The International Montessori School of Prague, known as IMSP, is an English language Montessori school in Prague 4, and it features on our Prague city hub and our guide to Montessori schools in Prague. It opened in 2002 with a small group of young children and moved to its current site in the south east of the city the following year. The school teaches from the toddler years through the primary and elementary stages, and it is accredited by the American Montessori Society, a distinction it holds as the only school in the Czech Republic to do so. Its programme is recognised so that children can continue into Czech schools afterwards. As an early years and primary setting, its fees sit in the mid part of the Prague market, with the youngest stage the lightest.
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At a glance
The Montessori approach
IMSP follows the Montessori method, the child led approach first developed by Maria Montessori, in which children learn through purpose made materials in a carefully prepared environment, choosing their own work and progressing at their own pace while a trained guide observes and supports. Teaching is in English, and the school runs the classic Montessori stages, from a toddler community for the youngest children through a primary class for the three to six year olds and into lower and upper elementary for the primary school years. Mixed age groups are central, letting younger children learn from older ones and older children consolidate by helping.
The school's accreditation by the American Montessori Society is a meaningful signal, since it points to an authentic Montessori programme assessed against an external standard rather than the method in name only. For parents, the practical question is the onward route, and because IMSP's programme is recognised, children can move on into Czech schools or other settings after the elementary years. Our Montessori guide explains how the method works across the stages and how to judge an authentic Montessori school, which is worth reading if you are new to the approach.
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International Montessori School of Prague fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Primary 3 to 4yo (half day) | CZK 260,000 |
| Primary 3 to 6yo (full day) | CZK 278,000 |
| Lower Elementary (6 to 9) | CZK 358,000 |
| Upper Elementary (9 to 12) | CZK 358,000 |
Source: International Montessori School of Prague (montessori.cz). Montessori, ages 3 to 12. Excludes registration; optional lunch/afterschool extra. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
IMSP is a private English language Montessori school and sits in the mid part of the Prague market for fee paying schools. Early years are the lightest stage in any city, since the youngest groups carry the lightest costs, so a place in the toddler or primary class lands lower in the range, while the elementary years sit higher. 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.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Expect a registration or enrolment charge on entry, and budget for the usual extras of meals, materials and any extended day or holiday cover, which matter more in an early years and primary setting where wraparound care shapes the working day. Use our fee calculator to model the full annual figure rather than the headline tuition alone, and compare IMSP against the other Montessori and international options on the city hub.
Admissions
The school year runs from September to June, and IMSP accepts applications for the September intake through the year, with places filled as they arise across the toddler, primary and elementary groups. As a Montessori school with mixed age classes, the youngest places can fill early, so families are encouraged to enquire ahead. Admission to the early years is informal, with the family invited to visit and the school getting to know the child, while entry into the elementary years takes account of a child's previous Montessori experience and readiness for the elementary classroom.
Mid year entry is considered subject to space, which matters for families relocating to Prague outside the usual cycle. Because the youngest places are in demand, parents moving on a corporate or diplomatic timeline should contact the school as soon as their move is confirmed to secure a place at the preferred stage, and to talk through how a child transferring from another Montessori or mainstream setting would settle in.
Location and who goes there
IMSP is in Prague 4, in the south eastern part of the city, in the facility it moved to a year after opening, with classrooms scaled to the children and outdoor space alongside. The location is residential and well connected, which suits a school drawing families from across the southern and eastern neighbourhoods. The intake is a mix of international and mixed nationality families who want an English language Montessori education and Czech families drawn to the method and the American Montessori Society accreditation.
For a relocating family, the appeal is an authentic, English medium Montessori start in a city where genuine Montessori provision is limited, with a recognised route on into Czech schooling afterwards. Commutes are shortest for families in the southern and south eastern districts near the campus. For the wider picture of where international families settle across Prague and the Montessori options near them, see the Prague city hub and our guide to Montessori schools in Prague.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are International Montessori School of Prague fees?
IMSP is a private English language Montessori school and sits in the mid part of the Prague market for fee paying schools, with early years the lightest stage and elementary higher. The school publishes its own schedule, and a registration charge and the usual extras apply on top. Confirm the current figures with the school, as fees change every year.
Is the International Montessori School of Prague a good school?
IMSP is an established Montessori school opened in 2002 and accredited by the American Montessori Society, teaching from the toddler years to upper elementary. Whether it fits your family depends on whether you want an authentic, English language Montessori education for the early and primary years. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does the International Montessori School of Prague follow?
IMSP follows the Montessori method, teaching in English with children working in mixed age groups using purpose made materials in a prepared environment. The school is accredited by the American Montessori Society and its programme is recognised so children can continue into Czech schools.
When do International Montessori School of Prague applications open?
The school year runs from September to June, and IMSP accepts applications for the September intake through the year, with places filled as they arise across the toddler, primary and elementary groups. The youngest places can fill early, so enquire ahead.
Where is the International Montessori School of Prague located?
IMSP is in Prague 4, in the south eastern part of the city, in a facility it moved to a year after opening, with classrooms scaled to the children and outdoor space.
