The University of Silesia in Katowice announces the recruitment of participate in the International Summer School – InterConnect Alicante Summer School.
The InterConnect Alicante Summer School is an international summer school organised at the University of Alicante and addressed to students from Poland and Spain. The aim of the programme is to develop participants’ intercultural, social, and language competences through collaborative learning and cooperation in international teams.
The programme includes integration workshops and classes focused on effective cooperation in international groups, during which participants will establish principles of teamwork and develop communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. An important element of the programme will be workshops on European values promoting democracy, equality, diversity, solidarity, and respect for human rights.
The classes will be delivered using active learning methods, including project-based work, moderated discussions, educational games, role-playing activities, and tasks carried out in international groups. These activities will enable participants to explore the cultural heritage of Poland and Spain and develop their communication competences.
An important element of the Summer School will be intercultural evenings, during which participants will present the culture, history, and traditions of their countries, strengthening intercultural dialogue and counteracting stereotypes. The learning process will be complemented by reflection and feedback sessions.
When and where:
20–24 September 2026
University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
Who can participate:
At least 10 students from the University of Silesia in Katowice
At least 4 students from the University of Alicante
Application deadline:
3 August 2026
Language of instruction:
Spanish/French
Participation fee:
Free of charge
Format:
Classes will be held in lecture rooms at the University of Alicante.
The on-site programme may be preceded by online lectures.
ECTS credits and certificate:
Participants who complete the Summer School will receive 3 ECTS credits and a certificate specifying the learning outcomes (30 hours of classes).
How to apply — Step 1 (University of Alicante students)
- Complete the application form (Annex No. 1A – Student’s Application for Participation),
including Section 1: Information about the Candidate and Section 4: Substantive Criteria. - Print the completed application form.
- Sign the application form on the last page, indicating the date and place.
- Attach the required certificates/confirmations.
- Obtain the signature of the dean’s office of the relevant faculty in Section 1.
- Obtain the signature of the co-organiser of the support activity (Prof. Ángeles Sirvent / Prof. Teresa Pozo-Rico) at the end of the application, under the statement confirming the relevance of the requested form of support.
- Send a signed scan of the application form together with the required certificates/confirmations to: transform4europe@us.edu.pl.
Selection criteria:
Applications will be assessed on a points basis according to the following criteria:
Self-assessment of knowledge and competences related to the topic of the Summer School
Language proficiency:
English language:
A1–A2 – 1 point
B1–B2 – 2 points
C1–C2 – 3 points
Second foreign language (including native language)
A1–A2 – 1 point
B1–B2 – 2 points
C1–C2 – 3 points
Language certificates:
Issued by a language school – 1 point
Issued by a university unit – 2 points
External certificates issued by an accredited examination centre – 3 points
A copy of each supporting document must be attached to the application.
Acceptable documents include a certificate issued by a language course provider, a transcript of grades confirming language proficiency, or the applicant’s own statement/declaration confirming knowledge of the given language.
Dean’s opinion confirming the relevance of the requested form of support for the student’s study programme:
No confirmed relevance – 0 points
Confirmed relevance – 3 points
A ranking list and a reserve list will be created based on the total score.
Participation in the project and its implementation — Step 2 (University of Alicante students)
Qualified participants, before the start of the summer school
(deadline: 19 September 2026)
- Register in the NAWA application system as a project participant, following the instructions provided in the file “Registration NAWA – EN” and submit the registration/application.
- Download the application file in PDF format and send it to:
transform4europe@us.edu.pl.
Academic contact (University of Silesia):
Dr hab. Andrzej Rabsztyn, Professor at the University of Silesia
andrzej.rabsztyn@us.edu.pl
Academic contact (University of Alicante):
Prof. Ángeles Sirvent
ma.sirvent@ua.es
Prof. Teresa Pozo-Rico
teresa.pozo@gcloud.ua.es
Information and administrative contact:
Transform4Europe Office
Rectorate Building
12 Bankowa Street, 3rd floor, Room 3.6
transform4europe@us.edu.pl
