Best schools in Prague
Education in Prague
Free (or sometimes small contribution) state schools teach exclusively in the Czech language. So although there are some schools in Prague where teachers have been trained to integrate international children, it is still not a choice that most parents take, unless their child is already fluent in Czech. In addition, the qualification at the end will be a Czech Maturita, which will not have the same clout as the qualifications offered by the international schools when it comes to applying to global universities .
This is definitely not a city designed for cars as the combination of cobbled, one-way and under-repair streets can make the most patient of drivers despair. That said, most of the international schools can be reached from the centre (Prague 1 and 2) or from the slightly further out Dejvice in Prague 6 in under half an hour, hazards and other drivers permitting.
Probably due to these driving conditions, nearly two-thirds of the Prague’s inhabitants take to public transport, which has an enviably good reputation and covers all the international schools, although you may have to use a combination of metro and tram or bus. It’s packed in rush hour but could still be preferable to the battle on the streets. Helpful tips on finding your way about as well as what's going on can be found on Prague Experience.
Choosing a school in Prague
Among the international schools, only two have a really long pedigree. The remainder started to spring up in the early 1990s and four have opened this century. All but one are accredited by independent external agencies.
When it comes to curricula, your choices are between an adapted American curriculum, leading to the US High School Diploma, or an adapted version of England’s national curriculum, together with IGCSEs. As a final qualification, the choice lies between A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, offered by the remainder, some of which also provide the option of the Czech Maturita for local students.
