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Kosice International School

Slovakia, Košice

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 100
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Typical class size 20
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Košice International School (KEIS) is an English-language international school in Košice, Slovakia, serving students from kindergarten through secondary level. The school is authorised as an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), and is a candidate school for the Diploma Programme (DP). KEIS holds Erasmus+ accreditation and is a member of AmCham Slovakia and the British Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia. The school community represents 22 nationalities. The campus is located on Poľná 1 in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city.

Poľná 1, Košice, Slovakia

The Essentials

Kosice International School has 100 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location

KEIS is located at Poľná 1 in Košice, the second-largest city in Slovakia. Košice has good transport connections including an international airport and railway station.

Stages

The school operates across three divisions: kindergarten (Materská škola), primary and middle school (Základná škola), and secondary school/gymnasium (Gymnázium). Students follow the IB PYP and MYP frameworks, with the Diploma Programme in development.

Type

KEIS is a co-educational international day school. There are no boarding facilities. It is the first English-language international school in Košice.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school community represents 22 nationalities, reflecting a diverse international student body in eastern Slovakia.

Country affiliation

The school does not have a specific country affiliation but maintains memberships with the American Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia and the British Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia.
Academics

Kosice International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

KEIS is authorised to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school is also a candidate for the IB Diploma Programme (DP). All instruction is delivered in English, with a focus on 21st century education approaches.
Parent Experience

History

Košice International School (KEIS) is the first English-language international school established in Košice, Slovakia. The school has grown to offer IB programmes from kindergarten through secondary level and achieved Erasmus+ accreditation in February 2026.

Community

The school community includes families from 22 nationalities. KEIS organises events like International Mindedness Day to celebrate its multicultural character.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language

The school celebrates international mindedness through events such as International Mindedness Day, bringing together families and students from its 22 represented nationalities.
Languages

Language Provision

English is the language of instruction across all divisions from kindergarten through secondary school. The school operates within the IB framework, which emphasises multilingualism and intercultural understanding.
Reputation

Accreditations

IB World School - Authorised for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), with candidacy for the Diploma Programme (DP).
Erasmus+ - European Union programme accreditation achieved in February 2026, enabling international collaboration and student exchange.
AmCham Slovakia - Member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia.
British Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia - Member of the British business community in Slovakia.
Admissions

Admissions

1.
2. Visit the campus to learn about the IB programmes and school environment.
3. Submit the required application documentation for review by the admissions team.
4. Complete any assessment or interview as required for the relevant year group.
5. Upon acceptance, complete enrollment paperwork and prepare for the start of term.
School Events
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