Slezské gymnázium, Opava, p. o.

What Slezské gymnázium, Opava, p. o. does

Slezské gymnázium, Opava, p. o. is a public four-year grammar school (gymnasium) located at Zámecký okruh 29, Opava, Czech Republic, serving students aged 15–19 who are preparing for university matriculation. The school operates as a příspěvková organizace (contributory organization) established by Moravskoslezský kraj (Moravian-Silesian Region) and is branded as "SGO"; it provides tuition-free public education under the Czech secondary school admission framework.

Instruction is delivered through a portfolio of curricula anchored by the four-year Gymnázium program, supported by preparatory courses (Přípravné kurzy), mock entrance exams (PZ Nanečisto), an Information and Communication Technology (IKT) course covering cloud services, MS Office 365, block-based programming with mBot, Sphero, and Lego Mindstorms, plus 3D modeling with Tinkercad and Onshape, and AR creation. The technology stack runs on WordPress CMS, Google Classroom (Google Učebna) for e-learning, MS Office 365 offered free to students on up to five devices, and iPads for teaching. Educational partners include Canva, Book Creator, Inkscape, YouTube, and Padlet.

The business model is non-commercial: core funding flows from the Moravian-Silesian Region's education budget, augmented by European program participation (Erasmus+ 2014–2020, OP JAK), foundation scholarships (Nadační fond FF for C1 CAE exam fees from January 2026), and nominal facility-rental income from the school sports hall (Sporthalle). Customers are essentially a single segment — prospective and enrolled secondary students — acquired through Czech educational system admission procedures. The school maintains strategic partnerships with five Czech universities (Palacký University Olomouc, Silesian University, University of Ostrava, Czech Technical University in Prague, and VŠB-TUO) and international partners such as Merlet College (Netherlands) via Erasmus+. Extracurricular offerings include the Chemistry Club (Chemický kroužek), student-run School Magazine (Školní časopis / SPACE), School Parliament, theater ensemble (Divadelní soubor Bez názvu), sports, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) and Eco-School (Ekoškola) programs.

Name

Slezské gymnázium, Opava, p. o.

Legal name

Slezské gymnázium, Opava, p. o.

Website

https://sgopava.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Slezské gymnázium, Opava, p. o. (SGO) is a publicly funded four-year grammar school in Opava, Czech Republic, established by the Moravian-Silesian Region, providing tuition-free secondary education to students aged 15–19 preparing for university, with emphasis on practical learning, technology integration, and international programs.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Interscholastic Athletics (Varsity/JV Teams) (EDAJAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Classroom & Instructional Technology Support (AV, Lecture Capture, Smart Classrooms) (EDALAMAB), Social Studies/History Tutoring (History, Civics, Geography) (EDANAAAD), Homework Tutoring & Academic Support (Subject Tutoring) (HSAAAHAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Grammar school
• University preparation
• Multilingual education
• Digital literacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Opava

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Slezské gymnázium provides a free four-year Gymnasium (grammar school) program for students aged 15-19, preparing them for university studies through practical education in laboratories, media production (TV studio, journalism), field research, and project-based learning. The offering includes preparatory courses for entrance exams, ICT education with robotics and 3D modeling, library services, after-school tutoring, and extracurricular activities spanning sports, arts, and international programs (Erasmus+, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Eco-School).

Product overview

Slezské gymnázium, Opava is a public grammar school offering a four-year grammar school program (Gymnázium) as its core educational product. The school provides comprehensive secondary education preparing students for university through practical, hands-on learning in laboratories, media production, and field work. The portfolio includes preparatory courses and practice entrance exams (PZ Nanečisto) for prospective students, ICT education with 3D modeling and printing capabilities, library services, and after-school tutoring. Extracurricular offerings include chemistry club, school magazine, sports activities (gymnastics, volleyball), theater ensemble, and school parliament. The school participates in international projects including Erasmus+, Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE), Eco-School, and OP JAK program. A rentable sports hall provides community access to facilities.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnázium (Grammar School Program)

