Christian International School of Prague

In Brief

CISP is worth serious consideration if you want an affordable, US-accredited school in central Prague with a Christian ethos - but go in clear-eyed about the small student body and understand the faith context before you apply.

The Christian International School of Prague has been operating since 2003 from a central location in Prague 2, close to Namesti Miru. It's accredited by MSA (Middle States Association, one of six US regional accrediting bodies recognised by the US Department of Education) and ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International), and recognised by the Czech Ministry of Education. That combination means US university applications go through smoothly and Czech students can enter the school without additional permits. Around 200 students from 25+ nationalities attend grades 1-12.

Fees are the lowest of any English-medium international school in Prague at CZK 212,000-241,000 per year (2025/26). The school funds this through a model where staff raise partial support from external donors, and the school is transparent about this in its fee documentation. AP (Advanced Placement) courses are available from grades 10-12 at an additional charge. The curriculum is US-aligned, with a biblical perspective across all subjects including Bible study as a core component of the school day. This is not a school with an optional chaplaincy; faith content is embedded throughout.

The school is genuinely welcoming to families of all nationalities and backgrounds, and does not require families to be Christian to enrol. But the mission is explicit and the culture reflects it - visit and understand whether this fits your family before applying. Families who want affordable central-Prague English-medium schooling and are comfortable with a Christian environment find it a warm, close-knit community. Families looking for a secular American diploma school should look at American Academy in Prague instead.