Interested in experiencing life and learning at ISP? See details and registration for our upcoming Open Days here: https://www.isp.cz/open-days/ At ISP, our students are coming from over 60 different nationalities. Many of them share a common feature that strengthens their learning experience and will shape them for life: They are considered Third Culture Kids. Dr […]
ISP Class of 2021 Graduate Yinguang looks back on his ISP days and how they shaped him into the person who is now studying Business Management at the University of Toronto in Canada. Name: Yinguang Citizenship: China Destination University: University of Toronto, Canada Grade Started at ISP: Grade 6 The IB at ISP – what […]
Class of 2021 Graduate Diana (pictured above, back row, second left with classmates on Charles Bridge) reflects on her years at ISP and how they influenced her path to studying Economics and Business Economics at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam. Name: Diana Citizenship: Russia Destination University: Erasmus University of Rotterdam, The Netherlands Grade Started at […]
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s enduring words about New York City being characterised by all the “wild promise of all the mystery and beauty of the world“, seem appropriate for one ISP alumna and visual artist. Class of 2021 graduate Lily is determined to put her own stamp of beauty on the Big Apple through her art. […]
ISP’s fantastic Learning Innovation Hub is one of 5 international school projects worldwide featured in the prestigious Interior Design magazine, which serves the architecture and design industry. The article notes that the “two-story center responds to the changes digital technology has brought to education, uniting a library and study spaces with a workshop, called the […]
Interested in experiencing life and learning at ISP? See details and registration for our upcoming Open Days here: https://www.isp.cz/open-days/ Through participating in Outdoor Learning engagements, children develop their scientific knowledge of life cycles, plant life, animal life, and pond / water life. This learning is nurtured through a balance of intentionally designed provocations and observing […]
Interested in experiencing life and learning at ISP? See details and registration for our upcoming Open Days here: https://www.isp.cz/open-days/ At ISP young learners can engineer bridges! Coding and Design gives young learners an edge in technology. Guided by the leadership and vision of Elementary Technology Coach Mr. Patrick Frape, ISP offers all Elementary students a […]
In the latest of the series profiling new ISP faculty for 2021-22, the spotlight is on Elementary Music Teacher and accomplished musician with Prague’s Jazz Dock Orchestra, Ms. Suzanne Higgins. Ms. Higgins had a shorter journey to ISP than most other ‘newbies’, having lived and worked in Prague for nearly 8 years as both a […]
As the Class of 2021 embark on the next stages of their academic journeys at prestigious universities around the world, several of the class have shared their thoughts on their IB experience at ISP. Recent graduate Suri (pictured above, second left with college friends) is now studying on one of the top Environmental Design programs in the […]
Stretch Days in ISP Middle and Upper Schools allow students to get out of their regular schedule and in many cases explore subject topics in more depth, take part in community building activities and field trips off the school campus. The images above show the recent Grade 7 science and art stretch day. This interdisciplinary […]
In the third of a series profiling new ISP faculty for 2021-22, the spotlight is on Middle School Spanish Teacher Ms. Marta Aliaga (above, second right with fellow ‘newbie’ Ms. Rebecca Clark) who joins ISP from teaching at an International School in her home town of Valencia, Spain. Ms. Aliaga holds a Bachelor of Education […]
As the ISP Class of 2021 embark on the next stages of their academic journeys at prestigious universities around the world, several of the Class of 2021 shared their thoughts on their IB experience at ISP. Class of 2021 graduate Matyáš, who is now studying Finance and playing Division One tennis at Sacred Heart University, Connecticut, United […]
A wonderful example of student leadership is the production of these interviews, directed and edited by Grade 10 student Ondrej. These interviews, by Ondrej himself, and Grade 8 student Nicholas and Grade 5’s Marta allowed students to get the perspective of the new Director now he has been in post for the first weeks of […]
Once more in 2021, ISP’s Graduating Senior Class scored impressive International Baccalaureate (IB) results. The Class of 2021 should be proud of their accomplishments, particularly as 100% of ISP IB candidates gained the diploma! Our 58 candidates scored an average of 36 diploma points (world average 33) with a magnificent highest score of 45. But […]
In the second of a series profiling new ISP faculty for 2021-22, the focus is on Ms. Rebecca Clark, Middle School Learning Support Teacher, pictured above on a forest walk with Grade 6 students. Ms Clark is originally from the United States but arrives in ISP with her husband Michael, Learning Innovation Hub Teacher-Librarian, son […]
