Schola Humanitas

What Schola Humanitas does

Schola Humanitas is a Czech public secondary vocational school (střední odborná škola) specializing in environmental protection and restoration, located in Litvínov in the Ústecký Region of the Czech Republic. Founded in 1992, the institution is the oldest school of its kind in the country and operates within the national public education system. It serves self-selecting Czech 9th-grade graduates seeking specialized secondary education in ecology, biology, chemistry, and natural sciences, with class sizes capped at 22 students per cohort and an 84-bed on-site dormitory for students traveling from the Liberecký, Karlovarský, and Středočeský regions.

The school's core offering is a single four-year study program titled "Ekologie a životní prostředí" (Ecology and Environmental Protection, code 16-01-M/01). Supporting infrastructure includes four modern laboratories equipped with a gas chromatograph, school-wide wireless internet coverage, audiovisual equipment in all classrooms, an on-campus geopark and arboretum for field-based learning, and the dormitory housed within the school building. Digital operations are supported by the Bakaláři student information system with mobile app integration. Two embedded sub-brands operate alongside the school — CEV VIANA (Centre for Ecological Education) and SVČ SMAJLÍK (children's educational programs). Additional offerings include four annual sports courses (skiing, cycling, kayaking, highland hiking), a Natural Science Experimental Seminar (PES) for gifted students, professional practice and excursions to industrial sites, and a community day camp (POTAB) during school holidays.

The school's revenue model is state-funded education under Czech educational law, with no tuition fees charged for standard enrollment; government per-student funding flows through the Ústecký Region educational authority. Supplementary revenue and in-kind support come from industrial partners, including Unipetrol RPA (annual scholarships via the Unipetrol Foundation) and Severočeské doly a.s. (donations and gym equipment, formalized in 2023-12), with a new scholarship partnership recently established with the SVS enterprise. The school maintains long-standing international exchange partnerships with schools in Norway, Germany, and the USA, and participates in the international GLOBE environmental education program, contributing environmental measurement data (water, meteorology, soil) to international scientific datasets. Student recruitment relies on the national Czech admissions system, supported by open days, social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Zonerama, and a virtual reality school tour.

Name

Schola Humanitas

Legal name

Střední odborná škola pro ochranu a obnovu životního prostředí – Schola Humanitas

Website

https://humanitas.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schola Humanitas is a Czech public secondary vocational school in Litvínov, founded in 1992, specializing in environmental protection and restoration. It offers a four-year ecology program to Czech 9th-grade graduates, with on-site dormitory, international exchanges, and government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Programs (Trips, Climbing, Rentals) (EDALAIAG), Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM), Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Secondary vocational education
• Environmental science programs
• Ecology and restoration
• International student exchanges
• School dormitory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Litvínov

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

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Education: As a public secondary vocational school in the Czech Republic, Schola Humanitas operates primarily through government funding allocated per student enrolled. The school is part of the national public education system.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Schola Humanitas operates a four-year secondary vocational study program in Ecology and Environmental Protection (16-01-M/01), providing education comparable to a gymnasium with superior material equipment and direct employment opportunities. Supporting offerings include on-site boarding (Domov mládeže) for 84 students, four sports courses (skiing, cycling, kayaking, highland hiking), international exchanges with partner schools in Norway, Germany, and the USA, professional practice excursions, the Přírodovědný experimentální seminář (PES) for gifted students, the CEV VIANA environmental education center, and a school-holiday day camp (POTAB).

Product overview

Schola Humanitas is a secondary vocational school offering a single unified educational program focused on environmental protection and restoration (Ekologie a životní prostředí, 16-01-M/01). The school's product portfolio centers on its core four-year study program comparable to gymnasium but with superior material equipment and practical orientation. Supporting services include on-site boarding (capacity 84), four sports courses during study, international exchange programs with partner schools in Norway, Germany, and USA, specialized seminars for gifted students, professional practice excursions, the CEV VIANA environmental education center, and a day camp program. The school positions itself as the oldest institution of its kind in the Czech Republic, offering modern interactive education in a family environment with a maximum of 22 students per class.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Přírodovědný experimentální seminář (PES): Science experimental seminar for gifted students to explore chemistry topics in an attractive format
• CEV VIANA

