Slovak non-governmental organization

Skills for the 21st century, built in the classroom.

Erudo was founded in 2015 to give young people the practical skills they need for the 21st century. We help primary and secondary schools bring STEM and project-based learning into everyday teaching — through materials, training and long-term support for teachers.

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Mission

What we do

Traditional classroom approaches alone no longer prepare students for the world they graduate into. Erudo transforms education by bringing innovative methods — above all project-based learning and STEM — into the curricula of primary and secondary schools.

Our programs are research-based but written for everyday classroom use, and they follow the Slovak national curriculum, so teachers can apply what they learn right away. The name Erudo comes from the Latin erudio — “to educate”.

We believe every teacher has the potential to change how they teach. Our work builds digital literacy, critical thinking and teamwork in students, and creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration in the teachers who guide them.

How we transform education

School transformation

Intensive, long-term support for partner schools as they develop their capabilities.

Teacher education

Online and in-person courses accredited by the Ministry of Education.

Preparing future teachers

We help deliver the “Curious Learning” subject at the Faculty of Education.

STEM hackathons

One-day events for secondary school students focused on innovation and entrepreneurship.

Technology and art (STEAM)

The “Robotics and Art” program, run with Comenius University.

Informal education

Implementing the PBL strategy in the Pontis Foundation’s “Open Future” program.

The model

The Erudo STEM model

Whole-school STEM model

Erudo STEM

Support for changing a school, step by step

Erudo STEM brings our programs together into one model for a whole school. It is a long-term change in how a school teaches and works — at its own pace, with our support.

What Erudo STEM means

A whole school with a clear STEM vision, not just a few enthusiasts
Teachers who teach in modern ways and work across subjects
Students prepared for the challenges ahead
An open school — connected to parents, employers and its community

The Erudo STEM model connects all our programs, topics and training.

Erudo program

Erudo PBL

Support for introducing project-based learning

For schools and individual teachers who want to do project-based learning properly — not as an add-on, but as the way teaching happens.

PBL Academy (online) Individual online training for teachers. More about PBL Academy →

PBL Level Up (online) A follow-up online year for PBL Academy graduates. More about PBL Level Up →

PBL School A one- to two-year partnership with a whole school — materials, training, mentoring and support during project days.

Partner program

ENTER

Computer science and digital skills

Programming, the BBC micro:bit, 3D printing and other digital skills — methodologies, example projects and training.

ENTER School Joining the ENTER program — digital education, materials and support for teachers. More about ENTER School

Partner program

EduPOWER

Mathematics, physics and technology

Physics through experiments, mathematics through real-life problems, technology through solutions students build themselves. No rote learning of abstract formulas — students investigate, experiment and create.

EduPOWER annual development program A year-long partnership with a school in mathematics, physics and technology. More about EduPOWER

Community

PyCon SK

We bring together the Slovak community of Python developers and educators.

pycon.sk

Method

Design thinking

Creative, practical ways to solve real problems at school.

Conference

EduSummit

Our conference for teachers and schools, full of innovation in education.

More about EduSummit →

Topic

Artificial intelligence

AI in education — how to use it meaningfully in teaching.

Competencies

The 4 Cs

Critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity — the skills of the 21st century.

Research

Measuring impact

We measure the impact of our programs and publish the results regularly.

Impact

Reaching schools across Slovakia

Our activities run in every region of Slovakia, together with regional partners who help us reach further. The STEM Academy, one of our flagship programs, has been running since 2017.

2015

Erudo founded as a Slovak non-governmental organization

~1,000

Schools reached by the STEM Academy since 2017

~3,000

Teachers trained through the STEM Academy across Slovakia

We have carried out research in computing education since 2018; several members of our team hold a PhD in education and teach at universities. See our published research.

Recognition

Awards and nominations

2025

Open Education Award for Excellence

Nomination.

2024

ITAPA Award — Radio Slovakia Award

2023

IT Gala — IT Person of the Year, 2nd place

Marek Mansell, executive director.

2021

Forbes 30 Under 30