Friday, 17 April 2026
Representatives of the City of Prague and the Prague 5 district have laid the foundation stone for a new primary school in the Košíře area, marking the start of a project aimed at expanding education capacity in the city.
The school, named ZŠ V Cibulkách, will be built between Na Výši and V Cibulkách streets and is expected to accommodate around 330 pupils. It will operate as a branch of ZŠ Nepomucká, with the first students scheduled to begin classes in autumn 2027.
“Every new school is an investment in Prague’s future. I know how important it is for parents to have a quality school within walking distance, and that is exactly what this project delivers,” said Bohuslav Svoboda.
Local officials described the development as a response to growing demand for school places in the Cibulky Hill area. “We began preparing for this project during the previous election term,” said Lukáš Herold, noting that the city has provided substantial financial support.
The project is also intended to deliver modern learning conditions. “This school will not only be a much-needed facility but also a modern and inspiring space for the education and development of children,” said Zdeněk Kovářík.
Construction began last summer, with early works including excavation complicated by bedrock conditions. The initial phase will provide ten standard classrooms and one preparatory class for younger pupils.
“This is one of our shared priorities. I am glad that the capital city was able to contribute 200 million crowns to this project,” said Antonín Klecanda.
Further development is already being considered, with plans for an additional building on the site in the future to serve elementary school students. “The decision was driven by the location of the site in the centre of the Cibulky area, allowing children to walk to school from across the neighbourhood,” said Martin Damašek.
The project follows the demolition of older buildings previously used for special education. The site was transferred to the district as part of a land exchange agreement with the city.
The school has been designed by Škarda Architekti, with project documentation prepared by Sial architekti a inženýři. Construction is being carried out by SYNER, with project management provided by Fetters management.
Total construction costs are expected to exceed CZK 450 million excluding VAT, with CZK 200 million provided by the city.
