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International School of Prague
The oldest and largest international school in the Czech Republic, founded in 1948, on a 12 hectare campus in Nebušice next to the Divoká Šárka nature reserve about 20 minutes from central Prague.
In brief
The oldest and largest international school in the Czech Republic, founded in 1948, on a 12 hectare campus in Nebušice next to the Divoká Šárka nature reserve about 20 minutes from central Prague.
ISP runs Pre-K to Grade 12 for around 800 to 900 students from more than 60 nationalities, accredited by CIS and NEASC. It is the only school in Prague offering the full IB continuum from PYP through MYP to DP, alongside the IB Career-related Programme. The Class of 2025 reported the strongest DP results in the school's history. Fees sit at the top of the Prague market, roughly CZK 314,000 to CZK 831,000.
ISP is the default landing for diplomatic and corporate-relocation families and the parent association is genuinely active. Praise centres on the campus, facilities, the IB continuum, and a strong professional staff. The recurring honest note is that academic pace can feel a year behind US norms in the middle years, and a minority of parents describe administration as uneven. Most families who choose it see it as the local benchmark.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| ECF Half-Day (age 3-4) | 3 | CZK 314,000 |
| ECF Full-Day (age 3-4) | 4 | CZK 375,000 |
| ECF Year 2 / Grade 1-5 (age 5-10) | 5 | CZK 700,000 |
| Grades 6-8 (age 11-13) | 11 | CZK 752,000 |
| Grades 9-10 (age 14-15) | 14 | CZK 811,000 |
| Grades 11-12 (age 16-17) | 16 | CZK 831,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | CZK 9,000 | |
| Newcomers Fee (ECF5-Grade 12, new students) | CZK 52,000 |
Reviews
- ISP runs as a non-profit on a custom-built campus in Nebusice, with around 900 students from over 60 nationalities and full IB Diploma at the upper end.
- Parents describe a positive, supportive school with an in-house psychologist and well-being coordinator and an active parent community association.
- Teachers note the campus and forest setting positively; some staff also flagged a current curriculum push by the director that was not landing well with all staff.
- The most cited negative is academic pacing: parents who have moved children to and from US schools say ISP feels around a year behind, and one review went further to call educators "hacks" and admin "dysfunctional".
- The school is the oldest international school in the Czech Republic (founded 1948) and offers scholarship support specifically for Czech residents.
Positives
- Campus and setting. Nebusice campus consistently called the school's strongest physical asset; small and accessible by public transport.
- Pastoral and community. In-house psychologist and well-being coordinator, active parent association and a positive day-to-day atmosphere.
- Reach and access. Scholarships available specifically for Czech citizens and residents in grades 6-12.
Considerations
- Academic pacing. Some parents who can compare to US schools say ISP sits roughly a year behind in pace; isolated harsher reviews go further.
- Internal direction. r/Internationalteachers thread noted the director pushing a specific curriculum model that some staff felt was being implemented heavily.
Leadership
Dr. Cal Callaway
Cal is a collaborative and student-centred leader with over 22 years of experience in international education across four countries. He joined ISP in 2023 as Deputy Director, where he led school-wide initiatives in safeguarding, diversity, equity and inclusion, and student support, ensuring alignment across all sections of the school. Cal began his career teaching at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in the United Kingdom, China, Latvia, and Ethiopia. He went on to serve as Deputy Head of School at both the International Community School of Addis Ababa and the International School of Latvia, gaining deep experience in academic leadership and school operations. Known for his thoughtful approach and strategic mindset, Cal brings a strong commitment to community, inclusion and high quality learning. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership and was recognised as a National Distinguished Principal in 2021.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 02
Academic results
- IB average ~35 points