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École Française Internationale Bratislava

Slovakia, Bratislava

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, Slovak
Fees €6,690 - 8,140
Ages 2 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 343
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, SEN focussed, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Slovak, English, Spanish, German
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

École Française Internationale Bratislava (EFIB) is a private integrated school in Bratislava offering a French national curriculum with Slovak integration and language support. It is affiliated with AEFE, ensuring continuity with France's education framework. The school serves ages 2 to 17, from maternelle to lycée. The curriculum follows the French system in cycles: maternelle (cycle 1) through elementary (cycles 2-4), then collège and lycée. The lycée prepares students for the baccalauréat in three years; the DNB is awarded at the end of collège. EFIB also supports Slovak maturita preparation, enabling students to obtain both the French bac and Slovak diploma. A distinctive Slovakia program welcomes non-French-speaking students and fosters multilingualism through Parcours langues and language pathways. The campus houses the Centre de Connaissances et de Culture (CCC) for study, and an eco ethos backed by Eco-School and an EFE3D certificate. Extracurricular life includes the sports association, KiVa, and student leadership.

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The Essentials

École Française Internationale Bratislava has 343 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in French, Slovak.

Location
Bratislava, Slovakia. Address: Marie Curie-Sklodowskej 1, 85104 Bratislava. It is a private French–Slovak integrated school serving both French and Slovak communities.

Stages
Kindergarten (ages 2–5), Elementary (ages 6–10), Middle School (ages 11–14), High School (ages 15–17).

Type
Private integrated school (French–Slovak).

Additional learning support
Non-French-speaking students receive a targeted FLSco program in the last year of Kindergarten and in Elementary school. FLSco teachers help students acquire French and communicate, with small-group sessions (2–4 students) and regular progress assessments.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with France through the AEFE network.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at École Française Internationale Bratislava ranges from EUR 6,690 to EUR 8,140 for 2026/27.

First-time (application) fee

- First‑time registration (application) fee: EUR 700 per pupil. This fee is payable at registration and is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (annual, per-term and per-month instalments)

- Nursery school (maternelle): Annual tuition EUR 5,770.
- Monthly instalment (10 payments): EUR 577.00 per instalment.
- Quarterly instalment (4 payments): EUR 1,442.50 per instalment.

- Primary school (école élémentaire): Annual tuition EUR 6,040.
- Monthly instalment (10 payments): EUR 604.00 per instalment.
- Quarterly instalment (4 payments): EUR 1,510.00 per instalment.

- Secondary school / Collège: Annual tuition EUR 6,800.
- Monthly instalment (10 payments): EUR 680.00 per instalment.
- Quarterly instalment (4 payments): EUR 1,700.00 per instalment.

- High school / Lycée: Annual tuition EUR 7,150.
- Monthly instalment (10 payments): EUR 715.00 per instalment.
- Quarterly instalment (4 payments): EUR 1,787.50 per instalment.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Available payment frequencies: monthly (10 instalments), quarterly (4 instalments) or annual (single payment).
- Monthly instalment due dates (10 instalments): 14 June, 14 September, 14 October, 14 November, 14 December, 14 January, 14 February, 14 March, 14 April, 14 May.
- Quarterly instalment due dates (4 instalments): 14 June, 14 September, 14 December, 14 March.
- Annual instalment due date (single payment): 14 June.
- Confirmation of continuation for the following school year must be submitted in writing before 31 March; the first monthly instalment for the following year must be paid before 14 June. All fees are deemed paid only when credited to the Association's bank account. Payments are accepted by bank transfer or by standing order; cash payments are not accepted. Bank account details (IBAN/BIC) are published for fee payment.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable to this school (no boarding / internat provision listed).

Other compulsory and routine costs

- Annual school materials fees:
- Nursery: EUR 80.
- Primary: EUR 130.
- Secondary / Collège: EUR 150.
- High School / Lycée: EUR 150.

- School meals (canteen):
- Price per meal: Nursery EUR 4.80; Primary EUR 4.60; Secondary EUR 4.60; High School EUR 4.80.
- Annual forfait (typical full‑year canteen charge): Nursery EUR 840; Primary EUR 805; Secondary EUR 805; High School EUR 840.
- Badge renewal in case of loss: EUR 5.

- After‑school / extracurricular (CP–CM2 club): hourly rate EUR 3; down payment per semester EUR 100.

- Examination fees (one‑off, when applicable): DNB (3ème) EUR 40; Baccalaureate preparatory tests (1ère) EUR 200; Baccalaureate examinations (Terminale) EUR 400.

- Other potential additional costs (charged separately): extra‑curricular activity fees, sports association fees, school trips/exchanges/stays, specialised services, and any transport costs if provided by a third party. These items are billed in addition to the tuition and routine fees.

