‘Every day looks different’: Inside life at an international university in Prague
From her move abroad to finding joy in her everyday routines, one student shares what helped her settle into life and studies in Czechia’s capital.
Czech news in brief for January 29: Thursday's top morning headlines
Foreign Minister Macinka joins EU talks, snow and wind cause traffic delays across Czechia, and students receive grades ahead of mid-term break.
Czech news in brief for January 26: Monday's top afternoon headlines
New Czech budget to freeze defense spending, prescription drug home delivery plan moves forward, and experts warn building law risks historic sites.
Czechia likely to ban phones in schools during breaks, following Slovak model
Education Minister Robert Plaga signaled a possible nationwide ban, following Slovakia’s example, to improve school climate and social interaction.
Prague teacher detained following false school shooting report
Prague police are investigating a false school shooting report made by a teacher; students are safe, and the teacher faces possible prison time.
'Prague and Syria—both are my homelands': A Muslim family's ten years in Czechia on film
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The new documentary Amira's Children shows an integration in real time amid a period of highly polarized debate on refugees in Czechia.
New stricter rules for foreigners’ integration course in Czechia in 2026
A digital shift means that not taking the course risks financial penalties and, even worse, could jeopardize your residence permit.
Exporting excellence: Is the British education system better taught in Czechia?
Beyond uniforms and teatime stereotypes, one headteacher explains what the British model can offer families navigating international schooling.
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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.
Beyond the classroom: Extracurricular benefits every expat parent should know
Activities and opportunities for expat kids in Prague schools support learning, well-being, and can help students feel at home in a new city.
Meet the company with dedicated support for expat employees in Czechia
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Barclays’ ‘Expat Support Manager’ discusses why companies should give employees from different backgrounds in Prague a helping hand.
'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.
Which Czech cities and regions speak the best English?
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Czechia jumped ahead this year overall, but the country continues to score higher in reading than in speaking, while regional gaps exist.
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.
The 2026 guide to school Open Door Days for parents in Prague
Check out the preschools, primary schools, gymnasiums and more that are ready to welcome prospective students across Czechia's capital.
One of Prague’s oldest driving schools helps foreigners get their driving license
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Horázný Driving School was founded in January 1991; today, the trusted school has the technology and know-how to help you get your license.
EXPLAINED: Czechia’s flag and the politics behind a proposed Flag Day
PM Babiš proposes March 30 as Czech Flag Day, reviving debate over the blue triangle, a symbol originally tied to Slovakia.
