Sunny Canadian — a tree on which children grow from kindergarten to graduation

Bilingual Czech-Canadian Education

Strong Roots for a
Bright Future.

With you all the way from kindergarten to adulthood

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In Numbers

A Strong Community, Measurable Results.

Years of Experience in Education

26+

Nationalities Among Students and Teachers

Minutes from Opatov Metro Station

30+

Universities Worldwide Attended by Our Graduates

Campus Buildings

60+

After-School Clubs to Choose From

Our Vision

Great Spirit and Bilingual Academic Excellence

Our vision brings together Great Spirit and Bilingual Academic Excellence – an exceptional school culture and outstanding bilingual education. We believe that real quality in education comes from high expectations meeting trust, support and the joy of learning. We want to help every child develop their potential and leave school with a lasting desire to learn and grow.

Great Spirit is a safe, inspiring and respectful community built on trust, good relationships and mutual support. It’s a place where children aren’t afraid to explore, ask questions and push themselves further – and where students and teachers share the joy of learning.

Bilingual Academic Excellence means challenging bilingual education, high expectations and exceptional teaching expertise that makes an above-standard academic level accessible to everyone. We help students reach their personal best, and we track their progress systematically and measure it with independent tests.

The result is a school that combines academic excellence with humanity, an international outlook with a sense of belonging, and high goals with the joy of everyday learning.

Values

The Values That Guide Us.

Respect

We’re a school that actively builds respect, understanding, healthy relationships and responsibility towards ourselves, others and the world around us.

Responsibility

We act honestly and reliably, take responsibility for our actions and see feedback as an opportunity to grow.

Joy

Joy is a natural part of learning and of school life. We encourage students to be brave enough to try new things and to celebrate the success of others.

Humanity

We treat each other with respect, empathy and consideration. We guide students towards respectful communication, mutual support and a thoughtful approach to resolving conflicts.

Honour

For us, honour means acting truthfully, fairly and responsibly, even when no one is watching. We teach students to value the work of others and to admit when they’ve made a mistake.

Excellence

For us, excellence means striving to do our very best, working with integrity and never ceasing to grow. We value not only results, but also effort, perseverance and improvement.

A Day in the Life of Our School

One Day.
Four Moments.
One School.

A day at SCIS is full of energy, discovery and shared experiences. It starts with a smile and music, continues with bilingual lessons, projects and physical activity, and in the afternoon makes room for interests, talents and student activities.

9:00 · Sharing Together

A Question Opens the Day.
Conversation and Sharing Give It Meaning.

Morning circles help children start the school day in a calm and friendly atmosphere. They make room for sharing, listening and talking together, and they strengthen relationships in the class and the sense of belonging. They also develop social and emotional skills and help children get ready to learn and work together throughout the day.

well-being at school
listening to and noticing others
a sense of safety
making decisions together

10:40 · Discovering the World

Bilingual Lessons, Inquiry-Based Learning and Joined-Up Thinking.

Skills-based lessons in modern classrooms, laboratories and outdoors develop critical thinking, teamwork, independence and the ability to treat mistakes as a natural part of learning.

qualified native-speaker teachers
a second foreign language from Grade 3
the option to specialise in Junior High
regular external testing by Cambridge and SCIO

Students carrying out an experiment in the chemistry laboratory

Students reading together in the school library

13:15 · Well-being and Movement

We Learn in the Classroom, in the Gym
and Around a Shared Table.

We encourage children to lead an active and healthy lifestyle that brings together physical activity, mindful eating, time in the fresh air and care for their mental well-being. Just as important to us is consideration for the people around us and for the planet we all share.

“A school should not only prepare students for further study, but also develop the mind, strengthen the body and protect the soul.”
Ing. Alice Štunda, School Owner and Founder

15:30 · After-School Clubs and Student Societies

School Doesn’t End at Three.
It Just Changes Shape.

Afternoons here are for interests, talents and challenges. Clubs, sport, music and student societies give students room for fun, depth, relaxation and more shared experiences.

DofE
MUN
Debate Club
Kin-ball

Students exploring exhibits in the STEAM Centre

Campus

A Campus That Takes Your Breath Away.
A School You Won’t Forget.

A premium campus just outside Prague, surrounded by nature and designed for a new generation of education. Three buildings, the university-level facilities of the Maple Building, and generous spaces for study, sport and community life.

Explore the Campus

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Two students in lab coats and safety goggles doing an experiment in the laboratory

Maple Building

A Place Where Science
Isn’t Just Taught, but Lived.

The Maple Building opens the door to the world of modern science, robotics and technology. In a timeless setting with a strong Canadian character, it connects state-of-the-art STEAM facilities, light-filled classrooms, modern laboratories and first-class technology with creativity, critical thinking and the academic world.

STEAM Centre

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Graduates

The Czech Maturita Strengthens Your Roots, the International Programme Gives You Wings.

The international Advanced Placement programme at our high school is more than a taste of university study. It gives students a head start in both language and knowledge and, together with the Czech Maturita, prepares them for prestigious universities in the Czech Republic and around the world.

The Path to University

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A graduate in a gown and cap holding an award at a ceremony

A Graduate’s Story

From Jesenice to UCL.

“Sunny Canadian supported me on my way to getting into UCL, my dream university in London. Thanks to the school, I gained a lot of valuable experience – for example, the chance to do internships, take part in the AP programme and take the Maturita in five subjects.”

Ella W., Chemistry and Management, UCL (University College London)

Where I’m Studying After Sunny

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What I value about SCIS is that it gives students room to excel in whatever field they choose. The school made it possible for me to spend six months studying in Scotland, where I gained a lot of valuable experience and met many interesting people I’m still in touch with today.

Jan D.

Faculty of Law, Charles University

News from Our Social Media

26 October 2026

Visit Us

Come for a Tour.
Get to Know the School.

Some decisions are best made in person. The atmosphere of our school is something you have to experience.

I’d Like to Visit Contact Us

Address

Straková 522, Osnice
252 42 Jesenice

Kindergarten Email

[email protected]

Kindergarten Phone

+420 734 503 885

Elementary and High School Email

[email protected]

Elementary and High School Phone

+420 734 827 106

Strong Roots for a
Bright Future.

A Strong Community, Measurable Results.

Great Spirit and Bilingual Academic Excellence