ABOUT THE FOUNDER & CEO
Karl
Pálinkáš
As CEO and Founder of SKYE Academy, Karl leads a team responsible in order to meet all his clients’needs. He is a firm believer in individual approach, extensive knowledge of English Language and exceptional customer service. His academy stands for selflessness, mutual respect and putting the client at the centre of what we do.
Karl was born in Nové Zámky. He attented a Primary School in Dvory nad Žitavou, where he recieved an excellent insight into high quality education. His teachers have had a crucial impact on both his personal and professional development in the early days. Later, he attended Gymnázium Nové Zámky. His studies took altogether 4 years. He graduated his A levels in English, History, Slovak and Philosophy. At the age of 18 he decided to move to London, where Karl recieved his Bachelor’s degree. This is where he had first experienced a modern approach to education, which he later adopted.
After having successfully graduated at university, Karl has decided join the luxury retail industry. He’s worked for major players in the field of luxury retail such as Prada, Bottega Veneta as well as Balenciaga. It was here, where he particularly grasped the importance of an exceptional customer service and individual approach to clients. Karl has been trained and mentored by the best in the luxury industry, which allowed him to grow both as a professional as well as an individual.
Following a successful career in management retail, Karl left his position as a Store Manager in London to follow what he has always hoped to do- teaching. After moving back to Nové Zámky in 2018, he took a position of an English teacher in ELLI Nové Zámky. Having been employed by his former English teacher from Primary School, this was a great opportunity for Karl, where he had acquired knowledge of the basics of teaching and was able to develop his signature style of teaching, while staying true to his beliefs.
Karl is currently a holder of a C2 Cambridge Certificate.
Throughout his career, Karl has traveled to many countries, met amazing people and he has dedicated his 20’s to self-development and professional training. He hopes to inspire others and continue in passing on his experience and knowledge of English to all his students alongside his dog Skye.