Masarykova Střední škola Chemická

What Masarykova Střední škola Chemická does

Masarykova Střední škola Chemická (colloquially "Křemencárna") is a government-funded secondary technical school located at Křemencova 179/12 in Prague 1 - Nové Město, Czech Republic, established by the Capital of Prague (Hlavní město Praha). Founded in 1837 as the First Czech Industrial School, the institution operates as a příspěvková organizace delivering free secondary education in Applied Chemistry (study programme 28-44-M/01) to approximately 400 students aged 15-19 across a four-year curriculum completed with the Czech Maturita examination. The school offers three specialization tracks: Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Synthesis and Preparation of Pharmaceuticals, and Forensic Chemistry, with study plans co-developed under faculty school (fakultní škola) agreements with VŠCHT Prague and the Faculty of Science of Charles University (PřF UK).

The educational delivery relies on four specialized chemistry laboratories (L1 chemical technology, L2 inorganic/analytical chemistry, L3 organic and instrumental analytical chemistry, LFCH physico-chemical methods) equipped with gas chromatographs, polarographs, flame photometers, UV-VIS spectrometers, refractometers, and pH meters, plus dedicated physics/electrical engineering, IT, and language labs. Co-curricular programming includes the Mladý chemik national chemistry competition for 9th-graders, Středoškolská odborná činnost (SOČ) student research competitions, Chemistry Olympiad preparation, and Erasmus+ two-week placements at Rhein-Erft-Akademie in Hürth, Germany. The school holds faculty school status with VŠCHT and PřF UK, membership in Svaz chemického průmyslu ČR (SCHP) and the Responsible Care initiative, and collaborations with six institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences.

The revenue model is non-commercial: per-student state funding from the Czech government covers the core educational mission at zero tuition, with marginal supplementary income from SRŽPŠ parent association contributions (CZK 1,000/year), a school-operated canteen (CZK 48/student meal, CZK 53/staff meal), and optional paid activities (ski courses CZK 6,300, summer sports CZK 4,800, theater club CZK 800, Alpine ski trip CZK 10,900). Go-to-market is event-driven through three annual open days (Dny otevřených dveří), participation in Schola Pragensis and Festival vědy education fairs, online content and videos, and information sessions, with admission administered through the centralized national CERMAT/DiPSy system based on Czech-language and mathematics entrance exams (60% weight) and prior school performance (40% weight).

Name

Masarykova Střední škola Chemická

Legal name

Masarykova střední škola chemická

Website

https://mssch.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1837

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Masarykova Střední škola Chemická is a government-funded secondary school in Prague, Czech Republic, providing free four-year Applied Chemistry education to approximately 400 students aged 15-19 across three specializations, with faculty school ties to VŠCHT Prague and Charles University.

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Product category

Secondary Education (Applied Chemistry)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAMABAG

Chemistry Enrichment Programs

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

SECONDARYEDAHAFAN

Laboratory / Demonstration Schools & Clinical Practice Centers

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Teacher Training Colleges (Education Schools)

Keywords

• Secondary chemistry education
• Applied chemistry training
• Technical secondary school
• Laboratory science programs
• Chemical vocational education

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a government-funded secondary school (příspěvková organizace) established by the City of Prague, the school receives per-student funding from the Czech government. Education is provided free of charge to approximately 400 students aged 15-19 years.
2. Parent Association Contributions: Spolek rodičů žáků a přátel školy (SRŽPŠ) collects annual contributions of 1000 Kč per student per school year to support school activities, cultural events, and material assistance.
3. School Canteen Services: School-operated canteen with own kitchen provides meals at 48 Kč for students and 53 Kč for staff, generating modest revenue through meal sales.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

Masarykova Střední škola Chemická delivers a four-year free Applied Chemistry (Aplikovaná chemie, code 28-44-M/01) secondary education programme to approximately 400 students aged 15-19, completed with the Czech state Maturita examination. Students select one of three specializations: Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Synthesis and Preparation of Pharmaceuticals, or Forensic Chemistry. The school supplements its core programme with the Mladý chemik national competition, Středoškolská odborná činnost (SOČ) student research competition, Chemistry Olympiad preparation, Erasmus+ international internships in Germany, and a school-operated canteen.

