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Nationalities
Number of students |
200 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
39 |
Languages
Native English speaking teachers |
The majority of our teachers are native speakers or have C1 qualifications in the language in which they instruct. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, all our students follow the curriculum of English as a first language. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Spanish |
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
16 |
Average number of students per class |
Kindergarten: 5-8, School: 14 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
We make sure that our students are at the forefront of science and technology and developing essential 21st-century skills. The classrooms are equipped with interactive boards and the laptops are being used for project work, ICT and Math and Physics lessons. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
We are experienced and well-prepared for online education. Upon registration, our students are equipped with personal online accounts where they are able to receive classwork and homework, communicate with their teachers, and have the necessary access for integrative and holistic online education. We also offer digital instrumental lessons, invite interesting and inspirational guests, and have a number of extra-curricular classes online so as to support the child, particularly when socialising is at a minimum due to the pandemic. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, but they learn about different religions and cultures as a part of the curriculum. Religious festivals of our students are celebrated. |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International Assessments |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework is assigned, however, care is given to minimize work at home. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies by age. Primary school students are encouraged to read as their homework and weekly homework is maximum for 2 hours. Secondary students might have assignments of a maximum of 1 hour per day. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
At the moment, our students continue into various international schools, bilingual high-schools and boarding schools abroad. |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Our teaching team is advised by a number of in-house specialists including a Montessori expert, an in-house special educator and speech and language therapist, an in-house psychologist, and an education consultant, all of whom are at hand to support your child through their learning experience. |
Learning support offered |
We have an individual approach towards our students and provide them with mentoring and individual consultations. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We support the talents and interests of our students through our individually tailored approach and small class sizes. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. Assessments and interviews. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
More information about our admissions process can be found at www.brilliantstars.sk. |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis based on availability. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. |
School day
School start time |
Kindergarten: 8:30
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School finish time |
Kindergarten: 15:30
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Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, 8:00 - 17:00 |
School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
Yes. Providing healthy meals and choosing products in an ecologically sustainable manner is very important to us. We run our own kitchen and bake our own bread. We cook from scratch and avoid any semi-finished products. Children are provided with healthy nutritious food throughout the day (i.e. morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack). |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We create healthy menus for every week and cater to a range of dietary requirements and intolerances as well as religious food requirements. |
Uniform required |
No. But we have a dress code and the students are expected to dress smartly and appropriately. |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art & drawing, ceramics, up-cycling, tennis, ice-skating, swimming, team sports, chess, math & logic, robotics, animation, young builders, young reporters, piano, violin, cello, guitar, orchestra, choir, and many more. |
Sports activities included |
The physical education is a part of our curriculum. The students are exposed to a wide range of physical activities, team sports, building individual skills. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
Facilities
Facilities at the school |
Library, Science lab, Natural Certified Garden, Sports Playground, Indoor Gym. |
Sports facilities at the school |
We have a newly built secondary school filled with natural light, new outdoor sports playground, luscious natural garden, climbing frames from natural materials, access to a large indoor gym, and an outdoor running track. |
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Brilliant Stars International School is a joyful, child-centred, fully English speaking, and inspiring school offering holistic education addressing the whole child, focused on the development of children’s character, the development of their skills, and the joy of learning. At Brilliant Stars, great emphasis is placed on offering a child-centred and well-rounded education that extends beyond a knowledge-building focus to encompass social, emotional, intellectual, and character development. It welcomes students and families who are committed to taking ownership of a new model of learning. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Brilliant Stars embraces one of the world’s top academic curricula, the Cambridge International Assessment and is an officially recognised Cambridge centre. Simultaneously, Brilliant Stars educates students through a unique blended approach incorporating its own Character Building programme, along with Montessori and assorted 21st Century learning methodologies. Brilliant stars offers major exposure to music, environmental awareness, community services and social values. For older ages the subjects offered are reinforcing STEM areas. Brilliant Stars classrooms are filled with beautiful and attractive resources to satisfy the children's needs for discovery. The learning is in small group sizes to enable students to have ample quality time and reinforce socialisation. Brilliant Stars priority lies in the well being of the whole child, and is well known for its respectful and caring attitude towards the learners. Onsite visitors are welcome. |