The Czech school year begins today: What are the key changes for 2024–25?
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A change in teaching hours, fee payments, language lessons for non-Czechs, gender-neutral bathrooms, and more await pupils and parents this academic year.
Mark your calendar: Important dates in the 2024–25 Czech school year
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Got your pens and pencils ready? As another academic year kicks off in Czechia, here's a round up of key dates for expat parents to remember.
How a Prague international school immerses children in a feast of cultures
An annual international food festival at Prague British International School is a tribute to the rich diversity of the student body.
6 ways Charles University's language institute helps expats master Czech
Professional teachers, a supportive atmosphere and cultural immersion give students at UJOP UK an edge.
Czech schools to offer more Czech language classes for non-native speakers
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The number of foreign pupils in Czech schools has doubled in the past years; teaching must expand and adapt in response, says the Ministry of Education.
Prague universities to ramp up security for new academic year
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The 2023 Prague shooting has caused a universal reaction from universities, with many top institutions developing measures introduced earlier this year.
A prestigious Prague MBA program is rocket fuel for development and networking
An MBA program at the Prague University of Economics and Business, or VŠE, delivers expert insights into the secrets of business management.
Ministry clashes with municipalities over pupils' phone use in schools
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The state has said that schools are free to make and introduce their own rules without input needed from local government.
Prague Scout Group celebrates 10 years in Czechia, seeks volunteers
Since its establishment in 2014, 1st Prague Scout Group has seen the number of eager young participants skyrocket.
Prague district now collecting school supplies and backpacks for families in need
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As the new school year approaches, retailers say that the price for a complete set of supplies hasn't increased, but some families will feel the pinch.
Beroun elementary school fuses language, sports and innovation
An innovative and bilingual approach to learning gives expat families more choices when it comes to their child's education.
Czech school institutes ban on mobile phones in September
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As smartphone bans are gaining momentum around the world, a Czech district is joining the call to keep mobiles out of the classroom.
PBIS’s Early Years Programme helps young children thrive through structured exploration
We sat down with Prague British International School's Emily Brown to discuss how the seeds of success are planted long before the college-prep years.
Czech education minister proposes mandatory English from first grade
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A second foreign language, such as German, French, or Spanish, from the sixth grade could also be required as part of govt. education reforms.
Surging dorm fees to squeeze student budgets in Czechia
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A combined shortage of housing and high student demand, paired with rising prices in the private sector, mean that students face paying more in September.
Czechia considers new hybrid teaching system across secondary schools
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The Education Ministry says that a mix of online and in-person school classes especially benefits those with illnesses or who spend time abroad.
Sleepovers, team-buildings, arcade games: A magical playground comes to Prague
VR adventures, laser tag, and a grand carousel await at this indoor entertainment center.
