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Life School Bratislava

Slovakia, Bratislava

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Ukrainian, English, Slovak
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum
Taught languages Ukrainian, English, Slovak, German
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Life School Bratislava is a private school and kindergarten located at Desiata 18, Bratislava. It serves preschoolers from age two through grade 11. Instruction is delivered in Ukrainian with a bilingual model that also includes English and Slovak, and the school builds on the New Ukrainian School framework for grades 1–11. A distinctive feature is the STEM focus, including the I am a researcher 2.0 project and the Rostok mathematics program. From grade 5, students may pursue a dual diploma with Arizona State University, integrating ASU coursework with Life School's program. The curriculum supports psychological and tutoring assistance and social-emotional learning. Extracurriculars are strong, with on-site clubs in painting, chess, speaking club, German club, vocal ensemble, ballroom dance, a mathematics club, aikido, and piano. The school provides five meals daily and offers full-day or half-day options, plus outdoor activities in any weather.

Desiata 18, 831 01 Bratislava, Slovakia

The Essentials

Life School Bratislava has instruction in Ukrainian, English, Slovak.

Location

Desiata 18, Bratislava 831 01, Slovakia. It is a private school and kindergarten serving children from age 2 through grade 11.

Stages

Preschool from age 2; 1–11 grades. Preschool is taught in Ukrainian, English, and Slovak; the 1–11 program follows the New Ukrainian School.

Type

Private school and kindergarten.

Additional learning support

Speech therapy and psychological support are available.

Country affiliation

Ukraine

School day structure

Full-day program.
Diving Deeper

Food Options

Preschool: Education in Ukrainian, English, and Slovak; five meals per day; full-day 450 EUR per month; half-day 250 EUR per month; clubs available on-site. Ukrainian kindergarten: Education in Ukrainian, English, and Slovak; three meals per day; opportunity to attend clubs and sessions with a speech therapist and psychologist; fun holidays; active walks in all weather; young educators; small groups of children. 1–11 grades: Education based on the New Ukrainian School program; five meals per day; opportunity to attend clubs on-site; tuition from 480 to 700 EUR per month (depending on class and learning conditions).

Governance and Ownership

Private ownership. The school operates as a private school-kindergarten serving children from age 2 to Grade 11. It offers American programs from Arizona State University for a dual diploma starting in Grade 5.
Fees
Application fees

- No application or one-time registration fee is stated for admissions; fees are presented as ongoing tuition amounts.

Tuition fees by school year / year group

- Nursery / Kindergarten (садочок)
- Full day: EUR 450 per month.
- Half day: EUR 250 per month.

- Primary and Secondary (Grades 1–11)
- Tuition: EUR 480–700 per month, depending on grade and specific programme/conditions.

- Notes on equivalents (calculated from the stated monthly rates):
- Annual equivalent (monthly × 12):
- Nursery full day: EUR 5,400 per year.
- Nursery half day: EUR 3,000 per year.
- Grades 1–11: EUR 5,760–8,400 per year.
- Example per-term equivalents (if an academic year were divided into three equal terms):
- Nursery full day: EUR 1,800 per term.
- Nursery half day: EUR 1,000 per term.
- Grades 1–11: EUR 1,920–2,800 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are quoted as monthly amounts (EUR per month). No detailed term-by-term billing schedule, payment deadlines, or penalty/late-payment terms are provided in the stated fee information.

Boarding fees

- The school operates as a day kindergarten and day school; there is no boarding provision and therefore no boarding fees.

Other costs and ancillary charges

- Meals:
- Full-day kindergarten and school references include five-meal provision where stated.
- A separate preschool/doshkilna-education section references three meals for that programme.

- Extracurricular clubs and activities are offered (examples listed include painting, chess, speaking club, Deutsch club, vocal ensemble, dance, mathematics club, aikido, and individual piano lessons). Specific additional charges for these clubs or private lessons are not itemized in the fee information.

- Uniforms, books, materials, transport or other mandatory extras are not itemized as separate fees in the published fee information.

Refund information

- No specific refund or fee-withdrawal policy is published with the stated fee figures; no refundable registration deposit or formal refund terms are listed in the fee section.

Fee payment options

- No explicit list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, direct debit, cash) is provided alongside the fee figures. Phone and email contact details are provided for administrative enquiries.

Contact for fee administration

- Telephone: +421 915 110 901. Email: info@lifeschool.sk. Address: Desiata 18, 831 01 Bratislava, Slovakia.
Academics

Life School Bratislava teaches Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum.

