ISP Upper School Profile 2023-24 International School of Prague International School of Prague Mission
MISSION
Accredited by:
School and Community Nationalities: Korean 9 % founded
1948 independent, co-ed day school
70 % of students do not speak English as their first language.
Russian 6 % Ukrainian 6 %
Czech 20 %
Israeli 5 % UK 4 %
instruction
in English from Pre-K to grade 12
American 18 %
Dutch 3 % Canadian 2 % Swedish 2 % Spanish 2 %
Other 19 %
Polish 2 % German 2 %
Contacts Director: Dr. Chip Kimball, Deputy Director: Dr. David Callaway Principal: Dr. Eric Sturm esturm@isp.cz DP/CP Coordinator: Karen Ercolino kercolino@isp.cz Counsellor Students A-L: Brenda Manfredi bmanfredi@isp.cz Counsellor Students M-Z: Kristy Raggio kraggio@isp.cz
The International School of Prague
Nebušická 700, 164 00 Praha-Nebušice +420 220 384 111 www.isp.cz
CEEB Code: 719019
Enrollment Upper School:
Pre-k to 12:
Grade 12:
357
964
84
Upper School Academic Programme ISP offers an accredited American high school diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. 180 instructional days; 2 semesters; block schedule with 10 day rotation and 65 minute classes. School calendar is Mid-August to Mid-June. The majority of courses for Grades 11 and 12 are two-year IB courses. ISP is non-selective in admissions and in IB Diploma enrollment. Approximately 80% of graduates complete the IB Diploma; the rest earn IB Course Certificates. Students completing IB certificates can choose to take TOK and complete the Extended Essay. 12th grade students enrolled in IB courses are required to sit the IB exams in May.
11th - 12th Grade Academic Courses International Baccalaureate courses (IB) are open to all Grade 11 & 12 students, whether or not they are studying for the full IB diploma. IB English A Literature SL, HL IB English A Lang. & Lit. SL, HL IB French B SL, HL, ab initio IB German B SL, HL, ab initio IB Global Politics SL, HL IB Spanish B SL, HL, ab initio IB English B HL IB Mandarin Chinese SL, ab initio IB 20th C. Hist of Europe SL, HL
IB Psychology SL, HL IB Economics SL, HL IB Math AA SL, HL IB Math AI SL, HL IB Biology SL, HL IB Chemistry SL, HL IB Physics SL, HL IB Environmental Sys. & Soc. SL IB Computer Science SL, HL
IB Business & Mgmt. SL, HL IB Info Tech in a Global Soc. SL, HL IB Music SL, HL IB Theatre SL, HL IB Visual Art SL, HL IB Film SL, HL Theory of Knowledge
Self-Study Courses IB Language A
Independent Study
Global Online Academy
Students who wish to take a IB language A course in their mother tongue work with a supervised outside tutor to meet the requirements and preparation for the IB Language A course set by the IBO. These classes appear on the transcript, however grades and credit are not awarded. Students complete all assessments for the IB and receive IB results.
Students may petition to fulfill up to one credit requirement with an independent study course. Proposals must outline a rationale, list the course of study, and state the evaluation process. Independent Studies are graded pass/fail.
GOA courses are available as an elective class or a summer course and students must apply. These courses are not added to the ISP transcript, a GOA transcript is provided.
Grading System & Graduation Requirements 7 Excellent 6 Very Good 5 Good 4 Satisfactory 3 Basic 2 Poor (no credit awarded)
1 Very Poor (no credit awarded)
Total Credits Required: 23 English - 4 Math - 3 Science - 2 Social Studies - 2 Modern Language - 3
Arts/IT - 2 PE/Health - 2 Electives - 5
*ISP is in the process of authorization to add the MYP programmes with the IBO, expected authorization in December 2023
Graduates receive a U.S. high school diploma; IB diploma and IB bilingual diploma also available. We do not provide class rankings or GPA. There is no ranking system that would adequately account for highly transitory international students. As a member of NACAC, ISP reports any significant incidents of academic dishonesty or behavioral misconduct.
Co-curricular activities ISP offers a variety of CEESA sports, ISP Ambassadors, Model United Nations (MUN), National Honor Society (NHS), Speech & Debate, Earth Club, Knowledge Bowl, Media Correspondent, Duke of Edinburgh, Robotics, Aeronautics, Spectrum, dance crews, drama productions, Amnesty International, community service, student government (STUCO), and others.
