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The nursery and preschool fee range in Prague
Czech children attend materská škola (Kindergarten, roughly ages three to six) before compulsory school. Expat families choose between the heavily subsidised state Kindergartens, which are Czech-medium, and fee-paying international and bilingual schools. At international schools, early-years tuition broadly tracks the school's tier: roughly CZK 300,000 to CZK 360,000 at the premium end led by the International School of Prague, and roughly CZK 130,000 to CZK 300,000 across upper-mid and mid schools such as the English College, Park Lane International School, Riverside and Prague British International School.
One-time fees lift the first-year total: the International School of Prague's first year for a three-year-old can approach CZK 425,000 once admissions costs are included. For the full stage-by-stage picture, browse the Prague international schools directory.
2026 nursery and preschool fee table by tier
The bands below are early-years tuition tied to our Prague international schools directory analysis. Nursery and preschool tuition sits at or modestly below each school's primary band; full-day places at premium schools track close to primary fees, while half-day and community programmes sit lower. Treat figures as bands. exact fees vary by school and by session length.
| Tier | Annual early-years tuition (CZK) | Annual early-years tuition (USD, approx) | Example schools (illustrative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | CZK 300,000 - 360,000 | USD 13,000 - 15,600 | International School of Prague (early childhood) |
| Upper-mid | CZK 200,000 - 300,000 | USD 8,700 - 13,000 | Park Lane International School, Prague British International School (early years) |
| Mid | CZK 130,000 - 200,000 | USD 5,650 - 8,700 | Riverside International School, smaller bilingual schools (early years) |
| Value / bilingual | CZK 80,000 - 130,000 | USD 3,500 - 5,650 | Community and bilingual preschools |
Named schools are illustrative of each tier and do not imply a published nursery fee. Always confirm current figures with the school.
What drives the cost
Curriculum and brand drive the top of the Prague market: a premium IB or American early-years place at the International School of Prague is priced for the campus and the through-school continuity, well above a mid-tier or bilingual Kindergarten. Facilities, ratios and full-day versus half-day provision move the figure too, as does English-medium versus bilingual teaching. One-time entry fees are the under-appreciated driver here: registration and admissions costs can add a meaningful sum to the first year, so the headline tuition understates what you actually pay on entry.
Hidden costs beyond tuition
Beyond tuition, budget for one-time registration or application fees, commonly CZK 20,000 to CZK 50,000, and a deposit at some schools. Riverside International School, for example, lists a CZK 10,000 non-refundable application fee and a CZK 12,000 deposit, with sibling discounts of 3 per cent for a second child rising for further children. Recurring extras include lunch, the school bus where offered, materials, trips and after-school clubs. Altogether these typically add 10 to 18 per cent on top of headline tuition.
Compare Prague with other cities
Nursery and preschool tuition is only the entry point. Before you commit, model the full multi-year cost and compare Prague against the other cities on your shortlist with our international school fees comparison tool. You can also size up the wider relocation budget with the relocation cost calculator or narrow your options with the school finder quiz.
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Banded annual tuition runs from roughly USD 3,500 at smaller bilingual providers to USD 15,000 and above at the premium International School of Prague, with most international early-years places between USD 5,650 and USD 13,000. Figures are 2026 bands; confirm exact fees with each school.
The International School of Prague sits at the top of the market. For a three-year-old, the first year of enrolment can approach CZK 425,000 once one-time admissions fees are added to tuition, based on its published 2025/26 schedule.
Yes. State materská škola (Kindergarten) is heavily subsidised but Czech-medium, and a number of bilingual and community preschools sit well below the international through-schools on price while still offering some English provision.
Expect one-time registration or application fees (commonly CZK 20,000 to 50,000) and a deposit at some schools, plus lunch, the school bus where offered, materials and trips. These add roughly 10 to 18 per cent on top of tuition.