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CityPrague
CurriculumAmerican
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 5 to 9
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 15 students / class
Maximum 18 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: 280,000 Kč
to: 350,000 Kč
Address: Podolská 448/54, Prague 4 Podolí, 147 00, Czech Republic
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All the details about this school in their own words

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Number of students

47

Number of nationalities represented in the school

10

Most common nationality

Czech

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

Yes

Additional language classes offered by the school

Czech, German, French

Max. number of students per class

18

Average number of students per class

15

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Classic - school table, desk, projector, interactive whiteboard, tablets, music instrument,...

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)

Yes, with tablets, computers

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

External examinations or assessments available

6 AP exams

Results in these examinations

In USA - 85,6% AP Exam pass rate (year 2019, 3 or higher AP), 662 graduate people in year 2019-100% college acceptence rate (59%top 100 National University or National Liberal Arts College)

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

In terms of home preparation, our general strategy is not to rely on parental support and to minimize the need for home preparation (homework). Too much home preparation creates an unequal field for children, as each parent has different qualifications and time availability and thus not all parents can dedicate an equal amount of time. Our school day is longer than in a traditional Czech school, so we assume that children will learn everything they need to in school. The program includes ample space to practice and experience the material being taught. Until approximately the 2nd grade, we do not contemplate assigning homework. We only consider optional homework for children who enjoy challenges. Beginning in 3rd grade, a certain amount of homework will be assigned. However, students will also have dedicated time during school hours to work on their homework with the support of their teachers. This is a common practice at BASIS schools in the US, resulting in a reduced necessity for homework preparation at home.

Approximate hours of homework given

This depends on the subject from which the homework was assigned, and the assignment in question.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

The school started its operation in the Czech Republic in 2021/2022

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

No

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

Our school provides them with an individualized, and more demanding education plan.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes

Entry evaluation for students

No

Waiting list

No

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

August

Students can join after academic year begins

This depends on each specific situation.

School start time

September

School finish time

June

Supervised care before/after school

Yes

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

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

Students can choose from a meat, vegetarian, or a special diet meal (lactose-free, gluten-free).

Uniform required

No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

While the offerings each year are unique to each school, past activities have included:
Football Club, Czech Club, Tennis Club, Music and Theater Arts, Book Club, Golf for Beginners, Coding and Engineering, Dance Club

Sports activities included

Basics of physical education

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

No

Sports facilities at the school

A multifunctional outdoor sports field, and a playground.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

OUR CURRICULUM - We educate students at the highest international standards utilizing our own innovative and time-tested curriculum.
SUBJECT EXPERT TEACHERS - Passionate, knowledgeable, experts who believe that with the right support and encouragement, any child can excel.
JOYFUL LEARNING CULTURE - We celebrate hard work and the belief that intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary outcomes.
BILINGUAL MASTERY AND ENGLISH IMMERSION - Our primary focus is the ensure that students achieve a mastery of the Czech language equivalent to that taught in state schools. The Czech language is taught additionally, and we immerse students in Czech cultural contexts, providing a comprehensive education in both languages.

Teaching approach of the school

Program Goals
Our main goal is to educate students to the highest international levels with a spiraling liberal arts and sciences curriculum benchmarked to the best education systems in the world.
HOW IT'S DONE
We rely on our passionate, expert teachers to develop a classroom culture that inspires students to think that learning is cool. We believe that trust and respect between teachers and students inspire this belief. We’re proud to be both unabashedly forward-thinking and unapologetically old fashioned. Our approach does not give in to the pressure of the latest trends. We focus on what works and what is proven when preparing our students today for what is to come tomorrow.
Opportunity is Defined in Global Terms
Today, we can no longer conceive of opportunity for the next generation as confined to a city, a state, or even a nation. We commit to teaching our students to the highest global standards so that they can succeed in the best universities in the world and compete in a global professional marketplace.
Accountability Drives Improvement
Our program has been committed, from its earliest days to the smart, network-wide use of performance data. We hold ourselves accountable to use the insights this data
provides to sustain and improve learning outcomes for our students.
Connection Leads to Mastery
Our path of study is connected from preschool to Senior Projects. Our curriculum is carefully calibrated so that in every discipline and at every grade level, students are appropriately challenged by their learning, and each year serves as a preparation for the challenges to come.
Mastery Empowers Excellence
We teach our students to achieve mastery of the foundational disciplines and competencies, for it is that mastery which will empower their future lives and careers. In our classrooms, bolstered by the unwavering support of the faculty, students will face demanding challenges and celebrate extraordinary victories as they learn and uphold excellence.
Perspective Creates Responsibility
In our school, diverse perspectives are tested in an environment of informed thought and collegiality. Students must be prepared to navigate the uncertainty of the 21st-century landscape with profound humility. By engaging with a variety of global perspectives, our students are empowered to make their own decisions about how they will navigate the world.

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