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What I appreciate about The English College the most is it's ability to achieve an equilibrium in matters that other schools might find hard to balance. The coursework is just challenging enough to force me to push my limits, but it still allows me to have time to pursue my
Terri Collier has been teaching full time since 2002. In this time she has taught a range of social science subjects at sixth form level including Psychology, Politics, Philosophy and Sociology. She read Interdisciplinary Human Studies at the University of Bradford, UK for her undergraduate degree, specialising in Psychology and
Jean has had a passion for scientific enquiry from a very young age. After graduating from the University of Sheffield in 1998 with a BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology, Jean decided to share this enthusiasm and sense of wonder and completed a PGCE in Secondary Science. She worked in schools and
After achieving a degree in German and a PGCE at his hometown university of Cardiff in Wales, Gareth began teaching in Bedfordshire in 1984, but after two years he decided that the grass was greener in the commercial world and took a job selling business stationery. Six years later recession
Josef Švéda
Josef Švéda graduated from Masaryk University in Brno in 2007. He studied Czech Language and Literature, General Linguistics and Aesthetics. He then studied for his PhD at Charles University in Prague. His dissertation was about the Czech Communist and post-Communist mythology. It was published as a book called The Mašín
Stephen is originally from Scotland. He graduated in 1992 from Aberdeen University with a degree in English Literature. He then trained as an ESL teacher and moved to the Czech Republic in 1993. He had planned to travel the world learning languages and teaching but his travels only took him
Having graduated from Loughborough University in 2003 with a BEng in Automotive Engineering and with a background of working with children both in the UK and abroad, Helen decided to investigate career opportunities that combined these two talents. She became a Teaching Assistant at a local secondary school and immediately
Originally from Northern Ireland, Glenn studied French and German at Queen’s University Belfast. This paved the way for European travel and so after completing his Bachelor’s degree he moved to Switzerland where he spent one year living in a small French speaking town and a second year living in Zurich
Upper School Universities, Careers & Academic Enrichment Manager; Head of History Nicholas is originally from Norfolk, England. He first got a taste for teaching in his gap year where he spent a year teaching English at a Hungarian State gymnazium. After graduating with a First Class Honours degree in Politics
Stephen is originally from Dublin, Ireland. He graduated in 1993 from University College Dublin with a degree in Philosophy and History. He has since completed a PGCE (University of Buckingham) and an Open University Master’s degree in Education. He moved to Prague in 1994 and started working at the English

Term Dates

Term Dates 2025/2026

TermDate
Start of Term 101/09/2025
Half Term Holidays22/10/2025 - 04/11/2025
End of Term 117/12/2025
Start of Term 205/01/2026
Half Term Holidays16/02/2026- 20/02/2026
End of Term 227/03/2026
Start of Term 313/04/2026
End of Term 326/06/2026

Holidays 2025/2026

HolidayDate
Statehood Day28/09/2025
Independence Day28/10/2025
Freedom & Democracy Day17/11/2025
Christmas Eve24/12/2025
Christmas Day25/12/2025
2nd Day of Christmas26/12/2025
New Year's Day01/01/2026
Student Holiday / Staff Training30/01/2026
Good Friday03/04/2026
Easter Monday06/04/2026
May Day01/05/2026
Liberation Day08/05/2026

Term Dates 2026/2027

TermDate
Start of Term 101/09/2026
Half Term Holidays26/10/2026 - 30/10/2026
End of Term 116/12/2026
Start of Term 205/01/2027
Half Term Holidays15/02/2027- 19/02/2027
End of Term 224/03/2027
Start of Term 308/04/2027
Mid-term pause21/05/2027- 24/05/2027
End of Term 330/06/2027

Holidays 2026/2027

HolidayDate
Statehood Day28/09/2026
Independence Day28/10/2026
Student Holiday / Staff Training16/11/2026
Freedom & Democracy Day17/11/2026
Christmas Eve24/12/2026
Christmas Day25/12/2026
2nd Day of Christmas26/12/2026
New Year's Day01/01/2027
Student Holiday / Staff Training29/01/2027
Good Friday26/03/2027
Easter Monday29/03/2027
May Day01/05/2027
Victory Day08/05/2027
Student Holiday / Staff Training20/05/2027

