Jazykové gymnázium Pavla Tigrida

What Jazykové gymnázium Pavla Tigrida does

Jazykové gymnázium Pavla Tigrida (JGPT) is a public language-focused secondary school (gymnázium) located in the Ostrava-Poruba district of the Czech Republic, operating as a contributory organization (příspěvková organizace) under the Moravian-Silesian Regional Authority. The school delivers four-year and six-year study programmes with intensive foreign-language instruction across English, French, German, Spanish, and Russian, and serves as an authorized examination centre for the French DELF (levels A1–B2) and a Cambridge English Examination Preparation Centre. Its student body consists of Czech secondary-school applicants admitted through the national centralized admissions system (přijímací řízení); tuition is free of charge as the school is publicly funded.

JGPT's programme portfolio extends well beyond language instruction into structured international mobility, credentialing, and extracurricular depth. The school holds Erasmus+ accreditation for 2024–2027 and operates the historic Czech-French intergovernmental programme (since the 1920s) that places Czech students at Lycée Daudet in Nîmes and Lycée Carnot in Dijon for three-year study tracks leading to the French baccalauréat. Partnerships with SciencesPo (Dijion), Alliance française Ostrava, Goethe-Institut (ZfA), AEFE, Dům zahraniční spolupráce, and Czech universities (Ostravská univerzita, VŠB-TU Ostrava, Masaryk University, Silesian University in Opava) underpin university-admission pathways including medical and political-science tracks. Technology and STEM offerings include the SpaceBuzz VR experience (led by Czech astronaut Aleš Svoboda), the Odpoledne s technikou technology club, the CoderDojo programming club, and participation in international space competitions (Moon Camp Challenge, Astro Pi, Zero-G). Environmental and global-citizenship programmes include the Ekotým eco-team, the 'Světová škola' (World School) programme (certified 15 June 2026), the Active Citizens climate initiative, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE).

The business model is non-commercial: revenue derives from regional and state education budgets via the Moravian-Silesian Region, with no tuition charged to students and no commercial pricing model. The school competes for student admissions within the regional secondary-education market but operates under government capacity constraints rather than market-driven scaling. Distribution and marketing rely on the official website (www.jazgym.cz, available in six languages), Facebook and Instagram channels, annual open days, and preparatory courses for entrance examinations. Recent strategic positioning has emphasized international certification, digitalization (OP Jan Amos Komenský 'Tigrid pro budoucnost' project, 'Digitalizujeme školu' project), and ESG/global-citizenship credentials, exemplified by the 2026 World School certification awarded for a student-led project on CHKO Beskydy protection and overtourism awareness.

Name

Jazykové gymnázium Pavla Tigrida

Legal name

Jazykové gymnázium Pavla Tigrida

Website

https://jazgym.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jazykové gymnázium Pavla Tigrida is a publicly funded Czech language gymnasium in Ostrava-Poruba offering four-year and six-year secondary programmes with instruction in English, French, German, Spanish, and Russian. It serves as an authorized DELF and Cambridge ESOL examination centre and operates Erasmus+ and Czech-French intergovernmental student mobility programmes.

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Product category

Secondary Language Education

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAMAFAA

General Language Schools & Institutes

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

SECONDARYEDAIAEAA

General Language Schools (Multi-Language)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Language Schools & Immersion Programs

Keywords

• Secondary language education
• Language gymnasium programs
• International certification preparation
• Student exchange programs
• Public grammar school

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostrava-Poruba

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jazykové gymnázium Pavla Tigrida is a public Czech language gymnasium located in Ostrava-Poruba that delivers secondary education (4-year and 6-year programmes) with deep specialization in English, French, German, Spanish and Russian languages. It operates as an authorized DELF and Cambridge ESOL examination centre and runs international student mobility through the Czech-French intergovernmental programme (Lycée Daudet Nîmes, Lycée Carnot Dijon), Erasmus+ accreditation (2024–2027), and other exchange initiatives. Beyond languages, it provides science, humanities and extracurricular programmes including SpaceBuzz VR experiences, CoderDojo, Ekotým (eco-team) and the Světová škola (World School) global citizenship curriculum.

