CzechiaTéma 4, úloha 3 · Education

How many years does compulsory school attendance last in the Czech Republic?

In the exam (Czech)

Kolik let trvá v České republice povinná školní docházka?

  1. a5 years.5 let.
  2. b9 years.9 let.Correct answer
  3. c12 years.12 let.
  4. d15 years.15 let.

Why?

Compulsory school attendance in Czechia lasts 9 years. Children usually complete it at a basic school (základní škola), which they start at the age of 6.

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    Correct answer:In July and August.

    Kdy mají žáci základních a středních škol v České republice hlavní prázdniny? — V červenci a v srpnu.

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    Mrs Svobodová's daughter completed her studies with a state final examination (státní závěrečná zkouška) and defended her diploma thesis. Which school has she just finished?

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  3. Téma 4, úloha 6

    Mr and Mrs Svoboda have four children. Alena is 4 years old, Jan is 10, Ivan is 19 and Tereza is 21. Which of their children is subject to compulsory school attendance?

    Correct answer:Jan.

    Manželé Svobodovi mají čtyři děti. Aleně jsou 4 roky, Janovi 10 let, Ivanovi 19 let a Tereze je 21 let. Které z jejich dětí má povinnou školní docházku? — Jan.

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    Jana Svobodová completed the three-year General Nurse programme at a faculty of medicine. Which university degree did she receive?

    Correct answer:Bc.

    Jana Svobodová vystudovala na lékařské fakultě tříletý obor Všeobecná sestra. Který vysokoškolský titul získala? — Bc.

Source

Questions and correct answers: Databanka testových úloh z českých reálií (databank of test items on Czech realities), 10th edition, updated 5 January 2026, © Národní pedagogický institut České republiky (NPI ČR). The English translation and the explanations are ours, written with the help of AI; in the exam the questions are in Czech. The source of each picture is given with it. We are not affiliated with NPI ČR or with the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies of Charles University (ÚJOP UK).

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