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SCHOLARSHIPS AT PRAGUE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Prague British International School awards scholarships to outstanding secondary and high school students who live in the Prague 12 District of the city. Our four-year programme, starting in Year 10, celebrates academic excellence and a commitment to extracurricular activities, and you can find out how to apply here.
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THE PBIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

At PBIS, we offer four-year scholarships to new secondary students entering Year 10. The scholarship programme covers learners’ IGCSE (Year 10 and 11) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (Year 12 and 13) education at our school.  

PBIS has five scholarship places available, with enrolment starting in September 2025. We accept applications from committed, hard-working students who live in the Prague 12 District.

We’re proud to offer this opportunity in collaboration with the Prague 12 Metropolitan District Council. You can find our selection criteria below.
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SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION CRITERIA

To apply for a secondary and high school scholarship at Prague British International School, your child must meet the following criteria:
  • Date of birth: Between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2011.
  • Citizenship: Czech citizenship or citizenship of an EU member state.
  • Permanent address (Czech citizens) or residence (EU citizens) in Prague 12 for the past three years (both the child and their legal guardian(s)).
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Scholarship applicants must also demonstrate:
  • Excellent academic results.
  • Medical confirmation of good health (certified by a doctor).
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Predicted results (students educated under the same curriculum as that taught at PBIS).
  • A positive attitude towards an international environment.
  • A confirmed interest in one or more extracurricular or charitable activities.
  • Participation in national or international-level competitions is considered an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A PBIS SCHOLARSHIP

To start the scholarship application process, you’ll need to send the following documents to our Admissions Manager:

 

  • A completed application form (download below). 
  • A copy of your child’s birth certificate and passport. 
  • A copy of your passport. 
  • A certificate of permanent address or residence in the Metropolitan District of Prague 12, covering the last three years (child and their parent or legal guardian). 
  • A copy of your child’s vaccination card. 
  • A certificate of good health from a Czech-based doctor (Posudek o zdravotní způsobilosti). 
  • Copies of your child’s latest school reports. 
  • A letter of motivation, written by your child, explaining why they should receive a scholarship at Prague British International School (in English). 
  • A reference from a teacher at your child’s current school (in English). 
  • Any other documents that may support your child’s application (certificates, awards, etc.) 

Please note: current PBIS students – or those who have attended PBIS within the last three years – are not eligible to apply for a scholarship. 

 

Application deadlines

Deadline

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By January 17th 2025

Please deliver the applications to Anthony Peachment, Admissions Manager at PBIS. Applications delivered at any later time will not be considered.

By 1st February 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and an assessment.

By 1st May 2025

We will inform successful candidates via email to the parents/legal guardians.

 

Test and interview

After reviewing your application and documents, your child will be asked to:

  • Take a written baseline assessment. 
  • Join us for a face-to-face interview in English. 

Contact details

Anthony Peachment 
Admissions Manager 
Prague British International School 
Brunelova 960/12 
142 00 Prague 4 - Libuš 
Email: anthony.peachment@pbis.cz 

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RULES GOVERNING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

To apply for a scholarship, persons must either a) be a citizen of the Czech Republic, acting as the legal guardian for their child, and have permanent residence within the Metropolitan District of Prague 12 as of the date of submission of their application; or b) be a citizen of an EU member state who has had residence together with their child within the Metropolitan District of Prague 12 for at least three years.

A scholarship worth 90% of the school fees shall be granted to a successful student until completion of Year 13. A scholarship shall be granted during the whole period as specified above only on the condition of a) the uninterrupted permanent address or permanent residence of the scholarship holder in the Prague 12 Metropolitan District; b) their good academic results and conduct; and c) compliance with PBIS’ internal regulations.
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PBIS Scholarship Application

PBIS Scholarship Application.pdf (217 KB)

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FIND OUT MORE

To find out more about our high school scholarship programme – and the outstanding education we offer at Prague British International School – please get in touch with our friendly admissions team.

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