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
Enroll child in local primary school
- 2
Prepare application with required documents
- 3
Submit to school principal before school year
- 4
Await written approval
- 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