Curriculum

Life School Bratislava operates a preschool from age 2 and grades 1–11. Instruction is Ukrainian with a bilingual model covering Ukrainian, English, and Slovak. The curriculum includes a STEM focus with the 'I am a researcher 2.0' project and the Rostok mathematics program. From grade 5, students may pursue a dual diploma with Arizona State University, integrating ASU coursework with Life School's program. The school offers extracurricular clubs and workshops, including painting, chess, speaking club, German club, vocal ensemble, ballroom dance, a mathematics club, aikido, and piano lessons.

Higher Education Progression

Arizona State University dual diploma program begins in grade 5, providing a pathway to American higher education. The program integrates ASU coursework with Life School's curriculum.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is used to create a healthy classroom atmosphere. Psychological and tutoring support are provided to students. A psychologist and a speech therapist are available to students. Students can participate in clubs and activities on site that support social development. The environment emphasizes bilingual, collaborative learning to foster emotional growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Support for learners with additional needs includes access to a speech therapist and a psychologist. These professionals assist students with language development and mental wellbeing. Students can participate in clubs and activities as part of SEN support. Education is bilingual, with Ukrainian, English, and Slovak taught. Support is integrated within on-site clubs and tutoring.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Languages taught are Ukrainian, English, and Slovak. Bilingual education is provided. The program studies Ukrainian, English, and Slovak. English language development is integrated into the curriculum. These language offerings reflect the multilingual profile of Life School Bratislava.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through the SEL program. The school provides psychological support. Tutoring support is available to assist students academically. Clubs and activities foster social and emotional development. The environment promotes a healthy, balanced classroom atmosphere.
Parent Experience

Community

Life School Bratislava is a private school and kindergarten serving children from age 2 through grade 11. The program is bilingual, with instruction in Ukrainian, English and Slovak, and it offers on-site clubs including painting, chess, speaking club, German club, vocal ensemble, dance, math club, aikido and piano. From grade 5, students can participate in an Arizona State University program to pursue a double diploma. Preschool programs offer five meals per day and include language education, with access to a speech therapist and a psychologist.
Facilities

Academic Facilities

The New Ukrainian School program is used for grades 1–11. The school provides bilingual instruction in Ukrainian, English, and Slovak, with psychological and tutoring support and the use of social-emotional learning in the classroom. From grade 5, students can pursue a dual diploma with Arizona State University. The school implements an experimental STEM project called “I am a researcher 2.0,” and mathematics is taught using the Rostok program.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The school offers creative clubs including painting, chess, speaking club, German club, vocal ensemble, ballroom dancing, mathematics club, aikido, and individual piano lessons.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Life School uses the New Ukrainian School program for grades 1–11. It provides bilingual instruction in Ukrainian, English, and Slovak, with the Rostok math program to support accessible mathematics. Learning is blended, with teacher guided instruction and independent study on an online platform. A dual diploma option with Arizona State University is available from grade 5.

Arts & Creative

Life School offers on-site after-school workshops in painting, chess, and speaking club, as well as a German club and a vocal ensemble. There are also dance activities such as ballroom dancing and a math club, plus private piano lessons.

Cultural & Language

The school provides bilingual education in Ukrainian, English, and Slovak. A German club is offered as part of language and cultural activities. Ukrainian language and culture are integrated within the bilingual program.

Social & Hobbies

A range of on-site clubs and activities support social and hobby development, including painting, chess, speaking club, German club, vocal ensemble, dance, math club, aikido, and piano lessons. These clubs are available on-site for students to join after classes.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Life School offers full-day and half-day options. Kindergarten education is delivered in Ukrainian, English, and Slovak. Five meals per day are provided for students. Active outdoor activities are available in any weather.
Languages

Language Provision

Languages taught are Ukrainian, English and Slovak. Instruction is bilingual across the preschool and grades 1-11. Psychological and tutoring support are provided to learners. German is offered as an extracurricular club.

Bilingual Teaching

The school has bilingual teaching. Languages of instruction are Ukrainian, English and Slovak. This applies to the kindergarten and to grades 1-11. A dual diploma path with Arizona State University is available from 5th grade.
Admissions

Admissions

Preschool is offered from age 2 and the school includes grades 1–11. Applications are submitted via an online form. Instruction is bilingual in Ukrainian, English and Slovak. A dual diploma program with Arizona State University is available from grade 5. Full-day preschool costs 450 euros per month; half-day 250 euros per month. For grades 1–11, tuition ranges from 480 to 700 euros per month. The school offers clubs and after-school activities and provides a full-day program with five meals per day.
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