Park Lane International School

The school prioritizes a personalized approach to education, focusing on critical thinking, the development of individual talents, and academic excellence. It aims to cultivate a reflective, open-minded, and inquiring community that prepares students to be resourceful, responsible global citizens. The school maintains a supportive ethos with small class sizes, averaging 15 students, to ensure individual attention and personal growth.

The school follows the National Curriculum of England as a framework for primary education and through Year 11 in the secondary school, alongside Cambridge Secondary 1 International Programmes. Students in Years 10 and 11 study the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, while students aged 16 to 19 (Years 12–13) undertake the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The school also offers a Czech Programme and instruction in Modern Foreign Languages.

Park Lane graduates achieve a 100% pass rate in the IB Diploma Programme, with an average score of 36 out of 45 points. Approximately 98% of graduates gain acceptance into prominent universities worldwide, including institutions in the UK, USA, and mainland Europe, such as Oxbridge and Ivy League schools. The IB Diploma is fully recognized as an equivalent to the Czech "Maturita."

The school employs a range of digital tools to manage student wellbeing and support, including MyConcern for recording and managing safeguarding and pastoral issues, and Tootoot, an app that allows students to report concerns such as bullying or mental health issues. Additionally, the school uses Provision Map as a central tool to effectively map and manage the provision of intervention and support for students. The school is also a member of the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE), which supports the provision for more able learners.

The admissions process begins with a pre-application tour or video call, followed by an interview and assessment. Prospective families can contact the Admissions Team by telephone, in person, or via an online enquiry form. The school provides a welcome booklet and information on curricula and timetables during the visit.

The school calendar, including term dates, public holidays, and key school events, is finalized and made available for download on the school website. Families are encouraged to check the website for the most current version of the academic calendar.

The school operates across six sites in Prague. Early Years and Primary facilities (ages 1-10) include the Bertramka site, the Sibeliova site—which features a dining hall, library, and outside learning environment—and the Norbertov site, which offers modern, bright classrooms with multi-media technology. Secondary and IB Diploma Centre facilities (ages 10-18) are located in the historic Malá Strana district, including the Valdštejnská site, the Klárov site with four science laboratories, and the Úvoz site, which houses 18 classrooms, four additional science labs, a performing arts studio, a two-floor library, and a school club with a terrace.

Park Lane offers a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to nurture creativity, teamwork, and leadership, including sports, arts, and innovative projects. Specific offerings include the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and football training provided by the Prague English Football School for students aged 3-16. Additionally, the school utilizes resources like Picture News to facilitate discussions on current affairs and core values.