English International School of Bratislava vs QSI International School of Bratislava

	E English International School of Bratislava Bratislava, Slovakia	Q QSI International School of Bratislava Bratislava, Slovakia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €590 - 18,300	Fees / year €12,400 - 28,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils 150	Pupils 230
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1994
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Radničné námestie 4, 821 05 Bratislava, Slovakia. The school is located at this address. General inquiries are +421 915 832 076; office@eisbratislava.org. Admissions inquiries are +421 910 456 780; +421 918 603 685; admissions@eisbratislava.org.	Location Záhradnícka 1006/2, Šamorín 93101, Slovakia
Stages	Stages Pre-School, Primary School, Middle School, High School.	Stages Preschool; Elementary; Middle School; Secondary I-IV (14-17-Year-Old)
School type	School type International school (IB World School) offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).	School type International school within the Quality Schools International (QSI) network
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 221 students preschool through Secondary IV; 29 nationalities represented; Class of 2026: 25 students representing 10 nationalities
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning support; intensive English lessons; Educational Psychologist services.	Additional learning support Intensive English program for students needing English language support; Special Needs are considered on a case-by-case basis; QSI Bratislava does not have a dedicated school-based learning support department
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Slovakia	Country affiliation Affiliated with the United States Department of State's Office of Overseas Schools
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:40 p.m.; Enrichment/activities run from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus service from 10+ locations in and around Bratislava; Return buses after dismissal and after activities; Optional door-to-door service; Public bus service available with 2–4 options per hour to Bratislava city center
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Registration / Application fee - A one-time, non‑refundable Registration Fee of EUR 590 is payable to reserve a place. Tuition fees — amounts per term and annual total (published schedule) - The school publishes a 3‑term billing structure. For each year group the 1st, 2nd and 3rd term amounts and the annual total are listed below as published for the applicable fee schedule. - Year 1 (age 5, Early Years): 1st term EUR 3,312; 2nd term EUR 2,484; 3rd term EUR 2,484; Annual total EUR 8,280. - Pre‑School (age 3–4, Early Years): 1st term EUR 3,312; 2nd term EUR 2,484; 3rd term EUR 2,484; Annual total EUR 8,280. - Year 2 (age 6, Early Primary): 1st term EUR 5,680; 2nd term EUR 4,260; 3rd term EUR 4,260; Annual total EUR 14,200. - Year 3 (age 7, Early Primary): 1st term EUR 5,680; 2nd term EUR 4,260; 3rd term EUR 4,260; Annual total EUR 14,200. - Year 4 (age 8, Upper Primary): 1st term EUR 6,120; 2nd term EUR 4,590; 3rd term EUR 4,590; Annual total EUR 15,300. - Year 5 (age 9, Upper Primary): 1st term EUR 6,120; 2nd term EUR 4,590; 3rd term EUR 4,590; Annual total EUR 15,300. - Year 6 (age 10, Upper Primary): 1st term EUR 6,120; 2nd term EUR 4,590; 3rd term EUR 4,590; Annual total EUR 15,300. - Year 7 (age 11, MYP): 1st term EUR 6,520; 2nd term EUR 4,890; 3rd term EUR 4,890; Annual total EUR 16,300. - Year 8 (age 12, MYP): 1st term EUR 6,520; 2nd term EUR 4,890; 3rd term EUR 4,890; Annual total EUR 16,300. - Year 9 (age 13, MYP): 1st term EUR 6,520; 2nd term EUR 4,890; 3rd term EUR 4,890; Annual total EUR 16,300. - Year 10 (age 14, MYP / High School): 1st term EUR 6,720; 2nd term EUR 5,040; 3rd term EUR 5,040; Annual total EUR 16,800. - Year 11 (age 15, MYP / High School): 1st term EUR 6,720; 2nd term EUR 5,040; 3rd term EUR 5,040; Annual total EUR 16,800. - Year 12 (age 16, IB Diploma / AP High School): 1st term EUR 7,320; 2nd term EUR 5,490; 3rd term EUR 5,490; Annual total EUR 18,300. - Year 13 (age 17–18, IB Diploma / AP High School): 1st term EUR 7,320; 2nd term EUR 5,490; 3rd term EUR 5,490; Annual total EUR 18,300. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school uses three payment dates per year (trimesters): 1st term payment due by August 15; 2nd term payment due by December 15; 3rd term payment due by March 15. Fees are presented and invoiced on that three‑term schedule. - An Annual Discount (3%) is published for families who make a full annual payment by the specified early payment date for that year; the publisher's schedule lists the qualifying cut‑off and how the credit is applied. A Sibling Discount is published: 5% for the second child and 10% for the third child and beyond. A referral bonus program is also published. What is and is not included in tuition - Included in published tuition: intensive English lessons, learning support, Educational Psychologist services, textbooks, exam fees, PE activities (for example swimming and rock‑climbing), local excursions, selected club activities until 16:00, and after‑school care until 17:00. - Not included in published tuition: school uniforms; school meals (snack and lunch) except that meals are included for Pre‑School and Year 1; special club activities provided by external providers (dance, art, language, sport); residential trips (these are charged separately when offered). The school's canteen ordering and payment information is handled through the school's Edupage system. Boarding fees - The school fee schedules and published materials do not list boarding provision or boarding fees. No boarding fees are published in the school's fee schedule. Other costs and fees - School uniform costs are not included in tuition and are billed separately; a school uniform supplier link is published for uniform purchases. Club fees for externally provided activities, canteen payments for meals (except Pre‑School and Year 1), and residential trip costs are charged in addition to tuition as applicable. Refund