CTM - Center for Talented Minds

Name

CTM - Center for Talented Minds

Legal name

Centrum pro talentovanou mládež, z.s.

Website

https://ctm-academy.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Online Education and International Test Preparation

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced Placement & College Credit Exams (CLEP/DSST) Prep (EDANABAF)

Keywords

• Online academic courses
• AP exam preparation
• Gifted education programs
• K-12 online learning
• College test preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. AP Exam Registration Fees: Fees for AP and PSAT exam administration collected separately from course tuition. Exam fees are paid directly with CTM registration.
2. CTM Online Course Fees: Semester-based online courses charged per course, with tuition ranging based on course level (Junior courses vs AP courses). Students pay per course enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CTM provides online academic courses in English (CTM Online platform with 100+ courses for ages 11+), weekend Discovery Saturdays (Objevitelské soboty) enrichment programs for children aged 5-14, AP and PSAT exam preparation and administration, and AP Capstone Diploma preparation. As the official College Board partner for Czech Republic and Slovakia, CTM administers internationally recognized AP exams and provides university counseling services.

Product overview

CTM (Center for Talented Minds) is a nonprofit educational organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs for gifted and motivated students from age 5 through high school graduation. The core offerings include CTM Online (a virtual school with 100+ English-language courses), the Objevitelský program (Discovery Saturdays - weekend enrichment), AP exam preparation and administration, and AP Capstone Diploma. These programs work together as a pathway: Discovery Saturdays introduces younger children to diverse topics, Junior Program builds English skills, CTM Online provides structured academic courses, and AP programs enable international certification. CTM serves as an official College Board partner in Czech Republic, offering internationally recognized credentials accepted by universities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CTM Online Virtual school platform offering 100+ online academic courses in English for students aged 11+ through graduation, covering STEM, humanities, languages, and AP preparation with individualized instructor support and 90% course completion rate.
• CTM Online Junior Program Junior-level online courses (2-3 hours weekly) for younger students starting from age 11/6th grade, focused on building English proficiency and foundational subject knowledge as a precursor to AP courses.
• Objevitelský program (Discovery Saturdays) Weekend enrichment program for curious children from preschool age through middle school covering topics such as programming, science, literature, and space exploration, held in Prague and other cities.
• AP Exams (Advanced Placement) Standardized international subject exams recognized by universities worldwide, administered by CTM as the official College Board partner for Czech Republic and Slovakia, covering first-to-second year university level content.
• AP Capstone Diploma Academic diploma program for motivated high school students preparing for university admissions, equivalent in standing to the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma.
• PSAT/SAT Preparation Test preparation and administration for PSAT and SAT standardized tests required for US university admissions, including PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9.
• University Counseling Program Guidance program helping students prepare for international university admissions and applications, including university selection and application strategy.
• AP Recognition at Czech Universities Service helping students use AP exam results for Czech university admissions and high school graduation (maturita), supporting credit recognition under the new Czech school law amendment.
• Partner School Program Collaboration program with progressive schools across Czech and Slovak Republics, integrating CTM Online courses into school curricula and providing AP recognition support for partner schools.
• AP Computer Science Principles Course CTM-developed AP Computer Science Principles course, the first AP course created by CTM itself and accredited by College Board, taught to gifted high school students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% course completion rate (vs. typical MOOC rates)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• European Association of AP Schools (EAAPS)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026CTM co-founded EAAPS with co-organizer Sunny Canadian International School. Jeanne Bočková serves as co-founder. Association aims to connect national education systems with international standards across Europe.
• University of Nebraska High SchoolcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 April 2016Partnership to offer 17 online courses including AP courses accredited by College Board for Czech and Slovak CTM students.
• FLVS Global (Florida Virtual School Global)coreTechnology or Integration · 27 March 2016Renowned online education provider. CTM offers FLVS math, science, programming and AP courses to Czech/Slovak students, with CTM instructors leading courses.
• Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010World authority in talent development. Initial program partner since 2010, providing CTYOnline courses to CTM students in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Joint program launched in 2010 under AFCSLS support.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner for AP exams in Czech Republic. CTM administers AP and PSAT exams, issues certificates, and received accreditation for own AP course (AP Computer Science Principles).
• Czech Ministry of Education (MŠMT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment support for CTM Online programs. Provided financial support for scholarships. Approved pilot program for AP exam recognition in Czech high school graduation (pilot running 2022-2025, extended to 2026).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJo-8ITqYnVXHioPSLv3zgA
• Facebookfacebook.com/centrum.pro.talentovanou.mladez
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centrum-pro-talentovanou-mladez
• Instagraminstagram.com/ctm_academy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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