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Year: 16

American Academy in Prague

In a world of constant change, our mission is to equip students with the skills and resilience needed to navigate life’s complexities. We empower them to identify and develop their strengths, fostering their full potential. Providing a wide array of courses, students explore their interests in depth while gaining a comprehensive education.

Beyond academics, we prioritise teaching essential “soft” skills such as teamwork, decision-making, critical thinking, and communication, vital for success in both personal and professional realms. Through project-based learning and a supportive environment, we nurture well-rounded individuals who are confident and prepared for the future.

About
American Academy in Prague

American Academy in Prague is an international school that caters to students from ages 6 to 19, offering elementary, middle, and high school education. The school boasts a diverse student body representing over 30 nationalities, fostering a rich multicultural environment.

 

American Academy in Prague is a progressive educational institution with a clear mission: to shape the leaders of tomorrow. Following an American-style pedagogy, our curriculum embraces project-based learning, empowering students to delve deeply into subjects that ignite their passions and pique their interests.


Our students graduate with an esteemed American High School Diploma, unlocking doors to well-known institutions of higher education worldwide. Students also have the opportunity to study university-level Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and we now offer the opportunity to earn the AP Capstone Diploma.


The combination of an American curriculum, international teachers, and modern educational facilities makes American Academy in Prague one of the most attractive schools in Prague, ideal for students who want to learn in an international environment and aim to study at quality international universities.

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American Academy in Prague
Kloboučnická 1425/13, 140 00 Praha 4-Nusle, Czechia

American Academy in Prague

Kloboučnická 1425, 140 00 Praha 4-Nusle, Czechia

Pražské humanitní gymnázium

Project-based learning as a key element for success in life is gaining more and more popularity and attention in society. According to expert research, we tend to remember best the experiences we have learned through our own active participation. In this context, the PHG welcomes project-based learning as an essential part of the educational process and is actively developing it. By integrating humanities and science subjects into thematic blocks, it aims to equip its students with the skills and knowledge they will need in their everyday lives. Each of us is involved in a wide range of projects in our lives, large and small. We believe that a student will achieve their goals if they put their energy and effort into achieving them, and our school actively supports this effort with pedagogical support and motivation. Our desire is for students to have the courage to try new things and projects without fear of failure. 

Project-based learning promotes active and in-depth learning that allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world situations and problems. This promotes their critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills. It also provides a space for collaboration and communication between students, which develops social skills and teamwork. Project-based learning also motivates students as they have the opportunity to actively engage in their own learning and see the meaning and applicability of their knowledge in the real world. Other supportive factors are flexibility in the learning process, a personalised approach to students and the ability to tailor projects to their interests and needs.

About
Pražské humanitní gymnázium

Pražské humanitní gymnázium, one of the largest private grammar schools in Prague, offers both four-year and eight-year programs. It serves students from 10 to 19 years old and provides instruction in the Czech language.

 

The school has been operated by the Consilium group since 2016, when they started running their first school.

 

Pražské humanitní gymnázium is a leader in progressive education, featuring a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students to navigate the ever-changing landscape
of the future. At its core, the school fosters the cultivation of critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, self-reliance, and civic responsibility. We employ project-based learning as a conduit, merging theoretical foundations with tangible real-world applications. For our junior high school students, the block teaching method allows a deep dive into project-based
learning.

 

Within this structure, students immerse themselves in context-rich activities—stimulating games, thought-provoking discussions, and engaging simulations—fostering an atmosphere of creativity, mutual respect, and teamwork. As they transition to high school, students are given the freedom to follow their own academic journeys. Through elective seminars, insightful lectures, interactive discussions, and dedicated project days, students experience an education tailored to their unique interests and aspirations. All of these endeavours, aimed at student personal growth and autonomy, take place in a nurturing, familial environment that fosters each individual‘s potential.

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Pražské humanitní gymnázium
Svatoslavova 333, 140 00 Praha 4-Nusle, Czechia

Pražské humanitní gymnázium

Svatoslavova 333, 140 00 Praha 4-Nusle, Czechia

Bruce College

Located in Cork City Centre, Bruce College is one of Ireland’s most successful private independent schools teaching 5th Years, 6th Years and Repeat Leaving Certificate students.

Cork is the second largest English-speaking city in the European Union. It is projected to be the fastest growing city in the country. It is also undergoing rapid transformation and is host to the largest regeneration project in Ireland.

Bruce College is a proud Cork institution. Our reputation is based on hard work and commitment to excellence in a positive and structured learning environment.

 

The staff at Bruce College are highly experienced and passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential. Our highly experienced team of teachers is a key tenet of our success, among whom are past examiners and textbook authors.

Our students have a myriad of reasons for attending Bruce College but are consistent in their ambitions to achieve and be successful. We are a top university feeder school. Whilst students mainly progress to University College Cork, they also successfully gain access to universities in the USA, UK and mainland Europe.

We look forward to our new journey with the Dukes Education family and are excited about the future.

 

About
Bruce College

One of the best-known schools in the Munster region, Bruce College is a co-educational school founded in 1990 by Liam O’Hora and currently provides senior cycle tuition and exam preparation courses in 26 Leaving Certificate subjects to over 270 full-time students and many thousands of part time students annually.

 

 

 

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Bruce College
Audley House, St Patrick's Hill, Cork, Ireland

Bruce College

St Patrick's Hill, Cork, Ireland

   
Bruce College

 

 

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London Park Schools

I am delighted to be the Principal of this exciting new group of schools which offer a new approach to secondary education in London; one that celebrates the process of learning, that focuses on the individual within a smaller, collaborative community and which looks ahead to the future whilst recognising and celebrating the importance of an ethical, sustainable, and forward-facing approach. 

