Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
150 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
Most common nationality |
Slovak |
Ratio of local students to international students |
50 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Our English Language Acquisition (ELA) coordinator runs the Oxford diagnostic test on all English learners each year to establish levels and progress in English. Where possible, classes are split to allow ELA learners to focus on improving their English. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Spanish and French are standard offered. Other languages may be available upon request (i. e. Chinese, Russian, Persian, etc.). |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Use technology is daily standard. |
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 offering The official EISB Home Learning Program in the recent COVID-19 situation |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework is given to students, although we prefer to learn and engage students to do all work during class, within a team |
Entry evaluation for students |
Interview/Trial/Assessment |
Waiting list |
Admissions is open during whole year. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Upon request |
Uniform required |
The wearing of the full school uniform is expected as an integral part of the school ethos. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
English International School of Bratislava is an innovative international school providing modern education to children from 3 to 18 years old. |
Teaching approach of the school |
EISB seeks to provide its students with the learning habits, skills and dispositions to succeed at higher levels worldwide through learner-centered education using modern educational teaching methods taking advantage of holistic learning opportunities. The school aims to be universally recognized for its effective and innovative educational programs that enable each member of the learning community to achieve his or her highest potential. |