Slovakia, Bratislava
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Our bright, well-lit classrooms support self-directed and interactive learning. In classrooms, technology such as computers, tablets, and a SmartBoard is available for research and projects. The library houses 4500+ hand-selected books for reading and research. Specialised spaces include a Science Laboratory, a Music Room, and a Pottery Atelier. There are additional spaces such as a Ballet Studio and a large indoor gym, and the Dining Hall serves nutritious meals.
A brand-new multisport outdoor playground supports team and individual activities. An expansive indoor gym provides space for physical education and indoor sports. A Ballet Studio supports dance and movement activities. Outdoor facilities include the Certified Natural Garden for biodiversity and edible gardening, and a rooftop outdoor classroom provides learning outdoors as part of the school's facilities.
Classrooms are welcoming and well-lit, designed to support interactive, hands-on learning. Computers, Tablets, and a SmartBoard are available in the classrooms for research and projects. The library houses 4500+ hand-selected books and supports literacy and research activities. A Science Laboratory enables practical STEM learning. A Music Room and a Pottery Atelier provide dedicated spaces for arts and creative development.
Extra-curricular activities are led by teachers and external specialists and the offering evolves with student interests. Clubs include Chess, Math, Logic & Coding, Robotics, Poetry, Drama & Film, Yoga, Ballet, Tennis, Gymnastics, Team Sports, Ceramics, Upcycling, Home Economics, and Eco-club. These activities take place on-site, saving families time on transport. They foster diverse creativity, cognitive development, physical skills, teamwork, and environmental awareness.
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.