Unique Czech Education in the Heart of London
Czech School Without Borders, London offers a fully structured, continuous education in the Czech language — in two pre-school groups followed by Year 0 and then from Year 1 through Year 9. Our teaching is based on a comprehensive curriculum aligned with the Czech national education system, thoughtfully adapted for children growing up in bilingual environments. Thanks to clear and accessible materials, parents always know what their child is learning and how to support them.
Throughout the school year, students are naturally and gently assessed, allowing their progress to be monitored without stress. Learning is further enriched through Saturday programmes such as “Cooking Like in the Stone Age”, “Young Illustrator”, or “Future Scientist” — engaging experiences that extend the curriculum and make learning truly come alive.
Our school is not just about language — it nurtures bilingual identity, strengthens the connection to Czech culture, and builds a vibrant, supportive community where both children and parents feel at home.
Czech School Without Borders, London – where learning makes sense.
In Appreciation of Ivan Maria Josef Jelínek’s Lifelong Dedication to Czech Language and Culture
Ivan Maria Josef Jelínek (1909–2002) was a Czech poet, journalist, and radio editor born in Kyjov, South Moravia. After the Nazi occupation in 1939, he went into exile and spent most of his life in London, where he worked for the Czech section of the BBC. His writing reflects themes of exile, faith, and a deep commitment to the Czech language. After 1989, his works were published in the Czech Republic. His legacy continues through his literary work and through support for Czech School Without Borders London, helping to keep Czech alive for future generations.
Dates 2025/26
SATURDAY SCHOOL IN ISLINGTON:
Pre-school Department – Group A (children aged 2 – 3.5 years): 10.00 am – 11.00 am
Pre-school Department – Group B (children aged 3.5 – 5 years): 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm
School Department – Year 0 – Year 9 (children aged 5 – 15 years): 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Autumn term
1. half-term: 6.9., 13.9., 20.9., 27.9., 4.10., 11.10., 18.10.
2. half-term: 8.11., 15.11., 22.11., 29.11., 6.12., 13.12.
Spring term
3. half-term: 10.1., 17.1., 24.1., 31.1., 7.2.
4. half-term: 28.2., 7.3., 14.3., 21.3., 28.3.
Summer term
5. half-term: 18.4., 25.4., 2.5., 9.5., 16.5., 23.5.
6. half-term: 6.6., 13.6., 20.6., 27.6., 4.7., 11.7.
CZECH THROUGH PLAY (ONLINE):
WEDNESDAY 5.30 pm – 6.15 pm (4 – 6 years)
WEDNESDAY 6.15 PM – 7.15 PM (7 – 11 YEARS)
Autumn term
1. half-term: 10.9., 17.9., 24.9., 1.10., 8.10., 15.10.
2. half-term: 5.11., 12.11., 19.11., 26.11., 3.12., 10.12.
3. half-term: 7.1., 14.1., 21.1., 28.1., 4.2., 11.2.
4. half-term: 4.3., 11.3., 18.3., 25.3.
5. half-term: 22.4., 29.4., 6.5., 13.5.
6. half-term: 3.6., 10.6., 17.6., 24.6., 1.7., 8.7.
New Project-based learning at CSWBL
Dates 2026/27
SATURDAY SCHOOL IN ISLINGTON:
Autumn term
1. half-term: 5.9., 12.9., 19.9., 26.9., 3.10., 10.10., 17.10.
2. half-term: 7.11., 14.11., 21.11., 28.11., 5.12., 12.12.
Spring term
3. half-term: 9.1., 16.1., 23.1., 30.1., 6.2.
4. half-term: 20.2., 27.2., 6.3., 13.3., 20.3.
Summer term
5. half-term: 17.4., 24.4., 1.5., 8.5., 15.5., 22.5.
6. half-term: 5.6., 12.6., 19.6., 26.6., 3.7., 10.7.
Czech Language Certificate Exam 2026
B1 level: 4 July 2026 at Tufnell Park Primary
B2 level: 4 July 2026 at Tufnell Park Primary & 5 July 2026 at the Czech Centre
The Czech as a Foreign Language exam is suitable for students in Years 8 and 9 and for graduates. This year, there is a change in the organisation of the speaking part of the exam, which is why the B2 exam is divided into two days.
Applications are not open yet, but they should open in the next few days HERE.
CCE Preparation Language Course
Fridays, 5:30–6:30 pm (B1) / 6:30–7:30 pm (B2)
We have opened an online preparation course for the CCE exam, held every Friday. The course focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and other language skills needed to successfully pass the exam.
CCE Intensive Course (so-called “Nalévárna”)
June 2026
The four-week intensive preparation course (“Nalévárna”) will begin in the week starting 1 June and will include 120 minutes of intensive preparation each week. The course will be taught online by experienced teachers and will include practice with model tests and useful strategies for completing the exam successfully. Applications close on 15 May.
You can register for both courses at enrollment@czechschool.org.uk.
For more info about the exam visit the Czech Centre website.
Long-term educational project by CSWBL
Intended for children in the second stage (middle school level)
Video created by Matilda Kraft as a gift for 15th anniversary
Play Video
Students of Year 8:
Answering questions
about Czech School
Q: What is the advantage of studying at Czech School?
Q: What activities do you do at Czech School?
Q: What do you like about Czech School?
Our Curriculum:
European Day of Languages:
Students of Year 0 were answering questions about learning languages
On Friday 26 September the EU celebrates the richness of its languages and cultures through the European Day of Languages. On the day, thousands of Europeans, schools and organisations across Europe can discover how language learning helps us understand other cultures and build stronger relationships. We asked our Year 0 students what languages do they know and why do they think learning languages is important. You can listen to their answers in Czech in the video below.
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Czech School in London: From an Improvised Group to an Institution with Two Hundred Children
Czech Schools Abroad: Podcast Radio Prague International
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