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CityPrague
CurriculumAmerican
Leaving qualificationsAP and SAT
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 6 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications AP and SAT
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 17 students / class
Maximum 20 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: 390,000 Kč
to: 455,000 Kč
Address: Svatoslavova 333/6 140 00 Praha 4-Nusle Czech Republic
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Number of students

250 in grades 1 - 12

Number of nationalities represented in the school

30

Most common nationality

Czech

Ratio of local students to international students

4:10

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

Yes

Additional language classes offered by the school

Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French

Max. number of students per class

20

Average number of students per class

17

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

No

Use of technology in the classroom

Students utilize laptops or tablets for daily note taking, assignment tracking and research.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

Our school is ready to offer online classes in case of need.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

External examinations or assessments available

SAT, AP tests, SAT subject tests

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Only sometimes.

Approximate hours of homework given

30 minutes - 1 hour per day

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

90%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

No

Learning support offered

We have a school psychologists and homeroom teachers assigned to each grade. We also have a college counsellor who helps students navigate through their future career decisions. Also, all staff receive training in differentiation each academic year.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

Through course selection, such as advanced placement courses. Students can take more advanced classes, for example a higher level of math, and skip the lower levels.

Student access to education psychologist

No

Entry evaluation for students

Yes

Brief description of entry evaluation required

The written evaluation covers English skills and also includes a personal interview.

Waiting list

No

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

Registration is always open for good students looking to enter the right school.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

08:30

School finish time

Monday - Thursday at 3:30 pm, on Friday at 2 pm.

Supervised care before/after school

No

School bus service available

No, we are conveniently located near three large tram stops and the red line metro.

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

There is a vegetarian option available daily.

Uniform required

No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

It changes every year depending on the students' interest. We offer a literature club, Spanish, sports club, school band.

Sports activities included

Physical Education class, only for those who choose it. We also offer some sport activities during our theme weeks.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Not at this time but we will organize it with sufficient student interest.

Facilities at the school

Library, STEM lab.

Sports facilities at the school

We have two indoor gyms and an outdoor facility that includes soccer, sand volleyball and basketball. They are located about 5 minutes away from our school building.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Project and theme-based curriculum, focused on the real-life application of skills being taught. Freedom to select the classes of interest while still completing a well-rounded secondary education.

Teaching approach of the school

Our students are given the opportunity to learn to both lead and to follow. Public speaking is a key concept and is taught from the first term at the school. All students are shown the various paths to being successful and our staff is there to guide them as they find their interests and develop their skills. Our approach is holistic and student-oriented.

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