Ridna School — Ukrainian Saturday School in the Czech Republic
6–11 yrs · 1300 корун на місяць · ПрагаUkrainian Saturday school for children who want to preserve the Ukrainian language, culture and traditions. Classes run in three Czech cities: Prague, Ostrava and Jihlava, from pre-school through grades 4–5. Classes meet every Saturday starting at 9:00 AM. Tuition: CZK 1,300–1,800 per month depending on location.
- Age
- 6–11 yrs
- Cost
- Paid — 1300 корун на місяць (Їглава), 1600 корун (Острава), 1800 корун (Прага)
- Applications
- Every yearwatch for the next intake
- Format
- In person
- Where
- Прага, Острава, Їглава, Czechia
- From Ukraine?
- Not from Ukraine. Who: для українських дітей, які живуть у Чехії
Location and Schedule
The school operates in three Czech cities:
- Prague — two shifts: first shift 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, second shift 12:10 PM–4:45 PM
- Ostrava — schedule 9:00 AM–1:35 PM
- Jihlava — schedule 9:00 AM–1:25 PM
Classes are held every Saturday starting at 9:00 AM. School holidays generally align with the Czech calendar.
Monthly Tuition
- Jihlava: CZK 1,300
- Ostrava: CZK 1,600
- Prague: CZK 1,800
Target Audience
The school was created for Ukrainian children living in the Czech Republic who wish to preserve the Ukrainian language, culture and traditions while attending school in a Czech-speaking environment.
Grade Levels
- Prague and Jihlava: pre-school and grades 1–4
- Ostrava: pre-school and grades 1–5
Special Programs
Ridna School is affiliated with the educational project "Memories in Boxes" by historian Natalia Omelchuk, which helps children understand historical events through creative assignments, museum visits and research. The project is implemented with support from the Pylyp Orlyk Foundation.
Registration
Registration is open for the 2026/2027 school year.