Obchodní akademie Ostrava-Poruba

What Obchodní akademie Ostrava-Poruba does

Obchodní akademie Ostrava-Poruba is a public secondary business school (legally "Obchodní akademie, Ostrava-Poruba, příspěvková organizace") established in 1905 and operated under the Moravian-Silesian Region (Moravskoslezský kraj) in the Czech Republic. It delivers three four-year maturita programs — Business Academy with focus on Accounting and Taxes (63-41-M/02), Business Academy with Marketing and Digital Technologies (63-41-M/02), and Information Technology with Economic Foundations (18-20-M/01) — each admitting 30 students annually for a total cohort of roughly 360 students across the four grades. The school serves Czech secondary-school-age students (ages 15-19) primarily drawn from the Moravian-Silesian Region through the national centralized admission system (Centrální registr přihlášek / prihlaskynastredni.cz), and indirectly serves parents/guardians via the SRPOA parent association.

The school's product portfolio extends beyond classroom instruction to include an accredited ECDL testing center (international computer literacy certification), a Cambridge Assessment English partnership via Cloverleaf (B1/B2 levels substitutable for parts of the maturita exam from 2025/26), a mandatory four-week professional practice program placing students at 46 domestic companies and institutions in 2025/26, and an Erasmus+ mobility program (accredited 2024) running internships in Ireland, Malta, Sardinia, and Slovakia. The underlying technology stack centers on Moodle for e-learning, Bakaláři for student information management, FaceUp for student safety reporting, Strava for canteen operations, and ISIC for student identity cards; the website and CMS are maintained by ANTEE s.r.o. From 2025/26 graduates can also obtain Europass certificate supplements digitally in Czech, English, and German.

Revenue mechanics are dominated by state education funding allocated through the Moravian-Silesian Region's budget as the founder (zřizovatel); specific figures are not publicly disclosed. Supplementary commercial streams are marginal: fee-based entrance exam preparation courses (1,530 CZK mathematics / 850 CZK Czech language), SRPOA parent association membership (300-500 CZK annually), canteen services, and EU-funded free meals (164,565 CZK in 2025/26). Education is tuition-free. The school carries no commercial equity ownership and operates under regional administrative oversight with a school council comprising founder, parent, and pedagogical representatives.

Name

Obchodní akademie Ostrava-Poruba

Legal name

Obchodní akademie, Ostrava-Poruba, příspěvková organizace

Website

https://oa-poruba.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Obchodní akademie Ostrava-Poruba is a state-funded Czech secondary business school offering three four-year maturita programs in accounting, marketing/digital technologies, and IT, supplemented by ECDL and Cambridge certifications, mandatory professional practice, and Erasmus+ international mobility for approximately 360 students.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Ostrava, Moravskoslezský kraj

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: As a contributory organization (příspěvková organizace) of Moravskoslezský kraj, the school receives government funding for educational activities based on allocated funding formulas. Education is free for students. Revenue covers operational costs, pedagogical activities, and facility maintenance.
2. School Catering Services: The school operates a canteen (školní jídelna – výdejna) providing meals to students and staff. Catering services are a supplementary revenue-generating activity. A free meals project (Bezplatné stravování) provides meals to students in social need, funded by EU Operační program Zaměstnanost plus.

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Core offering

Obchodní akademie Ostrava-Poruba is a public secondary school (příspěvková organizace) founded in 1905 that delivers three four-year maturita study programs: Business Academy with specialization in Accounting and Taxes (63-41-M/02), Business Academy with Marketing and Digital Technologies (63-41-M/02), and Information Technology with Economic Foundations (18-20-M/01). Each program admits 30 students annually. The school supplements classroom instruction with mandatory four-week professional practice in companies, ECDL computer literacy certification testing, Cambridge English language examinations, and Erasmus+ international mobility placements in Ireland, Malta, and other European countries.

