The British International School Bratislava
- British
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 14.1K–30.7K
EUR 12.6K–27.5K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
The British International School Bratislava (BISB) is part of the Nord Anglia Education group and offers English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes for children aged 2 to 18. It reports a community of over 800 students from more than 40 countries, with Oaks (Years 2-13) and Maples (Nursery, Reception, Year 1) campuses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Nord Anglia Education. See all 90 schools of Nord Anglia Education
Info checked 2026-11-01 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
800
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 40
- Founded
- 1997
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery | EUR 12,640≈ USD 14.1K |
| Reception | EUR 16,020≈ USD 17.9K |
| Year 1 | EUR 20,140≈ USD 22.5K |
| Year 2 | EUR 20,140≈ USD 22.5K |
| Year 3 | EUR 21,290≈ USD 23.8K |
| Year 4 | EUR 21,290≈ USD 23.8K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery | EUR 12,640 (about USD 14.1K) |
| Reception | EUR 16,020 (about USD 17.9K) |
| Year 1 | EUR 20,140 (about USD 22.5K) |
| Year 2 | EUR 20,140 (about USD 22.5K) |
| Year 3 | EUR 21,290 (about USD 23.8K) |
| Year 4 | EUR 21,290 (about USD 23.8K) |
| Year 5 | EUR 21,290 (about USD 23.8K) |
| Year 6 | EUR 21,290 (about USD 23.8K) |
| Year 7 | EUR 24,170 (about USD 27K) |
| Year 8 | EUR 24,170 (about USD 27K) |
| Year 9 | EUR 24,170 (about USD 27K) |
| Year 10 | EUR 24,990 (about USD 27.9K) |
| Year 11 | EUR 25,800 (about USD 28.8K) |
| Year 12 | EUR 26,720 (about USD 29.8K) |
| Year 13 | EUR 27,530 (about USD 30.7K) |
Source: school website (nordangliaeducation.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The British International School Bratislava (this school) | EUR 12,640 (about USD 14.1K) | EUR 27,530 (about USD 30.7K) |
| English International School of Bratislava | EUR 8,280 (about USD 9.24K) | EUR 19,000 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Deutsche Schule Bratislava | EUR 7,716 (about USD 8.61K) | EUR 7,716 (about USD 8.61K) |
Source: school website (nordangliaeducation.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 900
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 900
- Deposit
- EUR 1,200
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Eal test
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · British curriculum · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Performing arts
- Service
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 35.7
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COBIS
Location
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