Czech Centres are an institute of public diplomacy established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
Their main mission is to support the good name of Czechia in the world and to strengthen cultural relations between countries. As a cultural institute, they are a member of the network of foreign European cultural institutes EUNIC. They present our country in a wide range of cultural and social areas: from art to creative industries to promoting the achievements of Czech science and innovation. They are dedicated to teaching Czech language abroad. Czech Centres also engage in international projects and serve as a platform for the development of international cultural dialogue.
Currently, there are a total of 26 branches abroad on 4 continents.
Czech Centre London has been operating since 1993 as the cultural institute of the Czech Republic in the United Kingdom. In collaboration with British cultural organisations, universities, festivals and other partners, we deliver a year-round programme focused on contemporary Czech culture, art, literature, film, music, design, architecture, social issues, science and innovation. We are an open-door institution and welcome wide public to our events and discussions.
Alongside our own projects, the Centre supports the presentation of Czech artists and institutions in the UK and creates opportunities for dialogue and collaboration between the Czech and British cultural scenes. An important part of the Centre’s activities is also the teaching of the Czech language and the administration of certified Czech language examinations. Czech Centre London is a member of the EUNIC London network of European cultural institutes.