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Secondary school admissions: JPZ and DiPSy

You apply via DiPSy to up to 3 programmes (plus 2 with an aptitude exam), ranked by priority. Most programmes require the national entrance exam (JPZ) in Czech and maths. Dates are national, set by the ministry.

Conservatoire applications (up to 2)1 Nov – 30 Nov 2026opens in 10 days
Secondary school applications, round 11 Feb – 22 Feb 2027opens in 102 days
JPZ for four-year programmes12 Apr – 13 Apr 2027opens in 172 days
Happening nowConservatoires publish admission criteriauntil 31 Oct 2026

How it works

  1. 1Pick programmesUp to 3 programmes without and 2 with an aptitude exam. A conservatoire application reduces these numbers.
  2. 2Rank themThe order is binding. Put the programme you want most first and a safer choice lower down.
  3. 3Sit the JPZCzech and maths, two attempts, the better result counts. The JPZ makes up at least 60% of the assessment.
  4. 4Results in DiPSyYou are admitted only to the highest priority where you succeed; lower ones lapse.

Dates 2027/28

National dates set by the ministry. The school’s announcement and DiPSy prevail.

Add 2027/28 dates to your calendar (.ics)
Month by month
  1. Applications 1 Feb – 22 Feb 2027
  2. JPZ 12 Apr – 13 Apr 2027
  3. JPZ resit 29 Apr – 30 Apr 2027
  4. Round 1 results 14 May 2027
  5. Round 2 19 May – 22 Jun 2027

Today is 22 Oct 2026.

Round 1: grammar schools, maturita and apprenticeship programmes

  1. 15 Jan – 31 Jan 2027Secondary schools publish criteria and placesOn the school’s website and in DiPSy.in 85 days
  2. 1 Feb – 22 Feb 2027Secondary school applications, round 1Up to 3 programmes without and 2 with an aptitude exam, ranked by priority. Online in DiPSy or on a paper form. The deadline of 20 Feb falls on a Saturday and moves to 22 Feb.in 102 days
  3. 15 Mar – 23 Apr 2027Secondary school entrance and aptitude examsSchools set at least two dates, at least one outside the JPZ days.in 144 days
  4. 12 Apr – 13 Apr 2027JPZ for four-year programmesYou sit two attempts; the better result counts.in 172 days
  5. 14 Apr – 15 Apr 2027JPZ for multi-year grammar schoolsYou sit two attempts; the better result counts.in 174 days
  6. 26 Apr – 5 May 2027Make-up school and aptitude examsin 186 days
  7. 29 Apr – 30 Apr 2027JPZ make-up datesFor four-year and multi-year programmes.in 189 days
  8. 14 May 2027Secondary school round 1 resultsAt the school and in DiPSy under your registration number. You are admitted only to the highest priority where you succeed.in 204 days

Conservatoires (earlier cycle)

  1. 15 Oct – 31 Oct 2026Conservatoires publish admission criteriaOn the school’s website and in DiPSy.now
  2. 1 Nov – 30 Nov 2026Conservatoire applications (up to 2)Up to two conservatoires or two programmes at one conservatoire. A conservatoire application reduces the number of February applications to programmes with an aptitude exam.in 10 days
  3. 4 Jan – 15 Jan 2027Conservatoire aptitude examsin 74 days
  4. 18 Jan – 29 Jan 2027Conservatoires: make-up aptitude examsin 88 days
  5. 8 Feb 2027Conservatoire admission resultsin 109 days

Round 2

  1. 14 May – 18 May 2027Secondary round 2: schools publish criteriain 204 days
  2. 19 May – 24 May 2027Secondary round 2: applicationsOnly if you were not admitted in round 1 or gave up your place. No new JPZ; round 1 results are used.in 209 days
  3. 8 Jun – 14 Jun 2027Secondary round 2: school and aptitude examsThere are no make-up dates.in 229 days
  4. 22 Jun 2027Secondary round 2: resultsin 243 days

Rules worth knowing

  • The JPZ makes up at least 60% of the overall assessment (40% at sports grammar schools). The head teacher may set a minimum score.
  • Primary school grades are no longer a mandatory criterion; schools may still use them.
  • A school counselling recommendation (adjusted conditions) is attached only with a registration ID in DiPSy.
  • Schools publish criteria and the number of places 15–31 Jan 2027, only three weeks before the application deadline. Last year’s criteria are only a guide.
  • There is no JPZ in round 2; round 1 results are used. From round 3 on, applications are on paper without priorities.
  • Changes such as “exams first, then applications” or 5 applications have not been adopted and do not apply for 2027/28.
CERMAT statistics on programmes For each programme we show how many applied, how many were admitted and the lowest JPZ score admitted. It is not a cut-off: it depends on demand and priorities. We do not rank schools. Compare your score with them →

Practise for the JPZ

Past papers (PDF) Papers, answer sheets and answer keys in Czech and maths for four-, six- and eight-year programmes.prijimacky.cermat.czWorked solutions Commented solutions to selected tests showing how to reach the answer.prijimacky.cermat.czOnline practice CERMAT’s web app for practising tests and individual tasks.prijimacky.cermat.cz

Tests from the 2015 and 2016 pilot rounds no longer match the current specifications. Compare a practice score with admitted applicants →

Official links

DiPSyprihlaskynastredni.czCERMAT – JPZMinistry methodology (PDF)

Find programmes in the catalogue → · Schools by region → · Boarding houses → · Do I have a chance? Compare your practice score →

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