Product overview

Obchodní akademie Ostrava-Poruba is a public secondary school (příspěvková organizace) established in 1905, offering three four-year maturita programs: (1) Obchodní akademie se zaměřením na účetnictví a daně, (2) Obchodní akademie se zaměřením na marketing a digitální technologie, and (3) Informační technologie s ekonomickými základy. The school's product portfolio centers on these core educational programs supplemented by value-added certification services including ECDL computer literacy testing, Cambridge English language examinations, and the Erasmus+ international mobility program. All programs include mandatory professional practice components, with Erasmus+ enabling international internship placements. The school operates an e-learning platform (Moodle), student information system (Bakaláři), and offers various student support services including career counseling and psychological support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Academy — Accounting and Taxes (Obchodní akademie se zaměřením na účetnictví a daně) Four-year secondary school program focused on accounting, taxation, economics, business management, banking, and investment. Students learn to manage companies, process taxes, and prepare for the state maturita exam. Each cohort admits 30 students.
• Business Academy — Marketing and Digital Technologies (Obchodní akademie se zaměřením na marketing a digitální technologie) Four-year secondary school program (code 63-41-M/02) combining business education with digital marketing and technology skills, preparing students for roles in marketing strategy, digital communications, and modern business environments. Each cohort admits 30 students.
• Information Technology with Economic Foundations (Informační technologie s ekonomickými základy) Four-year IT secondary school program (code 18-20-M/01) covering hardware, software, networking, programming, web development, graphics, and multimedia, combined with foundational business and economic knowledge. Each cohort admits 30 students.
• ECDL Certification Testing International computer literacy certification program administered at the school's accredited testing center. From school year 2025/26, ECDL certificates can replace portions of the maturita examination. Covers modules including Computer Essentials, Documents, Spreadsheets, Online Essentials, Cyber Security, Presentation, Using Databases, Web Editing, Computing, and Digital Marketing.
• Cambridge English Language Testing International English language certification (B1 and B2 levels) administered in partnership with Cloverleaf authorized testing center since June 2023. Exams can be conducted at the partner center or at the school's premises via computer, and results can substitute for parts of the maturita exam.
• Professional Practice Program (Odborná praxe) Mandatory four-week internship program in the third year (May-June) where students gain real-world experience in domestic companies and institutions, or through Erasmus+ international placements in Ireland, Malta, and other European countries. 46 domestic companies, banks, public institutions, schools, and non-profit organizations hosted students in 2025/26.
• Erasmus+ Mobility Program International student and teacher exchange program accredited in 2024 by the European Commission / National Agency DZS, enabling professional internships abroad (Ireland, Malta), pedagogical training, and group mobility activities with European partner schools including institutions in Sardinia and Slovakia.
• Entrance Exam Preparation Courses Fee-based preparatory courses for prospective applicants preparing for the Czech national secondary school entrance exam. Mathematics course (1,530 CZK, 9 sessions of 60 minutes on Tuesdays) covers number types, algebra, equations, percentages, ratios, geometry, and application problems. Czech language course (850 CZK, 5 sessions of 60 minutes on Wednesdays) covers spelling, reading comprehension, literary terms, syntactic analysis, and a mock diagnostic test.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1st place in Moravian-Silesian Region and 3rd place in the Czech Republic in state graduation exam pass rates for economically oriented secondary schools (2012)
• +3 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ Partner School (Sardinia, Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026In March 2026, the school hosted a group of students and teachers from Sardinia for a week-long mobility program focused on cultural exchange, international collaboration, and shared learning experiences, strengthening the school's European network.
• Spojená škola (ZŠ a OA) Svidník, SlovakiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Bilateral Erasmus+ cooperation including job shadowing: OA Ostrava-Poruba teachers shadowed economics classes in Svidník in March 2026, and in May 2026, Slovak teachers visited OA Poruba for a week of collaborative professional development and methodological exchange.
• Erasmus+ Partner Organizations (Malta)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Students complete their professional practice (odborná praxe) in Maltese companies through Erasmus+ mobility, gaining international experience, improving English language skills, and building cross-cultural collaboration capabilities.
• EY (Ernst & Young)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Representatives of EY, one of the Big Four audit firms, delivered a lecture to class 4.A (January 2026) introducing students to the world of audit and corporate finance, providing practical industry insights beyond the standard curriculum.
• innogy (now part of ČEZ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025innogy conducted a workshop for 3rd-year students (January 2026) focused on the realities of the job market, self-confidence building, and practical experiences through interactive activities, helping bridge the gap between education and employment.
• Moravskoslezský kraj (Regional Authority)coreOthers · 1 January 2025As the founding body (zřizovatel) of OA Ostrava-Poruba, Moravskoslezský kraj provides operational funding, approves budgets and medium-term financial plans, and administers the school's contributory organization status. The school was admitted to the free meals project (Potravinová pomoc) with 164,565 CZK in EU funding for 2025/26.
• Erasmus+ Partner Schools (Ireland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Through Erasmus+ accreditation obtained in 2024, OA Ostrava-Poruba sends students on professional internships to Ireland, where they gain international work experience in local companies while developing language skills and cultural competence.
• Moore Advisory CZ s.r.o.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Moore Advisory CZ s.r.o. serves as the school's Data Protection Officer (DPO/pověřenec pro ochranu osobních údajů) from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026, ensuring GDPR compliance and overseeing personal data processing.
• Cloverleaf – Cambridge Assessment English Authorized CentercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Since June 2023, OA Ostrava-Poruba has been a partner of Cloverleaf, an authorized Cambridge Assessment English testing center. Exams (B1 and B2 levels) can be conducted at the partner center in Ostrava-Zábřeh or at the school's premises via computer. Some Cambridge exams can replace parts of the graduation exam.
• ANTEE s.r.o.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerANTEE s.r.o. provides the school's website platform and content management system (IPO). The company was responsible for the 2025 redesign of the school's website and provides ongoing technical maintenance and cookie management infrastructure.
• 46 Domestic Companies and InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn the 2025/26 school year, 46 Czech companies, banks, public institutions, schools, and non-profit organizations hosted students for mandatory professional practice. This includes firms in accounting, banking, public administration, and non-profit sectors where students apply theoretical knowledge in real work environments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bakaláři software (Stapro): Czech student information system provider used by OA Ostrava-Poruba for grade tracking, attendance, and administrative management. Bakaláři is the dominant SIS in Czech K-12 schools, illustrating the broader ed-tech ecosystem the school operates within rather than directly competing with.
• Cloverleaf (Cambridge Assessment English authorized center): Authorized Cambridge Assessment English testing center serving as OA Ostrava-Poruba's partner for B1/B2 exam administration. Functions as an enabling partner rather than competitor, but illustrates the broader ecosystem of language certification providers comparable to the school's ECDL testing services.

