Slovakia, Bratislava
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The school is a day school. Full-day care is available from 8:00 to 17:00. The Kindergarten day runs from 8:30 to 15:30 and the School day runs from 8:15 to 15:00.
Food is prepared in-house in a kitchen that bakes its own bread. Meals are cooked from scratch and menus are planned weekly with accommodation for dietary requirements. Food is sourced from local and organic producers where possible, and the school operates an edible garden; international days showcase cuisines from different cultures.
The school is led by a director within an in-house management and administration team, with an advisory board. It operates as a non-profit organization.
Brilliant Stars International School offers a Cambridge-based curriculum from age 2 to 14 in Bratislava, with a Montessori-inspired approach in the early years. Kindergarten blends hands-on learning with the British Jolly Phonics programme and a Character Building Programme, while English is the language of instruction; Slovak lessons are available for Slovak students and expats. The Primary School combines the Cambridge International Curriculum with Montessori pedagogy, developing literacy, numeracy, science, digital literacy and programming, alongside global studies and RE. The Secondary School follows the Cambridge International Curriculum for Lower Secondary, with subjects including English, Maths, Science, German, Slovak, Music, Arts, History, Geography, and Computer Science. The campus features bright classrooms, a 4500+ book library, a Science Laboratory, a Music Room, a Pottery Atelier, a Ballet Studio, a large indoor gym, and rooftop classroom. The school also runs an Online School and a Summer Programme and emphasizes community service and Erasmus collaborations.