EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC Stephen Ridgway British chamber of commerce in the Czech Republic 21 st April

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE AT A GLIMPSE Czech Republic Hungary Poland Romania Slovakia Slovenia

English Language Learning  Generational difference  English now compulsory in schools  Professional English increasingly popular  Widespread acceptance of UK certificates. e.g. (Cambridge English) IELTS, ILEC, BEC Opportunities: Language Schools English language testing Online testing Routes to market: Local agents International schools Local language schools

Schools and Universities  High level of education  Practical and academic schools – all to age 18  Taste for studying abroad Opportunities: Student recruitment Innovative classroom techniques School trips abroad Routes to market: Local agents Trade fairs Local universities Local international schools Education authorities

Professional Education  Similar trends to W. Europe, but a few years behind  UK seen as world leader, highly respected  CSR and Diversity Opportunities: Workshops: leadership, management, soft skills Consultation – diversity objectives etc EU funding: Enterprise and Innovation: €4.3b Development and Education €2.8b Routes to market: Local professional education providers The British Chamber of Commerce Regional authorities Direct approach

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