Slovakia 8th Grade Primary School Subjects: First Foreign Language

The Slovak education system underwent a curriculum reform starting in 2020, focusing on 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, digital literacy, and soft skills. A new curriculum was implemented in phases, beginning with first-year pupils in a select group of primary schools in September 2023. The reform aims to modernize education and better prepare students for future challenges.

While English has been the compulsory first foreign language in Slovak primary schools, there have been discussions regarding the liberalization of foreign language choices. Other commonly taught foreign languages include German and Russian. Further information on the specific curriculum for 8th-grade first foreign language education under the new reform is not readily available.