The need for a new model of secondary education has never been more apparent and it is time for schools to embrace more of the skill-sets that will be so critical for the work places of the future.  London Park Schools look forward and thanks to their agile approach, can design and deliver education that’s relevant for the workplaces of the future.  What’s more, we recognise the need for an approach that’s simpler, more straightforward and kinder to children when it comes to Admissions.  As smaller schools, our focus is on tailoring experiences to deliver more individual experiences within warm and supportive communities – all whilst embracing the benefits of being part of a larger group.

Together, each of the three London Park Schools will offer a model of secondary education that’s as dynamic, diverse, innovative, creative, and energising as London itself.

I look forward to telling you more.

About
London Park Schools

A Fresh Approach to Education

Welcome to London Park Schools; London’s exciting new group of secondary schools that offer a dynamic and more personal approach to secondary education, within a warm, supportive, ethical, and forward-thinking community.

Our two 11-16 co-ed senior schools feed into one sixth form, thereby offering intimacy of experience, breadth of opportunity and the certainty of an excellent, fresh-thinking and modern all-through education from 11-18.

Our experiential approach ensures that learning is more relevant and exciting; our focus on problem solving and integrated learning makes it tangible and helps the development of critical thinking skills.

Our size provides the reassurance that each student is well known by every member of staff whilst also enabling a more agile approach to the innovations needed for the workplaces of the future.

Choosing a senior school is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for your child.  We want to make it as simple, straightforward, personal and enjoyable as possible.  We look forward to telling you more.

Our Headteachers
London Park Schools is a group of senior, independent schools based in Clapham, Mayfair and Belgravia.
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11 - 16
LPS Clapham
3 Garrad’s Road, SW16 1JZ
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LPS Mayfair
106 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NL
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LPS Sixth
79 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PP

London Park Schools

3 Garrad's Road, London SW16 1JZ, UK

London Park Schools

106 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NL, UK

London Park Schools

79 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PP, UK

IEP Group

IEP’s mission is that all students participate in a stimulating, rich and challenging curriculum that provides them with opportunities to reach their unique potential and through this new partnership with Dukes Education we will be even better equipped to make that mission a reality.

We started our adventure in Spain at the end of 2016, with the partial acquisition of 3 schools in the Valencian community; subsequently, IEP was founded in May 2018 with the objective of becoming a major provider within the Spanish private schools market. Despite the COVID pandemic, we have managed to grow to a group of 7 schools,  employing 450 teachers and educating 4,800 students from 1 to 18 years old. This partnership will enable us to begin the next phase of our development, still under the IEP name and IEP has the honour of being the first schools group in Spain to join the Dukes Education family.

IEP and Dukes have a common set of values, vision and purpose, and we are excited by the tremendous potential this agreement offers IEP staff and students as we benefit from Dukes world-class people, reputation and infrastructure. Students at IEP will benefit from Dukes international exchange and summer camp opportunities, as well as different sport competitions and other exciting and engaging extra-curricular activities. IEP students will also benefit from more world-class career coaching, internship and university counselling, and will be able to confidently apply to any university world-wide through the Dukes platforms.

 

About
IEP Group

International Education Partnership (IEP) is an educational group based in Spain. Following the partial acquisition of three schools in the Valencian community at the end of 2016, IEP was founded in May 2018 with the objective of becoming a major provider within the Spanish private schools market. IEP has grown to become a group employing 450 teachers and educating 4,800 students from 1 to 18 years old. IEP schools have developed an excellent reputation for high-quality, British, bilingual education with a strong focus on digitisation, innovation, social awareness and a holistic approach, and this will continue under the guidance of the Dukes Family.

CJD International School

Dear Students, Parents, and Staff,

I am honored to be the Principal of CJD International School, a vibrant and diverse community of learners. Our school’s aim is to provide an exceptional education to students from all around the world, fostering a love for learning and preparing them for success in their future endeavors.

As we begin another academic year, I want to remind everyone of our school’s core values of respect, responsibility and resilience. We believe that these values are essential in developing a community of global citizens, who can make positive contributions to the world.

We are committed to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of their background, culture or beliefs. We celebrate diversity and recognize the richness it brings to our school community. We believe that a multicultural environment is essential in shaping well-rounded individuals and preparing them for life in an increasingly interconnected world.

As we embark on this academic journey, let us all work together to achieve our goals and make the most of our time at this school. I encourage students to embrace new challenges, to pursue their passions and to work hard to achieve their goals. I also ask parents to partner with us in supporting their children’s education and to engage actively in the school community.

I look forward to working with all of you in the coming year and I wish everyone a successful and fulfilling academic year.

About
CJD International School

Colégio Júlio Dinis (CJD) is a private school located in the city of Porto, Portugal. The school was founded in 1934, one of the oldest schools in Portugal, with a vision to provide quality education to children in Porto. The school was named after Júlio Dinis, a prominent 19th-century Portuguese writer, who had close ties to the city of Porto. It started as a small school with a handful of students and a team of passionate educators. Over the years, CJD has grown and evolved and, today, it is recognized as a leading educational institution in the region.

At CJD, we have always believed in providing a holistic education that nurtures not just the educational growth of our students but also their personal and social development. We are proud to have produced successful alumni, who have excelled in various fields and made significant contributions to society.

As we move forward, our commitment to providing a world-class education remains unwavering. We are excited to embark on this journey with our international component, which will offer the Cambridge curriculum. We believe that this will enable us to provide an even more enriching and diverse learning experience for our students.

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CJD International School
Rua do Porto Feliz Porto, PORTUGAL

CJD International School

Rua do Porto Feliz Porto, PORTUGAL