

Zakladni Skola a Materska Skola Klas s.r.o
Secular
Updated July 2026
Languages
KLAS is a bilingual primary school and kindergarten with an emphasis on multicultural education, serving families in the Pardubice and Hradec Králové regions. It provides a personalized, respectful learning environment that integrates Czech and English instruction from the first grade.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school defines itself as a 21st-century institution that embraces multiculturalism and bilingual communication. It prioritizes a safe, respectful environment where healthy communication is taught through weekly class meetings and school assemblies. The educational approach is based on experiential and project-based learning, aiming to foster tolerance, understanding, and active citizenship among students from diverse backgrounds.
Programmes
The school offers a bilingual curriculum where instruction is conducted in both Czech and English starting from the 1st grade, with Spanish introduced in the 3rd grade. The academic programme covers core subjects including mathematics (utilizing the Hejný method), science, physics, and humanities, often taught through project-based and experiential methods. The school also provides a kindergarten programme and a school-age after-school club (družina).
Outcomes
By the 9th grade, students typically achieve an average English proficiency at the B1 level. Throughout their studies, students have the opportunity to take language exams and participate in various academic and language competitions. The school emphasizes the development of future-ready competencies, including critical thinking, teamwork, presentation skills, and the ability to work with modern technologies and AI.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains small class sizes with a maximum of 15 students, allowing for individualized instruction that caters to both gifted students and those with special educational needs. Assessment is conducted verbally, focusing on the student's progress, activity, and effort relative to their starting level. The school employs pedagogical assistants and a pedagogical-preventist to support the inclusive environment.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- How much is tuition at Zakladni Skola a Materska Skola Klas s.r.o?
- Annual tuition at Zakladni Skola a Materska Skola Klas s.r.o is CZK 8K–CZK 130.8K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- Is Zakladni Skola a Materska Skola Klas s.r.o co-educational?
- Zakladni Skola a Materska Skola Klas s.r.o is a co-ed school.
- Where is Zakladni Skola a Materska Skola Klas s.r.o located?
- Zakladni Skola a Materska Skola Klas s.r.o is an international school in Pardubice, Czechia.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2025/2026| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| MŠ - 5 dní v týdnu | 3–6 | CZK 111.6K |
| MŠ - 4 dny v týdnu | 3–6 | CZK 99.6K |
| MŠ - 3 dny v týdnu | 3–6 | CZK 87.6K |
| Základní škola | 6–15 | CZK 130.8K |
| Školní družina | 6–10 | CZK 8K |
Other fees(8)
| Bus / transportměsíčně· paušál na denní dopravu Pce-HK | CZK 3.8K |
|---|---|
| Bus / transportza jízdu· Místní doprava po Pardubicích (sazba za jednotlivou cestu) | CZK 110 |
| Mealsza oběd· Obědy - MŠ (1 hlavní jídlo) | CZK 70 |
| Mealsza den· svačiny MŠ (celodenní svačiny a pitný režim) | CZK 30 |
| Mealsza oběd· Obědy - 1. stupeň ZŠ (1 hlavní jídlo) | CZK 75 |
| Mealsza den· svačiny 1. stupeň ZŠ | CZK 45 |
| Mealsza oběd· Obědy - 2. stupeň ZŠ (1 hlavní jídlo) | CZK 80 |
| Mealsza den· svačiny 2. stupeň ZŠ | CZK 55 |
Discounts
- Sibling discount: 1 000 Kč měsíčně
Admissions
The school accepts applications for the 1st grade annually in April, requiring an online application, the child's birth certificate or passport, and any relevant pedagogical-psychological documentation. For transfers into higher grades, the school primarily accepts students for the 1st stage of primary education, with older students considered only in justified cases. The transfer process includes a mandatory meeting with school leadership and a one-week trial period for the student to integrate into the class and evaluate mutual expectations.
Calendar
The school year begins on September 1st and ends on August 31st. The calendar includes mandatory residential events such as an adaptation week and a school-in-nature trip, which are used to build class and school climate. Additionally, the school organizes multicultural days and various international exchanges throughout the year.
Facilities
About the campus
The school is located at Školní náměstí 37 in Rosice nad Labem and maintains a branch in Polabiny. The campus includes specialized classrooms for the 1st and 2nd stages of primary education, a kindergarten, and outdoor spaces. The school provides its own catering services and operates a school bus service for daily transport between Pardubice and Hradec Králové, as well as local transport within Pardubice.
Co-curriculars
Students participate in a wide range of activities, including chess and piškvorky (tic-tac-toe) tournaments, art and literary competitions, and media education visits to institutions like the Czech Radio. The school organizes multicultural afternoons, workshops (such as parkour or traditional crafts), and supports student involvement in international projects like the European Christmas Ornament Exchange. After-school care (družina) is available, offering opportunities for free play, creative activities, and movement.


- Mgr. Kateřina ŠuchováŘeditelka školy
Vystudovala učitelství českého jazyka a společenských věd. Před příchodem do školy KLAS vedla literární časopis, zasedala v porotách, organizovala kulturní akce a realizovala vzdělávací projekty na univerzitě v Ústí nad Labem. Jejím cílem je naučit děti číst s porozuměním a kriticky myslet.
- Mgr. Klára SvobodováZřizovatelka školy, jednatelka
Zřizovatelka školy, která v roce 2004 otevřela dvojjazyčnou mateřskou školu a následně základní školu. Věří v multikulturalismus jako cestu k toleranci a porozumění. Má zkušenosti s provozováním soukromé jazykové školy.
- PhDr. Michal HavlíčekZřizovatel školy, ekonom
Zřizovatel školy a ekonom, který se ke spolupráci na projektu připojil v roce 2005. Působí především jako praktik ve styku se státní správou a podílí se na rozvoji školy. Má pedagogické vzdělání a zkušenosti jako daňový poradce.
- Bc. Denisa KnížkováZástupkyně ředitelky, matematika, přírodověda
Zástupkyně ředitelky, vyučuje matematiku a přírodovědu.
- Mgr. et Mgr. Alena JiráskováPedagog-preventista, španělština
Pedagog-preventista a učitelka španělštiny. Vystudovala učitelství dějepisu, zeměpisu a základů společenských věd. Má zkušenosti se zahraničními stážemi v Peru, Portugalsku, Brazílii a na Kapverdských ostrovech.