Gymnázium Evolution

What Gymnázium Evolution does

Gymnázium Evolution, s.r.o. (operating as GEVO) is a private secondary grammar school founded in 1992 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. The school operates two campuses—GEVO Sázavská in Prague 2 (eight-year programme opened in 2013) and GEVO Jižní Město in Prague 4 (four-year and six-year programmes)—serving Czech and international families seeking either the Czech matura, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, or both. GEVO has been an authorized IB World School since founding and holds a special exemption from the Czech Ministry of Education that treats the IB diploma plus a Czech language examination as equivalent to the Czech matura, opening Czech university admission to its graduates. Recruitment is competitive and demand-driven, with an acceptance ratio of approximately 1:6.5, a fixed annual intake of 26 students per class for the eight-year track, and a documented faculty of 51 qualified teachers (10 of whom are native speakers) supported by a school psychologist and specialized learning-support staff.

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered monthly tuition (13,374 Kč standard, 16,408 Kč full, 0-10,687 Kč reduced based on family income and student merit), supplemented by IB examination fees (534 € per full diploma or 89 € per subject), fee-based entrance preparatory courses (4,500 Kč per subject course; 800 Kč per pre-test), and occasional public-project grants (notably the EU/National Recovery Plan-funded IB Film 2 project in 2023/2024). The technology stack is built on commercial third-party platforms—Edookit for student information management, ManageBac for IB programme tracking, an internal Student Information System (sis.gjm.cz / sis.otevrenamysl.eu), Google Forms, and YouTube for event streaming—augmented by a proprietary intranet and an iPad programme starting at the tercie (8th grade) level. Student-facing differentiation is delivered via a partner with Pamoja Education, which authorizes up to two online IB subjects not taught in-house, and through extracurricular programmes including an annual original school musical produced at professional Prague venues.

The entity is registered as a private limited company (s.r.o., file number C 15987 at the Municipal Court in Prague) and operates on a non-profit basis with all revenue reinvested into school operations. Governance rests with directors Dr. R. Preissová and Jiří Němeček, with Jan Teplý as General Director, Matěj Bíža as Director of GEVO Jižní Město, a supervisory board chaired by Martin Preiss, and a school council. Recent strategic activity centers on successful completion of the IB Programme Authorization Review in January 2024, EU-funded creative-learning partnerships, and the announcement of a 30% IB DP tuition premium beginning in the 2029/30 school year.

Name

Gymnázium Evolution

Legal name

Gymnázium Evolution, s.r.o.

Website

https://gevo.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gymnázium Evolution (GEVO) is a private Prague-based grammar school offering Czech matura and International Baccalaureate Diploma programmes across two campuses, serving Czech and international university-bound students ages 11-19 through a tiered tuition model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Grammar school
• International baccalaureate
• IB diploma programme
• Private school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha 11, Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Školné): Monthly tuition payments from students' families, with differentiated pricing based on family income levels. Běžné (standard) tuition at 13,374 Kč/month for families with average net income under 133,740 Kč; Plné (full) tuition at 16,408 Kč/month for families above threshold. Reduced tuition (0-10,687 Kč/month) available through scholarship commission for students with financial need or demonstrated talent.
2. IB Diploma Programme Fees: Additional fees for IB program including 534 € one-time fee for full IB diploma examination or 89 € per individual subject. Starting 2029/30 school year, IB DP students pay 30% premium on their tuition category.
3. Preparatory Courses: Fee-based preparatory courses for entrance examinations (přijímací zkoušky nanečisto) at 800 Kč per test, and subject-specific preparation courses at 4,500 Kč per course for Czech language or mathematics.
4. European Union Funding: Project GEVO IB Film 2 (registration number 0313000074) supported by National Recovery Plan (Národní plán obnovy), funded by the European Union, for creative learning partnerships with film industry professionals during 2023/2024 school year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gymnázium Evolution is a private grammar school that delivers four-, six-, and eight-year secondary education programmes across two Prague campuses (Sázavská and Jižní Město), culminating in either the Czech matura or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Teaching combines Czech national curriculum with extended English-medium instruction, native-speaker foreign language teaching, modern technology integration (iPads, Edookit, ManageBac), and individualized support for students with learning differences. The school also sells fee-based preparatory courses and pre-entrance tests for prospective applicants.

