creating tables and pivot charts based on prepared data
- the use of Data Analysis Expressions
MS 40364 Basics of database administration
You will learn more about:
- key concepts regarding databases
- creating database object
- data manipulation
- data storage
- selected issues of database administration
Downloading and modification of data from the SQL database
You will learn more about:
- basic concepts of database structure
- connecting the client application to the database
- obtaining information about database objects
- defining the data source for the SELECT command
- selecting columns and the use of aliases
- filtering data, combining files
- sorting the result set
- grouping data (GROUP BY), aggregating data using aggregate functions (sum, average, minimum, max, counter)
- the use of selected built-in functions
- conversion of data types, the use of stored procedures
- the use of auxiliary permanent and temporary tables
- adding new rows using the INSERT command
- modifying the existing data using the UPDATE command
- deleting data using the DELETE command
- MS SQL Window functions: ranking, aggregation, offset, analytic, MS SQL Pivot LINPIVOT, MS SQL Spatial Data, VS SQL XML. VS SQL JSON.
Programming in C#
This training will allow you to gain knowledge about:
- C language syntax
- methods, exception handling and application monitoring
- structure and enumeration
- creating collection classes
- creating a hierarchy of classes using inheritance
- reading and writing data locally
- accessing databases
- remote accessing data via WS and Cloud
- user interface design for graphic applications
- ensuring application performance through multithreading and asynchrony
- integration of unmanaged code
- code management
- data encryption and decryption
Creating Solutions for Microsoft Azure
During this training you will learn more about:
- introduction to the Microsoft Azure platform
- creating a development environment using Azure virtual machines
- hosting web applications on the Azure platform
- storing SQL data in Azure
- designing flexible applications in the cloud
- management of cloud services in Azure
- non-logical data storage in Azure
- storing and the use of files in Azure Storage
- communication strategy design using queues and service bus
- Azure infrastructure management
- automation of integration with Azure resources
- securing web applications in Azure
- maintaining and monitoring web application solutions in Azure
Programming of WEB Services and Azure Services
During this training you will learn more about:
- introduction to cloud technology services
- accessing data using the Entity Framework
- creating and using ASP.NET Web API services
- expanding and protecting services written with the use of Web API
- creating services using WCF
- services hosting
- Windows Azure Service Bus
- implementation of services
- storing data through Windows Azure Storage
- monitoring and diagnostics
- authentication and access management
- service scaling
- Appendix A: Designing and extending WCF services
- Appendix B: Securing services written using WCF
Agile for Project Managers
During this workshop you will gain knowledge about:
- Agile philosophy
- Roles and responsibilities in the project
- Managing the Agile project
- Agile processes and products
- Communication within the project
- Setting priorities
- Steering the Agile project
- Planning agile projects
Business simulation using Citta Ideale business type game
During this workshop you will gain knowledge about:
- effective use of Agile philosophies and techniques in complex, multi-team
project environments - possibilities of independent decision making
- analyzing the achieved results in order to draw conclusions for the future
- daily work practices of Scrum teams
- planning and coordination of a complex agile project
- ways of cooperating with the corporate governance bodies of the PRINCE2®
methodology (Effective Project Management)
SLA agreements for IT services delivery (SLA)
During this workshop you will learn more about:
- creating good contracts for the provision of IT services (SLAs, OLA contracts with external suppliers)
- daily contract management
- reporting and acceptance of provided services
Purchasing Negotiations
During this workshop you will learn more about:
- the essence of purchasing negotiations
- evaluation of the negotiating partner
- exerting influence on the negotiating partner
- techniques used during purchasing negotiations
- selected elements of training assertiveness used in negotiations
Team Skills and Leadership (Team Management and Leadership)
During this training you will learn about:
Team management through:
- defining roles in a team
- identification of manager values and behaviors
- recognizing your own style of management to increase the efficiency of individual people and teams
- organization of your own work and the work of the team
How to increase teamwork efficiency by:
- analysis of the influence of the leadership style on the team’s performance based on case study
