Slovakia Lower Secondary Education - Art Education

The Slovak education system includes art education as part of the lower secondary curriculum (ISCED 2), covering grades 5 to 9. A two-level education model has been in place since 2007, consisting of state and school levels. The Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic approved an updated state educational program for lower secondary education, effective September 1, 2015. This program outlines the educational areas for this level, which includes "Umenie a kultúra" (Art and Culture). Primary art schools, offering specialized instruction in various art forms like music, theatre, and painting, are also available as extracurricular options. While specific details about the 9th-grade art curriculum are not readily available, the inclusion of "Art and Culture" within the national curriculum framework confirms its presence in lower secondary education. Additional information may be available through the Slovak Ministry of Education or individual schools.