FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is WWW happening and is it mandatory?

Week Without Walls will happen during the academic school week of  18-22 September, 2023 (the length of some trips may be different). Week Without Walls is not a week without school...we are simply moving the educational opportunities outside of the traditional confines of the classroom.  The week is considered an integral part of our curriculum and continued pursuit of life-long learning, and therefore all students are expected to participate.

How do we sign up for the programme?

Sign-ups will be via an emailed link or accessible through the WWW website. The sign-up dates for "Week Without Walls" will be between 24-28 April, 2023.

How will students be assigned to the different programmes?

We will try our best to give students their number one choice, however, this is unfortunately not always possible. Criteria for placing students in programmes depend on current grade, gender, or age balance.

What if I would like to change the trip I've been assigned to?

In this case, please contact Ms. Malinova (smalinova@isp.cz) ASAP. If a trip change is requested after bookings have been made, the family will need to carry all the costs that cannot be recovered.

When do we need to pay for the trip?

Invoices will be sent to families at the beginning of June 2023. The payment will be due in two weeks from receipt of the invoice. The school reserves the right to drop students from the trip (at the school's discretion) if the payments are not settled in time. Following up on individual cases will be restrictive and trying to reschedule will be difficult.

Who supervises the WWW programmes?

All specialized trips are run by trained and/or certified service providers who will be accompanied by at least two ISP teachers - chaperones.

Do I need to purchase medical insurance for my child?

The international trips include medical and trip cancellation insurance and have 24/7 ground support throughout the duration of the trip. You are welcome to purchase your own in addition, but there is insurance built into the pricing already.  For local trips, your local health insurance will generally cover any unforeseen illness or accident, but again, you are welcome to purchase additional insurance as you see fit.

What about COVID-19?

A COVID-19  vaccine can prevent you from getting COVID-19 or from becoming seriously ill due to COVID-19, so we recommend getting vaccinated before the trips. But even if you're vaccinated, it's still a good idea to take precautions - wherever you are, follow COVID-19 prevention measures, such as wearing a mask and washing hands frequently.

At the moment (April 2023), all EU countries have lifted any travel restrictions. However, some states, and local and territorial governments might have travel requirements by the time of the programmes' departure, such as requiring people to wear masks, get tested, be vaccinated to enter the country, or stay isolated for a period of time after arrival. Before you go, check for requirements at your destination, and anywhere you might stop along the way. ISP will be checking for any updates as well and will keep you posted should the situation change. Keep in mind these can change often and quickly depending on local conditions. It's also important to understand that the COVID-19 situation, such as the level of spread and presence of variants, varies in each country.

Should any travel restrictions connected to your child's trip arise, it is an obligation of the parent to guarantee the child meets all necessary obligations to travel. If we are forced to cancel or change the trip based on COVID-19 restrictions or spread, we will try to recover as many costs as possible.

Does my child require a Visa to travel and how do we get that Visa?

Because we have students from over 60 different nationalities with varying degrees of travel freedom, we ask that all families look into the necessary visa requirements for their excursion destination of choice.  PLEASE CONTACT YOUR EMBASSY.  The fees associated with Visa procurement are not covered by the trip fees. Visas need to be acquired BEFORE travel, even if they are available at the airport upon arrival. We cannot afford to have anything go wrong at the destination country that forces us to make an unexpected return and jeopardize the student - chaperone ratios.

What if my passport has expired or is expiring soon after travel?

PLEASE CHECK YOU PASSPORT EXPIRY DATE.   As a general travel standard, it is recommended that your child's passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the return date of the trip, but the exact remaining validity depends on each country. Please consult the embassy of the country you are going to visit.