About us
The Earth has existed for approximately 4.54 billion years — Zeměkoule, a mere twenty. 😊 In that time, hundreds of children have passed through our doors, and we are proud to say that they have left happy, fulfilled, and well-prepared.
Children at Zeměkoule embrace life with enthusiasm. They are caring, communicate openly with their peers, love to play and discover, try new things, express their feelings and opinions, and thrive in a community where they understand and respect the boundaries in place. They love time in the garden and the forest; they exercise, relax, sing, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. It is with these foundations that they leave Zeměkoule, ready to meet the challenges life has in store.
Our Team
The educators at Zeměkoule are, above all, people who approach their work with deep dedication, great commitment, and genuine enthusiasm for collaboration.
Each of us brings something different — one is a visual artist, another a gardener, a third an actor, a fourth a sports enthusiast — and that is precisely why we complement each other so well. What unites us is a respectful approach toward one another and toward the children, a drive for continuous professional learning and growth, and the ability to recognise the uniqueness of every child and to support their individual development.
Our goal is to create the very best conditions for children's learning and flourishing — to care for and protect them, and at the same time to share fully in these precious years of their lives.
Co-founded Open Gate Boarding School in 2004. Founded Zeměkoule in 2008, which she has led as Director ever since. Co-founded ZŠ Compass in 2013. She is deeply fulfilled by working with children, families, and educators, and finds great fulfillment in building environments where everyone feels welcome and purposeful.
(Native Speaker, Prague since 2019) — Holds TEFL and Young Learners Training (YLT) certifications. Finds it profoundly rewarding and remarkable to witness children's growth first-hand and to see how much they genuinely enjoy acquiring a new language.
Worked for several years in early years and primary settings in London, with children aged three to eleven. Gained experience supporting children with special educational needs and leading various sports and leisure activities. Has a lifelong passion for field hockey.
Partnership with Compass Primary School
Compass Primary School was co-founded by Zeměkoule's Director, Eliška Adámková, who remains actively involved in its development and operation
to this day.
Our partnership is long-standing and ongoing. Throughout the year, we organise joint activities, reciprocal visits between kindergarten and school children, reading sessions, workshops, and events that help children become familiar with the school environment and build a sense of confidence and belonging within it. Compass is also the primary school attended by the majority of our children after leaving Zeměkoule.
For families with children in both institutions, the proximity of the two schools is an added practical benefit: Compass is situated just 200 metres from Zeměkoule, making daily logistics simple and convenient.
What Parents Say
"We sent our son to Zeměkoule with some trepidation – he was introverted and English was a struggle. Within six months he started switching between Czech and English on his own. We couldn't believe it." – Jana and Martin H.
"We especially appreciate the approach of the teachers – they never seem overworked, they never raise their voice at the children. You can see that they genuinely love this work." – Lucie Š.
"My daughter learned things we could never have taught her ourselves – patience, sharing, the courage to speak her mind. That is the greatest added value of Zeměkoule for me." – Tomáš P.
"After our daughter moved to primary school, her teacher told us at the first parents' evening that she was one of the best-prepared children she had ever had. We couldn't ask for better praise." – Radka and Jiří K.
Book a school visit
If you would like to visit in person, please call us at +420 605 100 810, email us at ahoj@mszemekoule.cz or complete the contact form on our website. We will get back to you as soon as possible to arrange a convenient time.