International path · IB Diploma and IGCSE
The IB Diploma, handled with a plan, subject by subject
The IB Diploma is two years, six subjects, plus the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and internal assessment. Students in IB and in IGCSE are guided by a team that went through the programme themselves. Online and in English, the same as the programme.
Arina
head of the international team
2 years
programme for students aged 16 to 19
6 subjects
at higher (HL) and standard (SL) level
4,000 words
maximum length of the Extended Essay
24 to 45
points; the diploma is awarded from 24
What we help with
Subjects, and the extra work the programme demands
IB can't be handled by studying for a test alone. Marks build up throughout the programme, which is why we stay with the student through the whole thing.
Subjects, exams and oral parts
Explanation and practice built around what the student is studying right now, plus preparation for final exams and for the oral parts of the programme.
Internal assessment
Choosing the topic, structuring the work and feedback on drafts. The student writes it; we guide them.
Extended Essay
From the research question to a final text of up to 4,000 words. A plan, deadlines and consultations at every stage.
Theory of Knowledge
How to write the essay and prepare the presentation so the arguments hold together.
Moving on from primary school
Academic English and a different way of working than a child is used to from primary school.
IGCSE
Subjects in the final years before IB, so the student starts the programme on a solid footing.
Subjects we teach
- Language and literature
- English ACzech ARussian ABelarusian A
- Foreign languages
- English BFrench BFrench ab initioItalian ab initio
- Social sciences
- EconomicsBusiness and ManagementGlobal PoliticsHistoryPsychology
- Sciences
- PhysicsChemistryBiology
- Mathematics
- Mathematics: analysis and approachesMathematics: applications and interpretation
- Arts
- Visual Arts
On top of that: the Extended Essay, internal assessment, Theory of Knowledge and CAS. A different subject? Write to us, we put the team together around what the student needs.
How we work
How we work with an IB student
Top universities look at the whole academic profile, which a student builds up over years. That is why we start with the future goal, and only from there do we build the subjects, preparation and applications.
University counselling- 1University counselling: the goalWe start from the future. Petra and the family work out the target universities, and everything else follows from their requirements: subjects, preparation and applications.
- 2Needs analysis with ArinaArina builds on the university counselling, so we already know what academic profile the student needs to build. She finds out where they stand in the programme and what is missing for the goal, and starts straight away with the subject that is pressing hardest. The benefit shows from the first lesson.
- 3A team alongside the studentIB subjects are demanding and often build on one another, which is why the team works on them together. They stay with the student through the whole programme and help with whatever is needed right now: a subject before a test, the internal assessment, the Extended Essay or applications.
From dream university to IB subjects and an academic profile
A consultation with Petra and a written report. From the target universities' requirements it derives which IB subjects to choose and what academic profile to build, while there is still time.
- 1Goal: Universities grouped as dream, target and safe.
- 2IB subjects: The combination of subjects and grades universities want for the course.
- 3Academic profile: What to build alongside subjects: tests, essays, activities and a main area of focus.
- 4Plan: Who does what and when, with Arina and the team.
What the report covers
The report sorts the student's target universities into dream, target and safe groups, lists what each one asks for in subjects, grades and tests, and closes with a plan naming who does what before the IB subject choices are locked in.
Academic profile
What a strong profile is built from
Universities look at the whole applicant. The profile has six parts and grows gradually, ideally years before the application is submitted. We work with the student on each one.
- 1
Language
Academic English, built gradually and systematically.
Goal: readiness for IELTS or TOEFL
- 2
Academic level
A choice of IB subjects that fits the university course, and good grades in the subjects tied to the main area of study.
Goal: subjects and grades that fit the chosen course
- 3
Main area of study
Strengths turned into a student's own projects and research, showing depth in the field.
Goal: a profile that stands out to a university
- 4
Academic writing
Clear argument and thoughtful writing that grows with every essay.
Goal: essays and the personal statement
- 5
Standardised tests
Speed, accuracy and performance under pressure.
Goal: SAT, ACT or ESAT, depending on the target university
- 6
Approach to learning
Resilience, ownership of one's own learning, long-term thinking and the courage to make mistakes.