information - The Registration Fee (EUR 590) is explicitly one‑time and non‑refundable. No separate, detailed tuition refund schedule or tuition withdrawal refund table is published in the fee schedule document; any other refund or cancellation terms are handled under the school contract/registration terms. Fee payment options and invoicing - The published fee documents and handbooks describe invoicing dates, Edupage handling for canteen and activity payments, and provide admissions and office contact details, but they do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer account details or card acceptance instructions) within the published fee schedule. Parents are provided with the school's admissions and office contact details for payment arrangements and questions. Published discounts and programmes - Annual Discount: a 3% annual discount is published for the relevant fee year for families who pay the full annual fee by the stated early payment date. The published schedule describes how the credit is applied. Sibling Discount: 5% for the second child and 10% for the third child and beyond. A published referral reward program provides a per‑student reward when current parents refer a new enrolment. Short note on currency and schedule used - The published schedule lists amounts in euros and uses a three‑term (trimester) billing cycle with the term due dates given above. Notes on gaps in published information - The school's publicly posted fee schedule lists the registration fee, detailed per‑term and annual tuition by year group, payment due dates, inclusions/exclusions, discounts and referral details, and which extras are charged separately. The publicly posted materials do not publish a detailed tuition refund table beyond stating that the Registration Fee is non‑refundable, and they do not publish specific payment method instructions (bank account details or card payment instructions) or any boarding fees. Admissions and office contact details are provided for arranging payment details and any contract specifics.	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Registration fee: EUR 300 (one-time, non-refundable). Capital Fund & Other mandatory enrolment charges - Capital Fund Fee (ages 5–18): EUR 1,500 one-time. This fee is presented as split across terms: EUR 600 (Term 1), EUR 450 (Term 2), EUR 450 (Term 3). - Capital Fund Fee (ages 2½–4): EUR 0 for these classes. - Late-enrolment fee (ages 2½–4): EUR 750. - Late-enrolment fee (ages 5–18): EUR 2,650. - Discount (where applicable, ages 5–18): EUR 760–950 (see tuition contract for eligibility and application). Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown per term and per academic year) - Preschool (ages 2½–4) — Half day: - Term 1: EUR 3,300. - Term 2: EUR 2,800. - Term 3: EUR 2,800. - Whole year: EUR 8,900. - Preschool (ages 2½–4) — Full day: - Term 1: EUR 4,300. - Term 2: EUR 3,300. - Term 3: EUR 3,300. - Whole year: EUR 10,900. - Elementary / Middle / Secondary (ages 5–18): - Tuition (term amounts): Term 1 tuition EUR 10,500; Term 2 tuition EUR 8,000; Term 3 tuition EUR 8,000. - Capital Fund Fee added (split): Term 1 EUR 600; Term 2 EUR 450; Term 3 EUR 450. - Total per term including capital fund: Term 1 EUR 11,100; Term 2 EUR 8,450; Term 3 EUR 8,450. - Whole-year total including capital fund: EUR 28,000 (tuition-only whole-year figure shown as EUR 26,500; capital fund total EUR 1,500 yields the EUR 28,000 total). Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is billed by three terms (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3); published term amounts are shown above and the whole-year totals are provided. A tuition contract is issued to finalise registration and payment arrangements at acceptance. The one-time registration fee is required to hold a place. - Late-enrolment fees apply as stated above when students enrol after standard registration dates. Capital Fund Fee may be collected over the term payments as shown (EUR 600 / 450 / 450). Boarding fees - Boarding: Not applicable. QSI Bratislava operates as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are listed. Other costs and optional fees - Items listed as optional and charged in addition to tuition: lunch; transportation / busing program; overnight trips (Week Without Walls, ski trips); summer camp; extended/after-school activities for elementary students (gymnastics, golf, ceramics, swimming); middle school & secondary athletic wear (optional). Additional optional field trips, exams, or program-specific charges may apply and are charged separately. Refund information and withdrawal - The registration fee is one-time and non-refundable. To effect a student withdrawal the school requires submission of its Withdrawal Form; tuition-contract terms (as issued by the Business Office at registration) set contractual obligations related to withdrawal and any applicable refunds or charges. Fee payment options and bank details - Payment option provided: bank transfer. Bank details for payments are: - Beneficiary: Súkromná spojená škola Quality Schools - Bank: Slovenská sporiteľňa, a. s. - Bank Address: Tomášikova 48, 832 37 Bratislava, Slovakia - Bank Code: 0900 - SWIFT / BIC: GIBASKBX - IBAN: SK4809000000005167515447 - Payment instruction: include the student's first and last name in the payment information. - No alternative payment methods (for example, a school-posted credit-card payment option) are listed on the Business Office page; parents should follow the payment instructions on the tuition contract and Business Office communications.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements No boarding; the school is an independent, coeducational day school. A paid shuttle bus service to/from the campus is available from different locations in and around Bratislava.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms are required for all students. Uniforms are available for Pre-School, Primary (Boys and Girls), and Secondary; Orders are placed online with advance payment, and the goods are collected at the start of the school year at the school; Merch is voluntary and uniforms can be tried on at the school.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The school operates a canteen service that provides hot lunches and snacks on request. The canteen is managed by an external provider, with schedules, lunch cancellations and payments handled via Edupage. The Healthy Eating Policy requires students to have a school lunch or bring a healthy lunch from home; snacks may be brought or purchased from the canteen.	Food options Lunch program and information are offered. Lunch plans have options for ECC/Elementary (3–10 years) and for Middle School/Secondary (11–18 years); participation is optional. Orders must be placed by 8:30 a.m. and paid in cash. There is a Korean lunch option with a separate sign-up form, and a Lunch Menu is available.
