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Riverside School Prague
A British and IB school with 30 years in Prague, BSO Outstanding across every category (October 2022), and class sizes of around 18 students. Fees run CZK 241,000-674,000 per year (2025/26); CIS, NEASC, COBIS and AoBSO accredited across its primary…
In brief
Long-established British and IB international school in a quiet riverside setting in Prague 6, with around 700 students aged 3 to 18 and a Christian ethos that the school states explicitly while welcoming families of all faiths.
Riverside is BSO outstanding-rated in spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, accredited by CIS, NEASC and COBIS, and runs the English National Curriculum into IB Diploma. The school adds a Christian ethos to a fully international cohort, which is a more distinctive positioning than most Prague competitors. Activity weeks run as far as Cambodia, Norway and Croatia, with ranch and ski trips closer to home.
Parent and alumni voices land on the same notes consistently: a tight community, teachers who actually know the children, and serious university outcomes including Oxbridge and other competitive destinations. The Christian ethos is genuine rather than nominal, which suits some families and is worth weighing for those who want a more secular environment. Class sizes are small enough that staff investment in individual students is a recurring theme.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery Half Day (age 3) | 3 | Annual | CZK 241,000 |
| Nursery Full Day (age 3) | 3 | Annual | CZK 314,000 |
| Reception (age 4) | 4 | Annual | CZK 373,500 |
| Years 1-2 (age 5-6) | 5 | Annual | CZK 489,000 |
| Years 3-6 (age 7-10) | 7 | Annual | CZK 578,500 |
| Years 7-9 / Junior High (age 11-13) | 11 | Annual | CZK 600,000 |
| Years 10-11 / Senior High (age 14-15) | 14 | Annual | CZK 648,500 |
| Years 12-13 (age 16-17) | 16 | Annual | CZK 674,000 |
| Application Fee | One-time | CZK 10,000 | |
| Deposit | One-time | CZK 12,000 |
Reviews
- Long-established (1994) British/IB school in Prague with strong third-party validation: BSO judged it outstanding across all areas, and it carries IB World, COBIS and CIS accreditation.
- Parent praise centres on the small-school feel, pastoral care and the principal personally; staff described as emotionally engaged and consistent.
- Class sizes around 18 cited repeatedly; school trips, ranch and ski weeks and activity weeks abroad feature in parent accounts.
- Faculty turnover is reported as low compared with peers; teacher reviews on professional forums note demanding workload and required after-school clubs.
- One older teacher review flagged uneven educational resources and difficult interpersonal dynamics among staff; this does not appear in parent feedback.
- Mild concern raised on a teacher forum that intake skews local-Czech rather than fully international, despite the school's positioning.
Head of school
Allan John Falk
Allan John Falk is the Corporate Director of Riverside International School, overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of the institution. With a commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive educational environment, he leads a dedicated team focused on student achievement and well-being.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 02
- COBIS Patron's Accreditation and Compliance 03
- British Schools Overseas (DfE) 04
- British Schools in the Middle East accreditation 05
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2024 average 33
- IB Pass Rate 2024 90%
- Highest IB Score 2024 44