About Us
Czech School of California (“CSC” or the “School”) is a tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to offering children and adults of all ages and origins throughout the Bay Area a comprehensive education in the Czech language, history, geography and culture.
Our school officially opened its doors to students in 2012 at a community center in Palo Alto and to this day students from preschool to middle school age take advantage of our comprehensive curriculum, which encompasses not just the Czech language, but also Czech literature, history, geography and culture.
Czech School of California has a valid contractual agreement with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic as a provider of education abroad. Our teaching is conducted according to the valid Framework Educational Program for Elementary Education and thus our students achieve comparable results as students in Czech schools in the field of Czech language and literature, and in the knowledge of Czech history and geography.
In addition to offering instruction to students, the School also organizes cultural, educational, and social events and activities for the Czech community in the Bay Area and beyond.
Our Team
Board of Directors
Michaela Zuckova – Chairwoman
Ondrej Lehecka – Secretary
Anna Jancarikova – Member
Eric Weigle – Treasurer
Administration Team
Vladimira Harris – Operations Director
Tereza Knappkova – Social Events Coordinator
Teaching Team
Eliska Nejedla – Preschool
Martina Heithoff – Preschool (Lafayette)
Bara Brehovska – 1st and 2nd grade
Pavlina Weigle – 3rd and 4th grade
Blanka Nejedla – 5th and 6th grade
Markéta Monserud – 7th through 9th grade
Jana Wichova – online
Nela Ruzickova – Online
Blanka Pasternak – Online Adults
Our Locations
Main campus
Cubberley Community Center
4000 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Our second location
United Methodist Church
955 Moraga Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549
Support Us
Czech School of California is a non-profit charitable organization which relies on the support of its community. Students and their families are encouraged to actively participate and volunteer their time throughout the year in the classroom and at social events. We organize fundraising events and accept financial/corporate donations throughout the year. Czech School of California is registered with Benevity which facilitates online corporate giving and matching programs. Please consider reaching out to your employer to see if they provide matching donations. From your end, donations up to $600 are deductible from your taxes. Any donations go directly back to our students, community, and teachers. (EIN: 45-5163115)
Support Czech School of California
We work closely with other Czech organizations in the Bay Area such as Sokol SF, BayCzech and CzechInvest. Our students can apply for a scholarship through Sokol SF.
Czech School of California has close relationships and is supported by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles as well as the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic.
Contact Us
Do not hesitate to contact our Administration team with any questions or enquiries at any time.
Vladi Harris, Operations Director for any general enquiries
tbd, Director of Education for curriculum or mid-year student entry enquiries
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Working time
8:30am - 05:00pm
