The International Duke’s Award is not just an academic pursuit; it's an adventure in personal development. It's an experience that empowers our students to embrace challenges and embark on a lifelong journey of self-discovery. Students engage in a variety of personal challenges, ranging from learning first aid to cooking, caring for others, repairing punctures, washing cars, or climbing a hill with their own rucksack.
Each challenge is a stepping stone towards independence and resilience - essential qualities in today’s fast-paced world. The International Duke’s Award at PBIS was launched in September 2023 and we are proud to see our students from Early Years to Secondary school, all working at different levels to complete the award by the end of May 2024.
The hands-on approach to learning. Every challenge is assessed within our school community by our Duke’s Leaders, who provide guidance and encouragement throughout the students’ journey. Upon completion of 10 out of 14 challenges, students proudly earn The Duke’s Award—a testament to their commitment and newly acquired skills.
We work closely with the Duke of Edinburgh Award team at our Libuš campus, sharing a common goal of inspiring students to grow in confidence and resilience. By reducing the fear of failure and emphasising intrinsic motivation, we prepare our students to take on future challenges with courage and determination. The impact of The Duke’s Award extends beyond the classroom. With amazing feedback from parents who have embarked on this journey with their children, this programme brings families together and fosters a sense of teamwork within households.
Our Senior Dukes and Junior Platinum (Year 6) students participated in an overnight campout at the Libuš campus. They worked together on developing outdoor skills such as setting up camp, cooking on outdoor stoves, and self-care in the great outdoors under the guidance of our dedicated Duke’s leaders, possibly making the first steps towards signing up for DofE in Year 10.
We're immensely proud of our students’ achievements and resilience, and together, we celebrate their accomplishments.
Come on, it’s not rocket science. For some people it is! A 2022 graduate from PBIS, Ilyes is currently working on his bachelor's degree with a focus on mechanical engineering, physics, and computer science at Sorbonne University in Paris. Apart from his academic work, he’s also working on a modest side project: developing a jet engine. His approach, in his own words, is to “learn as much as possible about everything” so he can apply his knowledge to real-world situations and make the world a smarter, better place.
Hledáte pro své dítě školu, která mu otevře dveře do světa neomezených možností? Česko Britská Základní Škola (ČBZŠ) v Praze je tím pravým místem, kde se potkává to nejlepší z českého i britského vzdělávacího systému. Díky pečlivě vybranému kurikulu kombinujeme Národní kurikulum v Anglii s českými vzdělávacími osnovami. Naším cílem není jen zvýšit akademické dovednosti našich studentů, ale také podpořit jejich osobnostní růst. Víme, že inovativní přístup ke vzdělávání, a to jak ve třídách, tak i mimo ně, probouzí v dětech přirozenou zvídavost a lásku k učení, a jsme přesvědčeni, že to jim zajistí úspěch na jejich životní cestě.
Despite figuring out what she wanted to study only when filling out the university applications, Laura’s list of accomplishments is not only impressive, it’s growing. She recently graduated top of her class with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from King's College London, interned at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, and was awarded six prizes including the Jelf Medal for academic excellence and extracurricular involvement from her university. This autumn, she starts her PhD at the University of Oxford. Her journey has been full of surprises and unexpected twists, but one lesson remains the same–you can’t do anything alone.