Emerging players

• Střední průmyslová škola elektrotechniky a informatiky, Ostrava: Technical secondary school in Ostrava focused on electrical engineering and IT. Competes with OA Ostrava-Poruba's IT-with-economic-foundations program (18-20-M/01) for students interested in technology careers, though with a more pure-technical rather than business-oriented curriculum.
• Gymnázium Ostrava-Poruba: Academic gymnasium located in the same Ostrava-Poruba district. Competes directly with OA Ostrava-Poruba for the same primary-school-graduate applicant pool, particularly those prioritizing university-track preparation over vocational business credentials. Different educational philosophy but identical geographic catchment.

Direct peers

• Obchodní akademie Praha: One of the largest and oldest obchodní akademie in Czechia, located in Prague. Offers the same category of four-year business/economics secondary programs with maturita exam preparation. Direct competitor for students choosing between regional business academies, with the same ECDL/Cambridge certification pathways and similar curriculum codes (63-41-M/02).
• Obchodní akademie, České Budějovice: Business academy in České Budějovice with the same maturita program structure (63-41-M/02). Comparable in scale and curriculum to OA Ostrava-Poruba; serves as a peer in the national network of Czech obchodní akademie competing for recognition and student placement outcomes.
• Obchodní akademie a Jazyková škola Brno: Business academy in Brno combining economic education with language school focus. Direct peer to OA Ostrava-Poruba — same maturita program codes, similar Cambridge/ECDL offerings, comparable regional scale. Both schools compete for economically-oriented secondary students in Moravia.
• Obchodní akademie a Střední odborná škola, Valašské Meziříčí: Combined business academy and vocational school in Valašské Meziříčí, also in the Moravian-Silesian catchment area. Geographic proximity makes it a particularly close competitor for applicants in the eastern part of OA Ostrava-Poruba's recruiting region.
• Obchodní akademie Olomouc: Olomouc-region obchodní akademie offering business/economics/IT secondary programs. Comparable scale, same maturita framework, similar extracurricular and certification offerings. Competes with OA Ostrava-Poruba for top applicants from the broader Moravian student pool.

Regional players

• Mendelova střední škola, Nový Jičín: Secondary school in Nový Jičín offering both business/economics and IT programs with maturita examination. Regional competitor drawing from similar Moravian-Silesian feeder schools; less direct overlap than pure obchodní akademie but competes for the same student demographic.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

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Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OA.Poruba
• Instagraminstagram.com/obchodka_poruba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/obchodn%C3%AD-akademie-ostrava-poruba

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