The educational programme "Study of Pedagogy for Teaching Assistants" is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic. The accreditation number of the educational course is: No.: MSMT- 12372/2025-5-66.

The programme is accredited on the basis of Sections 25 and 27 of Act No. 563/2004 Coll., on Teaching Personnel and on Amendments to Certain Acts, as amended, and in accordance with Act No.

CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAMME

Completion of secondary education, higher vocational education or university education, current or previous experience does not matter.

Note: for graduates with secondary education without a high school diploma, it is only possible to obtain a qualification to perform auxiliary educational work.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME OF STUDIES IN PEDAGOGY FOR TEACHING ASSISTANTS

• to provide candidates with teaching qualifications
• improve their possibilities and application in current practice
• to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills in the field of pedagogy and psychology, which condition the performance of assistant teacher activities
• impart skills and knowledge with direct relevance to the practice of the participants

APPLICATION IN PRACTICE

In schools or educational establishments as a teaching assistant.

CONTENT OF THE TRAINING

• Introduction to the study and Seminar for the final thesis
• School system, education of children, pupils and students
• Pedagogical-psychological foundations for the performance of pedagogical activities of a teaching assistant
• The role of the teaching assistant
• Fundamentals of special pedagogy and inclusive approach for the performance of assistant teacher activities
• Teaching assistant practice

The scope of teaching is given by 125 teaching hours, of which 85 hours of full-time teaching and 40 hours of reflective practice.

Classes will be held in 5-6 weekend camps (Saturday, Sunday) over the course of 3-6 months. Classes take place in the building of VŠTVS PALESTRA, Slovačíkova 400/1, Prague 9 Kbely.

Students will receive information about the start of the course and the timetable by e-mail 1-2 weeks before the start of the course. Confirmation of study is linked to physical enrolment in a specific course of the training programme.

At the end of their studies, students take a final examination before an examination board, which consists of a defence of the final thesis and an oral examination.

TEACHING DATES

Direct full-time teaching will be carried out in 5-6 study camps on weekends (Saturday, Sunday - see the dates of teaching set for each course). The teaching takes place in the building of VŠTVS PALESTRA, Slovačíkova 400/1, Prague 9 Kbely.

Teaching dates for the course starting on 14 March 2026:

14.-15. 3. 2026

18.-19. 4. 2026

16.-17. 5. 2026

13.-14. 6. 2026

18.-19. 7. 2026

19.-20. 9. 2026

These are always Saturdays and Sundays, classes usually start at 8:30 am and end no later than 5:00 pm. Some days may be free, some may be half day classes only. Always according to the current schedule. On these weekends there will be classes for both the Study of Pedagogy for Educators and the Study of Pedagogy for Teaching Assistants. For those interested in obtaining both certificates, classes will be coordinated so that both courses can only be taken on those given weekends. A portion of the instruction is shared by both groups of students.

Students will receive information about the start of the course and the timetable by e-mail 1-2 weeks before the start of the course. Confirmation of study is linked to physical enrolment in a specific course of the training programme.

STUDY FEES

9 900 CZK
School account: 3309309309/0800, variable symbol ID from the Moggis information system.

When making a QR payment, please use your ID assigned to you after submitting your application as the variable symbol.

For those interested in completing both programmes - Study of Pedagogy for Teaching Assistants + Study of Pedagogy for Educators is discounted price for both courses 19 500 CZK in total. Both courses can be completed within 6-8 months from the start.

INVOICING TO ICO

If you require an invoice to be issued to your employer or to another ID number, please contact eko@palestra.cz before the payment of the course fee.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Free cancellations are accepted up to 14 calendar days before the start of the course (seminar), for cancellations up to 5 working days before the start of the course (seminar) we charge a cancellation fee of 25 % of the course (seminar) price. Later cancellations cannot be accepted for operational reasons, in which case the cancellation fee is 100 % of the course (seminar) price.

APPLICATION FOR THE COURSE

Admission to the course starting on March 14, 2026 is open. 

To apply, click on "APPLY" and then select "Study of Education for Educators" from the programme menu. / "Study of Pedagogy for Teaching Assistants".

After completing and submitting the online application form, you will receive your MOGGIS login details by email. This confirms your enrolment in the course. Save this information, you will need it especially after the start of the coursewhen we will be using this system to transmit important information related to teaching.

Once a binding application has been submitted, the applicant is assigned IDthat serve as variable symbol for payment. Payment can be made immediately after submitting your application, if payment to the employer or other ID number is not required (see information above).

Invoices are sent to applicants available for download in the Moggis information system in the folder "Payments"and that is within 3 working days at the latest from the time of application (depending on manual processing, weekends and holidays).

The course is due no later than 20 February 2026.

The timetable and other organisational information for the start of the course will be sent to applicants by email approximately 1-2 weeks before the start of the course.

If you are interested in studying both programmes (Study of Pedagogy for Educators and Study of Pedagogy for Teaching Assistants) at a discounted price, click on "SUBMIT APPLICATION" and then select "Study of pedagogy for educators and teaching assistants" and pay the discounted price of 19500 CZK.

When making a QR payment, please use your ID assigned to you after submitting your application as the variable symbol.

Contact: Mgr. Kamila Bulířová, email: E-mail: bulirova@palestra.cz, phone 212 277 715.

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