Integration Centre Prague (hereinafter reffered to as ICP) was established by the City of Prague on 14^th March 2002, and since that time has helped thousands of migrants integrate into Czech society.

ICP is one of the 18 integration centres based in various regions of the Czech Republic. ICP operates in the territory of the City of Prague, where it provides services to migrants together with partner NGOs.

The central branch of ICP is located in Prague 1 Žitná Street. There are also 2 more branches in Prague: Prague 13 – Lužiny, and Prague 14 – Černý Most. Contacts for the individual branches are available here.

ICP offers a wide range of services for migrants. At the same time, it plays an important role in influencing local integration policies, and it cooperates with experts from various fields.

ICP Services for Migrants:

• Czech language courses for adults – standard grammar courses for Slavic-language speakers (A1–B1) and non-Slavic-language speakers (A1–A2), available in both in-person and online formats. In addition, there are specialised courses focused on preparation for the permanent residence exam, Czech for the workplace, and conversation courses. Another option is an e-learning self-study course for beginners and lower-intermediate learners.

• Czech language courses for children – learning in a fun way. In these courses children learn Czech and also meet new friends.

• Socio-cultural courses – they take the form of specialised lectures, where you can learn everything about Czech history, national customs and traditions, types of residence permits in the CR, health, social and education system in the CR, the tax return etc.

• Cultural and community activities – every year, ICP organises a lot of cultural and community activities in various places in Prague, the aim of which is to bring Czech people and migrants closer together and promote friendly coexistence among people of all nationalities.

• Legal counselling – information is provided on the legal system of the Czech Republic, along with assistance with residence applications in the Czech Republic and their extension, and basic counselling in the field of civil law (e.g. divorce or unpaid wages – without legal representation in proceedings and without drafting court submissions). Consultations or assistance are also offered in administrative proceedings. In the area of Czech citizenship, consultations are provided in more complex cases or in connection with ongoing proceedings.

• Social counselling – family counselling (birth of a child, benefits related to maternity and parenthood, etc.), career counselling, assistance with finding kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, recognition of education obtained abroad (nostrification), assistance with finding doctors and housing, information on health and social insurance, counselling related to marriage, birth and death, professional assistance with communication with authorities, pensions and social benefits, starting a business as a self-employed person, basic counselling on applications for Czech citizenship, and accompaniment to authorities and other public institutions.

• Intercultural services – Interpreting, accompaniment, and assistance during visits to authorities, schools, hospitals, and other public institutions. Intercultural workers can accompany you, help with communication and interpreting, introduce you to the basic aspects of life in Prague, advise you on where to seek further support (e.g. social workers or legal advisers), and recommend options for learning Czech. The services are provided in several languages — Czech, English, Ukrainian, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Arabic — and are available exclusively by appointment. Capacity is limited.

• Opportunity to get involved – participation in a regional consultancy platform, volunteering.

• Access to information – free internet access, a foreign language library with specialised publications, fiction, poetry, foreign language newspapers and journals and TV.

Links:

• Website
• Facebook
• Integration centres