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Slovakia, Bratislava
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1. Submit the online application for the 4-year or 2-year program. The Academy offers day study and boarding options for both programs. The assessment content and selection criteria are the same for both funding paths, and admissions decisions are made on merit. The standard application deadline is closed, capacity is limited, and an additional application window opened in the second half of March 2026 for international applicants.
2. Study readiness and English language test. Within days of submitting the application you receive an email with possible testing dates. Both tests are taken on a single date during a proctored online assessment.
3. Personality questionnaire. You receive an email with instructions and you will fill out a personality questionnaire, which will be revisited during the interview.
4. Scholarship. If you wish to apply for a scholarship, you will be asked to fill out a form which will be taken into consideration when offering scholarships. Scholarships are donor-funded, with a 40% or 60% tuition reduction available to about half of the top applicants. Slovak citizenship is a requirement for eligibility, and the process may include information about household income to assess need.
5. Review of results and interview invitation. Your test results are reviewed; you either will be rejected or you will be invited for an interview with a member of the admissions team.
6. Results and scholarship discussion. You will receive the final results; if offered a place, options for scholarship are discussed.
7. Enrollment and preparation. Congratulations, start getting ready for your next school year at LEAF Academy; onboarding includes next steps for enrollment and housing if applicable.
International admissions notes: Applications and selection are open from November to June, with a requirement to demonstrate financial means for visa purposes for non-Schengen students; two funding paths exist but the assessment and criteria remain the same and all decisions are merit-based.
LEAF Academy bases admission on merit and applies tuition to all students. A limited reduction in tuition is available, with a 40% or 60% reduction offered to approximately half of the top applicants.
Additional merit-based scholarships or other forms of support may be awarded to outstanding accepted students who cannot afford the reduced tuition. This aid is granted for one academic year at a time and is not guaranteed; continuation depends on the student's overall academic performance.
Scholarships are donor-funded, and information on household income and expenses is requested to assess eligibility. Scholarships are available only to Slovak citizens.
LEAF Academy is a boarding high school in Bratislava, Slovakia, opened in 2016. The academic building at Fraňa Kráľa 6 is historic and the on-site residential life is in the Astra Hotel on Prievozská. The campus supports 70 students with nurse and residential staff, wifi classrooms, a library and learning spaces. All classes are taught in English; a National Language and Slovak as Foreign Language program supports language development, with opportunities to study additional languages. The school offers a 4-year and a 2-year program, with Year 1 Grade 9 or Year 3 Grade 11 entry. An American-style curriculum intertwines rigorous academics with leadership, entrepreneurship, and character development; Year 3 and 4 include university-level Advanced Placement courses and AP Capstone Diploma is approved by The College Board. The campus provides university and career counseling in Years 3 and 4. A spectrum of clubs is available, run by students with staff supervision.
