After school care (Mimoškolské aktivity, krúžky, družiny)

What

Most schools run the so-called school clubs offering extra-curricular activities for pupils in grades 1 to 4. Pupils at the second level of primary school (grades 5 to 9) can enrol at various specialised clubs within their school which focus on school subjects, arts or sport. Pupils can also enrol at primary art schools which offer art education in music, dance and fine arts or attend free-time centres to pursue their hobbies. Primary art schools and free-time centres are mostly located in towns and run by municipalities, churches or private founders. Enrolment lasts for the whole school year.

Who

All children at the first level of primary school are eligible to attend the school club if it exists at the school. Admission to specialised clubs for older pupils within their school is regulated by the provider (usually a teacher). Enrolment to courses at primary art schools and free-time centres is regulated by admission procedures of individual schools and centres.

How

To enrol your child in the school club, you need to apply at the school and for that you can be charged with a small fee. Admission to specialised clubs at the second level of primary schools is usually free of charge and your child only needs to subscribe. Educational programmes at public primary art schools and activities at municipal free-time centres are subsidised and a fee can be requested from parents. Private providers can apply tuition.

When

Subscription to all after-school activities usually takes place at the beginning of the school year in September.