This hands-on science center is worth a family day trip from Prague
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With English-friendly displays and plenty for parents to try too, Brno’s VIDA! science centre offers a kid-friendly outing for the autumn holidays.
Children’s advisory panel challenges Czech school phone ban proposal
Young advisers say pupils have been excluded from the debate, while the Education Ministry calls the proposed restrictions “smart regulation.”
Czech secondary school admissions: A 2027 guide for expat families
From school types and Cermat exams to language accommodations, here’s what international families need to know about 2027 admissions.
More than a first day: Inside the new Canadian International High School in Prague
One of the city’s newest international schools gives families a glimpse of campus life, with an opening day that puts building community first.
DOD: Dny otevřených dveří nejen v Praze. Najděte tu pravou školu pro své dítě
Tenhle přehled dnů otevřených dveří a individuálních návštěv škol s výukou cizích jazyků po celém Česku se vám bude rozhodně hodit.
Choosing a university in Czechia? Here are 7 places to explore your options
Learn degree programs, admissions, and campus life at upcoming Open Days for international and local applicants in Prague and beyond.
Open Days in Prague and beyond: Find your child’s next school
Whether you’re choosing a first preschool or considering a school change, keep this guide handy for upcoming open days and private visits in Czechia.
Choosing a bilingual school in Prague starts with asking the right questions
Schools may use the same term for very different programs. Here’s how to tell whether a school offers true bilingual education.
Long-term unemployment on the rise despite resilient Czech job market
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Nearly 130,000 people have been unable to find work for over a year, with young and less-educated applicants facing the greatest risk.
15 courses and classes in Prague to learn new skills and meet people
Beyond the 9-5, try swing dancing, smoke ribs, or make your first film. Whether online or in-person, these local opportunities can help enhance your life.
Can VR help save lives? Czech project aims to train 1 million in first aid
A Czech project is using VR and AI to teach lifesaving skills in just 15 minutes, with training now expanding to schools and public spaces.
Salmonella outbreak at Prague school sickens 363, hospitalizes 50
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Health officials have declared a salmonella epidemic after hundreds who ate food from an Újezd nad Lesy school kitchen became ill.
Czech village builds 100-ton sand dune to save a vanishing plant
A new artificial dune near Nymburk recreates a disappearing Czech habitat and offers a refuge for critically endangered grass.
Telč honors noblewoman who helped revive city after Thirty Years' War
A new memorial in Telč honors Countess Františka Slavatová, who helped transform the UNESCO-listed town following the Thirty Years' War.
Where to find after-school and weekend activities for kids and families in Prague
Kids in Czechia's capital have access to lots of creative, active and surprisingly adventurous options to keep them occupied after the school day ends.
Ban, limit or allow? 7 school leaders rethinking phone rules in Czechia’s classrooms
There is no single approach to student phone use. Education experts in Prague and beyond explain what works at different ages and how families can help.
Czech school year 2026–27: Dates, holidays, and new rules parents need to know
The 2026–27 school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 1, bringing several changes for children entering first grade, along with a school holiday surprise.