Overview of Lectures 2007 - 2024

SubjectName of the lecturerName of the lectureSchool year
Science/TechnologyProf. Julia Mildorfova Leventon, Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČRThe Earth2023/2024
LiteratureMarie Iljašenko, A Czech poet, writer and newspaper editor of Ukrainian originsWhere is My Homeland2023/2024
Science/GeologyRNDr. Štěpán Rak, Ph.D. (Geologist)Hidden Treasures of the Earth2023/2024
HistoryLady Milena Grenfell-Baines, MBESir Nicholas Winton’s children2023/2024
Charity/Biology/GeographyJane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE, Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of PeaceHer mission and vision2023/2024
Science/TechnologyScientists from Institute of Hydrodynamics, Czech Academy of SciencesWater - The ancient mirror of the Stars2022/2023
Science/Technologydoc.RNDr Petr Hadrava (Czech Academy of Sciences)Astrophysics - What can we read from the Stars?2022/2023
Religion/HistoryRabbi David MaxaFrom Destruction to Revival: My journey to the Star of David2022/2023
Religion/HistoryEva Horelová12 stars on a blue background representing ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.2022/2023
LiteraturePhDr. Hana Ulmanová, PhD, MACultural roots of American Literature2021/2022
Charity/PoliticsTom Damms (Dignity Restoring Hope)Lost Roots2021/2022
Politics/SportJUDr. Gerhard Bubník, LL.M. Life in the 20th century - Where to put down roots?2021/2022
Politics/HistorySieglinde VendolskyWhere are my roots?2021/2022
ARTMr. Kriss (Kristián Mensa)Found roots2021/2022
Politics/ MediaFrantišek VrábelHostile propaganda and the Abuse of the Internet2019/2020
Politics/ MediaJan BubeníkVelvet Revolution2019/2020
Science/TechnologyMgr. Petr Brož, Ph.D.What do we have to overcome to get to Mars?2019/2020
Science/MedicineMUDr. Martin Jan Stránský, M.DImpact of technology on the brain2019/2020
LiteratureDr Jitka ŠtollováShakespeare’s Villains: Rebels against Nature and God2018/2019
EnvironmentStanislav Lhota, M.Sc., Ph.D.Palm Oil: Future of Rainforests in Our Hands2018/2019
EconomyMilan BednářCircular Economy2018/2019
Biology/Enviroment/TOKLuděk BrožBoar Wars: Necropolitics of Resilience and Vulnerability in the Time of African Swine Fever2018/2019
Politics/ MediaBob KartousMedia's Influence on Politics and Society: starting with the youth2017/2018
PoliticsDr. Pepper D. CulpepperQuiet Politics, Noisy Politics, and Populism2017/2018
EconomyTomáš SedláčekThe world today2017/2018
Charity/TOKMudr Tomáš ŠebekDoctors without borders missions and leadership2017/2018
Politics/HistoryMichael ŽantovskýCzech and British Connections2016/2017
History/ArtDr Irena Edwards, Mr Petr KrpataConservation, protection and maintenance of cultural heritage in the Czech Republic2016/2017
LiteratureMr Justin QuinnWhat the Foreigners Really Think of Czechs, from Sherlock Holmes to the Daily Mail2016/2017
ARTMs Nika Kupyrova (ex student)Occupation: artist2015/2016
PoliticsMr. Erik BestEurope's new challenges2015/2016
Environment/EconomicsIng. Soňa JonášováCircular Economy - Current environmental problematics and possible solutions
2015/2016
PoliticsMr Karel RandákSecret Services and Terrorism2015/2016
HistoryIng. Jan Kovařovic, an ECP governor, and his guestsThe Prague English Grammar School – Our Older Schoolmates2014/2015
Charity/ Medicine/PoliticsMUDr. Tomáš ŠebekMédecins Sans Frontières - From Haiti to Northern Afghanistan2014/2015
Politics/HistoryMgr. Michal VodrážkaLeaving North Korea – The “Defectors”2014/2015
Politics/HistoryIng. Petr NosálekWhy is it Important to Know Our Own History?2014/2015
Charity/Medicine/Anna Rausová, Hana Robinson, Jan BártaWhat It's Like to Live with Multiple Sclerosis or Multiple Sclerosis Is Not about Forgetting2013/2014
PsychologyAlan LawDreams - a Psychological Perspective: Recent Answers to Old Questions2013/2014
LiteratureDr. Gyorgy "George" Toth The "American" Dream: Success and Failure2013/2014
Charity/BiologyArthur F. SniegonKedjom – Keku: Building a School in Africa Is Not Enough!2012/2013
LiteratureHenry EliotGeoffrey Chaucer and pilgrimage2012/2013
Politics/HistoryToman BrodRaoul Wallenberg2012/2013
Charity/GeographyMudr ŠebekMédecins Sans Frontière2012/2013
PoliticsAmerican EmbassyUSA INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS2011/2012
LiteratureStephen SiddallJohn Donne2011/2012
AstronomyDoc. RNDr. Vladimír Karas, DrSc.BLACK HOLES IN THE UNIVERSE2011/2012
SportDominik Hašek, Jiří JežekOLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES2011/2012
BiologyDoc. Jana AlbrechtováTrees: the best air-conditioning ever invented!2010/2011
Politics/ ArmyCaptain Magdaléna DvořákováCzech Army missions2010/2011
CharityMgr. Jiří KrálovecHospice for Children - Joy and Pain2010/2011
LiteratureThommy CooksonBoswells' “Life of Johnson“2010/2011
Politics and LawDavid Ondráček, director of NGO, Transparency InternationalTransparency in Politics2009/2010
EconomyDoc. Tomáš SedláčekEconomy of Evil and Good2009/2010
Charity/MedicineMrs. Pavla FrancováHow I see the world, while I cannot see - Anniversary of Braille2009/2010
LiteratureProf. HilskýW. Shakespeare´s Sonnets and translation2009/2010
Politics/ MediaMrs. Procházková, journalistRole of media today2008/2009
Charity/MedicineAnne de VoilWho is disabled?2008/2009
PoliticsMilan HorvátRoma community2008/2009
Literatureprof. doc. PhDr.Jan ČermákPleasure of translating - Boewulf in Czech2008/2009
HUMANTIES Politics/CivicsMgr. Martin Mejstřík (MP, student leader)Senate in the Czech Republic2007/2008
History/PoliticsPhDr.Alena HromádkováHelsinky accord and the growing movement of opposition in Central Europe2007/2008
Charity/GeograpyMudr.Martin Jarolímek– doctor, Head of Sanatorium in PragueCharity Work in Africa2007/2008
SportMudr.Lukáš Pollert . Olympics winner, doctorEthics in sport2007/2008