Slovakia, Bratislava
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English is the language of instruction across the curriculum, with Full Day English in Kindergarten and All-day English in Primary and Secondary. English fluency is the aim by graduation. Slovak is taught as a mandatory subject for Slovak-speaking learners to meet the Slovak Ministry of Education standards, and expats can access Slovak language lessons. German is offered as a second language in the Secondary School.
English is the language of instruction across the curriculum. Slovak language lessons are mandatory for Slovak students to meet the Slovak Ministry of Education requirements, and expats can access Slovak language lessons. An optional second language is offered, with German provided as a second language in the Secondary School.
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.