IOM MIGRATION INFORMATION CENTRE

A Comprehensive Assistance Program for Pedagogical and Professional Staff

Registration for the program is CLOSED due to full capacity. 

In a bid to support foreign pedagogical and professional staff in integrating into Slovak schools, the IOM Migration Information Centre under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (MIC RRP), in collaboration with Studia Academica Slovaca (SAS), announces the launch of an assistance program which aims to facilitate the recognition of education credentials and proficiency in the Slovak language, thereby enabling qualified individuals to embark on fulfilling teaching careers within Slovak educational institutions. 

Program Overview: 

The primary objective of this assistance program is to assist foreign pedagogical and professional staff in obtaining recognition for their education and passing the Slovak language exam, a prerequisite for teaching in Slovak schools. The program targets individuals whose Slovak language proficiency is sufficiently high to undertake the language exam in the current year. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• University education in a pedagogical fields obtained abroad  
• 18 years of age 
• Citizenship in an EU/non-EU country 

• Valid residence permit in Slovakia 

Application Process: 

To determine eligibility, applicants are required to fill a short form and undergo a placement test. Those who achieve satisfactory results will proceed to undergo a more extensive evaluation by SAS. Admission to the program is based on test performance and the application form, with registration not guaranteeing enrollment. 

Program Benefits: 

Participants enrolled in the program will have access to the following benefits: 

• Reimbursement of education recognition costs.  
• Free preparatory course by SAS for the Slovak language exam. 
• Coverage of costs associated with the Slovak language exam. 

Project Description:

• Duration: September to December 2024. 
• Format: Participants can choose between attending the course online or in-person, providing flexibility based on individual preferences and circumstances. 
• Course Content: The preparatory course focuses on comprehensive language training, covering various aspects of the Slovak language essential for effective communication and teaching in educational settings. It includes grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, listening, and speaking exercises tailored to meet the specific needs of non-native speakers. 
• Language Exam: Following the completion of the preparatory course, participants will sit for the Slovak language exam in December 2024. Success in this exam is a key requirement for obtaining teaching positions in Slovak schools. 

The program is designed to cater to the diverse needs and circumstances of foreign pedagogical and professional staff, offering tailored support to facilitate their integration into the Slovak education system. Whether through targeted language preparation or gradual proficiency enhancement, the assistance program aims to empower individuals to achieve their professional aspirations and contribute meaningfully to the education sector in Slovakia. 

Prihláška - A Comprehensive Assistance Program for Pedagogical and Professional Staff from Abroad

Personal Information

Please, fill in your personal information.

First Name *

Last Name *

Maiden Name

(especially if this name appears on your diploma, identity documents, etc.)

Email Address *

Phone Number

Sex *

Female

Male

Other

Citizenship *

- Select - Afghanistan Aland Islands Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bonaire Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo Cook Islands Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Curaçao Cyprus Czech Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Heard Island and McDonald Islands Holy See (Vatican City State) Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Macedonia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova, Republic of Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Reunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saba Saint Helena Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Sint Eustatius Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Svalbard and Jan Mayen Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania, United Republic of Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States United States Minor Outlying Islands Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Wallis and Futuna Western Sahara Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe

Date of birth *

Address of stay in Slovakia *

What type of stay enables you to be in Slovakia? *

- Select - Temporary Residence Permanent Residence Tolerated Residence (including the Odídenec status) National Visa (Type D) Schengen Visa Visa-free Travel Slovak Citizenship I am not sure.

What is the main purpose of your stay in Slovakia? *

(e.g. study, work, business, family, travel, etc.)

Length of stay in Slovakia *

Upload a copy of your residence permit. *

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(In case of Visa-Free Stay and/or Slovak Citizenship, a copy of the identity document is sufficient.)

Information about Education

What is your highest level of education? *

- Select - Secondary Education (I have the equivalent of a high school diploma) I. Level of Higher Education (I have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree) II. Level of Higher Education (I have the equivalent of a master's degree) III. Level of Higher Education (I have the equivalent of a doctoral degree)

Name of the school where you completed your education *

Field of study *

Do you have the originals or copies of your education documents from abroad? *

Yes

No

(In the event that you received your education in Ukraine and you do not have the originals or copies of your educational documents available, it is possible to contact the Ukrainian side in order to obtain a confirmation of your education at the e-mail address or visit the website https://info.edbo.gov.ua/edu-documents/.)na e-mailovej adrese alebo navštíviť webovú stránku https://info.edbo.gov.ua/edu-documents/ .)