ISP Projects and Extended Learning Week Without Walls is a week-long experiential learning opportunity that provides students with a cultural, personal, interpersonal and environmental experience. During this week, students learn, reflect and grow as individuals and in the community. Stretch Days are extended learning opportunities that are offered 5 times a year. These days provide additional time for special projects or subject-focused learning experiences to happen. TEDxYouth is a student-produced event by ISP students. ISP‘s TEDxYouth allows students to work on every event component, including publicity, sound, media, programme, posters, theatre tech, tickets and more.
Grade Distribution for the class of 2024 (Grade 11)
Diploma Results Class of 2021-23
Points Awarded
2021
2022
2023
40 -45
14
17
7
35 -39
23
20
17
30 -34
18
11
28
24 -29
3
16
6
<24
0
1
0
2021
2022
2023
Total IB Diploma Candidates
58
65
59
Percentage of 12th grade
83%
88%
87%
Average Total Score
36
35
34
World Average
33
32
30
Pass Rate
100%
98%
98%
SAT scores are not reported due to the small number of test takers.
7
6
4
3
2
1
5
23 32 12
1
0
0
IB English B
3
4
2
0
0
0
0
IB French
6
4
3
2
0
0
0
IB English
5
IB German
3
3
5
0
0
0
0
IB Mandarin
0
0
3
3
0
0
0
IB Spanish
8
12 10
0
0
0
0
IB Business Management
12 10
6
3
0
0
0
IB Economics
5
11
7
2
0
0
0
IB Global Politics
0
5
7
2
0
0
0
IB Psychology
4
14 12
1
1
0
0
IB Biology
0
7
5
3
1
0
0
IB Chemistry
4
6
4
1
1
0
0
IB Computer Science
1
3
6
0
0
0
0
IB Env. Syst/Soc
1
8
7
5
2
0
0
IB Physics
8
12
5
3
1
0
0
IB Math Analysis HL
2
2
4
2
0
0
0
IB Math Applications HL
3
4
7
0
0
0
0
IB Math Analysis SL
1
5
6
2
0
0
0
IB Math Applications SL
4
13 15
8
6
0
0
IB Visual Arts
1
5
6
1
0
0
0
IB Film/Music/Theatre
2
13
4
3
0
0
0
% of Students Attending Colleges or Universities across the world
19 % USA
21 % UK 18 % Netherlands 4 % Czech Republic
3%
Rest of the World
7 % Gap Year
Colleges and Universities Attended by ISP Graduates 2020–2023
Europe
Aalto University (FI) American University of Paris (FR) Anglo-American University (CZ) Berlin International Univ of Applied Sciences (DE) BIMM (DE) Charles University (CZ) Czech Technical University in Prague (CZ) Delft University of Technology (DE) Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne (CH) EDHEC Business School (FR) Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL) ESADE Business School (SP) EU Business School Evangelische Hochschule Berlin (DE) Forward College (PO) IE University (SP) Johannes Kepler University (DE) John Cabot University (IT) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (DE) Kassel School of Medicine (DE) Leiden University (NL) Luiss University (IT) Maastricht University (NL) Marangoni Fashion Institute (IT) Nord University (NO) Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (NL) Škoda Auto University (CZ) Techincal University Munich (DE) UMPRUM Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design (CZ) University of Amsterdam (NL) University of Groningen (NL) University of Lausanne (CH) University of Malta (MT) University of New York in Prague (CZ) University Of Twente (NL)
United States
American University Boston University Carnegie Mellon University Coastal Carolina University Fordham University George Mason University Hendrix College Hofstra University Lynn University New York University North Carolina State University at Raleigh Northeastern University Parsons School of Design Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Pratt Institute Sacred Heart University Santa Clara University Southern Methodist University The New School University of California Davis University of California San Diego University of Colorado Boulder University of Massachusetts Boston University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Michgigan University of Vermont University of Virginia Utah State University Ventura College Virginia Military Institute
World
City University of Hong Kong Univerity of Hong Kong, China University of Nottingham, Malaysia New York University: Abu Dhabi
Australia
University of Melbourne
Canada
University of Calgary University of Toronto University of Waterloo York University
Korea
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology Korea University Yonsei University-Underwood College
United Kingdom
Bangor University Bath Spa University Durhan University King‘s College London Imperial College London London School of Economics & Political Science Nottingham Trent University University of Cambridge University of Edinburgh University of Essex University of Exeter University of Greenwich University of Leeds University of Leicester University of Manchester University of Nottingham University of Oxford University of Queen Mary in London University of York
Bolded – class of 2023 matriculation
ISP Upper School Profile 2023-24