Frequently Asked Questions

For the school year 2027/2028 we are opening a 4-year high school

For the school year 2027/2028 we are opening:

FOSTRA Inspira - Personal Development Programme

FOSTRA Aspira - English-Czech programme

FOSTRA Meda - programme for future doctors

FOSTRA Alma- programme for future psychologists

FOSTRA Nexa - pre-IB and IB programme in english

Fostra High School is located in Prague 3, Žižkov, at Havlíčkovo náměstí 300/10.

Capacities of each programme can be found here:

Tuition fees are based on the type of programme and can be found here:

Details of what tuition fees include can be found here:

All open days are held at Havlíčkovo náměstí 300/10
You can register for the open days here:

Pupils from any primary school can apply to our private high school Fostra. The condition is to prove proper completion of previous studies or to provide both report cards from 8th grade and the first half of 9th grade.

Unified entrance exam in ČJ and M in combination with the school entrance exam, which consists of a written and oral part.

If you have been admitted to another school, you must check whether there is a vacancy in your chosen study programme, agree on the conditions of entry to the next round of the admission procedure and then renounce your admission to the school where you have been admitted.

For further information please contact our hotline 737 602 434.

Fostra Aspira
The admission interview and written reflection are conducted in English, the written test is conducted in Czech.

Fostra Inspira
The entire entrance exam is conducted in Czech.

Fostra Meda and Alma
The entire entrance exam is conducted in Czech.

Fostra Nexa
The entire entrance exam is conducted in English.

No. We don't award points for report cards.

We don't focus on the applicant's past performance, but on their true potential, motivation to study and desire to develop.

Classes usually start at 8:20.

The student has the option to choose other languages to be taught in addition to English according to the type of grammar school chosen. An overview of our grammar schools and the languages taught can be found at the link below.

Consultations with individual teachers take place by appointment only and ideally at the scheduled times. Other dates are possible by arrangement with the teacher.

Planned events include trips, excursions, matriculation, prom, foreign trips, summer camp, lectures with practitioners and more.
Learn more about our events on our blog:

Yes. Fostra Gymnasium offers the IB Diploma Programme, an international baccalaureate programme that opens the way for students to study at universities in the Czech Republic and abroad. The program emphasizes instruction in English, critical thinking, independence and the ability to connect knowledge in a broader context.

Yes. FOSTRA is a Cambridge English Preparation Centre and prepares students for the internationally recognised Cambridge English Qualifications. We are also a member of the British Council Advantage programme.

At Fostra, we focus on open, regular, and transparent communication with parents. Every week, we send a summary of news, important information, and events from the past week. Through our school information system, Edookit, parents can monitor academic results, attendance, and other school-related matters.

Parents can also contact our Student Services Department or arrange individual consultations with teachers. We regularly organize three-way meetings between students, parents, and teachers to review academic progress, set goals, and support further development.

Fostra Aspira is a four-year Czech-English high school program in which 50% of classes are taught in English. In the second year, students choose their future study path. They can continue towards the Czech Maturita or enter the IB Diploma Programme, leading to the international IB Diploma.

Fostra Nexa is a four-year international high school program with 100% of classes taught in English. The first two years focus on a broad high school foundation and preparation for the IB. In the third and fourth years, students continue into the IB Diploma Programme, leading to the international IB Diploma.

Yes, Fostra Inspira is a four-year high school program focused on personal development, discovering talents, and finding the right study path. From the first year, students can choose from a wide range of subjects in humanities, science, technology, economics, languages, and creative fields.

Through elective subjects, coaching, and career guidance, students gradually discover their strengths and interests. This gives them the opportunity to decide on their future direction and prepare for graduation and university studies.

Yes, Fostra Aspira is a four-year Czech-English high school program in which 50% of classes are taught in English. During the first two years, students follow a common curriculum. In the second year, they choose their future study path based on their interests and academic goals.

They can continue in the Czech-English program leading to the Czech Maturita, or enter the IB Diploma Programme in the third and fourth years, taught in English and leading to the international IB Diploma.

Yes, Fostra Meda is a high school program that combines general education with targeted preparation for medical and science faculties from the first year. We focus on advanced biology, chemistry, and physics, supported by practical work with medical case studies. This helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pass university entrance exams and prepare for further university studies.

Yes, Fostra Alma is a four-year high school program for future psychologists. It combines general education with psychology, biology, and humanities. The program prepares students for further studies in psychology, education, sociology, and other fields focused on people and human behavior.

