SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship Programme

At PBIS, we offer the following scholarship option at our secondary campus in Prague 4 Libuš:

• IGCSE & IB four-year study programme (Year 10 – Year 13) – 5 scholarships for September 2024
• IB Diploma Programme two-year study programme (Year 12 - Year 13) - 1 scholarship for Septermber 2024

Selection Criteria

To obtain a scholarship at the Prague British International School – Prague 4 Libuš campus - a child must meet the following criteria:

• Date of birth between 1. September 2007 – 31. August 2010
• Czech citizenship or citizenship of an EU member state
• Permanent address (Czech citizens) or residence (EU citizens) in Prague 12 for the past 3 years (for both the child and their legal guardian)

Other Requirements

Applicants must also demonstrate:

• Excellent academic results to date
• Medical confirmation of good health (certified by a doctor)
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
• School results expected from a student educated under the PBIS curriculum
• Positive attitude towards an international cultural environment
• Confirmed interest in one or more extra-curricular or charity activities (music, sport, caring for animals or other areas of interest)
• Participation in competitions on a national or international level will be considered an advantage

Current PBIS students or former students who attended PBIS within the last 3 years prior to the scholarship application process are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Interviews and Tests

Students will be asked to take: 

• Online/written baseline assessment
• Face-to-face interview in English

How to Apply

To start the application process, the following documents must be delivered to Anthony Peachment, the Admissions Manager:

• Completed application form (see below)
• Copy of the child's birth certificate and passport
• Copy of the parent´s passport
• Certificate of permanent address or residence of the child AND their parent or legal guardian in the Metropolitan District of Prague 12 in the last 3 years
• Copy of the child’s vaccination card
• Certificate of good health from a Czech based doctor (Posudek o zdravotní způsobilosti)
• Copies of the latest school reports
• Letter of motivation from the applicant explaining why they should get a scholarship at the Prague British International School (in English)
• A teacher´s reference from the current school (in English)
• Any other documents that may support awarding a scholarship (certificates, awards etc.)

Deadlines for Applicants

Contact Details

Anthony Peachment
Admissions Manager
Prague British International School
Brunelova 960/12
142 00  Prague 4 - Libuš

anthony.peachment@pbis.cz

Rules Governing Scholarship Awards

Persons entitled to apply for a scholarship for their child must be either a citizen of the Czech Republic, acting as the legal guardian for their child, provided that they as well as their child have permanent residence within the Metropolitan District of Prague 12 as of the date of submission of their application, or 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 3 years.

A scholarship worth 90% of the school fee shall be granted to a successful student during the period of school education pursuant to the curriculum of the Prague British International School, i.e. until completion of Year 13. A scholarship shall be granted during the whole period as specified above only on the condition of an uninterrupted permanent address or permanent residence of the scholarship holder in the Prague 12 Metropolitan District, their good academic results and conduct as well as acting in compliance with the PBIS internal school regulations.