Education in Slovakia
How many years does compulsory education in Slovakia last?
10 years
How many years does compulsory education in the USA last?
12 years (from 6 - 18)
When children enter secondary school?
at the age of 11
What marks are used at Universities? What is the worst mark you can get to pass?
A, B, C, D (can be add + or -), E, F
D (E and F = fail)
What are the 3 main exams that students in Slovakia take?
Monitor
Maturita exam
State exam
Which degrees can postgraduate students obtain?
Master of Arts / Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy
For whom is an education in the UK compulsory?
for all children from 5 to 16
What does "MBA" mean?
Master of Business Administration
What degrees can Slovaks achieve at university? (3)
bachelor
master
doctor (doctoral degree)
What's the name of a first-year student? And of a second-year student?
1st year - a freshman
2nd year - a sophomore
What children are taught in primary school? - it's called 3R
reading
writing
arithmetic
What does "ACT" mean? What is its main role?
American College testing
take it for admittance to a US university
What are the admission requirements for entering a first cycle studies (bachelor) in higher education in Slovakia? (2)
pass "Maturita" examination
hold a secondary school leaving certificate
What is SAT exam used for? What subjects does the exam contain?
used for college admissions
students choose the subjects they will need in college
How do universities choose their students? (2)
GCE qualification (advanced level results in at least 2 subjects)
interview
What is the difference between GCSE A and GCSE B? (you can compare it to Slovak exams)
General Certificate of Secondary Education
A - advanced (like Maturita exam) - takes at the end of secondary lower education
B - basic (like Monitor) - takes at the end of secondary higher education