The Townshend International School is a private internationalist school located in Hluboká nad Vltavou in the Czech Republic. The school, founded in 1992, is a Bahá'í inspired school. The school is named after the Irish scholar and former priest George Townshend. The school currently hosts children and staff from over twenty four different countries.
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The school is a 6-year secondary school or Gymnázium accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education. It offers general and academic education from Grade 8 to Grade 13 (Grade 10 to 13 are defined as 'Level I' to 'Level IV'). Since Autumn 2008 the school’s curriculum follows the Cambridge International Examinations guidelines.
The range of subjects includes standard sciences, humanities, and arts. Those non-Czech students who are comfotable in English have 'Czech Conversation' classes to acquaint them with the basics of the language spoken around them. Studies of Bahá'í teachings is an additional subject for students from Bahá’í families, and optional for others who may wish to select it.
The school also features a primary program starting with a pre-kindergarten class, kindergarten, lower and upper primary classes.
The Townshend Campus is situated on a hilltop with an amazing view of a 13th century castle, and the surrounding lakes and forests. Including modern and traditional elements, the school building, built for approximately 350 students, spreads its arms wide open to embrace the hilltop upon which it has risen. Across the path from the school stand 2 completed dormitory buildings, each accommodating approximately 50 people, and 2 part-constructed dormitories.