Open Gate is a school that approaches talent with an open mind.

In the world of education, we present a unique opportunity for those who seek a high level of education and at the same time desire the personal space that gives them the opportunity to develop other areas of their interest as well.

At Open Gate, we encourage students to find original solutions, we appreciate creativity, we respect individuality, and we create an environment for the independent development of every individual. We accompany students on a journey to their discovery of personal fulfillment from an infinite number of paths offered by the modern world.

Experiencing such diversity encourages tolerance in our students, develops social responsibility and guides them to active participation in events going on around them, whether in their immediate surroundings or in the global community. By sharing everyday joys and pursuits amongst students from diverse social backgrounds, we build a cohesive community based on mutual respect, trust, and help.

We meet in a variety of settings; not only in the classroom, but also through a rich scope of extracurricular activities and in the school dormitories where students live during the school year.

At our school students choose their own methods of achieving their goals in cooperation with their teachers. Through the use of state-of-the-art technology, we engage all students in education in a way that respects their personal learning style and pace.

In keeping with teaching principles of the 21st century, we place emphasis on the all-round development of our students and take individual progress into account when assessing them. At Open Gate, we teach for the future. We constantly assess the impacts of decisions on the world around us in our daily work.

To us, students are partners and as such they freely and responsibly participate in the formation of Open Gate School and its content.

Every parent wants the best for their children. At Open Gate, we strive to be the best choice when it comes to education. We see each child as a whole, complex personality, with desires and dreams, and strengths and weaknesses. We help connect students with their talents and thus use the potential they come to us with. Our Student Profile will reveal what values the school stands for.

This overview was inspired by the IB (International Baccalaureate) Learner Profile that seeks to develop “lifelong learners". But new students do not have to arrive here with the attributes described; Open Gate is literally an open opportunity where the values we are trying to develop in students are yet to be discovered and continue to be promoted. Nor do we require students to combine all the qualities at every point in their journey. A "lifelong learner" learns and improves throughout his or her life because we know that the gateway to the future is just opening for our students at Open Gate.

We therefore wish to inspire in them a desire to grow beyond the school gates, so that they continue to want to make the world a better place and bring positive change to society. Below please find an some insight into the values we share. Open Gate Students are…

Inquirers

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

Thinkers

We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators

We express ourselves con­fidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

Open-minded

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience. 

Balanced

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives – intellectual, physical, and emotional –to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

Risk-takers

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

Principled

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

Caring

We show empathy, compassion and respect. We are commited to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

Reflective

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

Knowledgeable

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global signifi­cance.

In our opinion, an excellent education should be available to everyone who strives for it. That is why we have a generous scholarship program provided by the Kellner Family Foundation, thanks to which even academically gifted children who cannot pay school tuition can attend our Grammar School. It may be that applicants live in children’s foster homes, in other forms of foster care, or in low-income families. All are welcome to apply.

Students choose our school because of the international education available, which gives them great employment opportunities in our global society. They continue their studies at both foreign and Czech universities. It is important to us that by the time they leave our school, they have matured into self-confident, considerate, and responsible people who are aware of their strengths and weaknesses. Moreover, we wish them to be that they are interested in the world around them and in how each of them can personally help to make it a better place.