To be honest my expectations were very pessimistic. But when I came to my new home, to Podebrady, I was a bit surprised.

First of all, I didn´t expect to see so many trees and greenery here. When I was in Kazakhstan, I surfed the internet looking for pictures of Podebrady, but in reality this city and the park are much more wonderful than in the photos.

Secondly, I was very glad to know that so many people ride a bicycle here and now I have my own bicycle which is very useful.

My first impression of the school was very good and I love our teachers. I´m glad that I will spend my first year in the Czech Republic in Podebrady. This place is the best for studying and it is not so far from Prague. I am very happy to be here.

Dinora Tashmetova, English Preparatory Programme