Gymnázium Botičská

What Gymnázium Botičská does

Gymnázium Botičská (operating as "GyBot") is a public four-year gymnasium located at Botičská 1, Prague 2, Czech Republic, serving secondary-school-aged students (approximately 15–19) preparing for the Czech maturita examination and university admission. The institution is structured as a "příspěvková organizace" (contributory organization) established on 1 January 1993 and wholly owned and governed by Hlavní město Praha (the Capital City of Prague), with its founding charter most recently restated in April 2025. The school traces its educational lineage to 1956 and is preparing its 70th anniversary in 2026. The school differentiates through a science-focused curriculum built on four profile subjects: chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology. Core academic delivery is supported by modernised laboratories, including dedicated chemistry labs and Vernier/LoggerPro-equipped physics workstations, alongside specialized programmes such as the triennial "Chemický tajfun" industrial excursions and the week-long "Přírodovědný kurz" (Natural Sciences Course).

The technology stack is Microsoft 365 for Education, deployed across students and staff for productivity and cloud collaboration. Beyond core academics, the school maintains an extensive extracurricular ecosystem: the Divertimento Choir, the DofE (Duke of Edinburgh's Award) programme, Erasmus+ international exchanges, the "B-komplex" student magazine, "Přednášková noc" lecture nights, the "Středisko volného času" leisure centre with "Toulky Prahou" and the "Klub náruživých přírodovědců," plus a senior-engagement programme. Strategic partnerships with VŠCHT Praha, MFF UK (Charles University), and PřF UK embed the school in Prague's science-university ecosystem and feed competition pipelines (ChemQuest, Pražský pramen, ICPS).

The business model is that of a publicly-funded educational institution: tuition is free, with revenue drawn from the Prague city budget and supplemented by EU structural and recovery grants (OPJAK, NPO, OPPA, OP PPR, Šablony). The only direct charges are nominal administrative fees — A4 single-sided copies at 2 Kč, A4 double-sided 3 Kč, ISIC student cards at 350 Kč (renewal 250 Kč), and information-search fees at 250 Kč/hour. Marketing is conducted through the multi-language gybot.cz website (Czech, English, French, Russian, German), earned media coverage of student competition results, and word-of-mouth within Prague's secondary-school applicant pool. Performance is evidenced by multiple national olympiad wins (Chemistry Category A 1st place 2026, Physics Category A 1st place 2023) and international recognition (IChO 2025 silver medal in Dubai, EOES 2026 bronze and silver medals in Lund).

Name

Gymnázium Botičská

Legal name

Gymnázium, Praha 2, Botičská 1

Website

https://gybot.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gymnázium Botičská is a publicly-funded four-year secondary school in Prague 2, operated by the Capital City of Prague, delivering science-focused gymnasium education to students aged 15–19 with profile strengths in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Science-focused gymnasium
• University preparation programme
• Science olympiad training
• Maturita exam preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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

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Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gymnázium Botičská provides a four-year public secondary general education programme (gymnasium) in Prague 2, leading to the Czech maturita examination, with a science-oriented profile emphasising chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology. The school delivers classroom instruction, laboratory-based learning, week-long natural-science field courses, and prepares students for university admission in natural sciences, engineering, and technical fields. Educational services are provided free of charge to admitted students; the institution also offers preparatory courses for prospective applicants and a portfolio of extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Gymnázium Botičská is a four-year public secondary school (gymnasium) in Prague, Czech Republic, established in 1956 and celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026. The school operates as a contributed organization under the authority of the Capital City of Prague. Its educational portfolio centers on a science-focused curriculum with four profile subjects—chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology—supported by well-equipped laboratories and modern teaching technologies. Beyond core academics, the school offers a rich ecosystem of extracurricular activities including the Divertimento Choir, B-komplex school magazine, DofE program, and international mobility through Erasmus+. Notable distinctive offerings include the triennial Chemický tajfun (Chemical Typhoon) industrial excursions and week-long natural sciences field courses. The school maintains partnerships with universities and research institutions and participates extensively in science competitions including chemistry, physics, and biology olympiads.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnázium Botičská Four-Year Gymnasium Programme Four-year public secondary general education programme (gymnasium) in Prague 2, leading to the Czech maturita exam. Science-oriented curriculum covering chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, languages (Czech, English, German, French, Spanish, Russian), humanities, and arts, plus laboratory work and university-preparation activities for students aged 15–19.
• Přírodovědný kurz (Natural Sciences Field Course) Annual week-long residential field course for second-year students providing hands-on experience in biology, geography, water chemistry analysis, botanical work, and astronomy. Open to enrolled students of the school.
• Chemický tajfun (Chemical Typhoon Excursion) Triennial multi-day excursion for chemistry-interested students visiting chemical plants, factories, and technological facilities across the Czech Republic, providing industrial exposure beyond the standard curriculum. Open to enrolled students.
• Přípravné kurzy pro ZŠ (Preparatory Courses for Primary School Applicants) Paid preparatory courses for primary school students to prepare them for the school's competitive entrance examinations (přijímací řízení). Targeted at prospective applicants and their families outside the enrolled student body.
• Erasmus+ International Exchange Programme International student and teacher mobility programme under the EU Erasmus+ framework, enabling exchanges with partner schools across Europe. Open to enrolled students.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) Programme International youth award programme offered at the school, allowing students to develop personally through service, skills, physical recreation, and expedition components. Open to enrolled students.
• Divertimento Chor (School Choir) School choir ensemble providing students opportunities for musical expression, rehearsal, and performance. Open to enrolled students with an interest in choral music.
• B-komplex School Magazine