Yes, Fostra Nexa offers a four-year high school program taught entirely in English. The program is designed for both Czech and international students who want to study in an international environment.

The first two years focus on a broad high school foundation and preparation for the IB. In the third and fourth years, students continue into the IB Diploma Programme, leading to the international IB Diploma.

Yes. You can transfer to Fostra during the school year if there is an available place in your chosen program and year of study. Contact us first, and we will check the current availability and guide you through the next steps.

Yes. Students from other high schools, including four-year and multi-year grammar schools, can apply for a transfer to Fostra.

First, we will need information about your current school, study program, year of study, and your most recent school report.

If a transfer is possible, the next step is to submit a written application. For students under 18, the application must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian and must include the student's consent.

The student will then complete an interview and a transfer test. Based on the results, the school principal makes the final decision about the transfer.

As part of the transfer process, you will have an interview and a placement exam. The school principal determines the requirements for the placement exam after reviewing your previous studies. You will be informed about the content, format, and date of the exam in advance.

If we have received all the necessary documents and the student completes the interview and placement exam at the earliest available date, the entire process can be completed within a few working days.

Once all requirements have been successfully met, the school principal will make a decision without unnecessary delay so that the student can start as soon as possible.

Yes. You can visit us during an Open Day or arrange an individual visit to the campus where your chosen program is taught.

We will be happy to show you around the school, explain our teaching approach, and answer any questions you may have.

We make sure that new students feel welcome and receive the support they need to settle into their new school.

The class teacher introduces the new student to their classmates and explains how the school works. Teachers help identify any subjects or topics the student may need to catch up on and offer individual consultations if needed.

Additional support is available from our school counselling team. During the first few weeks, we also monitor how the student is settling into the class and whether any further support is needed.

1. year 149.000 CZK

2. year 149.000 CZK

3. year 159.000 CZK

4. year 159.000 CZK

   IB Baccalaureate: 25,000 CZK
   Price for textbooks in 3rd and 4th year: 5,000 CZK/year

IB DP is a two-year programme for 16-19 year old students (i.e. 3rd and 4th year of secondary school). Compared to the Czech Baccalaureate, it offers:
a choice of 6 subjects from different areas (languages, mathematics, natural sciences, humanities),

• compulsory core (CORE): Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS,

• Teaching in English,

• strong emphasis on skills, not just knowledge,

• formative assessment and international exams.

The IB Diploma is recognised by hundreds of universities around the world. Most of them offer specific admission requirements to IB students. In the Czech Republic, the IB Diploma is recognised as the equivalent of a high school diploma (often with nostrification). Here you will find list of universities from all over the world that are registered with the IBO and recognise the IB DP:

You can also filter for specific countries. If you don't find a university here that you are interested in studying at, it doesn't mean that it doesn't accept IB DP education, it just isn't registered with the IBO. It is best to contact the university directly and find out the details, it is possible that they accept the IB DP as proof of secondary education anyway.

The IB DP emphasises:

• Analytical and critical thinking (Theory of Knowledge and other subjects),

• Research skills (Extended Essay),

• Personal Development and Social Responsibility (CAS),

• Communication, collaboration, digital literacy and global citizenship.

• The student chooses the subjects and topic of the essay.

• They are responsible for planning their projects and managing their time.

• Keeps reflective journals, participates in debates, argues.

• Learns self-motivation and perseverance.

• 6-7 teaching hours per day,

• most of the teaching in English,

• independent work on essays, CAS activities,

• individual consultations with teachers,

• blocks for TOK or mentoring.

• Combination of formative (continuous) assessment and final IB exams,

• Emphasis on feedback and self-evaluation,

• final assessment (0-7 points per subject, max. 45 points in total).

• Students value the international environment, project work and independence,

• They often mention the challenge, but also the meaningfulness and practical application of what they have learned,

• For them, the IB Diploma is a "passport to the world".

• International student conferences (e.g. IB World Student Conferences),

• Collaboration on online projects between schools,

• possibility of individual exchange visits as agreed between schools.

• Online platform MyIB for students and teachers,

• International projects within CAS,

• Meetings with experts from all over the world,

• a strong alumni network of IB graduates.

• IB is a sign of quality and innovation,

• helping to attract ambitious students and teachers,

• increases the school's credibility with parents and partners,

• international recognition = better cooperation with universities and companies.