Programme for adolescents

Grades 7-9

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Skupina studentů základní školy Montessori Mozaika debatuje u velkého stolu
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Helping adolescents step out into the world.

From Monday to Thursday they live at school

The adolescents arrive on Monday morning. On Thursday afternoon, most of them return home and come back to school for Friday classes. Thursday and Friday afternoons are free for clubs, hobbies and other activities.

Learning to look after themselves – together

The adolescents spend their afternoons and evenings together in the student residence. They take responsibility for looking after themselves: they cook, do their laundry, clean, plan, work in the garden and care for animals.

Students learn from experts

As in mainstream schools, their teachers specialise in particular subject areas. The adolescents also work alongside other adults at the school, including the cook, the school administrator and the caretaker. We also invite external experts to work with them.

How the students see it

The adolescents spend their afternoons and evenings together in the student residence. In this ten-minute video, they explain what they see as unique and valuable about the Programme for Adolescents.

Panel discussion

This one-hour panel discussion was recorded online at the Bez známek?! conference in April 2021 and was watched by approximately 300 participants. You may have some of the same questions – listen to our students' answers.

Native speakers

Native speakers are involved in teaching English.

montessori method

We use the Montessori approach, drawing on adolescents' natural desire to grow towards adulthood and take on challenging tasks.

nature

The adolescents care for the school garden and pond and spend a great deal of time being active outdoors.

AMI education

Our teachers have received training from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), helping us to understand adolescents' developmental needs and respond to them appropriately.

Assessment

How are adolescents assessed?

Descriptive feedback
We provide adolescents with descriptive feedback, and from Grade 7 onwards they also receive grades.
In many activities, students can see for themselves whether their work is successful. This is particularly clear in practical work. If they understand plants and animals, they can care for them more effectively. If they understand how different materials behave, they can repair an aluminium boat. If they can calculate how much material is needed to build raised beds, they can order the correct amount of timber. If they can formulate and format an email correctly, they can make a complaint about a broken food processor.
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Academic learning is not always directly connected with practical skills. Even in purely academic subjects, however, students' practical experience helps them understand how the knowledge they acquire can be applied in real life.

Adolescents learn not only how to acquire knowledge, but also how to collaborate in groups and present the results of their work effectively. They systematically develop their presentation skills and gain experience presenting to large audiences and even to audiences speaking another language.

Wondering what Montessori really means?
‍Find out more about the Montessori approach.

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Life confidence built on a solid foundation

"Success in life depends on a self-confidence born of a true knowledge of one’s own capacities, combined with the many-sided powers of adaptation. ..."

Maria Montessori
Adolescents live and manage a household together

Weekly schedule

Mon
7.30-8.00am
arrival at mozaika

On Mondays, adolescents arrive at Mozaika by 8.00 am.

Mon 8.00 am
Thurs 2.00 pm
School and student residence

Students alternate between practical activities and academic learning. This allows them to take a break from one type of work by engaging in another, while at the same time helping them understand how practical experience and academic knowledge complement each other. On these days, some students are also able to leave in the afternoon for clubs or other activities and then return to the residence.

Thurs, 2.00 pm
departure from the mozaika

The adolescents return for home.

Fri, 7.30–8.00 am
arrival at mozaika

On Fridays, adolescents arrive at Mozaika by 8.00 am.

Fri, 2.00 pm
Return home

On Fridays, school finishes at 2.00 pm and the students return home.

Times may vary slightly from year to year depending on the current school timetable and public transport schedules.

School canteen

Adolescents enjoy eating at Mozaika too

Meals are prepared in our own kitchen. The adolescents take an active part in planning the menu and serve their own food.

More about our school canteen
Tuition 2026/2027

20 300 CZK per month

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One-off annual contribution towards learning materials: CZK 4,400Meals are not included in the tuition fee.A sibling, or another child living in the same household, who pays the lower tuition fee is entitled to a 10% discount.Further information is available here.

Come and visit us

Visits to join the meeting
every Friday

By appointment, is possible to come to the weekly Friday joint meeting of teens and their teachers. We discuss what is going well and what needs to be improved, and address current issues together.

An annual evenings for parents and the general public

At least once a year we hold an evening for parents and the general public. During the evening, you can experience first-hand the ways in which teenagers work.

Please see the What's new page for specific dates.

Visits by education students and teachers

If you would like to spend more time with us as a student or teacher, please contact Lucie Brattoli directly.
lucie.brattoli@montessorimozaika.cz