Interruption of Studies at a Tertiary Vocational School

Main information

The director of the school may interrupt your studies for a maximum of 2 years, based on an application for interruption submitted to the director.

The director is obliged to interrupt the studies of a female student for reasons of pregnancy and maternity if:

• the practical training takes place at workplaces or in forms of work prohibited for pregnant women and mothers up to the end of the ninth month after childbirth, or
• the teaching endangers the pregnancy according to a medical assessment.

During the period of interruption, you are not a student of the tertiary vocational school.

After the interruption ends, you continue your studies in the year in which you interrupted them.

With the director's approval, you may continue in a higher year, provided you demonstrate the necessary knowledge and practical skills, including how they were acquired.

The director may also, upon request, terminate the interruption earlier than originally approved, if no serious obstacles prevent this.

This applies to you if

You wish to interrupt your studies at a tertiary vocational school, or you must interrupt them due to pregnancy.

When to use this service

At any time during your studies.

Vyřízení služby - osobně

What you need if you are using this service

Submit an application for interruption of studies addressed to the director of the tertiary vocational school, stating the reasons for the request. 

The formal requirements of the application are not set by legislation. However, restrictions for approval and requirements for the application may be set by the school code/rules of the tertiary vocational school. 

Some schools provide their own application forms on their websites.

If you are applying for interruption due to pregnancy, maternity or health reasons, your application must include an assessment issued by a specialist doctor or your general practitioner.

Where and how to solve this service

The service is handled at the relevant school.

You may submit the application in person or via postal services.

Vyřízení služby - elektronicky

What you need if you are using this service

Submit an application for interruption of studies addressed to the director of the tertiary vocational school, stating the reasons for the request. 

The formal requirements of the application are not set by legislation. However, restrictions for approval and requirements for the application may be set by the school code/rules of the tertiary vocational school. 

Some schools provide their own application forms on their websites.

If you are applying for interruption due to pregnancy, maternity or health reasons, your application must include an assessment issued by a specialist doctor or your general practitioner.

Where and how to solve this service

The service is handled at the relevant school.

You may submit the application via the school's data box or as an electronic document (via email) signed with an electronic signature.

Additional information

What is the benefit of this service

You do not have to attend school or study during a clearly defined period in which you cannot devote yourself to your studies.

Apart from cases of pregnancy or maternity, where study may in some circumstances be excluded (health reasons, types of practical training prohibited for pregnant women and mothers), other typical reasons may include:

• study abroad,
• the need to give priority to family or health-related issues, etc.

Appeal options

Appeals against a decision rejecting the application for interruption of studies are decided by the Regional Authority or the Prague City Hall, depending on the registered office of the secondary school.

The appeal must be submitted through the director of the school.