American High School Programme vs QSI International School of Bratislava
American High School Programme and QSI International School of Bratislava are both in Bratislava, about 17 km apart. Both schools offer American programmes, and QSI International School of Bratislava also offers Bespoke, IB and Advanced Placement (AP). Published annual fees are €15,500 - 17,500 at American High School Programme and €12,400 - 28,000 at QSI International School of Bratislava, which puts QSI International School of Bratislava roughly 22% higher. American High School Programme takes pupils from 11 to 18, and QSI International School of Bratislava from 2 to 18. QSI International School of Bratislava is the larger school, with around 230 pupils to American High School Programme's 150. Typical class sizes are 15 at American High School Programme and 18 at QSI International School of Bratislava.
International school within the Quality Schools International (QSI) network
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
221 students preschool through Secondary IV; 29 nationalities represented; Class of 2026: 25 students representing 10 nationalities
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Intensive English program for students needing English language support; Special Needs are considered on a case-by-case basis; QSI Bratislava does not have a dedicated school-based learning support department
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
Affiliated with the United States Department of State's Office of Overseas Schools
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
School day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:40 p.m.; Enrichment/activities run from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
Bus service from 10+ locations in and around Bratislava; Return buses after dismissal and after activities; Optional door-to-door service; Public bus service available with 2–4 options per hour to Bratislava city center
- Capital Fund Fee (ages 5–18): EUR 1,500 one-time. This fee is presented as split across terms: EUR 600 (Term 1), EUR 450 (Term 2), EUR 450 (Term 3). - Capital Fund Fee (ages 2½–4): EUR 0 for these classes. - Late-enrolment fee (ages 2½–4): EUR 750. - Late-enrolment fee (ages 5–18): EUR 2,650. - Discount (where applicable, ages 5–18): EUR 760–950 (see tuition contract for eligibility and application).
Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown per term and per academic year)
- Preschool (ages 2½–4) — Half day: - Term 1: EUR 3,300. - Term 2: EUR 2,800. - Term 3: EUR 2,800. - Whole year: EUR 8,900.
- Preschool (ages 2½–4) — Full day: - Term 1: EUR 4,300. - Term 2: EUR 3,300. - Term 3: EUR 3,300. - Whole year: EUR 10,900.
- Elementary / Middle / Secondary (ages 5–18): - Tuition (term amounts): Term 1 tuition EUR 10,500; Term 2 tuition EUR 8,000; Term 3 tuition EUR 8,000. - Capital Fund Fee added (split): Term 1 EUR 600; Term 2 EUR 450; Term 3 EUR 450. - Total per term including capital fund: Term 1 EUR 11,100; Term 2 EUR 8,450; Term 3 EUR 8,450. - Whole-year total including capital fund: EUR 28,000 (tuition-only whole-year figure shown as EUR 26,500; capital fund total EUR 1,500 yields the EUR 28,000 total).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is billed by three terms (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3); published term amounts are shown above and the whole-year totals are provided. A tuition contract is issued to finalise registration and payment arrangements at acceptance. The one-time registration fee is required to hold a place. - Late-enrolment fees apply as stated above when students enrol after standard registration dates. Capital Fund Fee may be collected over the term payments as shown (EUR 600 / 450 / 450).
Boarding fees
- Boarding: Not applicable. QSI Bratislava operates as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are listed.
Other costs and optional fees
- Items listed as optional and charged in addition to tuition: lunch; transportation / busing program; overnight trips (Week Without Walls, ski trips); summer camp; extended/after-school activities for elementary students (gymnastics, golf, ceramics, swimming); middle school & secondary athletic wear (optional). Additional optional field trips, exams, or program-specific charges may apply and are charged separately.
Refund information and withdrawal
- The registration fee is one-time and non-refundable. To effect a student withdrawal the school requires submission of its Withdrawal Form; tuition-contract terms (as issued by the Business Office at registration) set contractual obligations related to withdrawal and any applicable refunds or charges.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Payment option provided: bank transfer. Bank details for payments are: - Beneficiary: Súkromná spojená škola Quality Schools - Bank: Slovenská sporiteľňa, a. s. - Bank Address: Tomášikova 48, 832 37 Bratislava, Slovakia - Bank Code: 0900 - SWIFT / BIC: GIBASKBX - IBAN: SK4809000000005167515447 - Payment instruction: include the student's first and last name in the payment information.
- No alternative payment methods (for example, a school-posted credit-card payment option) are listed on the Business Office page; parents should follow the payment instructions on the tuition contract and Business Office communications.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
No boarding; the school is an independent, coeducational day school. A paid shuttle bus service to/from the campus is available from different locations in and around Bratislava.
Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
Lunch program and information are offered. Lunch plans have options for ECC/Elementary (3–10 years) and for Middle School/Secondary (11–18 years); participation is optional. Orders must be placed by 8:30 a.m. and paid in cash. There is a Korean lunch option with a separate sign-up form, and a Lunch Menu is available.
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
The School is governed by the Board of Directors and Bylaws of Quality Schools International, a consortium of over 37 schools in Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East. An Advisory Board, composed of 6 to 10 members who reside in Bratislava, assists the school in its operation. The school operates with the approval of the Slovak Ministry of Education.
