Charles University to honor shooting victims with multiple events this week
The anniversary of the tragedy, Dec. 21, will be marked with a silent memorial, a fund-raising concert, and a mass.
Prague university rises to top 50 in European business school rankings
Based in Žižkov, this university is especially popular for international students coming to study full-time or for an exchange semester.
Historic Prague water tower to become interactive education center
The Vinohradská water tower in Prague will transform into Hydropolis, an innovative water education center aimed at fostering environmental awareness.
Looking for an international school? PBIS offers a family-focused, student-centered admissions process
The Prague British International School's personalized, family-driven admissions process makes finding the right school stress-free.
Czechia facing tech talent crunch amid STEM education gap
A recent survey found that a staggering 63 percent of companies in IT and business services report a lack of skilled talent.
Foreign language from first grade? Education advocates say Czech schools aren't ready
-
A 2023 report found that over half of Czech primary schools employed teachers who were not qualified to teach foreign languages.
TEDxUNYP brings world-class innovators and creators to Prague next month
-
The theme of 2024's educational event is 'breaking barriers,' with industry experts from various backgrounds giving their insights on work—and life.
Czech city becomes first in country to offer students free period supplies
-
Inspired by initiatives abroad, Ostrava is setting a precedent for tackling menstrual poverty in schools after a successful pilot program.
EXPLAINED: How a new type of school is set to modernize Czech education
-
A new general lyceum, set to debut next year, will offer students greater flexibility as many grapple with choosing a career path at just 15 years old.
Sex education in Czech schools: What I've learned as an expat parent
-
Recent research shows that the demand for sex education in Czech schools is growing. Here's what your kids are learning (and not learning).
Prague police detain student threatening to shoot up school class
The 18-year-old student allegedly threatened to carry out a shooting at his school in the Prague 8 district.
Prague is crowned the best student city in all of Europe
-
A wide-ranging study incorporated nightlife, safety, public transport, amenities, and more – Prague came top out of 50 cities overall.
The Little Gym: Flipping childhood development on its head in Prague
The global franchise has been a leading choice for English-language children's exercise classes in the Czech Republic for nearly 15 years.
Schools throughout Czechia continue to receive bomb threats today
Police report that over 490 schools received another round of email threats Thursday. Interior Minister Vít Rakušan called the situation 'uprecedented.'
The Czech school year begins today: What are the key changes for 2024–25?
-
A change in teaching hours, fee payments, language lessons for non-Czechs, gender-neutral bathrooms, and more await pupils and parents this academic year.
Mark your calendar: Important dates in the 2024–25 Czech school year
-
Got your pens and pencils ready? As another academic year kicks off in Czechia, here's a round up of key dates for expat parents to remember.
How a Prague international school immerses children in a feast of cultures
An annual international food festival at Prague British International School is a tribute to the rich diversity of the student body.
