A SCHOOL WHERE CHILDREN GROW INTO CONFIDENT, INDEPENDENT PEOPLE
A Czech-English Montessori school in Olomouc for children aged 18 months to 15 years.
We guide children towards independence, critical thinking and a genuine joy of learning. In a safe and respectful environment where each child is seen as an individual and English is a natural part of everyday life.
4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 reviews
What parents look for when choosing a school
Choosing a school is about more than academic results. Parents are looking for a place where their child is truly seen, respected and well guided. A place where children can keep their natural curiosity, build strong foundations and gradually learn to take responsibility for their own learning.
What matters to parents
- Individual attention and teachers who truly know each child
- A safe environment and strong relationships
- High-quality education without unnecessary pressure
- English as a natural part of everyday school life
- Independence, critical thinking and confidence
How we respond
- Small groups and individual guidance
- A Montessori environment built on respect and clear boundaries
- Learning through connections, practical experience and deep understanding
- Czech and English as natural parts of the school day
- Freedom to take initiative combined with responsibility for one’s own work
Our Vision
We want children to enjoy coming to school and leave prepared for life.
We create an environment where children can keep their natural curiosity, learn to think independently and develop the confidence to find their own path. For us, education is not simply preparation for the next school. It is a foundation for life.
Our mission
We provide children with a fully bilingual education through tandem teaching by Czech and international educators. With a low student-to-teacher ratio, we ensure exceptional individual support. Our highly qualified teachers, holding top Montessori credentials, foster children’s connection to the city and nature while preparing them for a successful future in a dynamic and interconnected world.
Our story
More than ten years ago, we were searching for a preschool for our children—a place where they could grow up in a truly bilingual environment, with an individual approach and an education that made sense for them. But we couldn’t find anything like that in Olomouc.
So, we decided to create it ourselves.
We started in the heart of Olomouc, on Vídeňská Street, in an old, abandoned apartment that my father gifted us. My father-in-law helped with the renovation, and with a small group of six children, we established our first Montessori preschool.
Since then, our school has grown alongside our children and a community of parents who were looking for the same approach—fully bilingual education, academic excellence, and a learning environment that prepares children not just academically but for life. Along the way, we were joined by many wonderful teachers who share our vision and have helped us develop it further.
Today, we educate children from toddlers to middle school and have built a strong school community where children learn with joy, respect, and a connection to the real world.
Lukrécia Lachmanová, Founder of the School
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Classes for kids of all ages
Our classes cater to children of all ages, providing a nurturing environment that encourages exploration, learning, and personal growth.
Toddler Community
18 months–3 years
The first steps towards independence:
A safe and caring environment where children can discover the world at their own pace. They learn to care for themselves and their surroundings, communicate with others and gradually develop confidence and independence.
Children’s House
3–6 years
A place for curiosity to grow:
Children learn through their own experience and work with Montessori materials. They develop independence, concentration, relationships with others and a natural joy of discovery.
Primary School
Grades 1–5
From discovery to understanding:
We encourage children to make connections, ask questions and truly understand what they are learning. They learn to work independently, collaborate with others and gradually take responsibility for their own education.
Lower Secondary – Didasko
Grades 6–9
Independent thinking. Responsibility. Direction:
We guide adolescents towards critical thinking, independence and the ability to form and express their own views. They build strong academic foundations while learning to apply their knowledge to the real world.
What makes our school different?
Montessori education, small groups and a natural Czech-English environment. A school where children are truly known and have the space to grow, think independently and take responsibility for their learning.
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Small groups and individual attention
Small groups allow our teachers to truly know each child and give them the attention they need.
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A Czech-English environment
English is a natural part of everyday school life, from our youngest children through Grade 9.
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Montessori education
We respect each child’s developmental needs and guide them towards independence, concentration and responsibility for their own work.
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Strong academic foundations
We combine the Czech curriculum with Montessori principles, meaningful connections and practical experience.
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Learning beyond the classroom
Trips, culture, projects, movement and time outdoors are a natural part of education.
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An environment designed for learning
Thoughtfully prepared Montessori classrooms and beautiful spaces in central Olomouc create an environment where children can focus, work and feel at home.
English as a natural part of the day
czech-english
At our school, children encounter English far beyond a traditional language lesson. They hear and use it naturally during their work, conversations and everyday activities.
This helps them develop a natural relationship with the language and gradually become confident communicators, while Czech remains a strong foundation of their education.
Czech and English every day
Natural communication in real-life situations
The best way to understand our school is to experience it
Every school has its own atmosphere – and no website can fully capture it. Come and see how our children work, experience our Montessori environment and get a sense of everyday life at our school.
We will be happy to show you around and answer your questions.
Personalized Learning Paths
Hands-On Learning
Book your visit
Choose a time in the calendar that works for you. We look forward to meeting you and showing you our school.
What parents say about us
The families who experience our school every day can tell its story best.
Above all, I appreciate that we have the opportunity to work independently and plan our own activities, including trips, without teachers organizing everything for us. This helps us learn responsibility and independence. I enjoy the atmosphere at school. We cooperate, support one another, and have good relationships among ourselves. There is a strong sense of a friendly and respectful community. I also like that we work in smaller groups. Thanks to this, we can focus better on what we find challenging, and teachers have the time to explain everything thoroughly.
Sofie
Our daughter has been attending the preschool since the toddler class. We chose the school based on a recommendation from a friend, and at first we saw the main benefits simply in the bilingual approach and the school’s location. However, the organisation and concept of the Montessori classroom have exceeded our expectations in the best possible way, and I would not choose any other form of preschool education today. I also deeply appreciate the school’s team. I would especially like to highlight Linda, the lead guide in the toddler group. She supports the little ones in their adaptation and development with both professionalism and genuine warmth. In the preschool class, Kate brings exceptional Montessori expertise, beautifully complemented by Bára’s friendly positivity. Jana and Iain are also invaluable with their additional programs — for example, our daughter loves their Tuesday gym sessions. We can wholeheartedly recommend the preschool education at the Montessori School Olomouc.
JK
I would like to express my great satisfaction with the Montessori school that my son attends. From the very first day, I have appreciated not only the high quality of education, but especially the sensitive and respectful approach of the teachers to the individual needs of each child. My son feels safe, supported, and free to develop his abilities at his own pace. The teachers truly understand his personality, strengthen his confidence, and guide him towards independence and responsibility. For our family, this school is a place where learning becomes a joy and a natural part of everyday life. I warmly recommend it to all parents who are looking for an environment where children learn not only academic skills, but also respect, cooperation, and a genuine love of learning.
maminka žáka
The preschool has an excellent group of teachers, a beautiful, bright, and airy classroom, a rich afternoon program, healthy and tasty food, twice-daily outdoor activities in the garden or the adjacent park, and also regular and occasional events for parents with children. The mixed-age class creates space not only for making friends but also for helping each other and learning from one another. In the well-thought-out and proven educational system that the preschool offers, children develop truly holistically with the support of experienced and welcoming teachers. It is a joy to see how much our older son enjoys going to preschool, and we look forward to the upcoming adventures of our younger son in the toddler class.
Markéta
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