International School of Prague

The school is a mission-driven, not-for-profit institution dedicated to inspiring, engaging, and empowering all learners to be curious, competent, and compassionate changemakers. It fosters a supportive and innovative environment that values diversity, with a student body representing over 60 nationalities. The school emphasizes student agency, inquiry-based learning, and the development of social-emotional skills.

The school offers all four International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), and the Career-related Programme (CP). The academic structure spans from Early Childhood Foundations (ages 3-4) through Elementary, Middle, and Upper School, providing a comprehensive pathway for students up to age 18. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary study, and real-world challenges.

The school prepares students for university and purposeful lives by fostering critical and creative thinking. Graduates are encouraged to be compassionate changemakers who can connect complex ideas and make a positive impact on the world. The school tracks university destinations and celebrates student achievements, such as those seen in the annual graduation ceremony.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment where students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop critical skills. The educational approach is guided by research-based learning principles designed to help students become curious, competent, and compassionate changemakers. Support is integrated into the school's mission to ensure all learners are inspired, engaged, and empowered.

The school maintains a fair and transparent admissions process, serving as a central inquiry point for prospective families. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the school's admissions policy and follow the outlined steps to apply, with support available from the admissions office. Placement is not guaranteed until all required tuition and fees are paid in full.

The 2026/27 academic year begins on August 18, 2026, and concludes for students on June 17, 2027. The calendar includes scheduled breaks such as an October break, a winter break from December 18, 2026, to January 8, 2027, a ski week in February, and a spring break in April. Several professional development days and public holidays are also observed throughout the year.

Located in the Divoká Šárka nature reserve, the campus features purpose-built facilities including a Learning Innovation Hub, science labs, three art studios, an Early Childhood Foundations atelier, a professional-level theatre, a full-size gymnasium with a climbing wall, and multiple playgrounds. A campus roadmap project is currently underway to develop a new Design & Innovation Centre, an Elementary School cafeteria, and a sensory and multipurpose space. Transportation is available through an official partner, Panda Ride, providing door-to-door service.

Students engage in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and events that extend beyond the classroom. Offerings include the Elementary School Student Council, the Changemakers Club, podcasting, speech and debate, Model United Nations (MUN), TEDxYouth@ISPrague, and Girls in Leadership. Additionally, the school hosts community-focused initiatives like the 'Hoops for Hope' basketball series and various service and leadership projects.