Attending high school in the Czech Republic gives students the opportunity to grow up with a long-established educational tradition in one of Central Europe's safest and most historic countries. Czech high schools are known for their strong academic structure, their achievements especially in mathematics and science, and programs that prepare students for university.
Students from Turkey usually attend high school in the Czech Republic in one of two ways. In exchange programs lasting one semester or one academic year, students stay with a Czech host family and attend a Czech high school. Students aiming for an international diploma usually choose international schools or bilingual high schools in Prague and other large cities.
Attending high school in the Czech Republic offers students important academic and personal advantages.
The Czech Republic is a Central European country and a member of the European Union. Its capital is Prague. The official language is Czech, but English is widely spoken in large cities and among young people. The currency is the Czech koruna.
The Czech Republic is known for its historic cities, castles, rich cultural heritage and advanced public transport system. The country has four distinct seasons, with cold winters and mild summers. With its safe cities and high quality of life, the Czech Republic offers high school students a peaceful environment.
In the Czech Republic, compulsory education is completed with nine years of basic education. Students then usually continue to secondary education between the ages of 15 and 19. Secondary education institutions include:
Secondary education ends with a final exam called the maturita. The maturita grants access to university in the Czech Republic. At Czech high schools, grades are given from 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest.
There are different types of high schools in the Czech Republic that international students can choose from:
There are different programs for high school education in the Czech Republic depending on the student's goals and the length of stay:
Application requirements for high schools in the Czech Republic vary depending on the type of program and the school. For exchange programs, students are usually expected to be within a certain age range, have a good academic record and be open to a new language and culture. Exchange programs usually do not require prior knowledge of Czech.
The application usually requires report cards from recent years, a transcript, teacher references, student and family introduction letters and health information. Entrance exams may be held for full-time enrollment at Czech high schools. International schools may hold an English proficiency assessment, an entrance exam and an interview.
The school year in the Czech Republic starts on September 1 and ends on June 30. The school year is divided into two semesters; the first ends in late January and the second in late June.
Applications for exchange programs are usually made 6 to 12 months before the program starts. Since host family placement and visa processes take time, applying early is very important. International schools usually accept applications throughout the year, but places at popular schools may fill up early.
The city where you can attend high school in the Czech Republic depends on the type of program. In exchange programs, students are placed in the city or town where their host family lives.
Public high schools in the Czech Republic are tuition-free, and this right also covers international students who are legally resident in the country. However, since teaching at public high schools is in Czech, students who want full-time education there need a good command of Czech.
The most common way for students from Turkey to attend Czech high schools is through exchange programs. In these programs, no tuition is paid to the school; however, a program fee is paid to the organizing institution for host family placement, organization, insurance and support services. International schools and private high schools charge fees.
The cost of high school education in the Czech Republic varies widely depending on the type of program. Fees for exchange programs vary depending on the length of the program, host family placement and the services included.
Fees at international schools in Prague are among the highest education fees in the Czech Republic, but they are generally more affordable than at similar schools in Western Europe. When planning your budget, you should account for accommodation, airfare, health insurance, visa costs, pocket money and school trips in addition to the school or program fee.
At NGGlobal, we share the current prices of our partner institutions with you and work with you to choose the program that best fits your budget and goals.
The main accommodation options for high school students in the Czech Republic are:
In all options, students' safety and wellbeing come first. Students receive support from local coordinators or school staff throughout the program.
Turkish citizens need a long-stay visa or long-term residence permit for study purposes to attend high school in the Czech Republic for more than 90 days. For students taking part in exchange programs, the application is usually made with documents issued by the program organization.
The application requires documents such as the letter of acceptance from the school or exchange organization, proof of accommodation, proof of financial means, health insurance and, for minor students, a parental consent form. Applications are made through the Czech Republic's missions in Turkey.
Since visa processing can take time, it is important to plan your application early. At NGGlobal, we support our students and their families at every step of the visa process.
Students who take part in a high school exchange program in the Czech Republic or complete part of their high school education there must obtain recognition (denklik) from the Turkish Ministry of National Education to continue their education where they left off when they return to Turkey. Students who earn the maturita or an IB diploma in the Czech Republic must also obtain recognition of their diploma to apply to universities in Turkey.
For the recognition process to run smoothly, the courses taken and grades earned in the Czech Republic must be documented, and the documents must be certified and translated. It is advisable to speak with your school and the Provincial Directorate of National Education before the program starts to learn the recognition requirements.
At NGGlobal, we offer free consultation to students who want to attend high school in the Czech Republic and to their families. By assessing the student's age, academic background, goals and the family's budget, we identify the most suitable program.
Contact us to build your plan for high school in the Czech Republic together.
Public high schools in the Czech Republic teach in Czech. International schools in Prague teach in English, and some bilingual high schools teach in Czech together with another language.
Exchange programs usually do not require prior knowledge of Czech. Students learn Czech during the program at school and with their host family.
Public high schools in the Czech Republic are tuition-free, and international students who are legally resident in the country can also benefit from this. However, since teaching is in Czech, students from Turkey usually attend these schools through exchange programs, for which a program fee is paid.
The maturita is the final exam taken at the end of secondary education in the Czech Republic. Students who pass it gain access to university in the Czech Republic.
Yes. If you prepare all the required documents, you can obtain recognition from the Turkish Ministry of National Education and continue your education in Turkey where you left off.
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