LATEST NEWS

SPEAK ACADEMY Begins its Journey as an IB PYP Candidate School

Celebrating a New Chapter in International Education We are delighted to announce a significant milestone in the evolution of SPEAK ACADEMY: we are now officially a Candidate School offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). This recognition marks the start of an exciting and transformative journey for our school, our students, and our wider community. The Significance of Becoming an IB Candidate School Joining the ranks of IB candidate schoo

Apr 144 min read

Language is Not a Spreadsheet, but Life: Radovan Ocharovich on Modern Education

Many of us remember school as endless lists of vocabulary and grammar rules. However, Radovan Ocharovich, the founder of a bilingual elementary school in Banská Bystrica, points out that such an approach does not prepare children for real life. He recalls a moment from his own childhood when, as a 12-year-old, he got lost in London. At that moment, he didn't need perfect grammar or memorized phrases. He needed courage—the courage to ask, to make a mistake, and to try. This ex

Apr 102 min read

Open Day at SPEAK ACADEMY 2026

We would like to invite you to the SPEAK ACADEMY Open Day 1st Grade 8:00-8:30 Wellbeing 8:50 - 9:20 Slovak Language 9:30 - 10:00 English Language 10:10 - 10:40 Mathematics 2nd Grade 8:00-8:30 Wellbeing 8:50 - 9:20 Slovak Language 9:30 - 10:00 Mathematics 10:10 - 10:40 English Language 17:00–17:15 School presentation for parents 17:00–18:00 Activities for children, open discussion

Jan 301 min read