International School of Prague

In Brief

ISP is the right choice if you want a single-campus, full IB school with a genuinely international community and a long track record - but go in aware that it has the highest total fees in Prague and that the Nebusice location requires planning for most families.

Founded in 1948 and operating as a nonprofit, ISP is the oldest international school in the Czech Republic and the only one in Prague offering the complete IB Continuum: PYP in elementary, MYP in middle school, DP and CP in upper school. That continuity from age 3 through 18 on one campus in Nebusice is a genuine differentiator. IB Diploma averages hover around 35, above the global average, and no single nationality makes up more than 20% of the student body - the community is genuinely international rather than predominantly one group.

The fees structure is worth understanding carefully before applying. Total annual fees for 2026/27 include a Capital Assessment Fee (CAF) of CZK 78,000 on top of tuition for grades ECF5 through 12, bringing the total to CZK 700,000-831,000 per year at the senior end. New students from ECF5 upwards also pay a Newcomers Fee of CZK 52,000. These charges sit at the top of the Prague market and represent a significant upfront commitment. The Nebusice location, on the north-western edge of Prague 6, adds commute time for families based in central Prague or other districts.

Teacher sentiment gathered from professional forums is broadly positive - colleagues and students are consistently cited as strengths. Some commentary has noted a shift in leadership culture following the head change in 2021; this is worth exploring at open days. Ask about how the school handles pastoral concerns, and how responsive leadership has been to parent feedback in practice. The nonprofit structure and long institutional history do give ISP a stability that some for-profit competitors lack.