International Montessori School of Prague

Yes. The International Montessori School of Prague is the only school in the Czech Republic fully accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS). It received the accreditation in 2007. Because the term Montessori is not protected, AMS accreditation is a clear, independently verified mark of authenticity and quality.

Children from 15 months to 12 years. The Toddler program serves children from 15 months to 3 years, Preschool from 3 to 6, and Elementary covers Grades 1 to 6. Each program leads into the next, so a child can learn at IMSP from Toddler age until 12. For the youngest children and their parents, the school runs Montessori Baby & Me and Toddler & Me playgroups.

The school is deliberately small, with a capacity of 130 children. Mixed-age classrooms and prepared environments are the foundation of the Montessori approach. IMSP is the only school in the Czech Republic fully accredited by the American Montessori Society.

Our Toddler and Preschool programs are full English immersion. Elementary offers full English immersion with a strong Czech program, with English emphasized during shared activities and specialist periods such as Physical Education, Art, Music and Drama, while Czech language and curriculum requirements are fully integrated throughout the program. The school guarantees that a native English speaker teaches in every classroom.

IMSP graduates go on to Czech gymnázia, to international schools in and around Prague and to schools abroad. The school continues through Grade 6, and children typically complete Elementary at age 12. Some students take the CERMAT entrance exams in Grade 5 for eight-year gymnázia; others move on to other elementary or international schools. Between 2009 and 2026, 91 graduates went on to schools including Gymnázium Duhovka, Nový PORG, Open Gate and the English College in Prague, and to international schools such as the International School of Prague, Park Lane International School and Prague British International School.