Lauder Schools, Prague

What Lauder Schools, Prague does

Lauder Schools, Prague (legal name: Lauderova MŠ, ZŠ a gymnázium při Židovské obci v Praze) is a private, non-profit Jewish K-12 educational institution established in 1997 and operated as a příspěvková organizace under the Židovská obec v Praze (Jewish Community in Prague). It delivers a vertically integrated kindergarten, 9-year elementary school, and 8-year gymnasium on a single founder-owned campus at Belgická 67/25 in Prague 2, with the kindergarten component added in 2009/2010 and the building last reconstructed in 2019-2020. The curriculum blends the Czech RVP national framework with the Canadian-developed iTaLAM Hebrew and Jewish studies curriculum (four weekly hours from Grade 1), reinforced by school-specific LE-CHAJIM SMECHIM/TOVIM/MASKILIM programs, Hebrew language instruction, kosher meals, observance of Jewish holidays, and bar/bat mitzvah preparation; ancillary services include E-škola online courses, after-school care (družina), a school club, extracurricular kroužky, a library, and a counseling center.

The institution runs primarily on tuition and parental co-payments: kindergarten tuition is 6,000 Kč/month (10 installments/year, with a 3,000 Kč/month subsidy for ŽOP-member families), primary and secondary co-payments are 1,200 and 1,800 Kč/month respectively, supplemented by meal fees (1,430–1,760 Kč/month), after-school care (700 Kč/month), school club (300 Kč/month), and extracurriculars (1,300 Kč/semester per activity). Administration is supported by the Bakaláři school information system and SSO via Google/Apple; students receive extended Microsoft 365, Canva, ArcGIS, and Affinity licenses through school email accounts. Class sizes are capped at ~20 students, with one gymnasium class admitted annually (20 admitted of 73 applicants in 2025/2026), and the school reports a 90–100% university admission success rate for gymnasium graduates.

Growth mechanism is geographically constrained: enrollment, marketing, and GTM all flow through the Jewish Community in Prague, with open days, word-of-mouth, and alumni-network referral channels rather than digital advertising. Revenue is concentrated in recurring monthly parental payments under variable-symbol bank transfers, with governance fully embedded in the community's non-profit structure, partnered with ORT, L.A. Pincus Jewish Education Fund for the Diaspora, Nadační fond obětem holocaustu, and MŠMT as recognized stakeholder.

Name

Lauder Schools, Prague

Legal name

Lauderova MŠ, ZŠ a gymnázium při Židovské obci v Praze

Website

https://lauder.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lauder Schools, Prague is a Jewish K-12 educational institution (kindergarten, elementary, eight-year gymnasium) operated under the Jewish Community in Prague, delivering Czech national curriculum alongside iTaLAM Hebrew and Jewish studies, kosher meals, and community-integrated programs to primarily Prague-area Jewish families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Jewish Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Jewish K-12 education
• Hebrew language instruction
• Kosher school meals
• Religious primary education
• Extracurricular activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees (školkovné, školné): The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to parents. Kindergarten tuition is 6,000 Kč per month (10x per year, September–June). Primary school charges 1,200 Kč per month and secondary school 1,800 Kč per month as parental co-payments for 'nadstandard' (above-standard services). Additional revenue comes from after-school care (družina) at 700 Kč/month, school club at 300 Kč/month, extracurricular activities (kroužky) at 1,300 Kč per semester per activity, and catering/meal services. Member families of the Jewish Community (ŽOP) receive a 3,000 Kč monthly subsidy toward kindergarten tuition.
2. Catering / meal services (stravování): School meals are provided through a kosher cafeteria. Meal fees are charged monthly based on age group and number of school days. Kindergarten meals total approximately 1,452 Kč/month (22 working days), primary school 1,430 Kč/month (7-10 years), and secondary school 1,650 Kč/month (11-14 years) or 1,760 Kč/month (15+ years).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lauder Schools, Prague operates a three-stage Jewish-oriented educational institution offering kindergarten (Mateřská škola), elementary school (Základní škola, grades 1-9), and an eight-year gymnasium, combining the Czech national curriculum with Hebrew language instruction, Jewish studies, and observance of Jewish traditions. The school supplements academic instruction with a kosher canteen, after-school care, a school club, and a wide range of extracurricular clubs, and provides an e-learning platform (E-škola) for summer/autumn and adult education courses.