House system	House system The school has a House system with a house point scheme used across the school to reward groups of students. Weekly prizes may be awarded to the winning house.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is an independent learning center, not part of a larger multi-site group.	Governance and ownership The School is governed by the Board of Directors and Bylaws of Quality Schools International, a consortium of over 37 schools in Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East. An Advisory Board, composed of 6 to 10 members who reside in Bratislava, assists the school in its operation. The school operates with the approval of the Slovak Ministry of Education.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school has an IB World School continuum offering Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–6, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 6–15, and Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–18.	Curriculum details —
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school prepares students for top universities worldwide.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school has a Student Well-Being Policy that guides how students engage with learning and behaviour. Student well-being is integral to school life and is supported by clearly defined expectations, recognition, and behaviour-management processes. The school provides a School Psychologist to support students with a range of needs. Counseling and Support Services, including Guidance Counselling, are available to students. The environment places wellbeing at the center of learning and school life.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a SEN / Inclusion Policy updated 2022. It recognises a broad range of special educational needs, including specific learning disabilities, language and communication deficiencies, emotional and behavioural difficulties, physical difficulties affecting mobility, sensory impairments, medical conditions, mental health conditions, gifted and talented students, autism spectrum disorder. The policy sets out early identification and assessment; it aims to raise achievement and provide opportunities for all students, including development of individual education plans (IEPs) with SEN staff and the school psychologist. A SEN teacher coordinates support and the school coordinates SEN across the EISB; responsibilities span staff, parents, and external bodies. The SEN Committee comprises Directors of Education, IB Coordinators, the SEN specialist, and parents. The school maintains ongoing monitoring and review of SEN provision.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The primary language of instruction and communication at EISB is English. All courses aside from Language Acquisition are taught in English by teachers with native or C1 level English capabilities. EISB is non-selective; language needs do not hinder admission, and students needing English support join English support classes. Y7-9/MYP students scoring below CEFR level B1 are placed in ELA, and Y10-11/MYP students below B2/C1 are also placed in ELA to reach proficiency. DP entrants must have written and oral English at least level B2. Native language support is provided, with multilingual resources and libraries supporting English and other languages; language acquisition in Slovak, German, Spanish, and French is available as appropriate.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Student well-being is an integral part of school life, and the wellbeing policy guides how students engage with learning and behaviour. The school has a School Psychologist who supports students' mental and emotional needs. Counseling and Guidance services are available under the student handbook, including counselling and wellbeing provisions. The environment supports mental wellbeing as part of the learning process and safeguarding framework. The policy emphasizes inclusive, supportive practices to help students learn and grow.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school has a Child Protection Policy to safeguard students. Safeguarding and health and safety policies are part of the overall welfare framework, with clear procedures for safeguarding risks and reporting. The Student Well-Being Policy and safeguarding policies work together to protect students and promote a safe school environment. The safeguarding framework includes staff training and reporting mechanisms to ensure student safety. The school adheres to safeguarding practices as part of its holistic educational approach.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school offers the Primary years programme (PYP) for 3–6 years old, the Middle years programme (MYD) for 6–15 years old, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for 16–18 years old. The school is a fully authorized IB World School, accredited to offer the PYP, MYP, and DP. The Diploma Programme comprises the final two years of the IB continuum and provides breadth while allowing specialization for university entrance.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Clubs: EISB's Clubs program offers extracurricular courses for students to develop skills in specified areas. Over 30 clubs are offered annually, including sports, music, robotics, science, languages, coding, arts, floral design, culture, history, maths, fitness, etc. Culture Weeks promote, share, and celebrate aspects of the international community. EISB's Parents Association is for all community members and focuses on the continual development of the EISB experience. Classes for parents are offered based on requests from the school community.