Christian International School of Prague

What Christian International School of Prague does

Christian International School of Prague (CISP) is a private non-profit educational institution registered in the Czech Republic as a civic association (z.ú., VAT ID CZ27214931), operating a single K-12 campus at Blanická 845/9, Prague 2-Vinohrady. Founded in 2004 by parents seeking English-language education with biblical integration, the school opened with 10 students and has grown to approximately 170 students from over 30 countries, served by 50+ staff across 21 classrooms. Its core offering is a three-tier sequential academic program — Elementary (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12) — delivered through an American-based curriculum with biblical worldview integration. The high school program includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and requires 25 credits for graduation, with an accredited diploma plus nostrification transcripts recognized by Czech and European universities.

CISP supplements its core academic program with add-on modules including an English Language Learning (ELL) program, Foreign Language instruction (Czech plus outsourced European languages via cultural institutes), a Discovery Program for students with learning disabilities, a Homeschool Partnership Program, college counseling, and a Chromebook device program for grades 6-12. Revenue is generated through tuition subscriptions (annual, semester, or quarterly payment plans), one-time application (5,000 CZK) and enrollment (8,000 CZK) fees, after-school clubs (1,500–4,500 CZK/semester), cafeteria meals (~88 CZK/meal), and seasonal summer programs. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through on-campus admissions (school tours, online applications, entrance exams, director interviews), and the school is promoted via organic social media and word-of-mouth within Prague's expat, diplomatic, and Christian-missionary communities.

The school's principal competitive differentiator is its triple accreditation since 2013 from ACSI, MSA (a U.S. Department of Education-recognized body), and the Czech Ministry of Education (MŠMT) — a combination described as difficult for private foreign institutions to obtain. CISP's staffing model is distinctive: teachers are missionaries who raise their own financial support through sending organizations including Teach Beyond, ReachGlobal, Greater Europe Mission, Pioneers, and others. The institution is governed by a school board and supplements tuition revenue through charitable donations to The CISP Foundation. Leadership comprises Director Jodi L. Oppenhuizen (since April 2021, third director since founding), Principal Ray Schollenbruch, and Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction Becca Miller (since June 2024).

Name

Christian International School of Prague

Legal name

Christian International School of Prague z.ú.

Website

https://cisprague.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Christian International School of Prague is a private non-profit K-12 institution in Prague, Czech Republic, delivering American-based English-language education with biblical worldview integration to approximately 170 students from over 30 countries under triple ACSI, MSA, and Czech Ministry of Education accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• K-12 international education
• Christian school curriculum
• English-language schooling
• Biblical worldview education
• Accredited private school

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition payments for grades 1-12 education. Payment options include annual, semester (2 payments), or quarterly (4 payments) schedules. Tuition and fees set per school year.
2. Application and Enrollment Fees: One-time fees: 5,000 CZK non-refundable application fee and 8,000 CZK enrollment fee per student
3. After-school Activities and Clubs: Revenue from extracurricular activities including cheerleading, drama, Lego robotics, chess, sports, karate, ballet - priced at 1,500-4,500 CZK per semester
4. Cafeteria Services: Lunch program at approximately 88 CZK per meal, 1,760 CZK per month, managed through external cafeteria service
5. Summer Programs: Summer Art Camp and other seasonal programs for additional revenue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Christian International School of Prague provides K-12 English-language education from a biblical Christian perspective, delivered through three sequential programs: Elementary (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). The school uses an American-based curriculum integrated with biblical worldview content and is triple-accredited by ACSI, MSA, and the Czech Ministry of Education. Supplementary offerings include an English Language Learning (ELL) program, Advanced Placement courses, foreign languages, after-school clubs and activities, and a summer art camp.

Product overview

Christian International School of Prague (CISP) offers a comprehensive K-12 educational program delivered in English using an American-based curriculum from a biblical Christian perspective. The core product consists of three sequential programs: Elementary School (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). Supplementary add-on modules include the English Language Learning (ELL) Program for non-fluent speakers, Advanced Placement (AP) Courses for college preparation, Foreign Language instruction (Czech and German), the Discovery Program for students with learning disabilities, and a Homeschool Partnership Program. Additional services include after-school clubs (choir, robotics, sports, arts), summer programs, college counseling, Chromebook device program (grades 6-12), cafeteria services, and a scholarship program. CISP serves approximately 170 students from over 30 countries and is accredited by ACSI and MSA, recognized by the Czech Ministry of Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary School Program (Grades 1-5) Core elementary education program (Grades 1-5) focused on foundational English language reading, writing, and grammar skills, plus mathematics, science, social studies, Bible, and specials (music, art, physical education, Czech language). Targeted at children ages 6-11 from expat, missionary, and Czech families in Prague.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Three-year middle school program (Grades 6-8) covering Science, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Bible, Social Studies, Czech Language or ELL, Art, Music, PE, and IT, with a School in Nature experiential outdoor learning component. Targeted at children ages 11-14.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) Four-year high school program (Grades 9-12) requiring 25 credits for graduation, offering AP courses and producing an accredited diploma recognized worldwide plus nostrification transcript for Czech/European university admission. Targeted at students ages 14-18 preparing for higher education in the US, Czech Republic, and Europe.
• English Language Learning (ELL) Program Standalone English language learning program supporting multilingual students in developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking proficiency, with continuation until proficiency test scores demonstrate readiness to graduate to mainstream classes. Targeted at non-native English speaking students.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses In-depth university-preparatory courses that prepare students for AP exams; passing scores (generally 2-5) accepted by most European universities for college credit. Additional fees cover materials, instruction time, and AP exam fee. Targeted at college-bound high school students.
• Foreign Language Program Foreign language instruction offering Czech (native and foreign speaker tracks for all grades), German (Grades 9-12 in-house), and outsourced language credits through external cultural institutions (French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin Chinese) to satisfy high school foreign language requirements.
• After-School Clubs and Activities Extracurricular clubs and activities including choir, drama, cheerleading, chess, LEGO robotics, soccer, ballet, karate, American Sign Language, worship club, and sports, with per-activity fees ranging from 1,500 to 4,500 CZK per semester. Targeted at enrolled K-12 students seeking enrichment.
• Summer Art Camp Seasonal summer art camp for students ages 6-18 with separate sessions for younger and older age groups, culminating in a final show and presentation.
• LEGO Robotics Program STEM-focused robotics program run by KIDDUM using LEGO EDUCATION, combining math, physics, mechanics, IT, and robotics in age-appropriate courses for Grades 1-6.
• Homeschool Partnership Program Flexible partnership offering for homeschooling families including library access, field trip participation, club and sports involvement, and part-time enrollment in any number of classes.
• Cafeteria Services Daily lunch program managed through an external cafeteria service provider, charged at approximately 88 CZK per meal or 1,760 CZK per month, available to enrolled students.
• College Counseling Services School counselor-led services providing career counseling, interests surveys, and post-graduation planning discussions for all students preparing for university admission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes of 10-16 students with one class per grade level
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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No

