Slovakia: Bilingual Program Stays 5-Year, 8th Graders Excluded from Enrollment

Slovak education authorities have decided to keep the bilingual study program at five years but will restrict new enrollment to ninth graders only, barring eighth graders from applying in future school years. This policy shift alters the eligibility timeline for students and may affect school planning and student transitions. The change appears to be a routine administrative adjustment with limited immediate market or geopolitical impact.