In the first of a series on new faculty, we meet new Grade 5 Classroom Teacher Karli Bergquist, who has arrived at ISP for this school year from Ontario, Canada. Ms. Bergquist has a passionate interest in ways of knowing mathematics and bringing curiosity to teaching, leadership and research. She has left behind her 18 […]
The Learning Innovation Hub fully funded by our generous donors Much more than a library, the Learning Innovation Hub (or the Hub), funded by Kellner and Křetínský Families, is a contemporary environment pointing to the future of learning. At the centre of our campus, the Hub inspires ISP learners to not only read and research […]
A year like no other, the Class of 2021 The Class of 2021 may not have had a traditional end to their time at ISP with Distance Learning for much of the last six months of their time at the school. In May, however, the students were back on campus to mark their Graduation as […]
Allowing students to see how the work they do at school can be used in the so-called “real world” is an important part of the learning process. The Passion and Authority unit taken by Grade 8 students at ISP offers exactly that, as part of Language Arts (LA), learners were taken analytical writing and focusing […]
It’s been around 18 months since the COVID pandemic first hit the Czech Republic and altered the way we live, work, and learn. Distance Learning became the norm for much of the past school year with teachers and students alike adjusting to Zoom calls and working remotely. Upper School (US) students have been significantly impacted […]
Reprinted from Pioneering Schools In his 13-year tenure as Director of the International School of Prague, Dr. Arnie Bieber has transformed one of Europe’s oldest international schools into one of the most innovative learning organizations in the world. When Dr. Bieber and his wife Marianne depart from Prague this summer, they will leave behind a […]
Excited to be back on campus and seeing the most recent enhancements to the outdoor learning spaces, Elementary students quickly “dug into” discovering all that Spring has to offer. Kerry Craig, our Outdoor Learning Coordinator (right) shares a few glimpses into the children’s curiosity leading them to build their understandings and skills as gardeners, scientists, […]
Students and parents across the ISP community have given their thanks to staff from the school with a special video to mark Staff Appreciation Day. The video contained over 100 thank you messages from ISP families with messages sent to all staff from the Leadership team across the teaching staff to the security team, administration […]
On Saturday 10 April, ISP livestreamed the 6th annual TEDxYouth@ISPrague, curated by, organised by, and featuring Upper School students. This year’s TEDx included Upper School students, alumni, and invited guest speakers, including Peter Sís, all centered around the theme, Unpredictable. Please see the full program here and on this day of employee appreciation, join us […]
“I felt comfortable and represented.” “I loved to get the opportunity to be part of such a free space.” “Inspiring and needed.” The first ever Virtual CEESA-Wide Pride was a student-led conference held entirely online on April 9, 2021. Two hundred registered for the event, from more than 16 schools. The conference included club organizers, […]
In the second in the series, another ISP Parent tells her story of Distance Learning. Denisha Mathews is from the United States and has two daughters, two of whom are ISP students in Early Childhood and Elementary. Denisha writes about her family’s challenges, successes and activities on Distance Learning. I’m up before the girls most […]
It’s hard to explain but the whole atmosphere in the camp kind of drowns out all other thoughts”. – Reflections on ISP’s Partnership with Happy Caravan with Nicole (Grade 11) of the Upper School Happy Caravan Club How and why did you get involved in Happy Caravan? I wanted to get involved when I was in […]
One of the missions of the upcoming Virtual Gala Night is to raise awareness about ISP’s partnership with Happy Caravan. Upper School Change-makers will explain the value of this International Schools award-winning partnership at the online version of ISP’s premier social event on Saturday 8 May! In 2017, ISP entered an official partnership with a […]
Curious about Early Childhood Foundations at the International School of Prague? Join our Early Childhood Foundations Virtual Open Day, on 25 March at 12 noon. For more information and to register visit here. Early Childhood Foundations students at ISP love visiting the fantastic ISP Learning Innovation Hub! In this article, Early Childhood Librarian Ms. Sandra gives […]
Curious about Early Childhood Foundations at the International School of Prague? Join our Early Childhood Foundations (25 March) Virtual Open Day at 12 noon. For more information and to register visit here. Early Childhood Foundations and Elementary School children continue to be highly engaged in learning online, even after a year of toggling back and forth […]
Curious about Elementary and Early Childhood Foundations at the International School of Prague? Join our Elementary (18 March) and Early Childhood Foundations (25 March) Virtual Opens Day, both at 12 noon. For more information and to register visit here. In the first of a series, one ISP Parent tells her story of Distance Learning. Melanie Buff […]
Curious about Elementary and Early Childhood Foundations at the International School of Prague? Join our Elementary (18 March) and Early Childhood Foundations (25 March) Virtual Opens Day, both at 12 noon. For more information and to register visit here. Confessions of the ISP Outdoor Learning Coordinator Ullassa – a Sanskrit word that does not have a […]
“ISP has a deep tradition of excellence and meeting the needs of the whole child. Looking ahead we hope to build upon this tradition while attending to the increasingly complicated student needs of the future. From robotics and artificial intelligence to climate change and changing demography, today’s students will have unparalleled challenges and opportunities. ISP […]
ISP hires the best faculty internationally, and has always had a number of extremely popular educators. IB Chemistry Teacher Richard Thornley, however, now in his third school year at ISP takes this to another level! Mr Thornley is rated no.1 for digital resources by IB students worldwide on the popular https://ibresources.org/ website! Mr. Thornley’s immensely […]
ISP Elementary Principals Dr. Cindy Vega and Ms. Jimena Zalba’s favourite part of their job is visiting classes to see first hand how ISP Educators engage young learners. In this article the Principals describe their experiences of seeing how educators inspire students under Distance Learning. Whether onsite at school, or in Distance Learning, Elementary teachers […]
The latest Annual Report gives a snapshot of last school year’s achievements as well as the high quality and range of educational experiences that ISP offers! It gives information on the ISP Mission and Learning Principles in action; contains interviews with faculty, staff and students; reviews the activities in all sections of the school; puts the spotlight […]
One of the many benefits associated with attending ISP is the phenomenal network of alumni all over the world. Look out for the upcoming alumni newsletter in March with news from the school and the alumni community. Please complete this form to share your details, photos and how, in line with the ISP Mission, you […]
By Kathy Zabinski Oral language, speaking and listening, is an important foundation for learning to read and write. Understanding this, the International School of Prague’s Early Childhood Foundation’s program provides young children with both informal and structured opportunities to grow as speakers and listeners. Children build their vocabulary, begin to internalize sentence structures and develop […]
By Dr. Cindy Vega, Elementary Principal, International School of Prague Studies of early childhood education show that strong programs increase a child’s cognitive and social-emotional development, as well as nurturing rich language and numeracy skills. There are different types of early childhood programs based on different teaching philosophies. Many early childhood centers are primarily […]
Elementary School Virtual Open Day, 11 February: In every highly resourced Elementary classroom there is a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books. Children read at their own levels, and as ISP has such a comprehensive collection of books, there is always the possibility to put just the right book in a child’s hand to […]
This week’s Learning Story focuses on the complexity of literacy learning and highlights our ECF and Elementary Literacy Coach, Kathy Zabinski. A literacy, pedagogical, and thinking expert, Kathy with all of our teachers and teaching assistants from Early Childhood to Grade 5, focused on maximizing student learning and progress in literacy. #learning #wellbeing #belonginghttps://www.isp.cz/…/literacy-a-lifelong-journey-of-learni…/
The Middle School Visual Arts program enables students to gain appreciation, understanding, and knowledge of visual arts. Students work from both imagination and observation. Grade 6 started their course by drawing speedy portraits of one other while sharing one or two things about themselves. Grade 8 who joined Visual arts class jumped right into essentials […]
Complex Mathematical thinking in Elementary School: Our Grade 2 students determine different strategies to solve problems of addition. Budding mathematicians use a variety of models to explain their thinking on posters. ISP students don’t simply add up, but reflect on solutions to previous problems and in many cases spontaneously compare strategies to real-life situations in […]
Upper School Biology Cells Project: Driven by curiosity and personal interest, Grade 9 students are working on individualised cell projects varying from cell models, haikus, analogies, creative storytelling, rap songs, dances, board game assembly just to name a few. Ms. Springs Pacelli, Grade 9 Science Teacher, is very excited to see the completion of the […]
Kathy Zabinski, Literacy Coach: A highly qualified and experienced educator, she works closely with teachers to constantly refine the reading and writing skills of ISP Early Childhood Foundations and Elementary students. “We use research on best practices to devise the most effective plan for each individual student. I also collaborate with our wonderful librarians who […]
