Education
News on schools and education policy in Slovakia
UPDATED: Jan 14, 2020 at 16:48
Internationally recognised IT expert first fired from university. Now she has been accepted back
More than 2,500 students, employees and graduates signed a petition against the decision.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Jan 2020, at 13:55
Can Finnish ways be applied in Slovak schools?
The Slovak Spectator looked at some big differences between the Slovak and Finnish education systems.Radka Minarechová, 3. Jan 2020, at 6:32
PISA test results: Average maths, poor reading and sciences
Analysts do not see any significant progress.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Dec 2019, at 13:33
Bringing World to the Classroom
A campaign helps the elderly uncover hoaxes
The educational campaign Old Age Touches Everyone runs until December.Compiled by Spectator staff, 22. Nov 2019, at 4:25
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Brussels calls on Slovakia not to segregate Roma at schools
Despite adopting measures to eliminate segregation, the EC considers the steps insufficient.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Oct 2019, at 13:18
Slovakia's highest-ranking EU officer returns home to join PS-Spolu
Vladimír Šucha will advise the parties on education.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Sep 2019, at 13:42
A rector hid a thesis of Ivetta Macejková
Macejková is one of the candidates running for the post of Supreme Court president.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. Sep 2019, at 13:58
What changes does the new school year bring?
Schools opened doors for 660,000 pupils on September 2.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Sep 2019, at 13:55
Schools will be able to choose the first foreign language to be taught
But English will remain compulsory.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Aug 2019, at 22:54
And the winner goes… into politics?!?
What would happen if math Olympic medalists used their bright minds to try to lead local and central state institutions?Anca Dragu, 13. Aug 2019, at 21:26
Summer language school opens its doors to foreigners
As many as 160 foreigners from 35 countries want to learn the Slovak language at Comenius University.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Aug 2019, at 21:36
OpenLab teaching students unique IT skills as Slovakia faces industry shortfall
Top industry experts helping develop digital skills.Nina Hrabovská Francelová, 2. Aug 2019, at 9:34
Comenius University high in the Shanghai ranking
The Bratislava-based university was listed among the 500 best schools in selected subjects.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Jul 2019, at 13:13
More than eight in ten teachers are women
Young teachers and textbooks are the biggest challenges to be tackled, OECD's study shows.Compiled by Spectator staff, 19. Jun 2019, at 21:45
Educational path in Banská Štiavnica has a new look after 25 years
It should encourage more tourists to explore nature.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. May 2019, at 13:02
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Primary vs. grammar schools: Which pupils scored better in testing?
Pupils are slightly better in maths than Slovak language, tests showed.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. May 2019, at 12:53
The High Tatras have new attraction
Gallery Kvantarium is a mixture of art and education.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. May 2019, at 13:47
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Should English remain compulsory in Slovak schools?
Slovak pupils will be able to pick from several foreign languages, English will not be compulsory anymore. Some employers disagree.Radka Minarechová, 6. May 2019, at 6:30
How would you decide about racial laws?
History workshops for students connect history and present.Nina Hrabovská Francelová, 24. Apr 2019, at 16:45
Teachers come to schools dressed in black
The biggest teacher protest since 2016.28. Mar 2019, at 13:59
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- 1. Environment minister resigns after a fight
- 2. Retreat for filmmakers pops up in Bratislava
- 3. Slovakia chosen by NASA again for Astronomy Picture of the Day
- 4. Slovak passport ranked one of the world’s most powerful
- 5. Emergency declared due to toxic waste in eastern Slovakia
- 6. New flats are lacking. Should Bratislava prepare for a crisis scenario?
- 7. Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava Video
- 8. This election will be about extremism
- 9. Slovakia still does not punish politicians for corruption
- 10. Tax havens attract a record number of Slovak firms
- 1. Environment minister resigns after a fight
- 2. Slovakia chosen by NASA again for Astronomy Picture of the Day
- 3. Retreat for filmmakers pops up in Bratislava
- 4. Prognoses failed. What makes people vote the far-right ĽSNS?
- 5. The first night train from Vienna has arrived in Brussels Video
- 6. Bratislava airport will offer new destination in Russia
- 7. Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava Video
- 8. Emergency declared due to toxic waste in eastern Slovakia
- 9. Archaeologists discover remains of defensive ground bank in Žilina
- 10. Ex-spy who spied on Kuciak: I thought I was working for the state
- 1. Archaeologists discover remains of defensive ground bank in Žilina
- 2. Slovakia chosen by NASA again for Astronomy Picture of the Day
- 3. Iconic industrial building in Bratislava may host craft brewery
- 4. Environment minister resigns after a fight
- 5. Retreat for filmmakers pops up in Bratislava
- 6. A government with ĽSNS: How likely is it and what would it mean?
- 7. Alps visible from Veľká Fatra
- 8. These 8 graphs explain why Slovakia is a car nation
- 9. Prognoses failed. What makes people vote the far-right ĽSNS?
- 10. The far-right ĽSNS in the game to win 2020 elections