Slovakia Primary School: Second Foreign Language (Optional)

Primary education in Slovakia spans grades 1 through 9. Students typically begin their first foreign language, which is compulsory, in the earlier grades. A second foreign language is optional and is usually offered later in primary school, though the exact grade level when it becomes available can vary.

While resources do not explicitly state the required grade for choosing a second language, they do indicate common options. These typically include German, French, Russian, and Spanish, though availability can depend on the specific school. Not every school offers all four languages. English is the compulsory first foreign language in Slovak primary schools. Some bilingual programs exist, often at the grammar school level, offering more intensive foreign language study.