Open Slovak Language Courses
- Last Updated: 23 November 2022
The IOM Migration Information Centre (MIC) organizes Open Slovak Language Courses for foreigners, which are available for:
- citizens of non-EU/EEA countries who have temporary, permanent or tolerated stay in Slovakia, including applicants for temporary refuge and persons granted temporary refuge in Slovakia ("departees")
- EU citizens with a university degree or working in highly skilled jobs
- foreign university students studying at university in Slovakia
Open Slovak Language Courses organised by MIC are not certified language courses. They serve as a first contact with the Slovak language and are recommended for complete beginners.
- They are free of charge and without entrance tests
- They are intended for adult participants who have not attended these courses in the past (the course is not intended for children)
- They are taught using interactive teaching methods, during which the emphasis is mainly on conversation and focus on learning the basics of the Slovak language in real situations and everyday communication (e.g. in the grocery store, at the bank, at work, with friends, at the doctor's office, etc.)
- They are used to expand vocabulary and learn basic grammar
How do the free Open Slovak Language Courses work?
- Lessons are 90 minutes long and take place at least 2 times a week
- Lessons are usually taught in 3-month cycles
- Group size is usually 20-25 participants
- Courses take place online or in person (in selected locations in Slovakia)
- Courses are also linked to basic socio-cultural orientation about life in Slovakia
UPDATE: The registration for online Open Slovak Language Courses for foreign students and highly qualified workers from EU, non-EU/EEA countries and their family members is now CLOSED. The capacity has been filled.
Another cycle of Open Slovak Language Courses is expected to open in January 2023. Please follow our website in January for more details.
Admission to the Open Slovak Language Courses is limited and there is no legal entitlement.
Tips and links for free Slovak language study (websites and online materials) can be found here.
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