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Ivan Havel at the ECP Václav Havel Scholarship concert.
Tribute to Ivan Havel
We will remember Ivan Havel with gratitude for his support in encouraging our students to become polymaths.
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ECP prize winners
ECP Prize Winners 2020/21
Congratulations to students who have won prestigious ECP community prizes. Read more about our prize winners.
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ECP Entrance Exams – Important notice
Please read this notice valid for the 2021 entrance exams. Good luck to all the applicants!
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online learning at ECP
New issue of the ECP Newsletter (Issue Twenty Four)
Read a new issue of the ECP newsletter. It brings information about student and staff successes, the Literary Festival and other student activities.
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ECP in the media
ECP in the media – Tips for distance learning
Reporters spoke with two experienced teachers from The English College in Prague to see how they are rising to the challenge of teaching from a distance and what advice they'd give parents and children on the other side of the screen.
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Pathways Through English
Are you interested in knowing the possible Pathways through your English language studies before and after joining The English College in Prague? Look at this article.
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‘A triumph!’ ‘Amazing!’ ‘Such a treat!’
Thanks to everyone who has helped us to get closer to our fundraising target and to breaking down prejudices and stereotypes.
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Katie Chlumská
Careers Video Library
Katie Chlumská shares her experience of working with NGOs with ECP students who may be considering a careers in development work.
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Václav Havel concert
Watch the Václav Havel Scholarship Concert on 12 March
Watch the Václav Havel Scholarship Concert and help us raise the remaining funds for the scholarship, thanks to which a Roma student will be able to attend our school.
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ECP literary festival
ECP Literary Festival 2021: Time to Read!
This year’s Literary Festival brought live sessions with three renowned authors and a range of reading-related activities. Find out more!
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Term Dates

Term Dates 2024/2025

TermDate
Start of Term 102/09/2024
Half Term Holidays29/10/2024 - 01/11/2024
End of Term 118/12/2024
Start of Term 206/01/2025
Half Term Holidays17/02/2025- 21/02/2025
End of Term 24/04/2025
Start of Term 322/04/2025
End of Term 327/06/2025

Holidays 2024/2025

HolidayDate
Statehood Day28/09/2024
Independence Day28/10/2024
Freedom & Democracy Day17/11/2024
Student Holiday / Staff Training04/11/2024
Christmas Eve24/12/2024
Christmas Day25/12/2024
2nd Day of Christmas26/12/2024
New Year's Day01/01/2025
Student Holiday / Staff Training31/01/2025
Good Friday18/04/2025
Easter Monday21/04/2025
May Day01/05/2025
Liberation Day08/05/2025
Student Holiday / Staff Training09/05/2025

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