We are sure you will fall in love with Prague with so much to do and see however we hope that this list of useful links will help you find your way around the practical side of matters a little easier!

Generally useful websites:

Looking to find a babysitter or find second-hand furniture? Interested in finding out what’s on at the theatre or cinema or just to join a group and meet likeminded people? We’re sure you’ll find what you want on the websites listed below:

· Expat information and networking sites www.expats.cz www.prague.tv

· International Women’s Association of Prague www.iwap.cz

Relocation companies:

Here is a list of some of the main relocation agencies we work with at EISP and can recommend:

· International Business Support – http://www.ibs-sro.cz/

· Move one – http://www.moveoneinc.com/

· Crown Relocations - http://www.crownrelo.com/czechrepublic

· EBO Reality http://www.ebore.cz/eng/index.html

· Voerman / Eurohomes - http://voerman.cz/eurohome.html

Czech language courses

Unless you speak a related language, it quite is difficult to just pick up Czech without attending a course or hiring someone for private lessons. The key is perseverance and practice, practice, practice!

· Akcent International House Prague (located closeby school) www.akcent.cz

Shopping

The main supermarkets represented in the Czech Republic are Tescos, Hypernova/ Albert, Interspar and Billa. If you’re looking for clothes, often shopping centres are the easiest option. Here are a few links below:

· Arkady Shopping Centre - http://www.arkady-pankrac.cz/cz

· Chodov Shopping Centre - http://www.centrumchodov.cz/cz/indexen.php

· Palladium Shopping Centre - http://new.palladiumpraha.cz/en/

· Palac Flora - http://www.palacflora.com/

International Food shops

Although supermarkets and small local shops cater for a wide variety of tastes, there are several specialist shops perhaps worth trying. Here are a couple below:

Robertson Delicatessen: Fine food with a British Flavour http://www.robertson.cz/

Asian Food Shop http://www.umas.cz/en/

Healthcare:

Many state GPs in the Czech Republic are able to converse in English however it is not guaranteed especially in hospitals. Several private health practices operate in Prague and as a school we are able to recommend the Canadian Medical Care www.cmc.cz which is located nearby EISP as well as at 2 other locations in Prague. Additional practices include:

· Unicare www.unicare.cz

· Medicover http://www.medicover.com/czen/