Slovakia · practical answer
How do you enrol a Ukrainian child in school in Slovakia?
Since 1 September 2025, compulsory education applies in Slovakia to children under temporary protection. For a child of compulsory-school age, the legal representative must apply for enrolment within 3 months after the dočasné útočisko procedure starts.
Short answer
Since 1 September 2025, compulsory education applies in Slovakia to children under temporary protection. For a child of compulsory-school age, the legal representative must apply for enrolment within 3 months after the dočasné útočisko procedure starts.
What to prepare
- · Proof that temporary-refuge/asylum proceedings have started or proof that the status has already been granted
- · The child’s birth certificate
- · The child’s passport
- · Latest report card, certificate, or other evidence of previous education
- · Rental agreement or another proof of address — only if the school director asks for it
What to do step by step
- 1
Find a school or its founder in your place of residence; if you do not know the school district, check the municipality website or contact the regional education office RÚŠS
- 2
Submit an enrolment application to the director of the chosen school
- 3
The school assesses previous education and Slovak-language level and places the child in an appropriate class
- 4
If you do not have Ukrainian school records, tell the school — it should help determine the appropriate class
Important
The school places the child based on previous education and Slovak-language level. Missing Ukrainian school records do not by themselves prevent placement.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-01