Prague parents protest school shortages – why expat families face higher stakes
A record number of students are sitting their school-leaving exams today; getting into the schools that lead there has never felt harder.
The 10 most in-demand high schools in Prague: Here's what your child is up against
New admissions data is in. These are the Prague high schools everyone wants, and how parents learn for next year from the numbers for next year.
Can a child go to school in two countries? Czech court ‘experiments’ with custody limits
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Where should a child study when her parents live in two countries? An unprecedented ruling in a Czech-Slovak custody battle questions custody limits.
Czechia steps up monitoring school absences in 2026: What parents should know
New guidelines aim to improve attendance monitoring, but there is no legal limit on how many days a child can miss. Here’s what parents need to know.
English-language universities in Czechia ‘not second tier,’ say education leaders
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Czech private university leaders say students are increasingly internationally minded and need life skills and adaptability more than just a diploma.
6 universities welcoming international students in Prague and beyond
Learn about English-taught programs, admissions, and campus life for local and foreign applicants during upcoming Open Door Days.
'Zombie' kids, frustrated parents: Will 2026 see Czechia ban phones in schools?
A survey of 100+ parents revealed desperate calls for phone bans; according to current laws, the government's promise to do so may be poised to stall out.
Czech school signup comes early this year: New deadlines to know
Parents in Czechia face earlier first-grade enrollment and tougher deferral rules as schools shift registration from April to January.
Why Czech secondary schools drive parents crazy – and how to choose one without losing it
The 30th annual Schola Pragensis 2025, running from Nov. 27–29, at the Prague Congress Centre, helps make sense of a bewildering array of choices.
A flaw in the law: Czech court ruling forces change to foreign diploma recognition
In a landmark case, the Czech Ministry of Education violated the Lisbon Convention for foreign diploma recognition by using only a formal assessment.
Why more expats are choosing to study in Prague instead of moving abroad
Want a global degree but love your life in Prague? Study in English, stay local, and keep your career moving with a university that fits your needs.
Euronews: Czechia trails Europe in graduate employment rates
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The study also found a substantial gulf between the amount of men and women in Czechia employed post-graduation.
PODCAST: Cranking up Kafka, why immigrant votes count, and Prague’s take on Oktoberfest
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Fresh stories, surprising soundbites, hidden gems and extra insights beyond the headlines.
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.
Three Czech universities make top 500 worldwide: How they ranked this year
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Charles University, Czech Technical University, and Masaryk University ranked in the top 500 of the 2026 QS World University Rankings.
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.
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.
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