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Slovakia, Bratislava
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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.
Application / Registration fee
- Registration fee: EUR 300.
Tuition fees (per term and annual) — academic year 2025/26
- Kindergarten (per term): Term 1 (Sept–Dec) EUR 3,512; Term 2 (Jan–Mar) EUR 2,634; Term 3 (Apr–June) EUR 2,634. Annual fee: EUR 8,780.
- Year 2 (per term): Term 1 EUR 3,700; Term 2 EUR 2,775; Term 3 EUR 2,775. Annual fee: EUR 9,250.
- Year 3 (per term): Term 1 EUR 3,848; Term 2 EUR 2,886; Term 3 EUR 2,886. Annual fee: EUR 9,620.
- Year 4 (per term): Term 1 EUR 3,980; Term 2 EUR 2,985; Term 3 EUR 2,985. Annual fee: EUR 9,950.
- Year 5 (per term): Term 1 EUR 4,116; Term 2 EUR 3,087; Term 3 EUR 3,087. Annual fee: EUR 10,290.
- Year 6 (per term): Term 1 EUR 4,264; Term 2 EUR 3,198; Term 3 EUR 3,198. Annual fee: EUR 10,660.
- Year 7 (per term): Term 1 EUR 4,400; Term 2 EUR 3,300; Term 3 EUR 3,300. Annual fee: EUR 11,000.
- Year 8 (per term): Term 1 EUR 4,540; Term 2 EUR 3,405; Term 3 EUR 3,405. Annual fee: EUR 11,350.
- Year 9 (per term): Term 1 EUR 4,756; Term 2 EUR 3,567; Term 3 EUR 3,567. Annual fee: EUR 11,890.
What the tuition covers and what it does not cover
- Fees include: tuition, teaching materials and learning supplies (materials, notebooks, textbooks, laptops for in-school use), many in-house extra-curricular activities, specialist teaching and learning support, day trips, and Cambridge examination fees.
- Fees do not include: school meals (lunch and snacks), individual instrumental lessons, some optional extra-curricular activities, and residential (overnight) trips. Meals are charged separately and are billed on the term invoice.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule: tuition, meals and extra-curricular activities are invoiced for the whole term in advance (per-term invoicing aligned with the three school terms). Term dates for the 2025/26 year run roughly: Term 1 (early September–mid/late December), Term 2 (January–March), Term 3 (April–June).
- Payment terms: invoices for tuition, meals and activities must be paid in advance for the whole term and are to be paid by bank transfer. Meals cancelled before 7:45 a.m. on the day of the meal are deducted from the next meal invoice. There are no fee reductions for student absences.
Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school with full-day care; no boarding or residential accommodation fees are published. Residential (overnight) trips are listed as optional and are charged separately when they occur.
Other costs and routine extras
- School meals: charged separately; the school runs its own kitchen and invoices meals per term. Cancellations before 7:45 a.m. are credited on the next invoice.
- Individual music/instrumental lessons: charged separately and not included in tuition. Payments for some activities are invoiced at the end of term.
- Optional extra-curricular activities and residential trips: charged separately.
- Uniform / dress code: there is a school dress code and the school references “Brilliant Stars t-shirts,” but no compulsory uniform fee or mandatory uniform price is published. Parents are expected to supply appropriate smart-casual clothing and PE kit as outlined in the dress code.
Refunds, cancellations and withdrawal policy
- Withdrawal notice: parents must notify the school in writing one term in advance to withdraw a child. Without written notice given one term in advance, tuition for the full term will be charged.
- Absence and refunds: there are no fee reductions for absences of any reason. Meal cancellations notified before 7:45 a.m. are deducted from the next meal invoice.
Discounts and scholarships
- Sibling discount: a 5% discount is applied for the third child enrolled (families with three or more children). Further sibling discounts are decided case-by-case. Scholarships for primary and secondary students are offered annually and are awarded and reviewed by the school's director.
Fee changes
- The school states fees increase by around 4% annually.
Accepted payment methods (published)
- Bank transfer is the published payment method for term invoices. No published information on accepting credit-card payment is listed in the school materials.
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.
