Education System in the Czech Republic
At what age is school attendance compulsory in the Czech Republic?
From ages 6 to 15.
Which type of school trains students for skilled trades like bricklaying and plumbing?
Vocational secondary schools (or apprenticeship centers).
What degree is awarded after completing five years of university study?
A master’s or engineering degree.
What is the name of the room where students have their lunch?
The school canteen.
What is the term for a university student’s end-of-study research project?
Thesis
Besides grammar schools, what other types of secondary schools exist?
Specialized secondary schools and vocational secondary schools.
Which type of secondary school focuses on subjects like economics, accounting, and law?
Business Academy.
What must students defend at the end of their university studies?
Their thesis.
What subjects do primary school students study in their first years?
Reading, writing, counting, physical education, and arts.
What is the English word for "vysvědčení" given at the end of each term?
school report
Which subjects are mandatory for the Czech school-leaving exam, called "maturita"?
Czech language and a foreign language (or math) and some electives (volitelné).
What is the main difference between public and private schools in the Czech Republic?
Public schools are tuition-free, while private schools charge tuition fees.
What is the name of the final exam required to graduate from university?
The state final exam.
What is the purpose of grammar schools in the Czech Republic?
To prepare students for university education.
What type of school would a student attend if they want to become a mechanic?
Vocational school
What do students need to do to be admitted to university in the Czech Republic?
They need to pass entrance exams.
What is the name of the final examination taken at the end of secondary school?
The maturita exam.
Which faculty would you attend if you wanted to become a doctor?
Where do students go to exercise and do sports at school?
The gym.
What is the final exam called at apprenticeship centers in the Czech Republic?
The final exam for a certificate (výuční list).
What degree is awarded after completing three years of university studies?
A bachelor’s degree.
What subjects are typically studied at the Faculty of Education?
Subjects that prepare students for teaching careers.
Which degree comes after a bachelor’s degree in the Czech university system?
A master’s degree.
What is the purpose of the staff room in a school?
It’s a place where teachers prepare lessons and take breaks.
What term describes students who do not attend school without permission?
Playing truant.