Refund and withdrawal rules

- The registration fee (EUR 700) is non‑refundable.
- To terminate enrolment for the coming academic year, the school requires written notice by the stated deadline for that year (the school specifies a withdrawal notification deadline). If a pupil ceases attendance under conditions other than timely written withdrawal, an additional charge equal to three monthly instalments of the annual tuition fee is payable, unless the departure is for an unpredictable and justified relocation to another city/country or for health reasons. Prepaid tuition paid in advance will be refunded pro rata for full months not attended after deduction of amounts due under the withdrawal rules. Temporary absences do not give entitlement to fee reduction. If the school is closed for reasons outside its control (for example public health measures), there is no legal right to obtain a refund of tuition (exceptions apply for canteen and after‑school care).

Fee payment options and bank details

- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer or standing order (direct debit). Cash payments are explicitly not accepted.
- Bank details for fee payment (as published for payer use): IBAN SK72 1100 0000 0029 4346 2074; Bank: Tatra banka, a.s.; SWIFT/BIC: TATRSKBX. Account and invoicing details are provided by the Association for the French School in Bratislava.

Other practical fee notes

- Family discounts: the school applies sibling reductions on tuition fees (10% on the second child, 20% from the third child) as specified in the school's financial conditions.
- Registration, billing and re‑enrolment conditions require timely payment of the initial instalments as specified in the billing schedule and financial conditions; unpaid amounts can affect re‑enrolment and confirmation of place.
Academics

École Française Internationale Bratislava teaches French Curriculum, SEN focussed, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 17.

Curriculum
EFIB delivers a schooling in cycles from kindergarten to the baccalauréat, aligned with the French national education programs. The curriculum runs from maternelle (cycle 1) through elementary (cycles 2–4), then collège and lycée, with progression organized to cover the full range from early years to lycée. Knowledge and skills to be acquired from ages 6 to 16 are formalized in the socle commun across five domains, with the languages domain comprising four objectives evaluated across disciplines. The lycée prepares students in three years for the baccalauréat and for entry to higher education, and students enrolled at EFIB or in other French-language schools abroad are admitted to the lycée without entrance exams, based on the assessment of the class council. The DNB is awarded at the end of collège and the baccalauréat at the end of lycée; the baccalauréat is the first university degree in France and opens access to higher education. EFIB offers a distinctive program in Slovakia enabling students to follow a French curriculum from kindergarten through the baccalauréat while also preparing for the Slovak maturita; a program supports welcoming non-French-speaking students.

Exam Results
The Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) attests knowledge at the end of collège and is earned by combining 400 points for the socle commun with 400 points from five exam papers, for a maximum of 800 points. A bonus of 10 or 20 points may be awarded for an additional subject (ELCE or Slovak) if learning goals are met or exceeded, and a student passes with at least 400 points in total. The Baccalauréat counts 40% of the final grade from continuous assessment and 60% from five exam papers; a final average of at least 10/20 is required to be admitted, with possible mentions: Assez Bien (over 12 to under 14), Bien (over 14 to under 16), Très Bien (over 16 to under 18), and Très Bien avec les félicitations du jury (18+). The diploma records the final mention and the terminal specialty studied in Terminale.

Higher Education Progression
EFIB is the only school in Slovakia offering a program aligned with French education. It enables students to follow a continuous French curriculum from Kindergarten to the Slovak maturita and the French baccalauréat, within a single institution. The baccalauréat opens access to higher education, and the school's dual French‑Slovak pathway supports progression to universities in France, Slovakia, and beyond.
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Admissions

Admissions
EFIB is a French-Slovak private integrated school in Bratislava serving children from Kindergarten through High School (ages 2 to 17). Kindergarten is for 2–5 years; Elementary 6–10; Middle School 11–14; High School 15–17. It is a member of the AEFE network and delivers education aligned with the French national education system, including the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) in collège and the Baccalauréat exam in lycée. The school welcomes non-French-speaking students through a special program. The address is Marie Curie-Sklodowskej 1, 851 04 Bratislava, Slovakia. Prospective families can attend an Open Day (Open Day 2025) and there is an admission enquiry form on the site.

Scholarships
AEFE scholarships are available for students who are French nationals and meet criteria including being at least 3 years old on December 31 of the school year, living in Slovakia with a parent, being listed in the Register of French citizens resident outside France, and being enrolled or in enrollment at EFIB. Scholarships cover all or part of the first-time registration fee, the annual fee, the school canteen fees, or exam fees. The scholarship must be renewed each year, and the application file is submitted to the Consular section of the French Embassy in Slovakia during January–February (or September for new arrivals). Contact: French Embassy in Slovakia (Consular section). Scholarship application form is available via the linked form. Address: École Française Internationale de Bratislava, Marie Curie-Sklodowskej 1, 851 04 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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