Product overview

Jazykové gymnázium Pavla Tigrida is a Czech secondary school (grammar school) offering a comprehensive language-focused education with six-year and four-year study programs. The school provides core language education in English, French, German, Spanish, and Russian, with official examination centers for Cambridge English and DELF French certifications. Beyond language instruction, the school offers a diverse portfolio of educational programs and extracurricular activities including the Erasmus+ mobility program, Světová škola (World School) global education program, DofE international award, and the Ekotým environmental initiative. Technology-focused offerings include SpaceBuzz VR experiences, the Odpoledne s technikou technology club, and CoderDojo programming club. The school also provides student development programs such as the School Parliament, newspaper PAUL, choir, debate club, and drama club. These products and programs are designed to provide comprehensive secondary education with emphasis on multilingualism, international exposure, environmental awareness, and 21st-century skills development.

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Products and services

• Language Gymnasium Study Programmes (4-year and 6-year) Secondary education programmes offered in 4-year (post-primary) and 6-year (lower-age entry) formats with deep specialisation in English, French, German, Spanish and Russian, combined with a full science, humanities and mathematics curriculum and preparation for university entrance including medical programmes.
• DELF Examination Centre Authorized centre for the Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) at levels A1, A2, B1 and B2, administered under Alliance française / French Ministry of Education, providing internationally recognised French language qualifications to students of JGPT and surrounding schools.
• Cambridge English Examination Preparation Centre Official Cambridge Assessment English preparation centre registering and preparing students for Cambridge ESOL English language certifications, recognised as such from 2024.
• Erasmus+ Student Mobility Programme (2024–2027) Structured international student exchange and mobility programme under Erasmus+ accreditation 2024–2027, enabling study placements and projects across European partner countries.
• Preparatory Courses for Entrance Examinations Preparatory courses offered to applicants during January–March to help them prepare for the school's entrance examinations for the 4-year and 6-year gymnasium programmes.
• Czech-French Intergovernmental Study Programme (Lycée Daudet Nîmes and Lycée Carnot Dijon) Intergovernmental Czech-French programme enabling competitively selected JGPT students to complete three-year study placements at Lycée Daudet in Nîmes and Lycée Carnot in Dijon, with French government scholarships and the possibility of obtaining the French baccalauréat.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students regularly accepted to prestigious French institutions including SciencesPo Dijon and Lycée Daudet Nîmes through intergovernmental programmes.
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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Ostravská univerzita (OSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOstravská univerzita (University of Ostrava) is a key educational partner. JGPT collaborates with OSU on multiple initiatives including the project 'Integrace středoškoláků do výuky fyziologie na Lékařské fakultě Ostravské univerzity' (Integration of secondary school students into physiology instruction at the Medical Faculty). Students from JGPT and partner schools participate in this programme. The school also consults with OSU faculty on environmental projects (e.g., ornithologist Ing. Otakar Závalský from the Zoological Garden connected with OSU expertise).
• Vysoká škola báňská – Technická univerzita Ostrava (VŠB-TU Ostrava)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVŠB-TU Ostrava is one of the most active university partners. Students attend Science Show (performed in English), physics seminars, visits to the Research Energy Centre, and participate in competitions such as 'Zlepši si techniku!' and 'KŘUPSKULPTURA'. The school also partners with the Geological Pavilion of the Faculty of Mining and Geology (HGF) for the Geologické kladívko competition.
• Masarykova univerzita (MUNI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasaryk University in Brno is listed as a cooperating educational institution, indicating partnership in student mobility or academic programmes.
• Slezská univerzita v OpavěminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilesian University in Opava is listed as a cooperating educational institution, indicating partnership in student mobility or academic programmes.
• Mendelovo gymnázium v OpavěminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJGPT co-organizes the 'Přírodovědná soutěž' (Natural Science Competition) with Mendel Gymnasium in Opava, now in its 16th edition.
• Alliance française OstravacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance française Ostrava is a key cultural and educational partner. The school hosts visits from Alliance directors (Valentin Angevin in 2019, Benjamin Jacquet in 2023) for DELF examination preparation, French cultural events, and the annual French Autumn (Francouzský podzim) programme. The school serves as an authorized DELF testing centre.
• SciencesPocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciencesPo (France's prestigious political science and humanities university) maintains a partnership with the school through its campus in Dijon, eastern France. School alumni have been admitted to SciencesPo programmes. The school collaborates with SciencesPo on orientation and preparation for French higher education applications.
• Francouzský institut v PrazemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Institute in Prague supports the school's French language and cultural programmes through institutional cooperation and resources for French language instruction.
• Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe German Central Office for Foreign Schools supports German language instruction at the school, contributing to the German language programme and related certifications.
• AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Agency for French Education Abroad is a network of French schools worldwide. JGPT's French programme connects with this network for shared standards and resources in French language education.
• Lycée Daudet NîmescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn elite French secondary school (lycée) in Nîmes, France, hosting the intergovernmental Czech section programme. Each year, 12 Czech students are admitted through a competitive selection process. JGPT student Darina Ondráčková was admitted in 2026 for a three-year programme. The programme dates to the 1920s.
• Lycée Carnot DijoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious French lycée in Dijon, part of the Czech-French intergovernmental programme. Students from French-specialization classes at JGPT have been admitted to this programme for three-year study placements in France.
• Europäische Jugendbildungsstätte MagdeburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe European Youth Education Centre in Magdeburg is listed as a foreign partner institution, indicating cooperation in youth education and mobility programmes.
• Dům zahraniční spolupráce (DZS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe House of Foreign Cooperation (Czech National Agency for Erasmus+ and international programmes) is a key partner supporting the school's participation in Erasmus+ and other international educational programmes. The school has Erasmus+ accreditation for 2024–2027.
• JA CzechmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior Achievement Czech Republic brings entrepreneurship education programmes to the school, supporting student development in business and enterprise skills.
• Člověk v tísnimoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Czech humanitarian organization cooperates with the school's Ekotým on the 'Kdo jiný?' (Who else?) project focused on climate change, sustainable lifestyle, and responsible consumerism. Students participated in a biodiversity project developed during a workshop organized by the organization.
• Fakultní nemocnice OstravamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Faculty Hospital Ostrava is a partner for health education and medical career orientation. Students have visited the Blood Centre (Krevní centrum) as part of biology seminars, learning about blood donation, plasma processing, and transfusion products.
• Europe Direct OstravaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Europe Direct Ostrava information centre cooperates with the school, including the Brittany Evening event in the Centrum Pant venue, providing EU-related educational content.
• CHKO Beskydy (Správa CHKO Beskydy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Beskydy Protected Landscape Area Administration cooperates with the school's Ekotým and Světová škola programme. A forest ranger from CHKO Beskydy led a fir-tree planting event at Travné in November 2024. The school also conducted overtourism awareness campaigns in the protected area.
• Zoologická zahrada a botanický park OstravamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOstrava Zoo collaborated with the school's Ekotým on a biodiversity project. Ornithologist Ing. Otakar Závalský from the zoo consulted on the school's biodiversity improvement project around the school grounds.
• Siemens OstravaminorOthersSiemens Ostrava is listed as a corporate partner, providing students with insights into industrial technology and potential career connections.
• BROSE OstravaminorOthersBROSE Ostrava is listed as a corporate partner, providing students with insights into automotive manufacturing and engineering careers.
• Divadlo loutek OstravamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ostrava Puppet Theatre is a cultural partner. The school has attended performances including the Cage de scène French artistic company production, and the theatre hosts school-related cultural events.
• Centrum PantmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentrum Pant is a cultural and community venue in Ostrava-Poruba used for school events including the Brittany Evening, language activities, and cultural programmes. The school collaborated with Centrum Pant on public outreach during the Beskydy protection campaign.
• SVČ Korunka OstravamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Korunka voluntary leisure centre in Ostrava-Poruba collaborated with the school during the Earth Day 2026 public outreach event held in the reconstructed outdoor area of the Poruba Florida neighbourhood.
• Alfa AgencymoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerAlfa Agency Brno is a placement organization that assists students in finding and applying to secondary school programmes abroad. The school hosts Alfa Agency Roadshow events to inform students about studying abroad options including Canada and other countries.
• Bakala Foundation Scholarship ProgrammeminorOthersThe Bakala Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for students seeking to study abroad. The school's foreign study section lists this programme as a pathway for student support.
• Rotary ClubminorOthersRotary Club is listed as a partner supporting student exchange and scholarship opportunities for JGPT students seeking international study experiences.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Deutsche Schule Prag: A German international school in Prague offering German-language instruction and German curricular credentials. Comparable to JGPT's German programme and DSD preparation pathway through ZfA support, but operates as a fee-paying international school with a different target segment.
• Arcibiskupské gymnázium, Prague: A larger Prague-based gymnasium with broader humanities, language, and general academic tracks. Comparable as an established language-capable Czech gymnasium with international partnerships, but operating at substantially larger scale and broader mission than JGPT's language-specialist focus.
• Lycée Français de Prague: An AEFE-network French international school in Prague offering French-curriculum secondary education with strong French language immersion. Comparable to JGPT in DELF preparation, French-baccalaureate pathway alignment, and Alliance française partnerships, but serves an expatriate and Francophile fee-paying segment rather than JGPT's public Czech-student base.