- defining the importance of team performance in achieving organizational goals
- recognizing and eliminating poor results
- application of incentive techniques to increase team and individual performance
- resolving conflicts
Training of Creative Thinking Techniques and Problem Solving
During this training you will learn:
- how to effectively identify problems in the workplace
- methods of generating appropriate solutions
- techniques of delegating activities within given solutions
- methods for assessing solutions and monitoring their implementation
IT support for budgeting provided services
During this workshop you will learn about:
- preparation data for analysis
- organizing the data on the sheet
- monitoring data correctness with respect to defined assumptions
- creating sheets and reports
- using built-in functions
- making investment decisions in the context of the results of the analysis
- using scenarios to compare simulation values
- analysis of reports using a PivotTable and PivotChart report
- integrating Microsoft Excel with other programs
Using CRM type of applications
During this workshop you will learn:
- account and contacts data management
- handling activities
- bidding, ordering
- scheduling the salesman’s work
- queue management
- sales analysis
Analysis of financial and accounting data in Microsoft Excel
During this workshop you will learn more about:
- preparing data to conduct a financial analysis
- organizing the data on the sheet
- monitoring data correctness of with respect to defined assumptions
- creating financial sheets
- use of financial functions
- investment assessment and analysis
- making investment decisions in the context of a changing financial situation
- financial forecasting and simulation
- using scenarios to compare the value of financial sheets
- analysis of financial statements using the PivotTable and PivotChart report
- integration of Microsoft Excel with other programs
Support for full accounting in the enterprise using industry-specific software
During this workshop you will learn more about:
- account assignment and booking of documents
- the use of an automatic account assignment
- preparing e-Declaration and e-transfers
- VAT registers handling
- cost planning
Fixed asset management using industry-specific software
During this workshop you will gain knowledge about:
- keeping records of fixed assets of the enterprise
- keeping equipment records
- handling fixed assets
- depreciation calculation
Analysis and reporting of data using industry-specific software
During this workshop you will gain knowledge about:
- creating multidimensional financial analyzes
- creating multidimensional analyzes in the area of controlling
The Use of Excel by an HR & Payroll Specialist
During this workshop you will learn more about:
- preparing data for analysis
- organizing data on the sheet
- monitoring the correctness of data with respect to defined assumptions
- creating HR and payroll statements
- using financial functions
- using scenarios to compare the values of generated sheets
- data visualization
- analysis of reports using a PivotTable and PivotChart report
- Microsoft Excel integration with other programs
Support of industry-specific software for HR and payroll processes
During this workshop you will learn more about:
- creating HR and payroll documents and declarations
- servicing civil law contracts
- remuneration budgeting and settlement
- exporting of data to the Płatnik program and the use of PFRON system
The use of the Płatnik program
During this workshop you will gain knowledge about:
- data import in the Płatnik program
- creating and handling sets of settlement declarations
- bilateral information exchange with the Social Insurance Institution system
Analysis of data and reporting using industry-specific software
During this workshop you will gain knowledge about:
- creating multidimensional analyzes in the HR area
- use of IT applications for recording and analyzing of concluded contracts
(employment contract, contract of mandate or task-specific contract) - exporting to generally used file formats
Basic use of IT applications supporting the process of concluding a leasing contract
During this workshop you will learn more about:
- handling customer records
- establishing new contracts
- servicing active contracts
- contracts transfer and closure
Basic use of applications conducting financial and accounting processes in leasing
During this workshop you will learn more about:
- booking documents regarding leasing contracts
- settlement of accounts with Users
- invoicing and re-invoicing
- the use of VAT registers and generating reports
Trainings financed from EU founds
Available trainings
The course is designed for foreigners. It includes teaching at 4 levels of language proficiency adapted to participants from A1 to B2. The course consists of 60 lesson hours, including 15 hours for learning Polish culture.
współfinansowane ze środków Unii Europejskiej
Akademia Finansów i Biznesu Vistula
Akademia im. Aleksandra Gieysztora w Pułtusku