Product overview

Lauder Schools, Prague (Lauderova MŠ, ZŠ a gymnázium při Židovské obci v Praze) is an educational institution offering a three-stage Jewish-oriented education: Mateřská škola (kindergarten), Základní škola (elementary school, grades 1-9), and Gymnázium (eight-year high school). The institution operates under the Jewish Community in Prague and follows Czech national curriculum enhanced with Jewish studies, Hebrew language instruction, and Jewish traditions. Beyond core academic programs, the school provides supplementary services including E-škola (e-learning platform), school after-school care (družina), school club, diverse extracurricular clubs, kosher canteen, and counseling services. The school has approximately 20 students per class with a 90-100% university admission rate at the high school level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LE-CHAJIM SMECHIM: School educational program for preschool/kindergarten education
• LE-CHAJIM TOVIM
• LE-CHAJIM MASKILIM

Products and services

• Mateřská škola (Kindergarten) Jewish-focused kindergarten for children aged approximately 3-6 using the 'Začít spolu' (Step by Step) preschool methodology, integrating Jewish traditions, Hebrew exposure, and Jewish holiday celebrations. Tuition is 6,000 Kč/month (10 installments, September–June).
• Základní škola (Elementary School) Jewish-oriented elementary school for grades 1-9 following the 'LE-CHAJIM TOVIM' school educational program based on the Czech RVP framework. Features Hebrew language instruction from 1st grade and Jewish studies integrated into the curriculum. Parental co-payment is 1,200 Kč/month.
• Gymnázium (Eight-Year High School) General eight-year high school (gymnasium) with a reported 90-100% university admission success rate. Follows the 'LE-CHAJIM MASKILIM' educational program, offering standard Czech gymnasium curriculum enriched with Jewish culture and Hebrew language. Admits one class of 20 students per year for the 8-year program (prima). Parental co-payment is 1,800 Kč/month.
• E-škola (E-School / Electronic Learning) Online learning platform providing summer and autumn courses as well as adult education courses in Judaism and Jewish traditions for the broader community beyond enrolled students.
• Jídelna (Kosher Canteen) Kosher school canteen providing daily meals with blessings recited before and after food according to Jewish tradition, serving all school levels. Meal fees are charged monthly based on age group.
• Školní družina (After-School Care) and Školní klub (School Club) Before- and after-school care program (družina) for grades 1-4 operating 7:30-8:30 and 12:10-17:00, plus a school club for grades 5.Z, 6.Z, and 1.G operating 13:30-17:00 under pedagogical supervision. Družina at 700 Kč/month and school club at 300 Kč/month.
• Zájmové kroužky (Extracurricular Clubs) Wide range of after-school clubs including sports (football, Krav Maga, yoga), arts (art, choir, orchestra), academics (chess, robotics, bar/bat mitzvah preparation), and language courses, organized for kindergarten, elementary, and high school levels at 1,300 Kč per semester per activity.
• Knihovna (School Library) School library offering reading resources, lending services, and extended opening hours for students and staff.
• Poradenské pracoviště (School Counseling Center) School counseling service providing educational and psychological support, career guidance, and assistance for students and parents.

Quantifiable outcome

• University admission success rate of 90–100%
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Židovská obec v Praze (Jewish Community in Prague)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is established 'při Židovské obci v Praze' (at the Jewish Community in Prague), which serves as its founder, provider of the kosher cafeteria, and primary community partner. The school is an integral part of the Jewish Community's educational mission.
• ORTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORT is a global Jewish education organization that supports the school's operations and educational mission. The ORT logo appears on the school's partner section, indicating ongoing support.
• MŠMT ČR (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic)majorOthersThe school operates under the Czech national curriculum framework (RVP) and is a public institution subject to Czech educational standards. Listed as a partner/supporter on the school's website.
• iTaLAMcoreTechnology or IntegrationCanadian-developed Hebrew and Jewish studies curriculum used from Grade 1, combining Hebrew language and Jewish studies four hours weekly. Adopted from the Canadian Jewish educational program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jüdische Schule Wien (Jewish School Vienna): Jewish K-12 institution in Vienna combining Austrian state curriculum with Jewish and Hebrew studies, comparable to Lauder Prague as a Central European faith-based school serving a small Jewish community.
• Lauder Schule Berlin (Campus Berlin-Buch): Jewish-sponsored K-12 school in Berlin affiliated with the broader Ronald S. Lauder Jewish educational network; offers the closest functional analog to Lauder Prague's faith-based K-12 model with Hebrew instruction and kosher meals.

Regional players

• Riverside School Prague: Private primary and secondary school in Prague offering Czech and international curricula with small class sizes; comparable as another Prague-based premium private school targeting families seeking individualized instruction.
• International School of Prague: Premium English-language K-12 school in Prague offering an alternative to Czech public schools for families seeking international education; comparable to Lauder as a private K-12 option in Prague competing for the same affluent, internationally-minded families.
• British International School of Prague: Long-established English-language K-12 school in Prague competing in the same premium private school segment; comparable for benchmarking on tuition pricing, selectivity, and Prague expat/affluent family demand.

Emerging players

• Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School: Jewish K-8 day school in Chicago combining dual-curriculum Hebrew/Judaic and general studies; comparable to Lauder Prague's combined Czech RVP + Jewish studies dual-curriculum approach in a small-school setting.
• Pardes Jewish Day School: Jewish day school offering K-8 education with Hebrew and Judaic studies integrated into secular curriculum; comparable as a Jewish K-8 institution model similar to the Lauder primary school offering.

Broad incumbents

• ORT Schools Network (World ORT): Global network of Jewish-affiliated schools in 35+ countries; comparable as the institutional ecosystem Lauder Prague already partners with and as the broader network of faith-based STEM-focused Jewish K-12 schools worldwide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lauder-schools-prague

Compliance2 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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