Duhovka Gymnasium and Primary is part of the Duhovka education system in Prague, a bilingual Czech and English school that runs from the earlier years through to an eight year Gymnasium, and it features on our Prague city hub. The school's character comes from two things held together: a Montessori approach in the earlier years, with mixed age groups, student choice and learning through practical projects, and an academic Gymnasium that is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma in the senior years. That makes it unusual in the city, a route that begins with a child centred Montessori start and ends with one of the most widely recognised university entry qualifications. As a private bilingual school, its fees sit in the mid to upper part of the Prague market.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Duhovka is bilingual, teaching in Czech and English, and the earlier years follow a Montessori approach in which children work in mixed age groups, make choices about their learning and connect subjects through practical projects rather than sitting in single subject silos. This is the part of the school that gives it its identity, a calm, child led primary experience that builds independence and concentration before the academic demands of the senior school. English is taught and used alongside Czech throughout, so children leave the primary years comfortable in both languages.
The eight year Gymnasium, for students from around the age of eleven, carries that approach into a more structured secondary programme and is an IB World School authorised for the IB Diploma Programme. The Diploma is the route most families have in mind, since it is recognised by universities in the Czech Republic and across the world, and it sits naturally on top of a bilingual, project led education. Our IB curriculum guide explains how the Diploma is scored and what it asks of students, which is worth reading alongside our bilingual education guide if you are weighing a dual language route.
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Duhovka Gymnasium and Primary fees
As a private bilingual school with a Montessori approach and an IB pathway, Duhovka sits in the mid to upper part of the Prague market for fee paying schools, below the most expensive English medium international schools but well above state provision. The school publishes its own schedule by stage, and we treat fees as bands rather than a quote here, because schools revise them every year and the published figure is the only reliable one. Expect the cost to rise as a child moves from the primary years into the Gymnasium.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Expect a registration or enrolment charge on entry and, depending on the year, a deposit, alongside the usual extras of meals, materials, trips and any after school care. Because the school spans the primary and secondary years, plan for the full run rather than the entry stage alone. Use our fee calculator to model the complete annual figure for a Prague place, including the extras the tuition line leaves out, and weigh it against the other schools on the city hub.
Admissions
The school year runs from September to June, so the main intake is September and most families apply in the months before. Entry into the eight year Gymnasium follows the Czech entrance exam cycle, with assessment at the point of transfer into the secondary school, while places in the earlier years are considered as they arise. The school looks at whether a child can take part in a bilingual, project led programme, and language is part of that conversation given the Czech and English mix.
For families relocating to Prague outside the usual cycle, the school considers mid year places where space allows, which matters when a move does not line up with September. Parents moving on a corporate or diplomatic timeline should contact the school as soon as the move is confirmed, both to secure a place at the right stage and to understand how the Montessori earlier years and the IB Gymnasium connect for their child's age.
Location and who goes there
Duhovka runs its sites within Prague, with the wider education system spanning the kindergarten, primary and Gymnasium years, so the campus your child attends depends on their stage and you should confirm the location with the school. The intake is led by Czech families who want a bilingual, Montessori influenced education with an international finish, alongside international and mixed nationality families drawn to the dual language model and the IB route.
For a relocating family, the appeal is a school that blends a local Czech grounding with English and an internationally recognised Diploma, which suits families planning to stay in Prague for the long term as much as those who may move on. For the wider picture of where international families settle across Prague and the other schools near them, see the Prague city hub, which maps the city's international and bilingual schools side by side.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Duhovka Gymnasium and Primary fees?
As a private bilingual school with a Montessori approach and an IB pathway, Duhovka sits in the mid to upper part of the Prague market for fee paying schools. The school publishes its own schedule by stage, and a registration charge and the usual extras apply on top. Confirm the current figures with the school, as fees change every year.
Is Duhovka Gymnasium and Primary a good school?
Duhovka is an established part of the Duhovka education system, a bilingual Czech and English school with a Montessori approach in the earlier years and an eight year Gymnasium that is an IB World School. Whether it fits your family depends on whether you want a bilingual Montessori start with an IB Diploma route. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does Duhovka Gymnasium and Primary follow?
Duhovka is bilingual, teaching in Czech and English, with a Montessori approach in the earlier years. Its eight year Gymnasium is an IB World School authorised for the IB Diploma Programme, so older students can finish on the Diploma.
When do Duhovka Gymnasium and Primary applications open?
The school year runs from September to June, so the main intake is September and most families apply in the months before. Entry to the eight year Gymnasium follows the Czech entrance exam cycle, and the school considers other places through the year where space allows.
Where is Duhovka Gymnasium and Primary located?
Duhovka runs its sites within Prague, with the education system spanning the kindergarten, primary and Gymnasium years. Confirm the campus for your child's stage with the school, as the group operates across more than one location in the city.