Product overview

Gymnázium Evolution operates as a private grammar school with Czech Graduation or International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma programmes across two Prague campuses (GEVO Sázavská and GEVO Jižní Město). The school offers four-year, six-year, and eight-year study programmes with both Czech national curriculum and IB Diploma Programme. Core offerings include the IB Diploma Programme (authorized by IBO), Czech national curriculum with extended English instruction, specialized support for students with learning needs, and various extracurricular activities including school musicals, sports events, and cultural programmes. The school utilizes digital platforms including Edookit for student information management, ManageBac for IB programme tracking, and maintains a dedicated online portal for students and parents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) Two-year pre-university curriculum taught in English, authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization, leading to internationally recognized examinations and university admission worldwide. Open to students at GEVO Sázavská and GEVO Jižní Město.
• Czech Graduation (Matura) Programme Czech national secondary curriculum culminating in the Czech matura exam, combined with extended English-medium instruction and taught across the four-year, six-year, and eight-year study tracks.
• Eight-Year Grammar School Programme (Prima–Oktáva) Eight-year grammar school programme for students entering after primary school (from approximately age 11), offered at GEVO Sázavská (Prague 2). Single class intake of 26 students per year with extended English instruction leading to either Czech matura or IB Diploma.
• Six-Year Grammar School Programme Six-year grammar school programme offered at GEVO Jižní Město (Prague 4) with extended English instruction leading to Czech matura or IB Diploma.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Arri Rental PragueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024Film equipment provider visited by IB Film students for hands-on experience with professional camera and lighting equipment. Provides insight into tools used in top film production industries worldwide.
• European Union / National Recovery PlanmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Funding for GEVO IB Film 2 project (reg. no. 0313000074) under National Recovery Plan, Challenge 0313/2023 - Support for Creative Learning Projects by Ministry of Culture. Project runs 2023/2024 with 14 film industry professionals.
• Střední škola VýmolovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on school musical 'JAK' production. Students and teachers from both schools participate in dance, singing, costumes, and organization. Výmolova students provide sign language interpretation for performances.
• Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEVO selected as faculty school (fakultní škola) by Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University for teacher training and educational research cooperation.
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized IB World School member since establishment. Provides access to IB curriculum framework, teacher training, and internationally recognized examinations. Part of 147-country global network.
• Back Side Big BandminorOthersMusical ensemble that recorded music for school musical 'JAK' alongside GEVO students and teachers under direction of Lenka Vašátková.
• Dan BártaminorOthersCzech singer, songwriter, photographer, and nature lover serves as special guest star in main role of school musical 'JAK'.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Unicorn College: Private higher education institution in Prague with international orientation. Adjacent rather than direct peer, but relevant as a Czech private education brand targeting similar internationally-minded families for the university-bound segment.

Direct peers

• International School of Prague: Non-profit international school in Prague offering full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with English instruction. Comparable on IB authorization, premium positioning, and expatriate/Czech family customer base, though ISP serves a broader grade span.
• Prague British School: International school in Prague offering IB Diploma Programme alongside British curriculum across primary and secondary years. Comparable in IB authorization, premium tuition, and English-medium instruction for international and Czech families.
• The English College Prague: Long-established private secondary school in Prague offering Cambridge/IB programmes with English-language instruction. Directly comparable to GEVO on private K-12, IB delivery, dual-curriculum positioning, and Czech family target market.
• Christian International School of Prague: Private international school in Prague offering IB programmes within a Christian educational framework. Comparable on private K-12 model, IB authorization, and English-medium instruction for the same premium Czech and expatriate family segment.
• Park Lane International School: Private international school in Prague offering IB programmes from primary through Diploma. Comparable on IB authorization, premium positioning, and English-language delivery in the Prague private school market.
• Riverside School Prague: Private international primary and secondary school in Prague offering IB programmes with English-medium instruction. Comparable on private K-12 model, IB authorization, and premium tuition segment for Czech and international families.
• British International School of Prague: Private international school in Prague offering IB Diploma and IGCSE programmes. Comparable on private K-12 model, IB delivery, English-medium instruction, and premium tuition pricing for Czech and international families.

Regional players

• PORG - Prague Municipal Gymnasium: Well-known multi-campus Prague grammar school offering eight-year programme with strong university-prep focus. Comparable on selective admissions, gymnasium curriculum, and university placement outcomes, though state-affiliated rather than fully private.
• Deutsche Schule Prag: German international school in Prague following German curriculum with abitur qualification. Comparable as a Prague-based international school serving premium-segment families, though German-medium instruction rather than IB.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gevo.cz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gymnazium-evolution

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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