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Premium International Schools in Czech Republic

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About international schools in Czech Republic

Premium international schools in the Czech Republic are concentrated in Prague with a smaller cluster in Brno and typically offer whole-school provision from early years through secondary. Families will commonly find International Baccalaureate programmes alongside British (Cambridge/IGCSE with progression to IB or A-levels) and North American routes, with a handful of French and German national streams; English is the dominant medium of instruction while Czech and other modern languages are offered as intensive, additional or dual-language options. Annual tuition for fully international English-medium schools varies by age and provider but commonly ranges from roughly CZK 200,000 per year in more affordable programmes to CZK 700,000 - 760,000 or higher in senior years at the more expensive Prague schools, and many schools charge extras for lunches, transport, exams, registration or capital levies. Admissions focus on a September intake with entrance assessments, interviews and school reports requested; some schools operate rolling places for mid-year arrivals, so parents should begin enquiries several months to a year ahead of their planned move.

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At a glance 39 schools · avg fee CZK 280,468
Schools listed
39
Curricula
25
Average annual fee
CZK 280,468
Fee range
CZK 65,000 – 764,160
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (10 schools)
Average school size
367 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Prague British International School
Oldest
Japanese School in Prague (1980)
With boarding
1

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3 international schools in Brno

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2 international schools in Olomouc

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1 international school in Ricany

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1 international school in Ostrava

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1 international school in České Budějovice

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FAQs for Czech Republic

What are the main curriculum choices in Czech international schools and how do they differ?
The common international curricula are the IB continuum, British programmes (national curriculum to IGCSE and then IB or A-levels) and North American style schooling; French and German national schools are also present. The IB emphasises a coherent, inquiry-based continuum from primary to diploma years, British routes use staged public examinations (IGCSE/A-Level) with subject specialisation in later years, and North American models often follow grade credits and a broad transcript model suitable for US/Canadian university applications.
How much should I budget and what costs are typically extra?
Published tuition varies widely by school and by age, so expect a wide band rather than a single figure; fully international Prague schools commonly publish senior-year fees in the high hundreds of thousands of CZK, while smaller city schools and bilingual streams are often materially lower. In addition to tuition, most schools charge for lunches, school transport, exam fees (IGCSE/IB), optional activities and sometimes one-off registration or capital fees and refundable deposits, so always request a full fee schedule and sample invoice.
When should we apply and what documents will schools ask for?
Many international schools open recruitment for the September intake the year before and busy year groups fill quickly, so start enquiries about six to twelve months ahead (earlier for the most sought-after year groups). Typical application paperwork includes an application form, copies of passports, recent school reports (usually two years), teacher references, immunisation records and any special-needs documentation; schools normally arrange an assessment and interview before issuing an offer.
Is instruction in Czech provided and can children enter Czech universities later?
English is the primary medium in most international schools, but many schools provide intensive Czech lessons and some bilingual programmes that combine the Czech curriculum with an international certificate. Families who want their child to keep the option of Czech university study should check whether a school offers a pathway to the Czech maturita or formal Czech language and curriculum support, because transfer into national higher education is easiest when pupils meet the Czech secondary-exit requirements.
What should we check on a school visit?
On a visit, look for clarity about language support, pastoral care and how the school integrates newly arrived pupils; ask about typical class sizes, teacher qualifications, staff turnover and whether specialist support (learning-support, EAL) is in-house or outsourced. Also request recent sample timetables and a breakdown of all compulsory and optional fees, ask how waiting lists operate and what mid-year admission options exist, and seek contact details for current parents where possible to learn about everyday life at the school.