International Schools in Slovakia
Compare 19 international schools in Slovakia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 10,863), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 19
- Curricula
- 47
- Average annual fee
- EUR 10,863
- Fee range
- EUR 300 – 28,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (9 schools)
- Average school size
- 338 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- The British International School Bratislava
- Oldest
- Bulgarian School Hristo Botev Bratislava (1948)
- With boarding
- 2
About international schools in Slovakia
International schools in Slovakia are concentrated mainly in Bratislava, with a smaller number of international or bilingual options elsewhere such as Košice; most offer English-medium teaching but there are also French and German schools and bilingual Slovak/foreign-language programmes. The dominant curricula are the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and DP) and British pathways (Early Years/English National Curriculum leading to Cambridge IGCSE and, at some schools, the IB Diploma), while a few schools follow American/AP models or national-plus bilingual systems. Annual tuition varies widely by school and pupil age - published guides put a typical figure in Bratislava in the mid-teens of thousands of euros, with some schools charging under €6,000 and larger international campuses charging more than €20,000 a year - and most schools add one-off application/enrolment fees, deposits and optional costs for bus, meals and activities. Admissions follow the Slovak school year with a main September intake (many schools also place children year-round when space exists); older applicants commonly face short diagnostic tests or interviews while younger children are assessed by observation, so families should plan timing, paperwork and a budget for enrolment costs in advance.
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2 international schools in Košice
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Curricula
There are 19 international schools in Slovakia covering 47 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (9), IB (DP) (5), American Curriculum (5), British Curriculum (4), IB (PYP) (4). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Slovakia runs from about EUR 300 to EUR 28,000, averaging roughly EUR 10,863. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Slovakia run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
2 of the 19 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Slovakia we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.