You will find below a list of the most popular international and bilingual schools for expats in Slovakia with fee information. The list includes nursery schools, primary and secondary (high) schools for you to find the right school to prepare for the International Baccalaureate and other accreditation in Slovakia. Some schools may follow the American or British curriculums with English speaking programs while others are regulated under the French and German language and system.

Education in Slovakia

Generally, children start primary school in the year in which they reach 6 years of age.

Primary education system is formally divided in two "stages" and is compulsory until the student turns 16 years old.

1. First primary education stage- age 6 to 10, works as platform for next studies.
2. Second primary education stage- age 10 to 15, it can be spent inside a 9-year primary school or in an 8-year gymnasium.

Primary and secondary education is free to all Slovaks, so long as they attend a public institution. Universities are also free of charge, but students who fail to graduate within the expected length of time must pay for any courses they haven’t yet taken.

Basic education is divided into two stages:

• Basic First Stage:
  Length of program in years: 4.
  Age level from: 6 to 10 years old
• Basic Second Stage:
  Length of program in years: 5.
  Age level from: 10 to: 15 years old.

General Secondary education:

• Type of school providing this education: Gymnázium /Grammar school
  Length of program in years: 4
  Age level from: 15 to: 19
• Type of school providing this education: Gymnázium / Grammar school
  Length of program in years: 8
  Age level from: 10 to: 18

International Schools

International schools can be the perfect solution for an expat student (multinational corporation executives, children of diplomats, NGO staff) in Slovakia. Many schools provide similar standards of schooling around the globe, providing for an easy transition between schools whether they are in France or Vietnam. There may be some local population, but the schools are usually geared for an international student body. Schools may follow a curriculum model from the US, UK, France, etc. Primary instruction may be any language (and multiple languages are usually taught), but it is usually in English, French, Spanish, German, or Japanese. Schools also provide internationally accepted accreditation such as the international baccalaureate.

Admission and enrolment procedures vary from school to school. Space is often limited and preference may be given to students based on nationality. Tuition tends to be expensive based on local standards, but offers high standards of learning, boast smaller class sizes, first-rate facilities, and extracurricular. Boarding facilities are available at some schools, but most only provide day classes.

Accreditation & Membership

• The CoIS (Council of International Schools) is a non-profit association of international schools and post-secondary institutions which provides educational accreditation, teacher and leadership recruitment services, links to higher education, governance assistance and help with founding new schools.
• European Council of International Schools (ECIS) is a collaborative network promoting the ideals and best practice of international education, complemented by grants and awards.
• Council of British International Schools (COBIS) is a responsive organisation that serves, supports and represents its member schools.
• New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) is a regional accrediting association which establishes standards for all levels of education, from pre-K to doctoral.
• Agency for French Education Abroad (Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger, AEFE) is a national public agency under the administration of the French government that assures the quality of schools teaching the French national curriculum outside France.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) represents over 1100 independent schools and associations in the United States and abroad.

International schools in Bratislava

English International School of Bratislava
Address: Radničné námestie 4
821 05 Bratislava, Slovakia
Tel: +421 915 832 076
Email: office@eisbratislava.org / admissions@eisbratislava.org
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

English International School of Bratislava provides an outstanding international education for pre-school children aged 3 to 14 of all nationalities.EISB Primary is a 6-year academic and holistic program with the goal of developing Independent Learners. The Primary has 2 distinct parts: Early Primary  (Year 1- Year 3) and Upper Primary (Year 4-6). The EISB Academy (Years 7-13, 14) provides a 7-year academic and holistic program based on the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).

Cambridge International School Bratislava
Address: Úprkova 3
811 04 Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Tel: +421 907 150 643
Email: school@cambridgeschool.eu / admissions@cambridgeschool.eu
Tuition Rates: From 12,150€ ($13,870) to 14,850€ ($16,950) [School year 2021/22]

CIS provides a full schooling programme for 3 to 18 year olds with the university entrance qualification of Cambridge Advance Levels for the older students.The curriculum at CIS is based upon the programmes of the University of Cambridge International group, starting with Cambridge Primary and moving through to IGCSE, AS and A Level in the senior years. Ultimately, the qualifications which can be obtained by the senior students can open the doors to universities all over the world. From the UK to Austria, Australia to the USA, Spain and here in Slovakia; Cambridge qualifications are universally recognised and welcomed.

