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The BASIS curriculum puts emphasis on developing children's natural curiosity so that they can analyze the world around.
BASIS Prague is a successful international school offering continuous education from preschool to high school graduation. Developed by Czech-American Olga V. Block, the curriculum integrates proven and innovative concepts from around the world. Since 2020, BASIS Prague has been implementing this idea, following more than two decades of success in the U.S. The key to their achievement lies in enthusiastic and satisfied students.
"The natural desire to learn new things is very pronounced in young children. When they discover that learning helps them understand and analyze the world around them, and that it leads to constant improvement, it's half the battle won," explains Pavel Růžička, Director for Development of BASIS Prague schools.
The school's campus in Podolí has already grown to meet increasing demand. A new modern pavilion featuring two additional classrooms was completed and opened in the fall of 2024. This expansion provides more space for students to learn and grow in a thoughtfully designed environment.
A fundamental pillar of the school is its unique curriculum, which fosters interdisciplinary subjects and emphasizes interactivity. The teachers guide students to analyze the world critically, encouraging them to understand beyond surface levels.
"We implement this concept starting from our Level 1 (first grade). Through games, trials, and experiments, our students practice the taught concepts in each subject," says Ondřej Konár, the Director of Academics. By emphasizing the connections and links between subjects, teachers ensure that students grasp the material better and enjoy learning.
BASIS Prague integrates modern technologies into education through their own educational software platform, SPORK. This platform allows students to practice their knowledge while providing real-time feedback to teachers about their understanding of the material. Additionally, tablets are used during lessons to teach students to use technology productively, moving beyond mere entertainment.
Tereza & Petr Asterovi, parents of BASIS students""BASIS Prague is a top-quality school in every way. The daily routine for arrivals and departures is exceptional, with a warm, personalized welcome from the teachers and staff. The instruction is clear, based on structured worksheets and thoughtful evaluation. Small class sizes allow for individual attention."
Quality teachers are of paramount importance at BASIS Prague, where an international team of educators is dedicated to developing each student's personality. In Levels 1-4, all subjects are taught using the two-teacher model, with both a subject expert and a learning expert in the classroom. This approach has proven highly effective in supporting academic growth and individual student needs.
English is the primary language at BASIS Prague, immersing students in an English-speaking environment not only during lessons but also during lunch, breaks, and extracurricular activities.
This approach helps students quickly and effortlessly master the English language, while the Czech language remains a significant component of the program, allowing students to become bilingual and opening up further educational opportunities for their future.
"Our daughter Madlenka's transformation has been remarkable," Tereza and Petr Asterovi emphasize. "She went from a shy, tearful girl with no English to a confident, smiling young lady eager to join in English conversations."
Konár concludes, "We warmly welcome anyone interested in our educational program and would be delighted to introduce them to our school community."
