Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
506 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
9 |
| Most common nationality |
Slovak |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:100 |
| Native English and Slovak speaking teachers |
We have native speakers, but many of our Slovak teachers teach their subjects in English as well. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Slovak |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
17 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Projectors, smartboards, some assignments electronic |
| 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) |
Our school conducts the lesson online during the pandemic. We offer some of our extra-curricular activities online as well. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
A subject Religion and Ethics (RaE) is requirred for all students. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
The name of the subject alone suggests the interest in a dialogue between values and religion and between Christians and non-Christians. Our classes are intended to be genuinely ecumenical (Greek origin: “oikos”- a house). We all live in the same “house” for which we are responsible. The subject Religion and Ethics (RaE) also intends to be a, so called, “contact” subject and aims to support the process of creating a class community. Some of the key topics of the subject are - relationships, values and concepts. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Slovak Maturita - four subjects including Slovak, English and two voluntary ones (e.g. Psychology, Economics); chance to do Cambridge Advanced English assessment |
| Results in these examinations |
Certification of completion of Maturita; CAE certificate |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
2hours a day |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90-100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Our school has it's Support team consisting of three psychologists and one teacher for special needs. We also have a mentoring system in place, which is mandatory for all freshmen and sophomores and later voluntary for those who are interested. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Voluntary mentoring; chance to participate in competitions |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entry exam from Maths, English and Slovak (may not apply to international exchange students) |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Admission exams consist of an English Language test, a test of scholastic aptitude, and a an introductory part (essay, questionnaire). The test of scholastic aptitude examines language, mathematical and scholastic aptitude skills, based on subjects covered in the 1st-8th (only the first half year) grade of elementary school. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
April |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
It is possible if there is an open slot. Typically best get in touch in December about midterm (end of January) start. |
| School start time |
Usually at 8:10 a.m. |
| School finish time |
Usually around 3:00 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Various extracurricular activites and clubs |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Our cafeteria offers gluten free and vegetarian food. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The clubs vary each year. Some of the clubs we usually offer are - debate club, jogging, chemistry club, cooking, volleyball, drama club, art, creative writing, hiking, board games, |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education class (4hours a week) includes individual as well as team sports. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Our school sports teams take part in various competitions (floorball, aerobick, running..) |
| Facilities at the school |
Science labs, quiet room, co-working space, co-studying space, student cafe |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Two gyms, ping pong tables, outside running course, outside courts for football and basketball. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
C.S. Lewis Bilingual High School's mission is to educate and lead every student to be able to think creatively and critically, to take responsibility for themselves, others, and the world, and to have the ability to create communities in the spirit of Christian biblical values. C. S. Lewis Bilingual High School fosters holistic growth. It is a place aimed at learning, cultivating thinking, innovation, intentional challenge, and support. We are people who know each other, engage in dialogue, and enjoy collaboration. In serving our surroundings and country, we discover our personal missions as part of a larger story. C. S. Lewis Bilingual High School – a school where we know each other by name. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The five-year long bilingual program consists of intensive language training which enables students to study subjects in English, graduate successfully according to the requirements of the Slovak Ministry of Education, and at the same time be successful in gaining language certificates that are accepted in the EU and the USA. Another strong pillar of our school approach is focus on character education. |
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