QSI International School of Bratislava (QSIB)
Address: Záhradnícka 1006/2
Šamorín 93101, Slovakia
Tel: +421 313 213 500
Email: bratislava@qsi.org
Tuition Rates: From 20,910€ ($23,870) [School year 2021/22]

The International School of Bratislava (QSIB) is an independent, coeducational day school, which offers an educational program from age 2 1/2 (early childhood program) through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The school year is divided into 3 terms extending from late August to mid-December, from early January to late March, and from early April to mid-June. The School offers a mastery educational program with a curriculum similar to that of U.S. schools as well as competitive international schools. Instruction is in English, however, in addition to a rigorous academic program, German, Slovak, Spanish, Korean and French are taught as foreign languages. Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma are available for secondary school students. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), and the College Board for the Advanced Placement (AP) program. QSIB is recognized by the Slovakian Ministry of Education and is an official SAT and College Board Test Center.

The British International School (BISB)
Address: J. Valašťana Dolinského 1 (Pekníkova 6)
841 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
Tel: +421 269 307 081
Email: office@bisb.sk
Tuition Rates: From 20,910€ ($23,870) for primary school and high school students [School year 2021/22]

The British International School Bratislava (BISB), established in 1997, is one of the oldest international schools in Slovakia. The school provides a nursery, early years, primary and secondary school education. The curriculum in nursery to year 9 is based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales, International General Certificate in Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). Students then complete the two-year IGCSE programme in years 10 and 11, followed by the IB Diploma programme in years 12 and 13. The language of instruction is English. At the age of seven, students can choose a second foreign language (German, French or Spanish). Slovak and Korean nationals can study their mother tongues during the curriculum time. The school is accredited be the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic, Cambridge Examinations Board and International Baccalaureate Organisation.

American Academy in Bratislava
Address: American Academy LLC, organizačná zložka
Račianske mýto 10990/1B, 831 02 Bratislava III, Slovakia
Tel: +421 910 456 780
Email: study@americanacademy.com
Tuition Rates: From 9,000€ ($10,275) to 10,500€ ($11,985) [School year 2021/22]

American Academy is a network of American International Schools operated by the Central European education group - JK Education, with campuses in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Croatia. American Academy in Bratislava provides a middle and hight school education (Grade 6 to Grade 12). Its curriculum is inspired by the best world educational programs: the American-style and the finish system / curriculum with a project-based learning that allows the students to choose subjects that interest them.

Kings Schools International
Address: Súkromné gymnázium, Trnavská cesta 3421/39
831 04 Bratislava, Slovakia
Tel: +421 249 200 336
Email: office@kingsbratislava.com
Tuition Rates: From 9,500€ ($10,850) to 13,500€ ($15,410) [School year 2021/22]

Kings Schools International, Bratislava offers a stimulating academic programme in English for international and Slovak students ages 3 – 17. The school has a specially designed international curriculum based on the English National Curriculum.

French Schools in Bratislava

École Française de Bratislava
Address: Marie Curie Sklodowskej 1,
851 04 Petržalka, Bratislava, Slovakia
Tel: +421 905 944 664
Email: secretariat@efib.sk
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

The French International School in Bratislava belongs to the network of school establishments administered by the Agency for French Education Abroad. The school offers an academic programme students from Kindergarten (ages 2 – 5) to High School included. Children enrolled acquires perfect knowledge of the French language and love for the French culture, as well as knowledge of many other languages (including the Slovak and English). Thanks to the French school curricula, students will be given everything what represents a strong point of the French culture when it opens to the world.

German Schools in Bratislava

Deutsche Schule Bratislava
Address: Palisady 51,
81106 Bratislava, Slovakia
Tel: +421 220 422 810
Email: info@deutscheschule.sk
Tuition Rates: From 7,560€ ($8,630) for primary school and high school students [School year 2021/22]

The only completely German-speaking school in Slovakia. It serves from Kindergarten (kindergarten), Vorschule (preschool) through Gymnasium (high school). The students are taught according to the curriculum of Baden-Württemberg in Germany. Slovak mother tongue is taught according to the Slovak curriculum.