Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
Slovakia, Bratislava
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
Chess, Math, Logic & Coding, and Robotics are offered as on-site extracurricular activities led by teachers and external specialists. The clubs are evolving based on student interest, expanding as new topics gain popularity. These activities support critical thinking, problem solving, and STEM inquiry beyond the standard curriculum. They provide intellectual stimulation and opportunities to develop analytical skills and perseverance.
Poetry, Drama & Film, Ceramics, Upcycling, and Home Economics are offered on-site as creative clubs. They are led by teachers and external lecturers, enabling expressive writing, performance, crafts, and hands-on making. Movement and Dance are also part of the arts activities, promoting creativity through physical expression. The programme nurtures artistic talents and practical craftsmanship.
Brilliant Stars collaborates with international partners and participates in Erasmus projects, with connections to Townshend International (CZ) and The School of the Nations (Macau). The school engages in events focusing on environment and diversity to promote inclusion. Partnerships with Cambridge and UCL researchers support cross-cultural understanding and global awareness.
On-site clubs include Yoga, Ballet, Tennis, Gymnastics, and Team Sports, offering physical activity, coordination, teamwork, and personal wellbeing. Movement & Dance activities also contribute to social and creative development. Morning and after-school clubs are available daily to support families' schedules.
Students and parents participate in community service, including planting around the school, charity projects, and events focused on the environment and diversity. The school engages with local governments and organizations, supports environmental action planning with businesses, and participates in international NGO events to connect learning with real-world impact.
Service learning and community projects cultivate leadership skills. Students participate in conferences, NGO events, and Erasmus projects in collaboration with universities, developing teamwork, communication, and professional competencies. Partnerships with Cambridge and other institutions provide opportunities for further leadership development and cross-border collaboration.
Yoga, Ballet, Tennis, Gymnastics, and Team Sports support physical fitness and wellbeing. Movement and Dance are integrated into on-site activities to promote health, coordination, and balance. The school also offers Daily Morning & After-school clubs to encourage healthy routines and safe, active lifestyles.
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.
