Competitiveness / Education

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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13th March 2017 / Competitiveness / Education


Ihned.cz: For some politicians, analysts and elites, it has become normal to state that Czech automotive industry is a set of assembly plants

For some politicians, analysts and elites, it has become normal to state that whole automotive industry in the Czech Rep is a set of assembly plants. But this is not true. The automotive sector comprises research and development, too, ihned.cz writes. Recent trends in university, vocational education graduates inside.
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10th March 2017 / Competitiveness / Education


QS Top 10 Student Cities - According to Students: Prague, Brno in the top 10

Between December 2016 and January 2017, more than 18,000 students and graduates rated their cities in eight categories: arts and culture, affordability, nightlife, employment opportunities, diversity, tolerance and inclusion, ease of getting around, and friendliness. Czech cities Prague and Brno made it to the top 10 student cities.
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29th December 2016 / Competitiveness / Education


WEF/EF: Which countries are best at English as a second language? Czech Republic ranks 16th worldwide

The Netherlands has emerged as the nation with the highest English language proficiency, according to the EF English Proficiency Index, with a score of 72. It is ahead of five other northern European nations at the top of the chart. The Czech Republic ranks 13th in Europe and 16th worldwide. 
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic