Gymnázium Budějovická

What Gymnázium Budějovická does

Gymnázium Budějovická is a public state-funded secondary school (gymnasium) located at Budějovická 680/17 in Prague 4, Czech Republic, founded in 1958 and operating under the Czech Ministry of Education. It serves approximately 630 students across 22 classes in the 2024/2025 school year, split between a 16-class eight-year general gymnasium program (obor's code 79-41-K/81, admitting students after 5th grade of primary school) and a 6-class six-year Czech-Spanish bilingual program (obor's code 79-43-K/61, admitting students after 7th grade). The institution is staffed by 54 Czech teachers, 5 native Spanish teachers, and 1 American lecturer, supported by administrative, economic, and canteen personnel. The bilingual program, established in 1990 in cooperation with the Czech and Spanish Ministries of Education, was the first of its kind in the Czech Republic and remains the institution's principal differentiator, with selected subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, history, geography) taught in Spanish from the third year using original Spanish textbooks provided free of charge by the Spanish government.

The school's core technology stack consists of standard educational infrastructure: four computer laboratories, multimedia classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a campus-wide Wi-Fi network (GyBuFREE with ~37 access points and ~2000 IP addresses), and the Bakaláři student information system for grades, attendance, and class schedules. Supplementary platforms include Google Classroom for online preparatory course delivery and Microsoft Teams for distance learning. The institution maintains a faculty school relationship with three faculties of Charles University and FEL ČVUT, supporting teacher-intern pipelines and academic ties, and cooperates with Instituto Cervantes Prague, the Association of Spanish Teachers, the Czech Ibero-American Society, and the Association of Spaniards in the Czech Republic (AEC).

The business model is predominantly government-funded through Czech per-pupil state allocation, with students attending tuition-free under the public education system. Supplementary fee-based revenue streams include preparatory courses for entrance exams (120 CZK per teaching hour, 25 hours per subject at 3,000 CZK each), ISIC student card issuance (350 CZK new / 270 CZK annual revalidation), school canteen meal services, and the Club of Young Viewers (KMD) theatre membership (800 CZK for 5 performances). Admissions are administered through the national centralized CERMAT system. The school reports a 98-100% university admission rate for graduates and earned the highest "excellent" rating across all areas in the 2016 Czech School Inspectorate comprehensive evaluation.

Name

Gymnázium Budějovická

Legal name

Gymnázium, Praha 4, Budějovická 680

Website

https://gybu.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gymnázium Budějovická is a state-funded public gymnasium in Prague 4, Czech Republic, serving 630 students across an 8-year general program and the Czech Republic's first 6-year Czech-Spanish bilingual program, primarily preparing students for university admission.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJALAB

Homework Help & Study Skills Coaching

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYEDAMAFAA

General Language Schools & Institutes

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Language Learning & Conversation Programs

SECONDARYEDAIAKAG

Academic & Classroom Integration Support (Study Skills, Academic Norms, Integrity)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Student Support & Cultural Integration Services

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Bilingual gymnasium programs
• University preparation courses
• Entrance exam prep courses
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague 4

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, Others

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Education: Primary revenue comes from government funding as a public state school. The school receives funding based on enrollment numbers and meets all requirements as a recognized educational institution. Education is provided free of charge to students.
2. Preparation Courses: Fee-based preparation courses for entrance exams to gymnasium. Courses in mathematics and Czech language are offered at 120 CZK per teaching hour, with 25 hours each for a total of 3000 CZK per subject.
3. ISIC Card Services: International Student Identity Card (ISIC) issuance and annual revalidation. New card costs 350 CZK, annual revalidation stamp costs 270 CZK.
4. School Canteen: School lunch service provided to students. Lunch served 11:45-14:00. Pricing follows school canteen fee structure for academic year 2026/2027.
5. Club of Young Viewers (KMD): Theatre club membership offering 5 performances throughout the school year for 800 CZK (or 350 CZK for 3 selected performances in newer offerings).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gymnázium Budějovická is a public state-funded secondary school offering the eight-year general gymnasium program and the six-year Czech-Spanish bilingual gymnasium program. The school delivers general secondary education preparing students for Czech and international university admission, with the bilingual track additionally providing intensive Spanish language instruction and selected subjects taught in Spanish. Supplementary paid services include preparatory courses for entrance exams, CTM courses for gifted students, the Young Viewers Club, ISIC card issuance, and school meals.

