Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
Capacity of 104 students on each campus. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese |
| Max. number of students per class |
26 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance exam |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The admission interview and written reflection are conducted in English, the written test is conducted in Czech. |
| School start time |
8:20 |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Fostra High School is dedicated to supporting students' personal growth and preparing them for success in a rapidly changing world. Fostra emphasizes 21st century competencies - digital and financial literacy, collaboration, critical and creative thinking, communication skills, and social responsibility. The school provides coaches to help students identify and develop their talents and support them in personal and career planning. Fostra also has a team of mental health and special education professionals who help students overcome crisis situations and develop emotional intelligence. Fostra focuses on the successful admission of its students to universities in the country and abroad. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The program includes specialized courses taught in English, such as History and Society, Nature and Science, Skills and Abilities, and Mathematical Concepts. Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue studies at prestigious universities in the Czech Republic and abroad. 50% of classes are taught in English. This enables students to master the language at an advanced level and develop the ability to think, communicate, and express their ideas fluently in English. In addition to English, students can choose from a variety of other languages—German, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Japanese. |