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Galileo School

Slovakia, Bratislava

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Slovak
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 675
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, Slovak, French, German, Spanish
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Galileo High School in Slovakia provides an English-language education for ages 3 to 18, delivering the Pearson Edexcel curriculum with a Slovak-English approach. Most subjects are taught in English using textbooks; Slovak Language is taught in Slovak and Mathematics is offered in both Slovak and English. With class sizes around 16, the school emphasises individualized learning and aligns with Slovak Ministry standards. It is Ministry-approved and part of the Slovak school network, with the rector of Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra guarantor of learning. Galileo is accredited by the Ministry of Education and is an OxfordAQA International Centre as well as the first International Pearson Edexcel Centre in Slovakia. Online learning is supported via Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex, with resources and grades shared via Teams. The campus comprises a building, a playground and sport area, learning rooms. Extras include Summer School, competitions, internships, and exchanges with partner schools.

www.galileoschool.sk

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The Essentials

Galileo School has 675 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English, Slovak.

Location
The Galileo School is located at Dudvážska 6, Bratislava 82107, in the Podunajské Biskupice district (Bratislava II), Slovakia. It operates as private kindergarten, primary school and gymnasium. The school is approved by the Slovak Ministry of Education and is part of the national network of schools.

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary School, Gymnasium (Secondary School)

Type
Private English-language school with small class sizes (about 16 students per class). The school teaches in English for most subjects, with Slovak taught in Slovak-language instruction and mathematics taught in both Slovak and English.

Country affiliation
Slovakia
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- No application or registration fee amount is published publicly for the 2026/27 academic year. No published figure for the 2025/26 academic year is available either.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a detailed tuition schedule showing fees by year group or term for the 2026/27 academic year. No public tuition table for 2025/26 was found. Specific per-term or per-year tuition amounts by class/grade are not available in the school's publicly accessible materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no publicly posted billing schedule, instalment plan, payment deadlines, or formal payment-terms document available for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) in the school's published pages. Information about invoicing frequency, late-payment penalties, or required deposits is not publicly listed.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school's published materials describe kindergarten, primary and secondary (gymnázium) programmes but do not describe any boarding provision; therefore boarding services and boarding fees are not applicable / not offered in the school's published programme descriptions.

Other costs or recurring fees (uniforms, meals, trips, materials, exams, extracurriculars)
- No publicly itemised list of required additional costs (uniform, meal plans, school trips, exam fees, learning materials, or extracurricular club fees) for 2026/27 or 2025/26 is published. No specific amounts for uniforms, activity charges or comparable ancillary fees are publicly available.

Refund information
- No publicly posted refund policy, withdrawal-payment schedule, or information on prorated refunds for mid-year withdrawal is available for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, instalments)
- The school's publicly accessible pages do not list accepted payment methods or a specified set of payment channels for school fees (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.).

Summary of findings
- A public, itemised fee schedule (application fee, tuition by year/term, billing timetable, boarding fees, ancillary costs, refund policy, and accepted payment methods) for the 2026/27 academic year was not found in the school's published materials; the same absence applies to publicly available materials for 2025/26. Contact information and programme descriptions are published, but detailed fee figures and formal payment/refund terms are not publicly posted.
Academics

Galileo School teaches Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
English-language instruction with a bilingual Slovak-English approach. The education program unites intensive language teaching with high content standards approved by the Slovak Ministry of Education. Subjects are taught in English with original English-language textbooks; Slovak Language is taught in Slovak and Mathematics is taught in both Slovak and English. The school is approved by the Ministry of Education and included in the Slovak school network, with the rector of Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra acting as guarantor of the learning process. A low number of students per class (approximately 16) supports individualized learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
Low number of students per class (approximately 16).

Exam Results
Best in Europe awards at A Level and IGCSE in Chemistry and Biology; Best in Region – Europe as part of the OxfordAQA Go Further Awards 2024.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates study at top universities worldwide, including Oxford and Cambridge, Imperial College London, University College London, King's College London, Columbia University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Santa Clara University, Northwestern University, McGill University, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of Manchester, University of Bristol, Leiden University, Utrecht University, University of Amsterdam, Politechnico Milano, University of Aberdeen, University of Sheffield, Leuven University, Technische Universitat Munchen, University of Groningen, Delft University of Technology, Medical University Pavia, Trinity College Dublin.

Gifted and Talented
Support of individual talents includes participation in international competitions, internships, exchange trips with partner schools, and cooperation with professionals.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrollment for the bilingual program at Private Gymnasium Galileo School, Dudvážska 6, 821 07 Bratislava. Applications are submitted via E Prihlasky for each secondary school by February 20, 2026.
2. Entrance examinations — talent tests will be held in accordance with applicable school legislation (Act 245/2008 Z.z.) based on verification of special abilities, skills and talents.
3. The school principal, after discussion in the pedagogical council and with the founder, plans to open two first-year classes in the bilingual study program in the next school year. In accordance with Act 61/2015 Z.z. the self-governing region will publish the maximum number of first-year students by 30 November.
4. Dates of talent tests: 1st term – 23 March 2026, 2nd term – 30 March 2026.
5. Content of the verification of abilities, skills and talents: Test to verify general language and study prerequisites in English. The Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) assesses: verbal, quantitative, nonverbal and spatial reasoning.
6. Admission condition: An applicant may be admitted if they achieve at least 75 SAS points from the verbal component of the English CAT test and have not been classified with a reduced grade for behaviour during primary school.
7. The headteacher will publish a list of all admitted and rejected applicants with coded designations on 15 April 2026. Absence from entrance examinations (illness – doctor's certificate not older than 3 days) must be reported by telephone and a written doctor's confirmation must be delivered to the school leadership.
8. Admission criteria for the school year 2026/2027:
- Evaluation of study results: Preferential points based on end‑of‑year grades from 8th grade and mid‑year grades from 9th grade (or, for students in 8th grade, end‑of‑year grades from 7th and mid‑year grades from 8th). Two mandatory subjects: Slovak language and literature; Mathematics. Points are calculated as: Points = 5.(4−x).(4−x), where x is the grade. Profilový predmet – English language: Points = 3.(4−x).(4−x), where x is the grade.
- Academic achievement: If a student earned a grade 1 in 8th grade (or 7th and 6th grade for a student in 8th grade), 5 points are awarded for each school year.
- Additional criteria: CAT test – verbal percentile up to 100 points; Essay – written part of the iLowerSecondary English section counts up to 100 points; Subject Olympiad – counted up to 100 points if the student placed 1st–5th in district or regional rounds in listed subjects; UKMT Mathematics Challenge – counted up to 100 points.
9. In case of a tie, the following criteria apply in order: (1) preference to a candidate with a disability as determined by the assessment board; (2) more points for criterion 2 (Additional Criteria); (3) more points in the designated profile subject of the school.
10. Input data: Completed application for admission to secondary education, or a transcript, diplomas or result lists proving the student's ranking or performance.
11. The document validity: The document is valid from 15 November 2024.
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13. Basic School: Enrollment to the 1st grade.
14. Transfer to Private Elementary School GALILEO SCHOOL, Dudvážska 6, 821 07 Bratislava 214.
15. Private Kindergarten: Enrollment to Private Kindergarten GALILEO SCHOOL, Dudvážska 6, 821 07 Bratislava 214.
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17. Images on the page show: renovated building; campus with sports facilities and playgrounds; special rooms; integration of interior and exterior; internationally recognized certificates.
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