Product overview

Masarykova Střední škola Chemická (Křemencárna) is a government-funded secondary technical school in Prague offering a four-year Applied Chemistry study programme (28-44-M/01) completed with the state Maturita examination. The school provides three specialization tracks: Clinical and Toxicological Analysis (K), Synthesis and Preparation of Pharmaceuticals (F), and Forensic Chemistry (A). The educational portfolio includes supplementary programmes such as the Mladý chemik competition for primary school students, Středoškolská odborná činnost (SOČ) student research competitions, and Erasmus+ international internships in Germany. Students access modern laboratory facilities including specialized labs for organic, inorganic, analytical, and physico-chemical chemistry with professional-grade instrumentation. The school also offers extracurricular sports programmes including skiing courses, summer sports camps, and athletic competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied Chemistry (Aplikovaná chemie) Study Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• Most graduates continue to study at universities, particularly VŠCHT and PřF UK
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Chemické centrum Praha (Gymnázium Botičská)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Since September 2024, the school participates in the Chemical Center Prague, operating in cooperation with Gymnázium Botičská. Regional center for chemistry education and promotion.
• Nadace ORLEN UnipetrolmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Foundation established by Unipetrol group supports talented students, schools, and scientists. MSŠCH has received grants for laboratory equipment modernization, 3D printing projects, fuel cells technology, and student scholarships. In 2024, students conducted internships at Orlen Unipetrol Litvínov.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Erasmus+ accreditation for vocational education and training for 2021-2027. Since 2011, students have participated in international practice programs in Germany at Rhein-Erft-Akademie in Hürth. More than 160 students have completed international placements.
• Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze (VŠCHT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty school status (fakultní škola) with VŠCHT Prague. Study plans for specializations are consulted with university partners. Students can pursue further studies at VŠCHT with strong preparation in chemistry and laboratory skills.
• Přírodovědecká fakulta Univerzity Karlovy (PřF UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty school status (fakultní škola) with Faculty of Science of Charles University. Strong pathway for graduates continuing to natural sciences studies at UK.
• Ústav makromolekulární chemie AV ČRmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular collaboration including hosting the annual Students' Scientific Conference at the institute. Students conduct research projects at the institute as part of their specialized preparation.
• Ústav fyzikální chemie J. Heyrovského AV ČRmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for student practical training and research experience in physical chemistry.
• Mikrobiologický ústav AV ČRmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for student practical training in microbiology and biochemical fields.
• Ústav organické chemie a biochemie AV ČRmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for student practical training in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
• Fyzikální ústav AV ČRmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for student practical training in physics.
• Ústav chemických procesů AV ČRmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for student practical training in chemical processes.
• Svaz chemického průmyslu České republiky (SCHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull member of the Chemical Industry Association of the Czech Republic. School director Ing. Jiří Zajíček is a member of the SCHP board. Joined Responsible Care initiative in 2009 and received Sustainable Development Award in 2016.
• Česká chemická společnost (ČSCH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaboration with the Czech Chemical Society. Became collective member in September 2009, creating formal framework for further cooperation.
• Rhein-Erft-Akademie, Hürth, GermanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceiving organization for Erasmus+ student placements. Located near Cologne, one of the most modern educational centers in Europe. Students work in semi-industrial settings in the Chemiepark Knapsack industrial park for two-week internships.
• Ústav chemických procesů AV ČRmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on practical training for students in chemical engineering.
• Spolupráce s vysokými školami a AV ČRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term cooperation with universities and institutes of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. Study plans are consulted with partners. Students conduct research projects at university and Academy facilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Střední průmyslová škola stavební a technická, Praha: Prague-based technical secondary school focused on a different but adjacent applied-science discipline. Comparable as another Prague příspěvková organizace secondary technical school competing in the same applicant pool and municipal funding context.
• Gymnázium Jaroslava Heyrovského, Praha: Prague general gymnasium with a strong natural-science tradition, named after the Nobel-laureate physical chemist. Comparable as a Prague secondary school that attracts chemistry-/science-oriented students and competes with MSŠCH for the same incoming cohort.

Broad incumbents

• Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze (VŠCHT): Czech Republic's flagship chemistry/chemical-engineering university and MSŠCH's primary faculty-school partner. Comparable as the higher-education destination for MSŠCH graduates and as the institution whose curriculum the secondary school's study plans are explicitly aligned to.
• Přírodovědecká fakulta Univerzity Karlovy (PřF UK): Charles University's Faculty of Science and MSŠCH's second faculty-school partner. Comparable as the leading Czech natural-sciences university destination for MSŠCH graduates and a co-shaper of the school's science curriculum.

Direct peers

• Střední průmyslová škola chemická Brno: Long-established Moravian chemistry technical secondary school offering comparable applied chemistry tracks and laboratory-based curricula. Comparable because it serves the same niche (chemistry secondary education) in another major Czech region and feeds into the same chemistry universities.
• Gymnázium Botičská (Chemické centrum Praha): Prague gymnasium co-founding the Chemické centrum Praha with MSŠCH in September 2024 to jointly promote chemistry education. Direct peer — both are Prague-based, chemistry-strong secondary schools now formally linked as a regional chemistry-education hub.
• Střední průmyslová škola chemická Pardubice: Czech chemistry-focused secondary technical school offering an applied chemistry programme with similar laboratory and university-preparation orientation. Direct peer because both schools compete for the same Czech applicant pool preparing for VŠCHT and chemistry faculties.

Emerging players

• Rhein-Erft-Akademie, Hürth (Germany): Modern German vocational training centre inside Chemiepark Knapsack that hosts MSŠCH's Erasmus+ placements. Comparable as an internationally oriented chemistry/technical training provider delivering semi-industrial practical training to European secondary students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kremencarna

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Profiles3 records

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