September 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Big changes in education law and a new school year, public transport disruption, a national holiday, a lunar eclipse, and more key events to bookmark.
Mark your calendar: Important dates in the 2025–26 Czech school year
From the first bell in September to the final report cards in June, bookmark these notable school holidays, breaks, and exam dates for the 2025-26 year.
6 surprising things about school shopping in Czechia: An expat family’s guide
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From indoor shoes to aktovka backpacks, Czech school shopping can surprise expats. Here’s how to make it less overwhelming and more affordable.
Priced out? Students in Czechia face pressure as dormitory, accommodation costs surge
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With the 2025/26 academic year four weeks away, young people are scrambling to find an available room while avoiding exorbitant rental fees.
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.
As US cracks down on student visas, Prague becomes study haven
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With US visa rules tightening and tuition fees soaring, more international students are turning to Europe for affordable, English-language degrees.
A school with U.S. roots is shaping thinkers, leaders, and lifelong learners in Prague
BASIS Prague provides preschool to high school education with a unique curriculum which fosters interdisciplinary subjects and emphasizes interactivity.
Rising violence in Czech schools fuels growing fear among teachers
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Czech classrooms are becoming increasingly volatile as teachers report increasingly aggressive kids and permissive parents, says a new survey.
Prague’s smallest expats have a new play-based path to preschool
Launching in September, Tiny Tots helps 1–2-year-olds build confidence and curiosity through play at Park Lane’s Smíchov campus.
Charles University offers opportunity to U.S. academics facing political turmoil
As U.S. scholars face funding cuts and political pressure, Prague’s top university sees surge in interest, bringing global talent and new ideas to Czechia.
American students in Prague rethink their return to a very different US
As political tensions rise and academic freedoms are threatened, American students abroad reconsider returning to the US, seeking stability in Europe.
New Czech education plan: Schools can teach languages before English
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Under the new plan, schools must still teach English from first grade, but can prioritize other foreign languages if they offer them alongside English.
Record number of foreigners apply for Czech citizenship exams
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Interest in Czech language and cultural knowledge exams, which are necessary for applicants for Czech citizenship, was at a record high last year.
EVENT: Learn more about cryptocurrency from a panel of Czech experts
This 2-hour online session with Czech tech professionals is open to the public and free of charge. Sign up now to participate.
TELL US: How do mobile phones impact adolescents, and should Czech schools ban them?
On Teachers' Day, we ask parents and teachers alike to weigh in on one of the most controversial topics of our time: childhood development and phones.
Transform your career with VŠE’s new IT management MBA program
Program to be taught in English, offering international professionals the chance to gain cutting-edge skills and collaborate with global industry leaders.
A new era: Meridian rebrands to Perrott Hill British School Prague
International school looks to strengthen academic and extra-curriculars.
