The Czech System of Education

These flashcards cover the basic facts, types of schools, and university structure within the Czech education system.

Compulsory school attendance age

In the Czech Republic, school is required for children from the age of $6$ to $15$.

School year duration

Runs from 1st September to 30th June and is divided into two terms.

Evaluation marks

Pupils are graded from $1$ to $5$, where $1$ is considered the best.

School report

A document received by pupils at the end of each term documenting their evaluations.

Primary schools

Educational institutions for children aged $6$ to $15$.

Grammar schools (gymnazium)

A type of secondary school that prepares students for university.

Special or vocational schools

Secondary schools focused on professional fields like nursing, engineering, or arts.

Vocational training schools

Schools focused on preparing students for practical jobs.

Maturita

The school-leaving exam taken at the end of secondary school.

School-Leaving Certificate

The credential students receive after successfully passing the maturita exam.

Tertiary education

Education provided by universities, typically lasting $4$ to $6$ years.

Charles University

The oldest university in Prague, founded in $1348$.

University degrees

Academic qualifications including Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees.