The Ministry of Education of Slovakia together with the National Institute of Education and Youth (NIVaM) published the official schedule and rules for external testing for ninth-grade students (Testovanie 9) for the 2026/2027 school year. The exams are mandatory for all ninth graders in Slovak schools.
The organization of testing on site is ensured by school principals, and the knowledge check is conducted according to state educational standards.
Key stages and registration dates
Parents and students should pay attention to the registration period — filling out and submitting applications for participation in the testing will take place from November 16 to November 30, 2026.
Schedule of Testovanie 9 (2027)
Main term:
March 17, 2027 (Wednesday): mathematics, Slovak language and literature (for schools with Slovak and Ukrainian languages of instruction), Hungarian language and literature (for schools with Hungarian language of instruction).
March 18, 2027 (Thursday): Slovak language and Slovak literature (for schools with Hungarian language of instruction), Ukrainian language and literature (for schools with Ukrainian language of instruction).
Reserve term:
March 31, 2027 (Wednesday): mathematics, Slovak language and literature (for schools with Slovak and Ukrainian languages of instruction), Hungarian language and literature (for schools with Hungarian language of instruction).
April 1, 2027 (Thursday): Slovak language and Slovak literature (for schools with Hungarian language of instruction), Ukrainian language and literature (for schools with Ukrainian language of instruction).
Reserve dates are provided for students who, for valid and documented reasons (for example, illness), cannot participate in testing during the main period.
The results of Testovanie 9 traditionally play a decisive role in admission to secondary schools and gymnasiums in Slovakia, so educators advise starting preparation early.