Product overview

Gymnázium Budějovická is a Czech secondary school offering two main educational programs: an eight-year general gymnasium (79-41-K/81) accepting students after primary school (grades 5-8), and a six-year Czech-Spanish bilingual gymnasium (79-43-K/61) established in 1990 in cooperation with the Spanish Ministry of Education. The school provides supplementary services including preparatory courses for entrance exams, CTM online courses for gifted students, a Young Viewers Club for theater appreciation, and a School Counseling Center. The bilingual program uses original Spanish textbooks provided by the Spanish government and teaches selected subjects in Spanish from the third year. The school operates 22 classes with 630 students, 54 Czech teachers, 5 Spanish teachers, and 1 American lecturer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eight-Year General Gymnasium (8leté gymnázium) Eight-year general gymnasium program (obor's code 79-41-K/81) accepting students from 5th grade of primary school (age 10-11) through to graduation. Comprehensive curriculum preparing for university admission with high university acceptance rates around 98-100%.
• Czech-Spanish Bilingual Gymnasium (Česko-španělské dvojjazyčné gymnázium) Six-year bilingual program accepting students from 7th grade of primary school. Students acquire Spanish language skills to maturity level within two years and learn selected subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, history, geography) in Spanish from the third year onward. Original Spanish textbooks provided by Spanish Ministry of Education.
• Preparatory Courses for Admission Exams (Přípravné kurzy) Comprehensive fee-based preparatory courses for centralized entrance exams in mathematics and Czech language for applicants to 8-year gymnasium (5th grade primary school students) and 6-year gymnasium (7th grade primary school students). Conducted online via Google Classroom, with 25 teaching hours per subject at 120 CZK/hour (3,000 CZK per subject).
• Practice Tests (Testy nanečisto) Practice admission tests in mathematics that faithfully replicate the format and content of official entrance exams, offered through www.matikar.cz.
• CTM Online Courses (Kurzy CTM) Courses for gifted youth offered by Centrum pro talentovanou mládež (CTM), taught in English, online, with individual instructor attention, preparing students for international AP exams.
• Young Viewers Club (Klub mladého diváka) Extracurricular club offering students five theatre performances per school year at various Prague theatres, ranging from classical drama to modern musical productions. Membership costs 800 CZK, managed via MS Teams channel.
• School Counseling Center (Školní poradenské pracoviště) Comprehensive counseling services including educational-vocational counseling, career guidance and work with gifted students (since 2022), psychological-pedagogical counseling, prevention of risky behavior, and special educational needs support.

Quantifiable outcome

• University admission rate of 98-100% for graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Education of SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Joint development of bilingual Czech-Spanish gymnasium program. Spanish Ministry guarantees education quality, provides original Spanish textbooks free of charge, sends school inspectors for quality assurance, and offers university scholarships to graduates.
• Instituto Cervantes PraguecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Close cooperation maintained with Instituto Cervantes in Prague. Graduation ceremonies for bilingual program students held at Instituto Cervantes facilities. Collaborative relationship for Spanish language and culture education.
• Association of Spanish Teachers (Asociación de profesores de español)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership and cooperation with the Association of Spanish Teachers for professional development and curriculum enhancement.
• Czech Ibero-American Society (Česká iberoamerická společnost)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Czech Ibero-American Society for cultural and educational exchange between Czech Republic and Spanish-speaking countries.
• Fairtrade Česko a SlovenskominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from bilingual section participated in Fairtrade press conference and interpretation services for Latin American coffee cooperative representatives from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Brazil.
• Spanish UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish side offers annual scholarships to Spanish universities for graduates. Many students have utilized these scholarships for further studies in Spain.
• Charles University (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty school of three faculties of Charles University. Receives student interns from UK for teaching practice. Status as faculty school provides access to academic resources and professional development.
• FEL ČVUTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty school of Faculty of Electrical Engineering at Czech Technical University. Receives student interns for teaching practice.
• Association of Spaniards in Czech Republic (AEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration since 2007 with Association of Spaniards in Czech Republic for cultural activities and exchange programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Instituto Cervantes Prague: Cultural and language institution of the Spanish government in Prague, with which Gymnázium Budějovická maintains an active partnership for graduation ceremonies and Spanish-language programming. Indirect ecosystem peer representing the Spanish-government infrastructure the school relies on for its bilingual program.

Direct peers

• PORG - gymnázium a SOŠ: Prague-based private bilingual gymnasium offering Czech-English and Czech-Spanish tracks. Most direct peer in terms of Prague location, secondary-school level, and bilingual curriculum model competing for the same cohort of aspirational Prague families.
• Arcibiskupské gymnázium v Praze: Private Catholic gymnasium in Prague with a long tradition and selective admissions. Comparable as a high-reputation Prague secondary school with selective admissions and strong university placement outcomes.
• Gymnázium Jana Keplera: Long-established public gymnasium in Prague 6 with a strong STEM focus and a long track record of university placement. Comparable as a top-tier public Prague gymnasium competing for the same 8-year-program applicant pool.
• Gymnázium Christiana Dopplera: Public Prague gymnasium known for strong academic outcomes and university placement. Comparable as a top-tier state-funded Prague gymnasium competing for the same applicant pool across Prague neighborhoods.
• Schola Humanitas: Private bilingual gymnasium in Litvínov offering Czech-English instruction. Comparable as a bilingual Czech secondary school competing in the same value proposition of language immersion plus university preparation, though serving a different region.
• Open Gate - gymnázium a základní škola: Private bilingual gymnasium and primary school near Prague, founded by the Kellner Family Foundation. Closely comparable as a bilingual secondary school targeting ambitious Czech families seeking international credentials and university placement.
• Gymnázium Na Vítězné pláni: Public Prague gymnasium located in a similar residential district and known for solid academic outcomes. Comparable as a state-funded Prague gymnasium competing for the same secondary-school applicant pool, particularly from Prague 4 and surrounding areas.

Broad incumbents

• International School of Prague: Established international school in Prague offering IB curriculum from primary through secondary. Comparable as a premium Prague institution serving internationally-minded families seeking multilingual education and global university placement, though operating on a different (international) curriculum model.
• British International School of Prague: International school in Prague offering British curriculum with international university placement. Comparable as a Prague-based multilingual institution targeting the same internationally-oriented family segment, though operating on a private fee-paying model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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