Yes
In June 2018, the Prague British School and The English International School Prague have merged to create this new school, called Prague British International School.
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| Number of students |
Vlastina Campus: 350
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| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
| Most common nationality |
There are 60 nationalities represented. The majority of these nationalities are represented by fewer than 10 students at PBIS. Nationalities with more than 10 students are: Czech, British, Russian, Korean, Polish, Vietnamese, Dutch, Ukrainian, Slovakian, American, Chinese, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, French and German. |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
All PBIS teaching staff and Heads are from native English speaking countries. The vast majority are from the UK, however PBIS also has staff from Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand. Language teachers are native speakers of their subject language (French/German/Spanish/Czech). |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Czech, French, German, Spanish
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| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
PBIS is an open enrolment school and, as such, there is no entrance test. All students applying to enter Year 7 and above must take either a language assessment (non-native English speakers) or a maths/literature assessment (native English speakers) before starting at PBIS. Students applying to join the IB programme are required to pass the required number of IGCSE exams (or recognised equivalent) as published on the school website for a given school year. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Badminton, band, basketball, football, cardio warriors, careers advice, costume design, dodgeball, Duke of Edinburgh, electronic music, engineering makers lab, floorball, gardening, basketball, fitness, hip hop/breakdance, history, chess, choir, juggling, debate, karate, let's talk club, Model United Nations, netball, field hockey, newspaper, orchestra, pilates, running, school production club, video-making club, yearbook. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Vlastina Campus: dancing hall, gym, outdoor running track, multi-purpose sports court, playgrounds.
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Prague British International School is the leading international school in the Czech Republic, inspiring over 1300 students to achieve outstanding academic results. The school was formed by the merger of two of Prague's leading international schools, the Prague British School (PBS) and the English International School Prague (EISP). |
| Teaching approach of the school |
PBIS offers a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the needs of all students. Learning is personalised ensuring that each child fulfills their potential. |