Prague British International School (PBIS) is one of the larger British schools in the Czech capital, run by Nord Anglia Education and teaching pupils from the early years through to the end of secondary school. It follows a British curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE in the middle secondary years and offers the IB Diploma at the top, so families get an English system route that finishes on an internationally recognised qualification. To see where it sits among the city's other options, start with the Prague city hub, which maps every international school in the city by curriculum and neighbourhood.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam routes | British curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE, leading to the IB Diploma in the sixth form |
| Stages | Early years to the end of secondary, around ages 2 to 18 |
| Group | Part of Nord Anglia Education, a global group of more than 80 schools |
| History | Formed when The English International School Prague merged into the school under Nord Anglia, operating as PBIS from September 2018 |
| Community | More than 60 nationalities |
| Campuses | Three sites in Prague, at Vlastina, Kamyk and Libus |
Curriculum and academics
PBIS teaches a British curriculum from the early years through primary and into the lower secondary school, with pupils sitting Cambridge IGCSE before they reach the sixth form. At that point the school offers the IB Diploma, so the academic path moves from a familiar English structure to a globally portable leaving qualification. That blend of British foundations and an international finish is the school's central proposition, and it is shared with several other established schools in the city.
As an English medium school within the Nord Anglia group, PBIS draws on a network of more than 80 schools worldwide for staff training, shared learning programmes and university guidance. Recent cohorts have averaged an IB Diploma score above the global average, though results move year to year, so ask the admissions team for the most recent IGCSE and Diploma outcomes and university destinations rather than relying on any league table. For families weighing the Diploma specifically, our roundup of the IB schools in Prague sets PBIS against the city's other Diploma providers.
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Prague British International School fees
PBIS sits in the mid to upper part of the Prague market. As an established Nord Anglia school with the IB Diploma at the top, it typically prices in line with the city's other premium international options, and the senior years are the most expensive stage. We do not publish an invented figure here, because Nord Anglia sets and resets its own schedule each year, so confirm the current tuition directly with the school. Our international school fees hub explains how Prague tuition is structured before you compare offers between schools.
Beyond the headline tuition, plan for a registration or application fee, a refundable deposit and optional extras such as lunches, transport between campuses and trips. Because the three sites serve different stages, the all in cost can shift as your child moves up the school, so it is worth modelling the full journey rather than the first year alone before you commit.
Admissions
The school year starts in early September, and PBIS runs a main intake then alongside rolling applications through the year wherever places exist. With early years, primary and secondary provision spread across the three campuses, the busiest entry points tend to be the start of primary and the move into the sixth form for the IB Diploma, so families relocating to Prague should begin the conversation early to secure a place at the right site.
Admission looks at academic readiness and the fit with an English medium British programme, with support for pupils arriving from other systems and other languages. Prepare prior school records and recent reports, and confirm the current entry requirements, any assessment and the waiting list position with the admissions team, along with which campus would serve your child's year group.
Location and who goes there
PBIS operates across three Prague campuses, at Vlastina, Kamyk and Libus, with different stages based at different sites rather than on a single shared site. That spread means the campus your child attends, and the commute to it, depends on their stage, so it is worth mapping the journey from where you plan to live before you commit. Families often choose a neighbourhood with the relevant campus in mind, particularly once a child is settled and a move between sites would be disruptive.
The community is broadly international, with more than 60 nationalities represented, drawing British and other English speaking families alongside Czech families who want an English medium British education. For families weighing a British route against an English medium international school or a national option, the deciding factors are usually curriculum continuity, the IB Diploma at the top and which campus is nearest. To compare the full range, return to the Prague city hub or look at established alternatives such as the International School of Prague and Park Lane International School.
Prague British International School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Prague British International School fees?
PBIS sits in the mid to upper fee band for Prague, with the senior and IB Diploma years the most expensive stage. Budget on top of tuition for a registration fee, a deposit and optional extras, and confirm the current schedule directly as Nord Anglia resets it each year.
What curriculum does Prague British International School follow?
PBIS teaches a British curriculum through the primary and lower secondary years, with pupils sitting Cambridge IGCSE and then choosing the IB Diploma in the sixth form. It is part of the Nord Anglia Education group.
Is Prague British International School the same as the English International School Prague?
PBIS was formed when The English International School Prague was merged into the school under Nord Anglia Education, with the combined school operating as Prague British International School from September 2018.
Where are the Prague British International School campuses?
PBIS runs three campuses across Prague, at Vlastina, Kamyk and Libus, with different stages served at different sites. Confirm which campus serves your child's year group with the admissions team.
What ages does Prague British International School take?
PBIS teaches children from age 2 through to 18, from early years and primary up to Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma in the senior school.
