High schools with a talent exam offer programs focused on an artistic discipline, such as painting, design, singing, or drama. There are also sports grammar schools. The admission procedure to schools with a talent exam is different, as applicants are required to demonstrate their endowment. Thus, these schools (except for sports grammar schools) do not organize the unified entrance examination.
APPLICATIONS
It is possible to submit up to 2 applications in the 1st and 2nd rounds of the admission procedure to high schools with a talent exam. In addition, up to 3 applications may be submitted to 3- or 4-year programs without a talent exam. It is important to order the schools according to your priority.
The best way to apply is using the DiPSy online system.
DATES
The application submission deadline is identical with that for other high schools, i.e., February 20
!From 2025, the application submission deadline has been unified for all programs.
Talent exams are held in March and April. Each school sends an invitation detailing the date and time of the exam.
The results will be published on May, 15 in the DiPSy system and on the schools‘ websites.
CRITERIA
Each school publishes admission criteria for the individual programs on its website, such as:
- Talent exam – differs according to the program (e.g., drawing, musical performance, dancing, dramatic monolog)
- Portfolio – applicant’s collected works (e.g., drawings, sketches, photos) that demonstrate their abilities, creativity, and talent
- Interview – some schools organize interviews during which applicants explain their motivation to study
- Test – e.g., history, culture, and history of art
Sports grammar schools include a general physical aptitude test.
It’s a good idea to start preparing for the admission procedure early, especially when it comes to creating a portfolio. Schools often organize preparatory courses.
DURATION OF STUDIES
Studies take 4 years and are concluded by the maturita exam. Some fields of study (typical of arts and crafts, such as goldsmithery, woodcarving, artistic blacksmithery) may be concluded by an apprenticeship certificate if taught as 3-year programs.
Conservatories also offer 6- and 8-year programs, entered into after the 5th or the 7th grade of elementary school (applies also to grammar schools). Upon a successful completion of conservatory studies, it’s often possible to pursue post-secondary vocational studies.
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List of topics
- Practical Guide
- 1_1 PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
- 1_2 DELAYED SCHOOL ENTRY
- 2_1 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (ES)
- 2_2 EDUCATION COUNCELING FACILITIES (ECF)
- 2_3 SUPPORT MEASURES
- 2_4 PREPARATORY CLASS
- 2_5 SCHOOL MEALS AND AFTERSCHOOL CLUB
- 2_6 REEXAMINATION, REPEATING A GRADE
- 2_7 STUDENT EVALUATION
- 2_8 COMMUNICATION WITH SCHOOL
- 2_9 COMMUNICATING WITH THE SCHOOL WHEN YOU SUSPECT YOUR CHILD IS BEING BULLIED
- 3_1 HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION
- 3_1a HOW TO FILL IN THE ANSWER SHEET AT THE UNIFIED ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (JPZ)
- 3_2 TYPES OF HIGH SCHOOLS
- 3_3 ADMISSIONS TO HIGH SCHOOLS WITH A TALENT EXAM
- 5_1 EXTRACURRICULAR ACITIVITIES AND FREE TIME
- 5_2 SUPPORT FOR MULTILINGUALISM
- 5_3 FREE LANGUAGE PREPARATION AND CZECH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
- 5_4 OSPOD AND SOCIAL AND LEGAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
- 5_6 RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN EDUCATION (ELEMENTARY, HIGH, POST-SECONDARY VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS)