Piaristická spojená škola sv. Jozefa Kalazanského, Nitra

  • The school began its modern history in the school year 1992/1993. Nowadays the school unites a primary as well as a secondary school. Our pupils are provided with general education and moral upbringing in the spirit of Christianity. The school creed is: "Learning the truth not only with the mind, but also with the heart."

    SCHOOL PRIORITIES INCLUDE:

    • motivating learning environment
    • development of creative and critical thinking 
    • an environmentally-friendly approach to life
    • improvement of pupils´ social, language and ICT competences
    • development of artistically talented pupils
    • supporting pupils´ successes in regional, national and international competitions 
    • participation in international projects

    There are two forms of studies at our secondary grammar school:

    • an eight-year form for pupils aged 11 to 19
    • a four-year form for pupils aged 15 to 19

    Pupils learn these foreign languages: English, German, French, Italian or Russian.

    The primary school was established in 2013 and it has 7 classes.

     

    OUR SCHOOL PROVIDES:

    • language classrooms and classrooms equipped with ICT, a laboratory, a multi-functional sports field, 2 gyms, a schoolyard with a park, a library, a canteen, a snack bar
    • extracurricular activities: sports, drama, foreign languages, history, philosophy, journalism, preparation for studying medicine, mathematics, computer programming
    • a school chapel for the spiritual upbringing of pupils

    LIFE AT OUR SCHOOL:

    • events to promote sustainable development
    • field trips and educational excursions in Slovakia and abroad
    • voluntary blood donation
    • taking part in various fundraising and charitable events
    • a green ribbon ceremony and a ball are held for pupils in the final year of their studies
    • exhibitions of pupils´ works of art in the school gallery of fine arts
    • putting on plays and musicals
    • English week with native speakers
    • a student-exchange programme with Heilig-Geist Gymnasium in Würselen, Germany
    • events to support a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle
    • school magazine Kalazancio - an opportunity for talented young journalists and graphic designers
    • a wide range of extracurricular activities
    • a ski course and many other sports events