TOIS - The Ostrava International School

Name

TOIS - The Ostrava International School

Legal name

The Ostrava International School

Website

https://tois.world

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• International education
• IB programmes
• Primary education
• Secondary education
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostrava

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Private international school generating revenue primarily through tuition fees for students aged 3-19. The school operates with approximately 170 students with an average class size of 15 students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TOIS is a private international school in Ostrava, Czech Republic delivering the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum, comprising the Early Years Programme (ages 3-5), Primary Years Programme (ages 5-10), Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16), and Diploma Programme (ages 16-19). The school enrolls approximately 170 students from over 35 nationalities in three campus buildings within 300 meters of each other, supported by EAL services, university counselling, wellbeing services, and extracurricular activities.

Product overview

TOIS is an IB Continuum School offering a unified educational pathway from Early Years through to the IB Diploma. The core product consists of four interconnected IB programmes: Early Years Programme (ages 3-5), IB Primary Years Programme (ages 5-10), IB Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16), and the IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-19). Supported by EAL language services, university counselling, and student wellbeing services, these programmes are supplemented by student leadership opportunities (Student Councils), student publications (TOIS Magazines), the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and diverse extracurricular clubs and activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Programme Play-based learning programme for children aged 3-5, welcoming young learners to develop coordination, creativity, and expressive skills in a nurturing environment with Units of Inquiry, literacy and numeracy foundations.
• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB-authorized programme for students aged 5-10 where students take charge of their own learning through engaging Units of Inquiry, developing key skills in mathematics, literacy, sciences, and the arts.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Five-year IB programme for students aged 11-16 that supports transformative change, emphasizing intellectual challenge, intercultural understanding, and preparation for the Diploma Programme.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) Two-year pre-university programme (ages 16-19) that is the capstone of the IB Continuum, including Theory of Knowledge, CAS, Extended Essay, and six subject courses across language acquisition, sciences, mathematics, humanities, and arts.
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) Intensive English language support programme delivered individually or in small groups to help students develop English proficiency for academic success.
• University Counselling Guidance service supporting students in post-secondary education pursuits, helping with university applications worldwide using BridgeU software.
• Student Wellbeing Services Services supporting positive school climate through work with individual students, classes, and cohorts to enhance academic and social skills while building self-esteem.
• Student Activities & Clubs After-school activities including sports clubs, arts, and enrichment programs enabling students to develop skills and socialize across classes.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Award programme for personal development through experiential learning in community service, physical fitness, skills development, and expeditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• TOIS IB graduates consistently perform above world average in IB Diploma scores
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Baccalaureate (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOIS is authorized as an IB World School offering the complete IB Continuum from Early Years through Diploma Programme. The IB organization provides curriculum frameworks, assessment standards, and global recognition for university admissions.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIS accreditation demonstrates TOIS's commitment to international standards of quality education and continuous school improvement. CIS provides accreditation services and connects international schools globally.
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEASC accreditation recognizes TOIS's adherence to high standards of education. NEASC is recognized by the US State Department, adding credibility for students seeking US university admission.
• Association of Central European IB Schools (ACES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOIS is a founding member of ACES, a professional network of Central Europe's leading IB schools. This membership provides collaboration opportunities with other IB schools in the region and access to joint events like university fairs.
• Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MŠMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOIS operates as a 'foreign school on the territory of the Czech Republic' with Ministry authorization, allowing students to fulfill compulsory education requirements while receiving international education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Vienna International School: Large Vienna-based IB World School serving diplomatic and international corporate families. Provides regional competitive context for Central European IB schools; not a direct competitor given geographic distance.
• Waldorf International School of Ostrava: Local Ostrava alternative pedagogy school using Waldorf/Steiner curriculum. Competes for the same progressive, internationally-minded Czech family segment that TOIS targets domestically.
• The British International School Bratislava: Bratislava-based international school offering IB programmes to multinational families. Regional peer providing comparable international curricula in a neighboring market.

Direct peers

• Park Lane International School: Prague-based international school offering IB programmes from Primary through Diploma to an international student community. Comparable IB curriculum delivery and target family demographic to TOIS.
• Riverside School Prague: Prague-based IB Continuum School (PYP, MYP, DP) delivering inquiry-based learning to international students. Closely comparable in programme structure and educational philosophy to TOIS.
• Open Gate School - gymnázium a základní škola, s.r.o. Prague-based private bilingual school combining IB Diploma with Czech curriculum. Comparable international curriculum approach and family demographic to TOIS.
• International School of Brno: Brno-based international school offering IB programmes to a multinational community. Closest geographic peer to TOIS by region and operates a comparable IB curriculum model.
• International School of Prague: Prague-based private international school offering IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) to a multinational student body. Direct competitor in the Czech international school market though operating at significantly larger scale.
• British International School of Prague: Prague-based international school offering IB and Cambridge programmes to multinational students. Competes for the same Czech international family segment though uses a broader curriculum mix.
• German Swiss International School Prague: Prague-based international school offering IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) with German and English streams. Competes for the same Czech international family demographic, with broader language offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TOISWORLDSCHOOL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/the-ostrava-international-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/toisworldschool

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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