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Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013ACSI accreditation provides assessment and ongoing development specifically for Christian schools. Benefits include standards for staff certification, curriculum & instruction, and school building structure reviewed on an ongoing basis to improve every aspect of service model.
• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013MSA is one of six regional accrediting organizations recognized by the US Department of Education. Achieving MSA accreditation provides students with transcripts and diplomas recognized in nearly all academic settings worldwide.
• Czech Ministry of Education (MŠMT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Recognition allows Czech Republic and EU citizens to receive instruction at CISP without special permission. Provides reciprocity among national schools for transfers. Validates students' academic endeavors.
• Teach BeyondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission organization through which many teachers serve at CISP. Teachers are missionaries who raise their own support.
• ReachGlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission organization through which teachers serve at CISP.
• DMG (Dynamic Global Mission)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission organization supporting staff at CISP.
• Greater Europe Mission (GEM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission organization through which missionary teachers serve at CISP.
• Resourcing Christian Education (RCE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission organization supporting staff at CISP.
• PioneersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission organization through which teachers serve at CISP.
• Global ScholarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that places Christian professors in secular universities, with connections to CISP.
• Institut Francais PragueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal language institution for outsourced French language credits for CISP high school students.
• Goethe InstitutminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal language institution for outsourced German language credits for CISP high school students.
• Instituto Cervantes PragueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal language institution for outsourced Spanish language credits for CISP high school students.
• Istituto Italiano di Cultura PragueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal language institution for outsourced Italian language credits for CISP high school students.
• Chinese PointminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal language institution for outsourced Mandarin Chinese language credits for CISP high school students.
• Russian Center of Science and Culture Prague (Ruské středisko vědy a kultury)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal language institution for outsourced Russian language credits for CISP high school students.
• KIDDUMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEGO EDUCATION program provider offering Lego Robotics clubs at CISP for grades 1-6.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Christian School of Budapest: Christian English-language K-12 school in Budapest serving similar missionary and expat segments in Central Europe. Directly comparable in faith-based positioning and regional target market.
• International School of Prague: The flagship English-language K-12 international school in Prague serving the same expat and Czech family segments. Direct competitor on curriculum, accreditation, and university placement, though secular rather than faith-based.
• Prague British School: English-medium K-12 international school in Prague with a British curriculum, serving similar expat and Czech families. Comparable on admissions model, university placement focus, and tuition tier.
• Black Forest Academy: Christian international K-12 school in Germany serving missionary and expat families, with ACSI/MSA-equivalent accreditations. The closest faith-based international school comparable in mission, staffing model, and student profile.
• Riverside School Prague: English-medium K-12 international school in Prague serving a similar mix of expat and Czech families. Comparable small-class model and university preparatory focus.
• Park Lane International School: English-medium international school in Prague offering primary and secondary education to both Czech and international families, directly overlapping CISP's target market and curriculum positioning.
• British International School of Prague: English-language K-12 school in Prague following a British-style curriculum. Competes for the same expat/diplomatic family segment with similar tuition and university placement positioning.
• Brussels International Christian School: Faith-based English-medium K-12 school serving missionary, diplomatic, and international families in Brussels. Closely comparable in mission-driven identity and English-language Christian curriculum.

Others

• ACSI Europe: European office of the Association of Christian Schools International, which accredits CISP. Acts as the network body connecting CISP to peer Christian schools and shared teacher recruitment across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Vienna International School: Large, established international K-12 school in Vienna with IB curriculum and broad secular positioning. Comparable on English-language K-12 international education in Central Europe but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuIql98ITm-mnElcA4TG9mA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CISPrague
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/christian-international-school-of-prague
• Instagraminstagram.com/cisprague_org

Compliance5 records

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