Direct peers

• Gymnázium Jana Nerudy (Prague): A Czech language-focused gymnasium in Prague with strong humanities and language instruction across multiple foreign languages. Directly comparable to JGPT in mission (multilingual secondary education), programme structure (4-year and 6-year gymnasium tracks), and target segment (Czech students seeking language specialization), though operating in the larger Prague catchment.
• Gymnázium Brno-Řečkovice: A regional Czech gymnasium with foreign-language programme tracks, comparable to JGPT as a multi-language gymnasium operating outside Prague. Represents the closest structural mirror in another major Moravian city, competing for similar applicants with language-oriented profile preferences.
• Wichterlovo gymnázium, Ostrava: A long-established general gymnasium in Ostrava with a science and language profile. Closest geographic peer to JGPT, serving the same Moravian-Silesian catchment with overlapping competition for the same applicant pool, though with a broader STEM emphasis rather than JGPT's language specialization.
• Gymnázium Pierra de Coubertina, Tábor: A Czech gymnasium with a named French connection and explicit bilingual/French track elements. Comparable to JGPT in Czech-French educational positioning and multi-language gymnasium structure, though based in a different (Bohemian) region.

Others

• Cité scolaire française de Prague / Lycée Daudet Nîmes (network): Part of the broader French lycées network and AEFE ecosystem that hosts JGPT's Czech-section students. Comparable as the institutional counterpart and pipeline destination for JGPT's Czech-French intergovernmental programme, though functioning as partner rather than competitor.

Regional players

• Matiční gymnázium, Ostrava: Another established Ostrava gymnasium operating in the same regional market as JGPT. Comparable as a regional Czech gymnasium competing for the same applicant demographic, though with a more general academic rather than language-specialist identity.
• Porubské gymnázium, Ostrava: A local Ostrava-Poruba gymnasium competing in the same immediate catchment as JGPT. Directly competes for prospective students in the same district, but lacks JGPT's specific language-specialist orientation and international exchange programme portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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