Education in Slovakia
overview about education in Slovakia
Education in Slovakia is characterized by a free education system with ten years of compulsory school attendance. The majority of schools, particularly universities, are state-owned, although private and church-owned institutions have emerged since the 1990s.
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Education is compulsory for ten years in Slovakia. The academic week runs from Monday to Friday. Saturdays were previously school days but were eliminated before the 1980s. The summer break extends from the beginning of July to the start of September. Universities may also have breaks in June. Shorter breaks are scheduled for around Christmas and Easter, as well as during spring, autumn, and on official holidays. The school year is divided into two semesters, with the first concluding at the end of January and the second before the summer holidays. Primary and secondary school students typically attend approximately six 45-minute classes daily, with fewer classes for younger students and more for older ones.
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