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What childcare options are available for children who are not yet school-aged?Children of Ukrainian citizens who have come to Slovakia as a result of the war and have applied for temporary refuge or asylum are entitled to free education in Slovakia. This applies to kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. You can enroll your child into a nursery or kindergarten of your choice, for that you need to show your temporary protection documents, or explain that you have applied. For more information you can contact the Ministry of Education List of pre-school institutions |
How do I enroll my child(ren) into school?Children of Ukrainian citizens who have come to Slovakia as a result of the conflict and have applied for temporary refuge or asylum are entitled to free education in Slovakia. This applies to kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. Compulsory school attendance in Slovakia is mandatory until the age of 16, but applies only to children with permanent residence in Slovakia and does not apply to persons with temporary refuge. To enroll your child in school, you need:
According to the level of education and level of command of the Slovak language, your child will be included in the relevant class and the child will receive language course. More information can be found on the website of the Ministry of Education Before starting kindergarten or school, the child must be examined by a pediatrician and a certificate of the childโs health, including details of compulsory vaccinations, must be submitted to the head of kindergarten/school. You can contact a pediatrician according to the recommendation of acquaintances, according to the city district where you live or where the kindergarten/school is located. You can also enroll your child into an online school is here Free Slovak language courses can be accessed here Also, please check this online hub If your child wants to participate in distance learning only within the framework of the Ukrainian education system (and does not study in a Slovak school), or if he/she studies in a Slovak school and at the same time wants to participate in distance learning within the framework of the Ukrainian education system in the afternoon, several online education options are available to him/her. "All-Ukrainian School Online" Electronic versions of textbooks The educational platform School to Go Online |
How can I enroll my child in a Ukrainian school in first grade if we are abroad?Documents for admission to the school can be submitted online on the website "Electronic registration in institutions of general secondary education" at the link Electronic registration is not available in Kyiv, but it is possible to submit an application online to the school's e-mail address (at the applicant's choice). Enrollment will be carried out on the basis of the application of one of the parents, submitted in person or scanned copies or photocopies. Documents must confirm the place of residence of the child, one of his parents (or people who replace them) in the territory of the institution. If parents do not have the opportunity to obtain a medical certificate for their child by May 31, this is not a reason to refuse enrollment. Original documents and medical certificates must be submitted to the educational institution no later than August 18, 2023 inclusive. More details at the link |
What happens if my kid gets sick?A non-profit organisation Plamienok |
Can I continue my university studies at another university? What documents do I need?You can choose between non-degree and full degree studies. Non-degree study or academic mobility is available only to those who already started their study at a Ukrainian university, and would like to collect credits for individual subjects which then can be recognised by the home university once they return back to Ukraine.
If you wish to continue your education and need recognition of primary or secondary education certificates, you should contact the regional office of the school administration To obtain a certificate of education, you can contact the Ukrainian side at the email address mon@mon.gov.ua. Please note that the recognition of grades and other achievements is decided by educational institutions. For the recognition of higher education diplomas, it is necessary to apply to the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sports of the Slovak Republic Free education of Ukrainian students in the Slovak Republic is provided by the FreeStudent program. The project has been working for 8 years with the assistance of the Slovak-Ukrainian cultural and educational society. The program has a Ukrainian-language website where you can immediately apply for admission. Nine universities are participating in the program, including the University of Pavlo Jozef ล afarik in Koลกice, the University of Musical Arts in Bratislava and the Koลกice State Technical University. More information here You can use the list of universities that help Ukrainian students and scientists on the English-language educational search platform Erudera Science For Ukraine Useful Telegram channel "Nonformal O" Useful Telegram channel "Opportunities" |
What languages do I need to speak to be able to study?You can study in Universities in English or Slovak. For Slovak language courses please fill out this form Very often, information about language courses is published on this Telegram channel |
Where can I pass my related language exams (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)?You can pass the Slovak language certificate exam at Center for Continuing Education |