1st International School of Ostrava - mezinárodní gymnázium, s.r.o.

The school aims to create a stimulating environment for experiential learning where students develop personal and social skills to reach their full potential. It emphasizes three pillars: education for the 21st century, individual attention through small class sizes, and an international perspective. The school fosters proactive, responsible, and globally-minded citizens who engage in critical thinking, communication, and community involvement.

The school offers an 8-year and a 4-year gymnasium programme (ŠVP 79-41-K/81 and 79-41-K/41). It is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum integrates project-based learning, which connects theory with practice to develop key competencies, and emphasizes community education and service learning.

The School Counseling Center provides comprehensive support services, including an educational and career counselor, a prevention methodologist, a school psychologist, and a teaching assistant. These professionals offer crisis intervention, individual therapeutic care, and guidance for students with special educational needs or exceptional gifts. The team also coordinates with external institutions, such as pedagogical-psychological counseling centers and crisis hotlines, to ensure student well-being.

The school accepts students throughout the year and encourages prospective families to arrange an individual visit. The admission process follows criteria established by the school head in accordance with the Education Act. Applicants may participate in an "Experiential Day" to spend a school day in a selected class, and the school organizes preparatory courses in February and March to assist with the admission examinations.

The school year typically begins with a ceremonial opening in September, followed by introductory teacher-parent meetings. The calendar includes regular parent-teacher conferences, seasonal outdoor activities such as winter treks, and annual events like the Graduation Ball and graduation ceremonies. Students also participate in experiential learning trips, including ski and snowboard courses in Austria and cultural excursions to England.

The school is located at Gregorova 3 in Ostrava and utilizes the Asental Alfa building at Prokešovo náměstí for major events. The campus features classrooms, laboratories, and a library. Students have access to a canteen, and the school utilizes external venues such as DK Poklad and BrickHouse DOV for major social events like the graduation ball.

Students are encouraged to engage in a variety of extracurricular programmes, including The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (DofE), Junior Achievement, and Erasmus+ projects. The school promotes active citizenship through community education, service learning, and team-building camps held in locations like Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem. Additional activities include school musicals, sports games, and creative challenges.