Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
110 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30+ |
| Most common nationality |
Czech |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
The majority of our international students have permanent roots established in Prague. This limits our turnover rate and most of students join at age 2 and stay until graduation. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer ESL lessons or learning support depending on the needs of a child |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Czech for natives and foreigners and Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
12 students |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have smart boards, and lap top computers. However, we prefer hands on learning and limit our use of electronics in the classroom. Telephones are not used in the classroom or on our school campus. |
| 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) |
We do not currently provide distance learning with video conferencing or learning platforms. However, we successfully taught our students during COVID and we are prepared if a situation should arise again in the future. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We do not practice any religion, but we teach awareness and celebrate diversity. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
As an elementary school, we do not offer standardized external examinations. |
| Results in these examinations |
NA |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, but use homework to support what was taught in class and to create a home/school connection. Homework is minimal and scheduled per week instead of daily. Many assignments are project based or review. Daily reading is a homework expecation. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 - 40 minutes per week, plus 20 minutes of daily reading |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Central Point is a primary school and we finish at Year 6. Our graduates successful enter middle school at prestigious school locally and abroad. We are currently exploring options to create a middle school and high school so our students can continue their learning journey with us. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have learning support teacher who meets children with specific needs. Many of our teachers have a background in special needs or have some training. |
| Learning support offered |
A student with learning needs will have in class support or 1:1 support outside the classroom depending on the need. The amount of assistance depends on the specific needs. Some children have daily support and some a few times per week. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We support and offer specified learning or challenges for our talented students. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We employ dedicated teaching assistants and have an in-house psychologist on staff. We also collaborate with local centers to provide testing and specialized support when needed. Promoting well-being is a central part of our school’s ethos. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we assess children and offer a one day trial lesson prior to enrolling a child |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We provide a reading and math assessment to see how a child's academic level compares to the class. Motivation and behavior are key factors for enrollment. We are willing to support a child with learning challenges if the child demonstrates the motivation to learn and accept support. Our school puts a lot of effort on character development, so character and how a child relates to a new environment and people is important too. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in some year groups. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Enrollment opens in February and ends May 1. However, we offer open enrollment based on availability. Since joining mid-year can be a challenging transition for students, we provide trial days to help ensure a smooth adjustment before confirming enrollment during the school year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
We offer open enrollment depending on availability. Because joining mid-year can be a challenging transition, we provide trial days to support a smooth adjustment before confirming enrollment. As part of the admissions process, we require academic reports from the current and previous year, along with a confidential evaluation from the student’s current school. |
| School start time |
Our school opens at 8:15 and classes begin at 8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:40 followed by after school clubs until 16:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We do not off care before school. After school, studnents can play freely in the school garden or attend and after school club until 16:30. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
We offer a warm, catered lunch which includes soup, main course, and snacks. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We offer vegetarian, gluten free and lactose free meals upon request. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Our school offers cooking, art, ceramics, chess, LEGO, sign language, dance, science, music, drama, newspaper club, programing, electronic art, football, yoga, pilates, nature club and more. We add or remove clubs according to what students request or have an interest in. |
| Sports activities included |
We have gym once per week off campus and on campus once per week. We offer filed sports, indoor gym, ice skating and swimming lessons. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We do not have a sport team or sport competitions. However, we do play in the Mc Donald's Cup in April/May. |
| Facilities at the school |
We have a library, and a music room. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a spacious garden with a football pitch and basketball hoops. We also have a small indoor gym. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At CPIS, we believe in nurturing the whole child - academically, socially, and emotionally. We offer a warm, inclusive environment from Early Years to Year 6 where every student is known, valued and supported to grow into a confident, curious learner. As an international school guided by the British curriculum, we provide a structured yet flexible education that encourages creativity, critical thinking and global citizenship. Central Point is a school where potential grows. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our learner-centered approach ensures that students are engaged and actively involved in their education. As a small, family-oriented school, we foster an environment that builds confidence and empowers every student to succeed. |