16 helpful articles to bookmark on the first day of school in Czechia

We searched our archives to bring you articles to help you ace the school year with top marks.

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 04.09.2023 12:27:00 (updated on 05.08.2024) Reading time: 1 minute

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For many expat families living in the Czech Republic, the start of the new school year may bring questions and more than a little anxiety. From important dates to key Czech vocabulary to learn, expat parents with children in state schools may feel like they're the ones with homework.

This collection of articles from our education archives provides an overview of essential information about educating children in Czechia that families need to know all year long. Bookmark it to ease newcomer anxieties and have a better understanding of what to expect as you prepare your family for a positive start to the school year.

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Essential vocabulary

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Important Czech words for surviving the first week of school

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From 'Abeceda' to 'Žák': An expat parent's guide to Czech school terminology

Dates to know

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Mark your calendar: Important dates in the Czech school year for 2023–24

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Parents can get to know schools in Prague and the Czech Republic at open days

Does your child/children attend a public or private school in Czechia?

My child attends state school. 77 %
My child attends private or international school. 13 %
I have a child in both private and public school. 10 %
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Essential explainers

An expat’s guide to state education in Prague and the Czech Republic

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Which subject and where? Choosing high schools in Prague just got simpler

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CERMAT explained: Applications to Czech secondary school are due today

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

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Five free resources for helping multilingual kids do better in Czech schools

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Low-income families in Czechia eligible for back-to-school subsidies, govt. says

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SCHOOL LUNCH

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Sweet and saucy lunch: Favorite Czech school cafeteria meals revealed

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New changes to Czech school lunches to prioritize healthy, inclusive meals

SPORTS AND CLUBS

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Club season kick-off: Try out sports for free this weekend in Prague

USEFUL APPS

FaceUp founders Jan Sláma, David Špunar, and Pavel Ihm

Students, teachers, and now companies worldwide are using a new Czech anti-bullying app

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New fairytale app brings multilingual bedtime stories to Czech, Slovak, and English families

JUST FOR FUN

6 Adorable Things Czech Children Do at School

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National Museum in Prague opens a permanent exhibition just for kids

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