Brilliant Stars International School

The school is in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is located at Vavilovova 18, 851 01 in Petržalka.

Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Online School, and Summer Programme.

The school is an international school.

In-house special educator and speech and language therapist.

Kindergarten: 8:30–15:30; School: 8:15–15:00; Full-day care: 8:00–17:00; Morning & After-school club available daily.

The Brilliant Stars international curriculum is Cambridge-based and taught entirely in English, preparing students to join Cambridge Assessment in over 160 countries. Kindergarten (ages 2½–6) blends Montessori-inspired hands-on learning with the British Jolly Phonics literacy programme and a Character Building Programme, emphasising concentration, perseverance, and cooperation. English is the language of instruction throughout the day, with mandatory Slovak lessons for Slovak students and expats can access Slovak language lessons. Primary School integrates the Cambridge International Curriculum with Montessori pedagogy and a Character Building programme, equipping students with strong English, reading, writing, maths, science, digital literacy and programming, global studies and RE. CAIE delivers the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Key Stage 1 & 2, is part of the University of Cambridge, and is recognised by the Slovak Ministry of Education and by universities worldwide. Secondary School follows the Cambridge International Curriculum for Lower Secondary, with subjects including English, Maths, Science, German, Slovak, Music, Art, History, Geography, and Computer Science; Cambridge qualifications are recognised by universities worldwide; the school also offers an Online School and a Summer Programme.

Cambridge international qualifications are recognised by universities worldwide. This recognition supports admission to higher education institutions around the world.

The school centers on character development and social-emotional learning. Teachers receive in-house training in Character Education and mentoring to identify and nurture virtues in each student. The approach emphasizes developing a love of learning while fostering empathy, responsibility, and respectful global citizenship. A strong emphasis is placed on addressing aggression, bullying, and inappropriate language early to maintain a safe and supportive environment.

In-house specialists support learners with diverse needs, including a Montessori expert, a special educator and a speech and language therapist, and an in-house psychologist. An education consultant is also available to advise on learning approaches. This team helps tailor support within general classes and school life.

English is the language of instruction throughout the day, with classes typically led by foreign teachers who are native English speakers. English is the first language at the school, and students are guided to achieve fluency in written and spoken English. Slovak language classes are taught by qualified Slovak teachers to meet ministry standards, and the school offers the option to study an additional foreign language.

The school supports mental wellbeing through its focus on social-emotional development and a caring learning environment. It emphasizes character development and provides opportunities for students to explore interests in a safe setting. An in-house psychologist and other specialists support wellbeing, and staff are trained to foster students' emotional and social growth.

Safeguarding is supported by in-house specialists who monitor wellbeing and safety, including a Montessori expert, a special educator, a speech and language therapist, and a psychologist. Aggression, bullying, and inappropriate language are addressed early by trained staff to maintain a secure community.

1. Applicant Admissions Enquiry: A short admissions form is required to receive the necessary information. Applications are processed on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Early application is strongly encouraged in order to guarantee space.

2. Visit and Knowledge Check: Prospective families are invited for a visit to the school to meet the admissions staff and discuss the curriculum and life at Brilliant Stars. All prospective students visit with their parents to take part in a friendly informal knowledge check. For international students, an online call is scheduled with a follow-up visit upon arrival. For School Only, parents/guardians of all school applicants provide current school records including transcripts and reports from the previous year, if applicable, and any psychological evaluations.

3. Admissions Decision: Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. The admissions team informs families as soon as a decision is reached. Families may receive updates as decisions are finalized. Decisions are communicated directly by the admissions team.

Every year, a number of scholarships are offered for Brilliant Stars primary and secondary school students. Scholarships are awarded to students and families who demonstrate academic and character excellence. Scholarships are awarded and reviewed annually by our director.