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Slovakia, Bratislava
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The school has a dedicated pastoral care team that provides personalised care, support and guidance to students to help them thrive. The learning environment is safe and inclusive, and well-being is central to everyday school life. The school supports social and emotional development through a holistic approach that includes access to Nord Anglia Education's Global Campus learning platform for global projects and experiences. The school recognises the importance of well-being in academic success and fosters resilience and positive relationships with teachers and peers.
The school has a Learning Support policy and accepts students with highlighted learning needs, defined by the Learning Support Coordinator. Younger children displaying learning difficulties receive targeted support, and BISB will assist families in finding an alternative school if it cannot accommodate a child's needs.
The school has an English as an Additional Language (EAL) department that helps students become fluent English speakers and immerse in the British curricula. EAL support is personalised and differentiated, with six-week Language Intensive programmes at the start of terms, plus one-to-one, group, and after-school support. EAL teachers provide resources on Firefly and Language Nut and support Cambridge Young Learner exams. Some students may receive English as a modern foreign language support to access lessons in English.
The pastoral care team focuses on mental wellbeing and provides personalised care and guidance to support students' emotional health. BISB promotes a safe and inclusive environment where students can develop confidence and resilience. Wellbeing is integrated into school life through pastoral support, counselling services where available, and a range of activities that promote mental health. The school's wellbeing approach is designed to help students form positive relationships and manage stress and challenges.
The school maintains safeguarding and child protection policies to promote the safety and wellbeing of students. BISB has an abridged Policy on Safeguarding, Child Protection and Promoting the Wellbeing, outlining procedures and responsibilities for staff, pupils, and families.
The British International School Bratislava (BISB) is a British international day school serving ages 2 to 18 across three campuses in Dubravka, set in peaceful, green surroundings about 20 minutes from Bratislava. BISB offers a coherent curriculum from EYFS and the English National Curriculum up to Year 9, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. The school draws students from more than 40 countries and has collaborative links with Nord Anglia Education, MIT and The Juilliard School, including life-changing expeditions to Tanzania. Facilities include six science laboratories, an ICT suite with EdTech, libraries, and a 200-seat theatre. The Creative Arts Centre, design and technology rooms, a dance studio and music rooms support performing and visual arts. BISB also offers extensive sporting facilities, 70+ clubs and a strong emphasis on global projects and wellbeing, with high IB results in 2025 for BISB students worldwide.
