Secondary education in Karlovy Vary 2025

Prices for educational services in Karlovy Vary will depend on the chosen educational institution, the duration of the program and the format of studying (full-time or boarding). For example, in a private boarding school CIS annual cost for IB and Extended Program courses ranges from 24.000-34.000 €. In the summer months, a language camp is organized here, the cost of one week of studying starts from 900 €. In general, the amount of financial costs for studying in Karlovy Vary will be less than, for example, in the Czech capital.

Secondary education in the Czech Republic is compulsory for both local residents and foreign students from 6 to 15 years. After completing the Czech school, foreign students can obtain a certificate of international standard, which will allow to enter not only Czech universities, but also other countries, including Britain and the USA. One of the Czech cities where students from different parts of the world come to receive high-quality education is Karlovy Vary.

This place has a calm atmosphere and a measured life, but foreign guests and tourists will not get bored - there are many cultural and historical places that are recommended for tourists. In secondary schools, language camps, colleges and universities, studying is held either in English or in Czech. The most popular course in secondary school remains the international IB program, which can also be found in private schools in Karlovy Vary. In addition, there are educational institutions in the Czech Republic, whose graduates can receive two certificates at once - a Czech and an international standard.

Studying at language schools, language camps, private boarding schools and language centers for foreign students is paid, however, the proposed conditions for studying and living in institutions remain at the highest level: a comfortable campus, qualified teachers, convenient conditions for studying and living, a rich extracurricular program and individual attention to each student.

In Karlovy Vary, an international private school CIS is located. Since the city is small, the path from the residence to the educational buildings takes no more than 10-15 minutes, and the road itself passes through cozy city streets or picturesque parks. At the CIS international school, students are invited not only to study on a boarding basis, but also a full-time study format.

Esther Diaz

Education specialist, career coach and consultant. She worked for Inspired Education Group and directed the admissions department at the International School san Patricio Toledo.

What would you say is the most important when choosing a school?

This is the quality of support and work of the management, the opportunity to study at IB, the prestige of the school and the percentage of successful completion of the diploma stage of IB, recommendations for further universities. It is worth considering the national "recruitment" of campus students, opportunities for extracurricular development and activities, the availability of medical services and consultations, opportunities for language immersion. Is education at the chosen school based on the values you share? Is the school a close-knit community? Is academic support good?