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Homeschooling in Slovakia

Home education is legal in Slovakia for primary school children with principal approval and qualified instruction.

Slovakia permits home education, officially termed individual education, under Education Act No. 245/2008 (sections 23-25 and 28b). This form of education is legal and recognized as meeting compulsory attendance requirements for children in preschool and primary school stages. Parents must obtain written permission from the school principal and comply with curriculum and qualification requirements.

Quick Reference

School Days

-

No minimum

Hours Required

-

No minimum

Subjects

0

required

Notification

Yes

annual

Key Requirements at a Glance

  • Povolené v MŠ na žiadosť rodiča a v 1. stupni ZŠ (§23).
  • Pri zdravotných dôvodoch povolené až do vyšších ročníkov (§24).
  • Žiadosť podáva rodič riaditeľovi školy.
  • Žiak vykonáva skúšky na škole.
  • Musí nasledovať štátny vzdelávací program.

Legal Framework

Unable to verify using only official government sources (slov-lex.sk, minedu.sk). Existing data references Zákon č. 245/2008 Z. z. (školský zákon) § 23 a § 24 for individuálne vzdelávanie, approved by riaditeľ základnej školy; responsible authority Ministerstvo školstva, vedy, výskumu a športu SR and Štátna školská inšpekcia.

Filing Requirements

What to file

Žiadosť o individuálne vzdelávanie

When

Before school year start

Where

Riaditeľ základnej školy

How to submit

In writing to school

What to include

  • Educational programme, facilities description, textbooks list, instructor qualifications proof

Submit to school where child is enrolled

How to Get Started

  1. 1

    Enroll child in local primary school

  2. 2

    Prepare application with required documents

  3. 3

    Submit to school principal before school year

  4. 4

    Await written approval

  5. 5

    Arrange qualified instructor

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • State-recognized
  • Meets compulsory education

Cons

  • Instructor qualification barrier
  • School exams
  • Grade-limited

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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · SK homeschool law guide