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community Clubs program offers over 30 clubs annually including sports, music, robotics, science, languages, coding, arts, floral design, culture, history, maths, and fitness. Clubs are provided by school staff, external organizations/ individuals and EISB parents. Culture Weeks is a program for the whole EISB community, offering an entire week to promote, share, and celebrate. EISB's Parents Association is for all community members and focuses on the continual development of the overall EISB experience; the school offers clubs and seminars for adults, with classes for parents offered on request.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association EISB's Parents Association is for all community members. The group focuses on the continual development of the overall EISB experience. The EISB also offers clubs and seminars for adults. Classes are offered based on requests from the school community.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) encourages students to engage in experiences that foster personal and interpersonal development and a sense of responsibility to their community. Creativity involves arts, crafts, music, drama, writing, while Activity focuses on sports, outdoor activities, and physical well-being; Service encourages volunteering and community service. Service As Action prompts students to reflect on the impact of their actions on themselves and their communities. Beyond CAS, the school offers Personal Project and Extended Essay for independent inquiry, and provides Olympiads, Model United Nations and internships to broaden academic experience.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The after-school program includes Arts & Creativity activities such as drama (Act-Co) and Art Club with painting, sculpture, drawing, lino printing and sewing. Students can explore crafts through Candle Making, Fiber Arts, Crocheting, Jewelry-Making, Hands-On Crafting + Cooking. There are culture-inspired and literary activities such as Maya Explorers Club and Poetry Club. Play Club provides social and creative play opportunities, complementing arts offerings.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Culture Weeks reflect more than 30 cultures represented in the EISB community and invite each culture to celebrate its traditions through school-wide events. Each culture can designate an entire week for language, celebrations, activities, food, perspectives and competitions. Language clubs include ASL, From Aleph to Tav Hebrew, German Club and Spanish Club.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Play Club offers social play time with optional activities (games, puzzles, art). Spirit Club organizes cheering squads, bands, in-school promotions, media events and celebrations of members' achievements. Student-led initiatives enable students to start clubs, organize events and launch service projects, fostering leadership, creativity and collaboration.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service CAS focuses on Creativity, Activity and Service to develop personal and interpersonal growth and community responsibility. Service includes volunteering with local charities, participating in community cleanups, or volunteering at schools or hospitals. Service As Action encourages reflection on the impact of actions on self and community. The school also supports internships and student-led initiatives that involve community and professional engagement.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Masterclasses and Workshops are offered for Parents/Adults at the request of the community, and the school hosts workshops, panels and seminars. Professional Internships provide real-world experience through internships with partner companies. Future Planning Club helps students explore university admissions, career pathways and essential skills for success. Student-led initiatives foster leadership, project management, communication and community involvement.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Activity includes sports and outdoor activities to promote a healthy lifestyle. Dance Therapy, Latin Dance, Yoga Club, Love4Tennis, Racket Skills and the Bodyweight Lab offer movement and fitness options, with Ping-Pong and Dungeons & Dragons providing active recreation and teamwork.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school uses English as the language of instruction and provides integrated Slovak language instruction for all native speakers, plus a Slovak for foreigners course for other learners.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission is open throughout the year. Applying to EISB is a simple four-step process: 1. Book a tour — The admission team will be delighted to show you around and answer all your questions. 2. Trial day — English Placement Test to determine the student's level; Mathematics Placement Test. A prior trial day is necessary to fill the medical and trial form. 3. Evaluation meeting — Evaluation meeting with the Director. Based on the results of these tests and the documentation provided, the school determines the applicant's suitability to the program. 4. Application Form — Parents complete the Application Form for each individual student application. Fees: Fees include tuition, intensive English lessons, learning support, Educational Psychologist services, textbooks, exam fees, physical education activities (e.g., swimming, rock-climbing, skating, dance, gymnastics, tennis), local excursions, a selection of after-school club activities until 4:00 pm, and after-school care until 5:00 pm. Fees do not include: school uniforms, school meals (snack and lunch), external provider club activities (dance, art, language, sport), or residential trips. Meals are included in the tuition for Pre-School and Year 1.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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