Quantifiable outcome

• Matěj Dvořák won 1st place in national round of Chemistry Olympiad Category A (January 2026). Ondřej Michal achieved silver medal at IChO 2025 in Dubai.
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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in Erasmus+ international partnership programmes, enabling student and teacher exchanges with partner schools across Europe.
• Hlavní město Praha (Capital City of Prague)coreOthersThe school is a příspěvková organizace (contributory organization) established and governed by the Capital City of Prague. The city approved the current articles of association on 24 April 2025, effective 1 May 2025.
• Microsoft 365 for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe school provides Microsoft 365 to students for educational purposes, including access to productivity tools and cloud services.
• Operační program Jan Amos Komenský (OPJAK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU operational programme providing grants for educational projects and school improvement initiatives.
• Operační program PARTNERSTVÍ ZA VZDĚLÁVÁNÍ (OPPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU operational programme providing grants for educational projects.
• Národní plán obnovy (NPO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Recovery Plan providing funding for educational improvements.
• Operační program OP PPRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU operational programme for Prague providing grants for educational projects.
• ICPS (International Charlesbridge Planetary Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICPS is a science competition programme the school participates in alongside Pražský pramen.
• Pražský pramenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA science competition organized for Prague secondary school students, recognised by the Czech School Inspectorate.
• Šablony (EU grant programme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU grant programme providing templates for school improvement projects.
• Centre of BeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental/sustainability project supported by EU grants.
• Program pro senioryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity programme connecting students with senior citizens.
• Fio banka, a. s.minorOthersThe school uses Fio banka, a.s. for financial transactions. Bank account: 2501684040/2010.
• Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze (VŠCHT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school collaborates with VŠCHT for chemistry competitions (ChemQuest final held at VŠCHT) and science education.
• Matematicko-fyzikální fakulta UK (MFF UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents attend physics demonstrations and lectures at MFF UK. School cooperates with the faculty on science education.
• Přírodovědecká fakulta UK (PřF UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool cooperates with PřF UK for biology, chemistry education and workshops such as 'Chemie a čas'.
• Moore Czech Republic, s. r. o.minorOthersMoore Czech Republic provides the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for GDPR compliance. Contact: Mgr. Eva Šmídová.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arcibiskupské gymnázium v Praze: Church-affiliated four-year gymnasium in Prague providing general secondary education with strong academic outcomes; competes for admissions in the same Prague market.
• PORG – Prague Open Gate School: Eight-year gymnasium in Prague with extended bilingual programme and strong university placement; competes for high-achieving Prague families seeking rigorous secondary education.
• Gymnázium Matěje Gabriela (Blahoslavova): Public gymnasium in Prague 5 with broad academic profile and natural science emphasis; competes for the same Prague-wide applicant pool seeking strong STEM preparation.
• Gymnázium Elišky Krásnohorské: Long-established Prague gymnasium with a multilingual focus; comparable public four-year institution in the same admissions market for strong students.
• Gymnázium Pierra de Coubertina: Prague 10 four-year gymnasium offering a science-leaning curriculum; comparable public institution competing for STEM-track students in Prague.
• Gymnázium Christiana Dopplera: Prague 5 gymnasium emphasizing mathematics and natural sciences; comparable STEM-focused curriculum and similar four-year maturita programme serving the same Prague applicant pool.
• Gymnázium Jana Keplera: Prague 6 science-focused gymnasium with strong olympiad participation; comparable academic profile and direct competitor for STEM-track applicants.
• Gymnázium Nad Alejí: Public four-year gymnasium in Prague 6 with a strong science focus; directly competes with Gymnázium Botičská for STEM-oriented secondary students in the Prague catchment area.
• Karlínské gymnázium: Prague 8 four-year public gymnasium providing general secondary education with science offerings; directly comparable in offering and geography.

Regional players

• Smíchovská průmyslová střední škola (SPŠST): Prague secondary technical school offering STEM-focused vocational track; adjacent peer competing for technically inclined students who might otherwise consider a science gymnasium.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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