When to apply for the evaluation of foreign studies?
Application for the assesment of foreign studies is submitted in relation with the child benefit and other uses related to student status. The application results in a decision on the equivalence of the studies in terms of preparation for a future profession. The claim itself is then assessed by the competent authority (the Labour, Social Affairs and Family Office, the social insurance institution, the health insurance institution, etc.), to which you submit the decision on the evaluation of the study abroad.
You should submit this application:
- always if you are studying at a foreign secondary school
- if you are studying at a foreign higher education institution and that institution is not on the list of recognised higher education institutions for the purposes of evaluation of studies
You should not submit this application:
- if the study is at primary school (compulsory school attendance)
- if it is a higher education institution which is on the list of recognised institutions (the competent authority assessing the claim will consult the list of higher education institutions).
Processing times
The processing times for this type of application is up to 1 month. The processing period starts upon receipt of a complete application.
Result of the application and further action
The outcome of this application is a decision on the evaluation of studies abroad. This decision is then presented to the Slovak authorities.
For information on how decisions are delivered, the possibilities of appeal and the legal validity of the decision, see Issuing of decisions
