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News on schools and education policy in Slovakia

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Blog: To look after pupils, we also need to look after school staff

Poor staff well-being can lead to increased absenteeism and decreased job satisfaction and motivation.

Ganna Konovalenko had taught English to the youngest children at a primary school in her home village before she had to flee the war in Ukraine. Today, she is a teaching assistant in Zvolen, central Slovakia, where she helps Ukrainian pupils.
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Slovaks always make sure my family and I are okay, says a Ukrainian teacher who fled the war

Ganna Konovalenko has found herself in Zvolen, central Slovakia, after she left the Mykolaiv area in Ukraine due to the war.

Pupils from a private primary school in Senec look at a photo that is a part of the "Eko, Not Ego" educational exhibition on climate change and Africa.

Teachers: Vision, not money, top priority for schools

Teachers highlight what schools need to prepare students for life in the 21st century.

Teacher Lenka Reháková and schoolchildren from Liesek, northern Slovakia, won the first edition of the global Fast Heroes educational project.
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Little heroes learn how to save their grandparents

FAST Heroes is a campaign targeted at children to raise awareness of stroke symptoms.

Ukrainian refugees at Taras Shevchenko Primary and Grammar School in Prešov
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Operation of universities will change. MPs pass crucial reform

One of the largest universities in Slovakia still does not consider the amendment to be optimal.

Education Minister Branislav Gröhling (SaS)

About 1,000 Ukrainian children enrolled in Slovak schools so far

Education Ministry preparing financial contribution for schools.

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Slovaks offer educational platform to Ukrainian teachers and pupils

They can connect with their classmates and teachers even if they are in various countries.

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Education minister: We are ready to help every pupil who comes from Ukraine to our schools

The ministry has prepared materials advising Ukrainian parents on how to enrol children in Slovak schools.

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way people learn foreign languages.

BUSINESS FOCUS: Slovak universities are losing students

The largest universities in Slovakia, impact of the pandemic on language schools and dual education are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.

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Classrooms do not have to quarantine after a positive case anymore

Only Covid-positive pupils have to go into isolation.

Comenius University in Bratislava

Unlike schools, MPs seem to have no problem with the university reform

Comenius University suspended teaching on Monday, and plans to hold an earlier election of its rector.

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Slovak universities are attracting more foreign students

Universities are promoting themselves abroad, but there is still work to be done.

Many children struggle with increased anxiety, friendship issues or behaviour problems as they re-adjust to life after Covid-19.

Foreigners' children often not welcome in Slovak schools

Their number has increased five times in the past ten years and schools are woefully unprepared.

The University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava

The University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava

The University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius (UCM) in Trnava celebrates a quarter of a century

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Graduates of dual education at DT IT Solutions Slovakia.

Dual education helps companies achieve top marks

Slovakia returned to dual education only nine years ago.

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Trenčianska univerzita Alexandra Dubčeka v Trenčíne

Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín

Choose the area you would like to study.

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Blog: Stop helping students, let them fail

For students to truly flourish, they must learn how to overcome hurdles put in their path.

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International schools welcome both expats and Slovaks

Interested in sending your child to an international school? Here is a guide.

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