Spojená škola, Pankúchova

The school is committed to providing a high-quality, challenging international education that links theory, practice, and real-life situations. It promotes international-mindedness while respecting individual student needs and unique personalities. The core mission is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who contribute to a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

The school offers a continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). In addition to these international programmes, the school provides 8-year and 5-year bilingual gymnasium studies. Instruction in the PYP programme is conducted in English.

The school emphasizes preparation for university studies and the attainment of international qualifications. Students are encouraged to become multilingual, lifelong learners who think critically and work cooperatively. Graduates are prepared to manage the workload and time management challenges of higher education, with many students achieving success in national and international competitions.

The school maintains a dedicated School Support Team to assist students and parents. This team includes school psychologists for both the gymnasium and the IB programmes, a school special educator, a social educator, and a counselor who provides guidance on university selection and educational situations. The school also provides access to various help lines and external counseling services.

Admission to the school is conducted through a selective process rather than a standard enrollment. For the Primary Years Programme (PYP), applicants must participate in an entrance examination that evaluates their ability to listen with understanding, concentration, visual memory, logical-mathematical reasoning, and English language proficiency. For the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and other secondary streams, admission is based on entrance examinations, with specific criteria published for each academic year.

The school operates on a standard academic year, with key events including entrance examinations typically held in the spring (e.g., May) and the school year concluding in June. Parents are kept informed of important dates, including parent-teacher meetings and examination schedules, through the school's Edupage system.

The campus includes a school canteen that provides meals for students, with options for students to bring their own food if they have dietary restrictions, provided they submit medical documentation. The school is equipped with modern classrooms, and facilities are utilized for various projects, including an 'Ekoučebňa' (eco-classroom). Students use electronic chips or ISIC cards for building access and canteen services.

The school offers an After School Club (AFC) and maintains an active student parliament. Students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE), Erasmus+ projects, and various academic competitions such as the 'Peňažný štvorboj' financial literacy contest. The school also organizes language study trips abroad, ski courses, and ecological activities.