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Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, British Curriculum
Taught languages German, Spanish, Slovak
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Cambridge International School Bratislava offers a Cambridge-based education from primary through A‑levels, with an optional Slovak Maturita Year 14. The school combines Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications with the Slovak National Curriculum under accreditation by the Slovak Ministry of Education, and it welcomes a diverse community of more than 25 nationalities. In Primary (Years 2–6), teaching is in English and covers core subjects with reading emphasis supported by Accelerated Reader and Read, Write Inc. The Secondary programme (Years 7–13) follows the Cambridge framework, preparing students for IGCSEs and A‑Levels, alongside the option to graduate with Slovak Maturita. A dedicated Careers & University Guidance team and Unifrog support students' university progression. Facilities include science and computer labs, art and music rooms, a fully equipped gym, a library, and the Cambridge Creative Center for KS5. The campus hosts a strong arts and sports program, with performances, gallery visits, and international competitions.
Cambridge International School - Bratislava has 650 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.
Location
Úprkova 3663/3, 811 04 Bratislava, Slovakia. Central Bratislava location. Address shows the school in Bratislava's central district.
Stages
Primary School Years 2 to 6 (6 to 11 year olds). Secondary School Years 7 to 13 (12 to 19 year olds). The Secondary School comprises Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 7–9), Cambridge IGCSE (Year 10–11), Cambridge AS and A Level (Year 12–13), and Slovak Maturita (Year 14).
Type
International school offering the Cambridge Curriculum for primary through A-level, including IGCSE and AS/A Level, with an optional Slovak Maturita Year 14.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from more than 20 countries; English is the primary language in school; the school emphasises an international community and inclusive environment.
Additional learning support
English and Slovak as Additional Languages; specialist provision for English and Slovak; support for students with Special Educational Needs.
School day structure
Registration begins at 08:00; morning registration open until 08:10; students should arrive by 08:00–08:15. Secondary day ends around 15:45 unless staying for clubs; after-school clubs run from 16:00 to 17:00. All arrivals and departures pass through the main entrance.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Cambridge International School - Bratislava ranges from EUR 17,000 to EUR 18,250 for 2026/27.
Tuition fees (2026/27 academic year)
- Years 2–6 (student age 6–10): EUR 17,000 per year; EUR 1,700 per month (10 equal instalments); discounted annual amount shown as EUR 16,660. - Years 7–9 (student age 11–13): EUR 18,250 per year; EUR 1,825 per month (10 equal instalments); discounted annual amount shown as EUR 17,890. - Years 10–11 (student age 14–15): EUR 19,300 per year; EUR 1,930 per month (10 equal instalments); discounted annual amount shown as EUR 18,920. - Years 12–13 (student age 16–17): EUR 20,750 per year; EUR 2,075 per month (10 equal instalments); discounted annual amount shown as EUR 20,340. - Year 14 (Maturita, student age 18): EUR 2,950 per year; EUR 295 per month (10 equal instalments); discounted annual amount shown as EUR 2,900.
Application, registration and acceptance fees
- Registration and assessment fee (paid at admissions testing): EUR 350. - School enrolment fee (payable on acceptance): EUR 450.
What the tuition covers and what is charged separately
- Included in the Academic Fee: tuition, textbooks and learning materials (workbooks, stationery, equipment, student ID), Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level examination fees for the relevant year groups, school lunches and snacks, lunchtime and after-school clubs (družina), day trips (Y2–Y13), residential trips (Y2–Y12), the Year 8 ski trip, language trips abroad (Y10), participation in school competitions (including associated accommodation and travel where applicable), graduation ceremony and Stužková (Y13), parent tickets to performances, yearbook (one copy per student) and Duke of Edinburgh participant registration. - Not included in the Academic Fee: individual music lessons, Young Voices London trip, Cambridge post-exam services and exam entry for non-CIS curriculum exams (for example additional languages).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment structure: fees may be paid in 10 equal monthly instalments (the published per-month figures reflect 10 equal instalments). - Payment calendar: the school's 10 monthly payments are mapped across the year with each payment due on the 15th of the month; the payment calendar shows which calendar month is paid for (10 payments = 1 school year). - Early-payment discount: a 2% discount is available for full-year payments made in full by 31 May of the current school year (the published “After Discount” annual figures reflect an early-payment discount).
