PED Academy

What PED Academy does

PED Academy is a Czech private school network founded in 2020, headquartered in Prague 6, operating three primary schools (základní škola) across the Stodůlky, Kbely, and Libeň districts, plus a Secondary School and a four-year Gymnázium at the Stodůlky campus. The organization delivers bilingual and trilingual K-12 education (Czech, English from Grade 1, Spanish from Grade 3) built around two proprietary educational frameworks: the CESTA school educational program aligned with the Czech RVP framework, and the complementary Program PED comprising developmental subjects (ROZUM, ROZČES, ROZDĚL). Core products include the proprietary ČTENÍ S TOSAMY reading system of 60 books across three difficulty levels, the Matematika s ROZUMEM mathematics textbook paired with the Finnish Eduten platform, the Cambridge English pathway targeting B2 (FCE) by Grade 5, and the Královská rozcvička chess curriculum. Each class is capped at 24 students with a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio, supported by specialized faculty including native English speakers, FTVS graduates, special educators, and psychologists.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven subscription revenue, with annual fees of 179,830 CZK per student for the 2026/2027 school year at the Stodůlky location, inclusive of all teaching materials, the PED Program, parent seminars, and the counseling program. A secondary revenue stream is generated through PED Books, a wholly-owned publishing subsidiary (pedbooks.cz) that sells proprietary ČTENÍ S TOSAMY and Matematika s ROZUMEM materials to external schools and parents. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through on-campus open house days (Dny otevřených dveří), website pre-registration, and parent word-of-mouth referrals — there is no enterprise sales motion. The school network is privately held by founder/operator Markéta Vohánková (Director of PED Academy School), with no external investment, parent company, or public listing disclosed. Market positioning is premium private education targeting Prague families willing to pay for differentiated bilingual pedagogy, individualized development (Cesta jedinečnosti), and demonstrated academic outcomes including first-decile Kalibro standardized test placements nationally.

Name

PED Academy

Legal name

PED Academy, s.r.o.

Website

https://pedacademy.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PED Academy is a Prague-based private school network operating three primary campuses plus a Secondary School and Gymnázium, delivering bilingual Czech-English K-12 education through the proprietary CESTA and Program PED curricula to affluent Prague families willing to pay 179,830 CZK annually per student.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter School Networks (Multi-Site) (EDAJACAC), Core Subject Textbooks (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) (EDAGAAAA), K–12 Textbook Publishing (Core Curriculum) (MPAJABAA)

Keywords

• Private primary education
• Bilingual K-12 schooling
• Primary school programs
• Grammar school education
• Educational materials publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague 6

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Tuition Fees: PED Academy is a private school network charging tuition fees per academic year. The annual tuition for school year 2026/2027 at the Stodůlky location is 179,830 CZK per student, which includes all teaching materials, the PED Program, parent seminars, and the counseling program.
2. PED Books Educational Materials: PED Academy operates a publishing arm (PED Books) that produces educational textbooks and materials including the ČTENÍ S TOSAMY reading system books and the Matematika s ROZUMEM textbook. These are sold through the pedbooks.cz e-commerce platform for use by other schools and parents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PED Academy is a Czech private K-12 school network operating three primary school campuses in Prague (Libeň, Kbely, Stodůlky), a four-year secondary school, and a four-year gymnázium (grammar school). The school delivers bilingual (Czech-English) and trilingual (adding Spanish from Grade 3) education grounded in its proprietary CESTA educational program and the PED Program of developmental subjects, with annual tuition of 179,830 CZK per student for school year 2026/2027. The network also operates PED Books, a publishing division selling proprietary textbooks and reading systems including ČTENÍ S TOSAMY and Matematika s ROZUMEM.

Product overview

PED Academy is a Czech private educational institution operating a multi-level school network (primary schools in Libeň, Kbely, and Stodůlky locations), Secondary School (four-year program), and Grammar School (four-year program). The institution is built around two core educational frameworks: the CESTA educational program (aligned with Czech national curriculum) and the Program PED (comprising developmental subjects ROZUM, ROZČES, ROZDĚL, and specialized programs including Cesta jedinečnosti for individualized development and Cesta talentu). The portfolio includes PED Books publishing division producing proprietary educational materials such as the ČTENÍ S TOSAMY reading system and Matematika s ROZUMEM mathematics curriculum. Supplementary offerings include PED Club after-school activities and the annual PED Fest celebration. The school emphasizes bilingualism (Czech and English from first grade) and trilingualism (adding Spanish from third grade), with target language outcomes of B2 (FCE) in English by fifth grade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PED Academy Primary School Network (Základní škola) Czech private primary school network operating across three Prague locations (Libeň, Kbely, Stodůlky), delivering bilingual Czech-English education with the proprietary CESTA and PED Programs for children from Grade 1 onwards.
• Secondary School (Four-Year Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of fifth graders prepared for Cambridge FCE (B2) or equivalent level in English by end of Grade 5
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core, flagship and minor.

