Entrance exams begin at Czech secondary schools

Unified entrance exams for Czech secondary schools are getting underway, with tens of thousands of applicants sitting tests in mathematics and Czech. According to Cermat, around 96,450 students have applied for four-year programmes this year, slightly fewer than last year. In total, about 122,400 pupils will take the exams. Candidates have 70 minutes for maths and 60 minutes for Czech, with the better result in each subject counting toward the final score. Results of the first round will be announced on May 15. The education organisation EDUin says success also depends on students’ mental well-being and recommends careful time management during the tests.