Škola da Vinci

What Škola da Vinci does

Škola da Vinci (legal name: Střední škola, základní škola a mateřská škola da Vinci) is a private Czech educational institution operating in Dolní Břežany, Central Bohemia, since 2009-2010. It serves approximately 262 children and teenagers across a complete K-12 pathway comprising a kindergarten (Mateřská škola, split into a 30-child stone classroom and a 15-child forest classroom at a separate Lhota site), a primary school (Základní škola, grades 1-9, max 18 per class), a four-year gymnasium (Gymnázium, max 20 per class) — described as one of the longest-running innovative secondary schools in the Czech Republic — and a distance-learning pedagogical program for adult learners pursuing preschool or out-of-school teaching qualifications. The school also operates a private Pedagogical-Psychological Counselling Centre providing psychological and special pedagogical services to the broader community.

The institution's 'core technology' is its proprietary pedagogical methodology rather than a software platform. It combines democratic governance (students participate in community circles, assemblies called 'sněm', and shared decision-making), internal-motivation development, formative verbal assessment in lieu of numeric grades, project-based and expedition-style learning, mixed-age groupings, and a forest kindergarten track. Supporting facilities — gymnasium, swimming pool, wood and ceramics workshops, music studio, school cafeteria 'Caffinci', and natural garden — are unusually extensive for a Czech private school and function as both learning environment and conversion asset during open house days. Administration runs on the Edookit school management system plus Google Forms; there is no proprietary AI, mobile app, or partner-facing API.

The business model is tuition-driven and subscription-recurring, with seven documented revenue streams: kindergarten tuition (12,700-15,000 Kč/month), primary tuition (160,000 Kč/year with multi-child and billing-cadence discounts), gymnasium tuition (120,000 Kč/year), pedagogical program fees (42,500-50,000 Kč/year), daily meal fees (120-170 Kč/day), extracurricular clubs, and expedition/Erasmus+ trips. Annual fee increases are capped at 5% or inflation, and a foundation supports students with weaker financial backgrounds. Go-to-market is community- and event-led: word-of-mouth referrals, open house days held October through February, trial visits and 'Gymplákem nanečisto' prospective-student days, with a digital presence across the school website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and a Spotify podcast. The school is self-sustaining (no disclosed external funding rounds, no PE/VC ownership) and operates under the Czech školská právnická osoba legal form with IČ 71341137, directed since 2017 by Jiří Bureš.

Name

Škola da Vinci

Legal name

Střední škola, základní škola a mateřská škola da Vinci

Website

https://skoladavinci.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Škola da Vinci is a private Czech K-12 alternative school in Dolní Břežany serving ~262 students through kindergarten, primary, gymnasium, and an adult pedagogical distance program, operating on a tuition-based subscription model with capacity fully enrolled.

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

Charter Montessori/Waldorf/Classical/Expeditionary (Pedagogical Models) (EDAJACAL)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Alternative schooling
• Democratic education
• Kindergarten programs
• Secondary grammar school

Headquarters

HQ city

Dolní Břežany

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Kindergarten Tuition (Školkovné): Monthly tuition fees for kindergarten programs. Stone classroom: 15,000 Kč/month for 5 days/week full-day attendance. Forest classroom: 12,700 Kč/month. Reduced rates for fewer days per week.
2. Primary School Tuition (Školné): Annual tuition of 160,000 Kč with half-yearly payment option (80,000 Kč per half-year). Includes full-day care from 7:30 to 17:30, materials, library, workshops, gym, pool access, and local excursions.
3. Grammar School Tuition (Školné): Annual tuition of 120,000 Kč with half-yearly payment option (60,000 Kč per half-year). Includes full-day care, teaching, afternoon activities, library, gym, pool access, and all materials.
4. Pedagogical Program Tuition: Distance study program fees: 42,500 Kč/year for 2-year accelerated program; 50,000 Kč/year for full 4-year alternative day care program.
5. Meal Fees (Stravné): Daily meal fees: 120 Kč/day for kindergarten, 150 Kč/day for primary school (lower cycle), 160 Kč/day for primary school (upper cycle), 170 Kč/day for grammar school. Includes breakfast snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and beverages.
6. Extracurricular Activities: Fees for after-school clubs, hobby groups, and activities outside regular tuition. Includes sports, arts, music, and specialized programs.
7. School Trips and Expeditions: Fees for educational trips including expeditions, sports courses, and international exchanges funded partially through Erasmus+ program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Škola da Vinci is a private K-12 educational institution offering a complete educational pathway from kindergarten through secondary school (gymnasium) for approximately 262 children. The school delivers alternative, democratically-governed education grounded in formative (non-graded) assessment, project-based and experiential learning, mixed-age groupings, and student participation in school governance. It also offers a distance-learning pedagogical program and a private educational-psychological counseling center.

