Investments in Education
The city of Košice (Košice, a city in Slovakia) plans to invest 133 million euros in the education sector. These funds will be directed to updating the material and technical base of schools, supporting new educational projects, and improving the quality of education.
In Slovakia, the financing of schools and kindergartens is divided: primary schools are financed directly by the city, and kindergartens by city districts. For Ukrainians (Ukrainians) planning their children's education, the main thing to remember is that compulsory school education here lasts 10 years or until the end of the school year in which the child turns 16 years old.
International Schools and Opportunities for Foreigners
For those looking for international education, Košice (Košice, a city in Slovakia) has Kosice International School (KEIS) and Splash International School. They offer education in English according to international programs, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB).
If you want your child to study in Slovak, Košice (Košice, a city in Slovakia) offers intensive language courses. After these, foreign students can integrate into the local system and study for free in public schools.
Budget and Education Funding at the State Level
At the national level, according to the 2026 budget project (approved by parliament in October 2025), total state expenditures will amount to 67.9 billion euros. Although exact amounts for education are not detailed in the document, funding for preschool, primary, and secondary education remains a priority.
Read more about the education system and opportunities for Ukrainians (Ukrainians) in Slovakia on our education page.
How to Enroll a Child in School in Košice
Enrollment in primary schools in Košice (Košice, a city in Slovakia) works on a territorial principle: the school at your place of residence (catchment school) is obliged to accept your child. If there are no places, the district education department must find you another nearby school. You can also try to enroll in a school in another district, but only if there are free places and with the director's consent.
As for secondary schools, students enter them after finishing primary school. The decision on admission is made by the director based on the results of the entrance procedure.
Note: All data is current as of September 2026.