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable: Cambridge International School operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees or boarding provision.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- One-off and enrolment-related charges: Registration & Assessment Fee (EUR 350) due at admissions testing; School Enrolment Fee on acceptance (EUR 450). - Optional or activity-specific costs not included in tuition: individual music tuition, certain overseas trips (e.g., Young Voices), Cambridge post-exam services and examination entries outside the CIS curriculum. - Uniform / dress: there is a school dress guidance (smart-casual approach) rather than a mandatory uniform; the school's dress guidance describes expectations rather than a required uniform purchase.
Refunds and cancellation
- Refund information: no formal refund or cancellation schedule is published in the school's publicly available fee documents and handbook; refunds or specific cancellation terms are not listed in the published fee materials. Parents should use the school's fees contact for any case-specific queries about refunds.
Fee payment options and practical next steps for payment
- Published materials do not list specific payment method options (for example, card, bank transfer, direct debit) or public bank account details. The school publishes a dedicated fees contact address (fees@cambridgeschool.eu) and admissions/reception contacts for fee queries and invoicing. Parents should use those contacts to obtain invoicing and payment-method details.
Notes on terminology used in the published schedule
- The school presents fees as annual totals with a corresponding monthly figure calculated as 10 equal instalments and also publishes an “After Discount” annual figure reflecting the early-payment option. The 10-installment schedule and the payment-calendar mapping (payments due on the 15th of each month) are the published billing mechanics.
Brief summary of any missing fee details in published documents
- The published fee documents list annual, monthly (10-instalment) and discounted annual figures, registration/assessment and enrolment fees, and which services are included or excluded. The school's public materials do not publish (a) explicit per-term fee amounts, (b) detailed refund/cancellation terms, or (c) the specific accepted payment methods or bank/card details. For those three items, contact fees@cambridgeschool.eu or admissions@cambridgeschool.eu for an official invoice and payment instructions.
Academics
Cambridge International School - Bratislava teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
Cambridge International School Bratislava provides a Cambridge-based education for pupils aged 6 to 18, progressing from Cambridge Primary to IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications, with the Slovak Maturita available for Year 14. In Primary (Years 2–6), instruction is in English and the curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Humanities, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, Art, and Modern Foreign Languages (German and Spanish). Reading is prioritised, supported by Accelerated Reader and Read, Write Inc., with Spelling Frame aiding vocabulary development. Learning is supported by MyiMaths, Times Tables Rock Stars, and other platforms, and class sizes are described as small with highly qualified international staff. In Secondary (Years 7–13), students follow the Cambridge curriculum with IGCSEs and AS/A Levels, and may also graduate with the Slovak Maturita. Languages include German and Spanish from Year 4 and Slovak for native speakers from Year 2; university progression is supported through a dedicated Careers & University Guidance team and the Unifrog platform.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes and highly qualified international staff.
Higher Education Progression
University Guidance at CIS is delivered by a dedicated team for Key Stage 5, supported by external counsellors; the school uses Unifrog to access English-language university courses worldwide. Year 11 students receive early access to Unifrog; in Year 12 students follow a structured university and career guidance programme with CV and personal statement workshops, and visits to university fairs. Year 13 provides ongoing guidance through offers, decisions, and transition beyond school.
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Admissions
Admissions
The Cambridge International School Bratislava is located at Úprkova 3663/3, 811 04 Bratislava, Slovakia. English is the primary language of instruction. Primary School Years 2 to 6 follow the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, covering Key Stage 1 (Years 2–3) and Key Stage 2 (Years 4–6). Secondary School Years 7 to 13 cover the upper levels, with the Cambridge curriculum used across Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11), and Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13). Year 2 enrollment for 2026/27 is open. For younger children, there is a Funiversity kindergarten option. The school accepts children aged 6–18. There are no fixed admission criteria; each child is considered individually, with focus on age, years of prior schooling, previous establishment, and English levels. A place is offered only if the school believes it is the right fit for the child and the school community, and offers are issued in writing by the School Director.
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