Products and services

• Ekologie a životní prostředí (Ecology and Environmental Protection) Study Program The primary four-year secondary vocational study program (16-01-M/01) focused on environmental protection and restoration, providing education comparable to gymnasium with superior material equipment and greater employment prospects for Czech 9th grade graduates.
• Domov mládeže (Boarding School/Dormitory) On-site accommodation facility in the school building with capacity for 84 students from the Liberecký, Karlovarský, and Středočeský regions, offering full-day catering including vegetarian options and staffed by an experienced educator team.
• Sportovní kurzy (Sports Courses)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation pass rate in 2021/2022 school year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lycée Français René Cassin, Oslo (Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partner school in Norway within the GLOBE international environmental education program. Students collaborate on the TreeRing (Letokruhy) project studying pine forest conditions across Norway, Croatia, and the Czech Republic. Regular student exchanges and study visits occur.
• Partner Schools in Germany and USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing international exchange partnerships with schools in Germany and the USA. Students regularly travel for month-long and semester-long study placements; recent years include 2-month programs in the USA. Some alumni who completed half-year placements studied at Danish universities.
• CEV VIANA (Centrum ekologické výchovy VIANA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with the Center for Ecological Education VIANA, which operates in conjunction with Schola Humanitas. Together they organize environmental education days, projects, and outreach programs for primary and secondary school students in the region, including programs like 'Expedition to the Waste Bin' and ecological days.
• Sportovní základní škola Litvínov (ZŠ Hamr)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local primary schools for environmental education days. Schola Humanitas and CEV VIANA prepare project days for primary school students including waste management, microscopy, and nature-based games in the school arboretum.
• GLOBE Program (International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participant in the international GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) program. Students regularly analyze water samples from Bílý stream, record daily meteorological data, and participate in GLOBE Games competitions. Collaborates with schools in Norway and Croatia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Střední odborné školy v ČR (Czech secondary vocational schools): Other Czech střední odborné školy share the same regulatory framework, state per-student funding model, and admissions process as Schola Humanitas, making them the broadest comparable set. They overlap in delivery mechanism (four-year vocational programs, dormitories, maturita exams) but typically focus on different specializations (mechanical, business, healthcare, agricultural).

Others

• Unipetrol RPA / Orlen Unipetrol: Unipetrol is both a strategic partner (annual scholarships, Unipetrol Foundation grants) and an employer of Schola Humanitas graduates, making it functionally comparable as a Czech petrochemical industry player with deep involvement in environmental education and workforce development in the Ústecký region.
• CEV (Centra ekologické výchovy): Czech Centers for Environmental Education form the broader ecosystem in which Schola Humanitas and its CEV VIANA subsidiary operate. They are complementary rather than directly competing, often partnering with schools for project days and outdoor programming.

Direct peers

• Přírodovědná gymnázia v ČR (Science grammar schools): Czech science-focused gymnasiums compete directly with Schola Humanitas for the same academically-oriented 9th-grade graduates preparing for university programs in natural sciences, veterinary medicine, and biology. They represent the most credible alternative for parents weighing SOŠ vs. gymnázium tracks.
• Česká zemědělská akademie: Czech agricultural/vocational secondary schools with a natural sciences focus are direct competitors for the same Czech 9th-grade applicant pool interested in ecology and biology. They offer similar maturita-track programs with practical training and field components, competing for students who might otherwise choose Schola Humanitas.

Emerging players

• Waldorfské školy v České republice: Waldorf secondary schools in the Czech Republic offer alternative education approaches with strong experiential and nature-based components, attracting a similar parent segment interested in individualized, nature-connected learning for their children. They compete for the alternative-education segment of the Czech secondary market.
• Forest Schools (UK & Europe): European forest schools share Schola Humanitas's emphasis on outdoor, nature-based, experiential learning for children and youth. While geographically distinct, they represent an international category of environmental/alternative education that informs pedagogical trends relevant to the school's positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ScholaHumanitas1
• Facebookfacebook.com/scholahumanitas
• Instagraminstagram.com/shumanitas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schola-humanitas

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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