Slovakia Gets First Comprehensive Data on Secondary School Applications Through Digital System

Slovakia's Ministry of Education has obtained the first complete and reliable statistics on secondary school applications this year, thanks to a new electronic application system called ePrihlášky. Previously, data on student applications to high schools was incomplete and unreliable, making it difficult to track educational trends and demand. The comprehensive data comes as ninth-grade students across the country are currently taking entrance examinations for gymnasiums (academic secondary schools), eight-year gymnasiums, and vocational schools. The ministry has also completed evaluations for bilingual gymnasiums, where entrance exams were held in March. The new digital application system represents a significant improvement in educational data collection, providing authorities with accurate information about student preferences and school demand patterns for the first time.