Upload a copy of the diploma, which you want to have recognized in Slovakia. *

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Recognition of education documents from abroad

Have your education documents from abroad already been recognized in Slovakia? *

Yes, my education documents from abroad have already been recognized in Slovakia.

No, I have not yet started or completed the process of having my education documents from abroad recognized.

When were your education documents from abroad recognised? *

Upload a copy of the Decision on the Recognition of Education Documents from Abroad.

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What were the primary costs (i.e. administrative fee) you incurred in having your foreign education documents recognised? *

Upload a copy of the proof of payment for the administrative fee.

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Did you have any secondary expenses related to the recognition of education documents from abroad? *

Yes

No

(e.g. official translations of documents, notarisation of documents)

Describe in detail what secondary expenses you had. How much did each of the secondary expenses cost? *

(e.g. official translations of documents, notarisation of documents)

Upload a copy of the proof of payment for the payment of secondary fees.

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What primary costs (i.e. administrative fee) do you expect to incur in having your foreign education documents recognised? *

Do you expect to have any secondary expenses related to the recognition of education documents from abroad? *

Yes

No

(e.g. official translations of documents, notarisation of documents)

Please describe in detail what secondary expenses you expect to have. How much do you expect each secondary expenses to cost? *

(e.g. official translations of documents, notarisation of documents)

Information about Employment

Have you been employed in your home country? *

Yes

No

What was your occupation in your home country? *

How long (in years or months) have you worked in education / with children in your home country? *

Are you currently employed in Slovakia? *

Yes

No

What is your occupation in Slovakia? *

Where do you work? *

(name of the school, school establishment or company if it is not an education job)

What type of employment contract do you have? *

- Select - Pracovný pomer na dobu neurčitú Pracovný pomer na dobu určitú Pracovný pomer na kratší pracovný čas Dohody o prácach vykonávaných mimo pracovného pomeru Dohoda o pracovnej činnosti Dohoda o vykonaní práce I am not sure. Other

How long (in years or months) have you worked in education / with children in Slovakia? *

What occupation would you like to pursue in Slovakia? *

Where would you like to work?

(name of the school, school establishment or company if it is not an education job)

How often do you use Slovak at work? *

I use Slovak every day with children/students/clients.

I only use Slovak with colleagues

I hardly use Slovak at all (I mainly work with Ukrainian children)

Other

If you selected 'Other', please specify *

How did you learn to speak Slovak? *

Only from direct communication with Slovaks

In Slovak language courses

Other

If you selected 'Other', please specify *

Motivation and purpose for applying for the Pedagogical and Professional Staff Assistance Program

Why is it important for you to complete this program? *

In what ways is not having your education documents / professional qualifications recognized an obstacle to your integration in Slovakia? *

How long do you plan to stay in Slovakia? *

Additional Information

Do you have your own business? *

Yes

No

What kind of a business do you have? *

How many members does your household have? Please specify. *

(e.g. me, my son, my daughter, my mother, etc.)

How many members of your household are unemployed? Please specify. *

(e.g. me, my son, my daughter, my mother, etc.)

Were you granted or promised a financial contribution from any other entity for the recognition of education documents / professional qualifications obtained abroad? *

Yes

No

Specify from which other entity and in what amount you were granted or promised a financial contribution for the recognition of education documents / professional qualifications obtained abroad. *

Have you applied or are you planning to apply for a financial contribution for the recognition of education documents / professional qualifications obtained abroad from any entity other than the IOM Migration Information Centre? *

Yes

No

Specify from which other entity and in what amount you requested or plan to request a financial contribution for the recognition of education documents / professional qualifications obtained abroad. *

How did you find out about our Pedagogical and Professional Staff Assistance Program? *

- Select - on the website www.mic.iom.sk on social media word-of-mouth (from friends, family members, etc.) from one of your consultants Other

Informed Consent

I fully acknowledge and understand that there is no legal entitlement to any form of financial contribution by the IOM Migration Information Centre. *

Yes

No

I have fully understood the content of this application and any questions I had about the content have been answered. *

Yes

No

I voluntarily make this declaration and freely consent to the collecting and processing of my personal data by IOM Slovakia. *

Yes

No

All of the answers in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. *

Yes

No

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