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration12 records

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Nadační fond FF (FF Foundation)supportingOthers · 1 January 2023Foundation supporting language education offering 100% scholarships for C1 Advanced (CAE) English exam fees for successful students from January 2026
• Erasmus+ Program PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014European Union education program enabling student exchanges and international cooperation
• Moravskoslezský kraj (Moravian-Silesian Region)coreOthersThe establishing authority and main sponsor of Slezské gymnázium as a příspěvková organizace (contributed organization) of the region
• Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci (Palacký University Olomouc)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriendly university partnership - students benefit from university lectures and academic preparation programs
• Slezská univerzita (Silesian University)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university partnership - collaboration on lectures, research projects, and student preparation for higher education
• Ostravská univerzita (University of Ostrava)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university partnership for academic cooperation and student development
• České vysoké učení technické v Praze (Czech Technical University in Prague)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical university partnership - science and technology lectures and competitions for students
• Vysoká škola báňská - Technická univerzita Ostrava (VŠB-TUO)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical university partnership - video conferences with industry experts and technology-focused events
• Merlet College (Netherlands)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner school for Erasmus project collaboration on historical topics, including publication '(Un)known Heroes of the World War II'
• Lingua Franca StipendiumsupportingOthersScholarship program for C1 CAE exam preparation and certification, registration from October 2026

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Gymnázium Olomouc-Hejčín: Regional Czech gymnasium in Olomouc offering university-prep education within the Moravian educational landscape. Comparable to SGO as a public grammar school serving a similar regional demographic, though in a different catchment area within the same broader region.
• Gymnázium Brno-Řečkovice: Brno-based regional gymnasium offering university-prep education with science and humanities tracks. Comparable to SGO as a Czech public gymnasium serving a regional student body, though located in a different catchment area.
• Matiční gymnázium, Ostrava: Established regional gymnasium in Ostrava, also within the Moravian-Silesian Region. Comparable to SGO as a public regional gymnasium serving a similar catchment demographic, and a direct competitor for high-performing secondary students in the broader region.

Broad incumbents

• UWC Atlantic College: International United World College in Wales offering two-year IB diploma program with strong emphasis on internationalism, service, and Erasmus-style exchanges. Comparable to SGO as a European secondary school with strong international mobility programs and DofE-style character development, though operating globally and at a much larger scale.
• Arcibiskupské gymnázium v Praze: Prague-based Catholic gymnasium with strong academic reputation and tradition of university preparation. Comparable to SGO as a Czech gymnasium with university-prep focus, though larger, longer-established, and serving a more urban and fee-paying demographic.
• Gymnázium Christiana Dopplera, Praha: Prague gymnasium with strong focus on sciences and mathematics, preparing students for technical universities. Comparable to SGO as a Czech public gymnasium with university-prep emphasis, though more science-specialized and located in a major urban center.
• Schule Schloss Salem (Salem School): Renowned German boarding school (Gymnasium) offering university-prep education with strong international, character-development (DofE-equivalent), and Erasmus+ programs. Comparable to SGO as a European grammar school with DofE and international programs, though operating as a fee-paying boarding institution at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Gymnázium Brno, třída Kapitána Jaroše: One of the most prestigious Czech public gymnasiums, located in Brno with strong university placement track record. Comparable to SGO as a top-tier Czech gymnasium focused on university preparation, though larger and serving a more urban student base.
• PORG Prague (Prague Open Gate Grammar School): Private Prague-based gymnasium offering university-preparatory education with a strong academic reputation and modern curriculum. Comparable to SGO as a Czech gymnasium, though PORG serves a more urban, fee-paying market and offers a broader program portfolio.
• Open Gate Grammar School: Czech-British international grammar school (gymnasium) preparing students for university, with a strong international curriculum and IB-style programs. Comparable to SGO as a Czech grammar school with university-prep focus, though Open Gate is private and offers a more international orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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