Product overview

Škola da Vinci is a private innovative school based on democratic principles, providing comprehensive education from kindergarten through secondary school. The school comprises a kindergarten (Mateřská škola) with two divisions - Kamenná třída (stone classroom, 30 children) and Lesní třída (forest classroom, 15 children), a primary school (Základní škola) with 1st and 2nd levels offering complete primary education, a gymnasium (Gymnázium) providing four-year secondary education, and a distance learning pedagogical program (Předškolní a mimoškolní pedagogika). The school also operates a Pedagogicko-psychologická poradna (counseling center) offering psychological and special pedagogical services. Additional services include school after-care (Školní družina), school club (Školní klub), Erasmus+ teacher training courses, and expedition projects. The school emphasizes student autonomy, internal motivation, project-based learning, and cross-grade collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mateřská škola da Vinci (Kindergarten) A private kindergarten offering care and early education for children aged 3-6 with focus on personal development, responsibility, and natural learning. Operates both a stone classroom (capacity 30) and a forest classroom (capacity 15). Monthly tuition: 15,000 Kč (stone) / 12,700 Kč (forest).
• Lesní třída (Forest Kindergarten) Forest kindergarten class with capacity for 15 children, located about 2 km from the main campus in a natural setting adjacent to the forest. Children spend majority of time outdoors with a mobile wooden shelter providing amenities. Monthly tuition: 12,700 Kč.
• Kamenná třída (Stone Classroom Kindergarten) Traditional kindergarten classroom within the school campus, capacity for 30 children, featuring playrooms with wooden floors, climbing wall, and slide. Monthly tuition: 15,000 Kč.
• Základní škola da Vinci (Primary School) Complete primary education (grades 1-9) with emphasis on personal development, study skills, collaboration, and individual approach. One class per grade with capacity of 18 students. Annual tuition: 160,000 Kč; includes full-day care from 7:30 to 17:30, materials, library, workshops, gym, pool access, and local excursions.
• Gymnázium da Vinci (Gymnasium/Secondary School) Four-year secondary school providing general education with focus on personal development, soft skills, collaboration, and maximum subject choice flexibility. One class per grade with maximum capacity of 20 students. Annual tuition: 120,000 Kč; includes full-day care, teaching, afternoon activities, library, gym, pool access, and all materials.
• Předškolní a mimoškolní pedagogika (Pedagogical Program) Distance learning program for pre-school and out-of-school pedagogy, offering self-directed pedagogical education with emphasis on personal development, study skills, and collaboration. 2-year accelerated: 42,500 Kč/year; 4-year alternative day care: 50,000 Kč/year. Stipends available.
• Pedagogicko-psychologická poradna (Educational-Psychological Counseling) Private counseling center providing psychological and special pedagogical services in education. Services include psychological assessments, school readiness evaluations, recommendations for special needs, career counseling, and crisis intervention. Located at 5. Května 72, Dolní Břežany.
• Školní družina (School After-Care) Before and after-school care service for primary school children, open from 7:30 to 17:30, offering sports and creative activities. Included in primary school tuition.
• Školní klub (School Club) After-school club for upper primary and secondary students, open until 17:45, offering sports, creative activities, and programming. Included in primary and secondary school tuition.
• Erasmus+ Teacher Training Courses Professional development courses for teachers: REFLexPLAYn (Reflection and Feedback) and Non-Traditional Sports and Games, conducted at the school campus in the Prague area. Designed by school teachers and targeted at international educators; partially funded through Erasmus+.
• Expediční projekt (Expedition Projects) Three-week expedition projects where students conduct research in mixed-age groups, combining preparation at school, field research, and presentation of results. Includes sports courses, ski courses, and international exchanges partially funded through Erasmus+.
• Přípravný kurz na přijímací zkoušky (Entrance Exam Prep Course) Preparation course for entrance exams to secondary school, covering Czech language and mathematics topics, offered annually for prospective students.

Quantifiable outcome

• All graduates who applied to secondary school successfully passed entrance exams (2023/24)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Partner Schools in Finland (Helsinki)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term exchange partnerships with schools in Helsinki. Secondary school students participate in 3-5 month individual internships. Erasmus+ funded exchanges.
• Partner Schools in Germany (Aachen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partnerships with schools in Aachen (Cáchy). Secondary students participate in class exchanges and individual long-term internships. Erasmus+ funded.
• Partner Schools in Netherlands (Maastricht)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partnerships with schools in Maastricht. Part of Erasmus+ program with class exchanges for secondary students.
• Partner Schools in Denmark (Copenhagen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term individual internship partnerships with schools in Copenhagen. Part of Erasmus+ program for secondary school students.
• Prázdninová škola Lipnice (Outward Bound Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMethodology partnership using experiential learning approaches. School teachers trained in Prázdninová škola Lipnice methods for outdoor and experiential education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Park Lane International School: Private international K–12 school in Prague offering Czech and English-language tracks with full-day care. Competes for the same premium-segment Prague families seeking non-traditional private education.
• Riverside School Prague: Prague-based private K–12 school with international and Czech streams emphasizing individualized learning and critical thinking. Operates in the same premium private-school segment in the Czech market.
• Open Gate School: Private boarding school located in the same town (Dolní Břežany) as Škola da Vinci, founded and funded by the Kellner Family Foundation. Operates an innovative K–12+ model with personalized learning, making it the closest geographic and pedagogical peer in Czechia.
• ZŠ a MŠ Waldorfská Praha: Czech Waldorf/Steiner school offering K–12 education with mixed-age groupings, project-based learning, and arts integration — a methodology adjacent to Škola da Vinci's expeditionary/experiential approach.
• ScioŠkola: Network of innovative Czech primary schools built on Scio's competency-based, child-led learning approach. Targets the same alternative-education-seeking families as Škola da Vinci with a similarly differentiated pedagogical philosophy.
• Gymnázium ALTIS: Private gymnasium in the Czech Republic offering a non-traditional secondary school curriculum with smaller class sizes and personalized approach. Direct competitor for Škola da Vinci's gymnasium-level families.

Broad incumbents

• International School of Prague: Long-established Prague international school offering IB curriculum across K–12. Larger and more mature than Škola da Vinci but competes for the same expatriate and globally-minded Czech families seeking premium non-state education.

Others

• Prázdninová škola Lipnice: Czech experiential outdoor education organization that has provided methodology training to Škola da Vinci's teachers. Operates adjacent in the experiential/reflective learning space as a partner and methodology influencer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRbtg6wk2IKQEqVGldg5BLQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/skoladavinci
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ss-zs-ms-da-vinci
• Instagraminstagram.com/skoladavinci
• TikToktiktok.com/@skoladavinci

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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