The International School of Prague, known to most families as ISP, is the oldest and largest international school in the Czech Republic. Founded in 1948, it is an English medium school that brings the whole journey from PreK to Grade 12 together on one purpose built campus. To see where it sits among the city's other options, start with the Prague city hub, and for the wider Diploma picture read our roundup of the best IB schools in Prague.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam routes | International curriculum from PreK to Grade 12, leading to the IB Diploma, with the IB Middle Years Programme in Grades 9 and 10 |
| Stages | PreK to Grade 12 on a single unified campus |
| Founded | 1948, the oldest international school in the Czech Republic |
| Accreditation | Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; authorised IB World School for the Diploma |
| Fee band | Upper for Prague |
| Campus | Nebusice, on the northwestern edge of Prague 6 |
Curriculum and academics
ISP teaches in English and follows an international curriculum from the early years through to graduation, designed around inquiry and global competence rather than a single national system. The senior school builds towards the IB Diploma, with the IB Middle Years Programme shaping Grades 9 and 10, so families get a coherent route from the elementary years into an internationally recognised leaving qualification. The school is an authorised IB World School for the Diploma and is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
That combination of long standing accreditation and the IB Diploma is the school's central proposition for relocating families who want continuity and a qualification that opens doors to universities worldwide. As an English medium school with more than sixty nationalities on roll, it suits children arriving from a range of systems. For how it compares with the city's other Diploma options, see our guide to the best IB schools in Prague, and ask the school directly for its recent Diploma averages and university destinations rather than relying on any league table.
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International School of Prague fees
ISP sits in the upper part of the Prague market. As the city's oldest and most established international school, with a single purpose built campus and the IB Diploma at the top, it typically prices above community and bilingual schools, and the senior years are the most expensive stage. We do not publish an invented figure here; the school sets and resets its own schedule each year, so confirm the current tuition directly. Use our international school fees hub to understand how Prague tuition is structured before you compare offers.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration fee, a refundable deposit and optional extras such as bus transport and meals. Take the School Finder quiz to see where ISP fits against your budget, and put it against alternatives on our compare tool before you decide.
Admissions
The school year starts in late August, and ISP runs a main intake then alongside rolling applications through the year where places exist. As one of the most in demand schools in the city, popular entry points can fill well ahead, so families relocating to Prague are wise to begin the conversation early and to prepare prior school records and any reports the school requests.
Admission considers academic readiness and the fit between a child's prior schooling and the international programme, with support for students arriving from different systems. Confirm the current entry requirements, assessment format and any waiting list directly with the admissions office.
Location and who goes there
ISP occupies a single campus in Nebusice, on the northwestern edge of Prague 6, close to the Divoka Sarka nature park. Bringing PreK to Grade 12 onto one site gives siblings of different ages a shared school run and lets the school share specialist facilities across the age range. The green, residential setting is a draw for families, though it does mean commute and transport are real factors depending on where you settle in the city.
The community is broadly international, with more than sixty nationalities among the student body, including diplomatic and corporate families on assignment alongside longer term residents. For families weighing an English medium international route against a bilingual or national option, the deciding factors are usually language of instruction, the IB pathway and continuity across the stages. To compare the full range, return to the Prague city hub or browse the city's IB schools in Prague.
International School of Prague reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are International School of Prague fees?
ISP sits in the upper fee band for Prague, with the senior IB Diploma years the most expensive stage. Budget on top of tuition for a registration fee, a deposit and optional bus and meals, and confirm the current schedule directly with the school as it is reset each year.
What curriculum does the International School of Prague follow?
ISP is an English medium international school that runs an international curriculum from PreK to Grade 12. The senior years build towards the IB Diploma, with the IB Middle Years Programme in Grades 9 and 10.
Where is the International School of Prague located?
ISP occupies a single purpose built campus in the Nebusice district on the northwestern edge of Prague 6, near the Divoka Sarka nature park, bringing PreK to Grade 12 together on one site.
When do International School of Prague applications open?
The school year starts in late August, and ISP runs a main intake then with rolling applications through the year where places exist. Apply early, as this established school is among the most in demand in the city.
Is the International School of Prague accredited?
Yes. ISP is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and is an authorised IB World School for the Diploma. Confirm the current accreditation status directly with the school.
