How many secondary schools in Prague
The Czech School Inspection Authority's 2025 to 2026 register lists 22 schools running a full international secondary phase in Prague, defined as Year 7 to Year 13 in British schools or grades 6 to 12 in the American system. Roughly 14 of those carry through to a sixth form or high school stage that takes students to age 18. The remainder stop at IGCSE in Year 11 or at grade 10, which forces a transfer for the final two years of school. That is the single most important fact for any family relocating to Prague with a child older than 13.
The sixth form split is narrower in Prague than in larger expat hubs. About 9 schools offer the IB Diploma, 4 offer A Levels, and 3 run the US high school diploma with AP courses. The English College in Prague is the historical A Level anchor in Prague 9. International School of Prague in Nebusice runs both the IB Diploma and a US-accredited high school diploma in parallel. There are no dedicated French or German sixth forms inside the city: francophone and germanophone families either continue at the Lycee Francais de Prague or Deutsche Schule Prag through the baccalaureate and Abitur respectively, or transfer at sixth form.
Outcomes data is more comparable at secondary than at any other phase because the qualifications are externally examined. ISP's IB Diploma cohort regularly averages above 36 points, well above the global average of 30.3. Park Lane's A Level results in 2025 posted around 55 percent A and A star grades, on par with strong UK independent schools. For a curriculum-by-curriculum view see our Prague IB hub, British curriculum hub and American hub.
Fees and the sixth form uplift
Prague secondary fees follow three tiers, but with a sixth form uplift at the top end. The value tier, CZK 280,000 to CZK 380,000 per year, captures the Czech bilingual gymnasia that accept expat children, plus smaller faith-linked international schools. The mid tier, CZK 380,000 to CZK 560,000, covers most established names including Park Lane, Riverside and The English College. The premium tier, CZK 560,000 to CZK 720,000, is International School of Prague and the senior years at Prague British International School. In US dollars at current exchange that puts the top tier roughly $24,000 to $31,000 a year.
Sixth form tuition is typically 6 to 10 percent higher than Year 11. Exam fees at IGCSE, A Level and IB Diploma sit between CZK 22,000 and CZK 38,000 a year and are usually billed separately. Lunch, transport, books and trips can add another 12 to 15 percent on top of headline tuition. Read the loading mathematics in our Prague fees guide. The fees comparison tool shows secondary tuition by year group across European cities.
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Illustrative example schools
The five secondaries below are illustrative, not a ranking. Each runs a strong sixth form, holds Czech School Inspection accreditation, and has a clear identity in the Prague market.
International School of Prague in Nebusice is the oldest and most established international secondary in the city, founded in 1948. Runs both the IB Diploma and a US-accredited high school diploma in parallel, with Diploma cohorts that consistently average above 36 points. Premium fees and selective Year 7 entry.
Park Lane International School in Prague 1 and Prague 5 is the largest British-pathway provider in the city. IGCSE at 16, A Level at 18. Two campuses, one for years up to Year 7 and one for senior years, with a clean handover at Year 8.
Riverside School in Prague 6 takes children from age 3 through age 18, running IGCSE and the IB Diploma. Smaller, more pastoral approach than ISP, with a strong music and drama tradition and Christian heritage.
The English College in Prague in Prague 9 is the long-standing A Level specialist, run as a Czech Czech non-profit foundation school with patronage links to the British royal family. Sixth form focus, with most of its intake at Year 12.
Prague British International School operates campuses in Prague 5 (Nebusice) and Prague 6 (Kralupy), with the senior school in Prague 6 running IGCSE and A Level. Part of the Nord Anglia network, which gives access to global student exchanges.
Where secondary families live
Secondary-age expat families in Prague cluster around three districts. Prague 6, particularly the leafy Hanspaulka, Dejvice and Bubenec neighbourhoods, is the historic embassy and corporate-expat area, within easy reach of International School of Prague, Riverside, Prague British International and the German and French international schools. Most diplomatic families live here. Prague 5, especially Smichov and the Andel area, sits opposite the river and is popular with families at Park Lane senior. Prague 1 and Prague 2, the historic centre, attract families on shorter assignments who want walking-distance city life and tolerate longer school runs for it.
Sixth formers often commute independently on the metro, which has reduced the geographic pull of any single neighbourhood. Czech public transport is reliable, cheap and runs late, so Year 12 and Year 13 students at The English College in Prague 9 routinely live across the river in Prague 6 or Prague 5. See our best areas guide for a fuller editorial picture of Prague neighbourhoods.
Admissions and transfer windows
Applications for the September 2026 academic year opened in most Prague secondaries between October and December 2025. The main intake at International School of Prague closes for Year 7 by late January, with assessment days through February and offers in March. Sixth form applications at The English College and at A Level providers run on a separate calendar, with deadlines typically falling between November and February of the Year 11 academic year. The English College and ISP run formal sixth form entrance assessments.
Year 12 transfers after October are rare across Prague and usually involve restarting the qualification, because A Level and IB Diploma assessments are already underway. Year 10 and Year 11 transfers during the IGCSE phase are difficult but possible at schools willing to match subject combinations. For mid-year transfers, applying 6 to 9 months ahead is typical. Czech immigration documents, including a residence permit and apostilled birth certificate, are required before enrolment can be confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
How many international secondary schools are there in Prague?
Prague has roughly 22 schools running a full international secondary phase, with about 14 carrying through to sixth form or high school at age 18. The remainder finish at IGCSE in Year 11 or grade 10, after which families move children to a sixth form provider elsewhere in the city.
What sixth form options are offered in Prague?
Prague sixth forms split across the IB Diploma at around 9 schools, A Levels at 4 schools, and the US high school diploma plus AP at 3 schools. The English College runs a traditional A Level pathway. International School of Prague runs the IB Diploma alongside the US high school diploma.
How much do secondary schools in Prague cost?
Annual secondary tuition ranges from about CZK 280,000 at the cheaper Czech bilingual gymnasia open to expats, to CZK 720,000 at International School of Prague. Median Year 11 fees sit near CZK 480,000 in 2026. Sixth form fees typically carry a 6 to 10 percent uplift.
Can you transfer into a Prague secondary mid-year?
Mid-year transfers in Years 7 to 9 are usually possible at most Prague international secondaries. Years 10 and 11 transfers during the IGCSE phase are harder because coursework is underway. IB Diploma transfers after October of the first year are rare and usually involve restarting the qualification.
Do Prague international schools accept Czech students?
Yes. All accredited international schools in Prague accept Czech nationals subject to the Czech School Inspection Authority rules. Most require parents to either prove residency abroad, dual citizenship, or to supplement with Czech language and Czech literature lessons taken at a Czech state school.