Goal: academic maturity
From practice
What it looks like with our students
- Before starting IB01
a British international school in Prague
Subjects chosen with a goal in mind
- Starting point
- She was about to start IB and didn't know which subjects and levels to choose.
- What we do
- We did university counselling before the programme started: choosing subjects and what to show in applications.
- Where it leads
- From day one, she has been building an academic profile for the universities she is aiming for.
- Choosing subjects
- Academic profile
- During IB02
IB in Denmark
A team for every part of the programme
- Starting point
- After university counselling he knows where he's heading. He is studying IB abroad.
- What we do
- The team supports him in higher-level maths, in the internal assessment, the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge.
- Where it leads
- He is building up marks throughout the whole programme.
- Maths
- Internal assessment
- Extended Essay
- TOK
- Final year of IB03
an international gymnázium in Prague
The path to a British university
- Starting point
- Aiming for mechanical engineering in the United Kingdom, with Imperial College London as the dream school.
- What we do
- With Arina, working maths up to the top grade, preparing for the ESAT test and finishing the Extended Essay and internal assessment.
- Where it leads
- Five UCAS applications built on the counselling report.
- Maths
- ESAT
- Extended Essay
- UCAS
We do not give students' names.
IB without tuition fees
IB Diploma free of charge in Denmark
Danish public gymnasiums running the IB programme don't charge tuition fees to students from the EU, Czech students included. Boarding houses are state-subsidised, and for students under 18 the cost of accommodation can be reduced depending on the parents' income. That makes IB abroad accessible even to families who wouldn't otherwise consider it.
What the school asks for on admission
- Good academic results
- A motivation letter
- An interview in English
- At some schools, a Pre-IB preparatory year
- A residence permit in Denmark for the full two years of study
What we help with
Choosing the school, the application, the motivation letter and interview practice. And once the student starts, the team supports them through the whole programme, the same way it supports our student who is studying IB in Denmark today.
Team
Taught by people who went through IB themselves
Our academic partners are IB graduates who now study at universities our students are applying to. They are inspiring role models: the path ahead of our students is one they walked recently themselves. Arina, head of the international team, builds the team around each student.
International programmes in the Czech Republic
TeklaMaths, physics, chemistry, Englishmechanical engineering, Kyoto- SSophiaEconomics, maths, English, historyIE University, Spain
Mariam M.English, French, visual artsUNIVPM, Italy
Mariam S.Maths, economics, physicsESADE, Spain- LLauraEnglish, history, global politics, theory of knowledgeMaastricht University, Netherlands
- AAnetaCzech, mathspreviously our IB student
International programmes in the Czech Republic
PORG
choice of Czech maturita or IB
English College in Prague
IB and Czech maturita together
Open Gate
Czech maturita and IB
Duhovka
IB in the last two years
PBIS
IGCSE and IB Diploma
Riverside School
IB Diploma and a US-style high school diploma
Park Lane International School
IGCSE and IB Diploma
FOSTRA
IB Diploma from 2026
Sunny Canadian
American AP programme
FAQ
What parents and students ask us
- Is the IB Diploma recognised by Czech universities?
- Yes. The Higher Education Act names the International Baccalaureate diploma as a document proving secondary education with a school-leaving exam (Section 48 (4)(c) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll.).
- How many points do you need?
- Each subject is scored 1 to 7 points, and the Extended Essay together with Theory of Knowledge add up to 3 more, for a maximum of 45. The diploma is awarded from 24 points once the other conditions are met. Universities have their own requirements on top of that.
- How do the lessons work?
- Yes, all lessons run online and in English, the same as the programme itself. We teach only Czech A in Czech.
- How much does preparation cost?
- We suggest a plan and a price for preparation only after the analysis or an initial consultation, based on the student's subjects and goal.
- Do you guarantee points or admission to university?
- No. The result depends on the student's own work. What we make sure of is that they work to a plan, on what the points actually come from.
Let's talk about where the student stands in IB
A free consultation in Czech or English. We'll suggest the first step and how to put the team together.
International Baccalaureate and IB are trademarks of the International Baccalaureate Organization. Doučení jinak is not an IB World School and does not cooperate with the IBO.