General information​

IB World School – General information

IB Diploma Programme

An international education for curious and motivated students

Gymnázium a SOŠ Rokycany is the only public school in the Czech Republic accredited to offer the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) — a prestigious, two-year international curriculum culminating in the world-renowned IB examinations.

What is the IB Diploma Programme

The IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) is an international course of study for students in the final two years of upper-secondary education.
It develops critical thinking, effective communication, and personal responsibility for learning.

The programme encourages ethical values, open-mindedness, and respect for diverse cultures.

IB students learn to think independently, research systematically, and connect knowledge across disciplines.

How the IB Programme Works

The programme is built around six subject groups and three core components.

Six subject groups

  1. Language and Literature – Czech Literature
  2. Language Acquisition – English B
  3. Individuals and Societies – History, Geography, Psychology
  4. Sciences – Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  5. Mathematics – Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA), Applications and Interpretation (AI)
  6. An additional subject from Group 3 or 4

Three core components

  • TOK (Theory of Knowledge) – develops critical and philosophical thinking
  • EE (Extended Essay) – an independent 4 000-word research project
  • CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) – projects combining creativity, physical activity, and community service

Students also take four additional non-IB subjects: Information Technology, Czech Language, another Foreign Language, and Physical Education.

Why Study the IB with Us

  • The only public school in the Czech Republic accredited for the IB DP
  • No tuition fees – only official IB examination registration fees
  • Individual approach and consultation-based teaching
  • Option to combine the IB Diploma and the Czech Maturita
  • International recognition by universities in the Czech Republic and abroad
  • All instruction in English
  • Full alignment with Czech secondary education standards

“The IB often encouraged me to question what we know and take for granted – it brilliantly develops critical thinking, which is an invaluable competence today.”

Natálie Ratajová, Graduate 2024

How to Apply

  1. Apply to the four-year grammar-school programme.
  2. After the second year, students may transfer into the two-year international IB Diploma Programme.
  3. Students select their subjects at Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL).
  4. The programme concludes with international examinations in English.

Further details are available from the IB Coordinator.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the IB recognised by Czech universities?
Yes. All public and private universities in the Czech Republic recognise IB Diploma results.

How much does the IB cost?
The programme at our school is tuition-free. Only official IB exam registration fees apply.

Can I take both the Czech Maturita and the IB?
Yes. Students may choose between the Czech Maturita, the IB examinations, or a combination of both.

Contact

IB Coordinator: Mgr. Jan Zítek ([email protected])
Gymnázium a SOŠ Rokycany, Mládežníků 1115, Rokycany
Official IB School Profile on ibo.org