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Slovakia, Bratislava
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The school has a Wellbeing Coach who prioritises emotional and mental health. The coach has training in psychology, mediation, supervision, and psychotherapy. In personalised one-to-one sessions, students learn to regulate emotions, cope with daily challenges, and build resilience and confidence. The coach collaborates with teachers and families to deliver a holistic approach to each student's development. The school fosters an open culture where students feel safe seeking support and receive proactive guidance with healthy coping strategies.
The SEN Team provides targeted support to students with Special Educational Needs to help them access the curriculum and reach their individual potential. We offer one-to-one, small-group, and in-class support, focusing on developing attention, communication, literacy, numeracy, social understanding, and emotional regulation. We work closely with students, parents, teachers, and external professionals to create personalised support plans that promote academic progress and wellbeing. As a Cambridge International School, CIS uses standardised English assessments as part of identification, monitoring, and review procedures to determine appropriate access arrangements. The SEN Team is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment in which children and young people with special educational needs are supported to thrive.
The EAL program supports students from Year 4 to Year 11, helping them to fully access the curriculum across reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Our teachers adapt lessons to meet each student's needs, allowing them to study alongside peers in mainstream classes while benefiting from targeted EAL lessons in place of Modern Foreign Languages. Small-group teaching, personalised support, and regular progress assessments ensure each student builds confidence and develops their English throughout the year. In addition, staff receive regular English language training to support EAL learners effectively. With the right balance of challenge and encouragement, every learner is supported to succeed, whatever their starting point.
The school prioritises emotional and mental health through a Wellbeing Coach who brings psychology training to the role. In one-to-one sessions, students develop tools to regulate emotions, navigate daily challenges, and grow in resilience and confidence. The Wellbeing Coach collaborates with teachers and families to deliver a holistic plan for each student's development. The school fosters an open culture where students feel safe asking for support and receive proactive guidance and healthy coping strategies. The programme supports wellbeing across all areas of school life.
The Cambridge International School maintains a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy for 2025-2026. The aims include safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, ensuring staff are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns. The policy is based on Keeping Children Safe in Education (2021) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), and reflects local Slovak legislation. Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Deputy DSL, and Director oversee safeguarding; staff review safeguarding guidance annually, and the DSL leads responses and referrals to external agencies. The policy covers online safety and reporting procedures, confidentiality considerations, and informs parents or involves authorities where appropriate; appendices cover types of abuse and safer recruitment.
Cambridge International School Bratislava offers a Cambridge-based education from primary through A‑levels, with an optional Slovak Maturita Year 14. The school combines Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications with the Slovak National Curriculum under accreditation by the Slovak Ministry of Education, and it welcomes a diverse community of more than 25 nationalities. In Primary (Years 2–6), teaching is in English and covers core subjects with reading emphasis supported by Accelerated Reader and Read, Write Inc. The Secondary programme (Years 7–13) follows the Cambridge framework, preparing students for IGCSEs and A‑Levels, alongside the option to graduate with Slovak Maturita. A dedicated Careers & University Guidance team and Unifrog support students' university progression. Facilities include science and computer labs, art and music rooms, a fully equipped gym, a library, and the Cambridge Creative Center for KS5. The campus hosts a strong arts and sports program, with performances, gallery visits, and international competitions.
