Košice International School (KEIS) is an English-language international school in Košice, Slovakia, serving students from kindergarten through secondary level. The school is authorised as an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), and is a candidate school for the Diploma Programme (DP). KEIS holds Erasmus+ accreditation and is a member of AmCham Slovakia and the British Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia. The school community represents 22 nationalities. The campus is located on Poľná 1 in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city.
Location
KEIS is located at Poľná 1 in Košice, the second-largest city in Slovakia. Košice has good transport connections including an international airport and railway station.
Stages
The school operates across three divisions: kindergarten (Materská škola), primary and middle school (Základná škola), and secondary school/gymnasium (Gymnázium). Students follow the IB PYP and MYP frameworks, with the Diploma Programme in development.
Type
KEIS is a co-educational international day school. There are no boarding facilities. It is the first English-language international school in Košice.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school community represents 22 nationalities, reflecting a diverse international student body in eastern Slovakia.
Country affiliation
The school does not have a specific country affiliation but maintains memberships with the American Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia and the British Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia.
Curriculum
KEIS is authorised to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school is also a candidate for the IB Diploma Programme (DP). All instruction is delivered in English, with a focus on 21st century education approaches.
Admissions
1. 2. Visit the campus to learn about the IB programmes and school environment. 3. Submit the required application documentation for review by the admissions team. 4. Complete any assessment or interview as required for the relevant year group. 5. Upon acceptance, complete enrollment paperwork and prepare for the start of term.