• Eduten (Finnish Mathematics Platform)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPED Academy uses the Eduten Finnish mathematics platform as a complement to its Matematika s ROZUMEM textbook. Eduten provides digital mathematical exercises aligned with the Finnish education system's research-based approach to mathematics instruction.
• Oxford Reading SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses the Oxford reading system as a core component of its English literacy instruction, following the same approach as native English speakers with phonics, picture-word recognition, and progressive reading levels.
• Cambridge University Press (Power Up Textbook Series)coreTechnology or IntegrationEnglish grammar instruction from Grade 3 onward uses the Power Up textbook series published by Cambridge University Press as the core grammar resource for students.
• IQ Pohyb (IQ Movement)supportingOthersThe school collaborates with the IQ Pohyb team led by Daniel Müller, a specialist in pilates and functional movement. The team developed a stretching and balance exercise program for children during lessons to prevent scoliosis and teach proper posture.
• FTVS (Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysical education instruction is led by graduates from FTVS (Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu), ensuring professional physical education and sports training for students.
• Pražská konzervatoř (Prague Conservatory)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe annual PED Fest end-of-year celebration is held at the Prague Conservatory, featuring student singing, language, and dance performances. This flagship annual event showcases student achievements to parents and the community.
• World's Best School Prizes by T4 EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPED Academy entered the World's Best School Prizes global competition organized by T4 Education. All three of the school's campuses were admitted to the competition in three categories: unique reading system with TOSAMY, virtual room at Stodůlky, and community work.
• Czech Inn HotelsminorOthersThe Prague Chess Championship qualifier tournament was held at Czech Inn Hotels facilities, providing the venue for the school's chess team competitions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Park Lane International School: A private English-language international school in Prague serving preschool through secondary students with Cambridge and IB curricula. Directly comparable to PED Academy in operating premium bilingual/international schooling for Prague families at premium price points.
• Riverside School Prague: A private English-language primary school in Prague focused on inquiry-based, individualized learning with small classes. Closely comparable to PED Academy on the bilingual primary segment and the small-class, individualized-development value proposition.
• Prague British School: One of the largest British international schools in Prague offering English-medium K-13 education with Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma. Comparable to PED Academy on English-language curriculum and premium positioning, though with a broader international footprint.
• Open Gate / Gymnázium Open Gate: A private bilingual gymnázium in Prague founded by Karel Janeček, offering Czech-English instruction and IB pathways. Comparable to PED Academy in serving affluent Prague families seeking bilingual secondary education, though anchored at the gymnázium level rather than full K-12.
• Schola Humanitas: A private primary school network in Prague offering alternative, individualized pedagogical approaches with smaller class sizes. Comparable to PED Academy in operating alternative-pedagogy private schools targeting premium Prague families.
• British International School Prague (BIS): A well-established international school in Prague delivering English-medium instruction with IGCSE and IB programs from early years through secondary. Comparable to PED Academy as a premium bilingual/international K-12 competitor in the Prague market.

Others

• Eduten: A Finnish digital mathematics learning platform used by PED Academy and hundreds of schools globally. Comparable as an enabling technology partner within PED's curriculum stack rather than a direct competitor.
• Cambridge University Press (Power Up Series): Publisher of the Power Up textbook series used by PED Academy for English grammar instruction from Grade 3. Comparable as a curriculum content supplier underpinning PED's bilingual pathway.

Broad incumbents

• International School of Prague (ISP): One of the oldest and largest international schools in Prague, offering IB programs across K-12 with a broad international student body. A broader incumbent competitor to PED Academy's premium bilingual positioning.
• Gymnázium PORG: An elite Czech private gymnázium chain known for academic rigor and selective admissions. Comparable to PED Academy's Gymnázium track as a leading Prague private secondary option, though operating without the bilingual core differentiator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PEDAcademyCZ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pedacademycz
• Instagraminstagram.com/pedacademycz

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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