Anglo-American University in Prague (Anglo-americká vysoká skola) is accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education as a degree granting institution of higher learning.
The Anglo-American University in Prague
Anglo-American University in Prague is an English-language liberal arts college which was founded in 1990. Accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education, it was the first institution in the Czech Republic to offer a full curriculum taught in English after the fall of communism. The Anglo-American University in Prague (AAVS) provides fully-accredited undergraduate degree programs in Business Administration, Politics & Society, Humanities, Society and Culture, and an M.A. in Applied Sociology and Public Policy.
The Anglo-American University is located in the beautiful 18th century Palace of the Knights of Malta, amidst the baroque architecture of Prague's historical Mala Strana quarter. The College is surrounded by the city's main historical attractions and is just a few minutes walk from Old Town Square over the famous medieval Charles Bridge.
Small, interactive classes are taught in English by Czech and international faculty to a current student population of 350-400 students. With a diverse student body made up of Czech and international students from more than 25 different countries and a unique small-college environment in the heart of the city, AAVS offers an educational experience that is unique in Prague.
CEA students will have access to all the College facilities including a student ID, computer labs, library, and activities and sports organized by the AAVS Student Council. Since two thirds of students at AAVS are Czech nationals CEA students have ample opportunity to meet and interact with their Czech peers.
Classroom Information
- Czech and international faculty from the Anglo-American University will teach your language courses and electives.
- Periodic exams, homework assignments and final exams will be administered.
- Attendance in all classes is mandatory and monitored by each professor.
- Teaching styles in the Czech Republic are somewhat different from those found in the US or Canada. Be prepared to adapt to the different classroom structures and coursework expectations for your school.
- Class size ranges between 10 and 15 students for language courses and between 20 and 30 students for your electives.
- You will be in class with Czech and international students from the US, Europe, Canada and other parts of the world.
Grading Policy
All final course grades will be reported in the form of a "Letter Grade." The
following letter grades will be used:
A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, F or P
Please note that this grading scale is recommended, but final credit and grade evaluation is ultimately determined by a student's home university. The verbal grade will be noted in English:
A: Excellent Performance
B: Above Average Performance
C: Average Performance
D: Below Average Performance
F: Fail
P: Pass
Letter Grades and Grade Point Averages
The "Letter Grades" match the US "Grade Point Average" (GPA)
system as follows:
A = 4.0
A- = 3.67
B+ = 3.33
B = 3.0
B- = 2.67
C+ = 2.33
C = 2.0
C- = 1.67
D+ = 1.33
D = 1.0
F = 0
