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THE BIS BRATISLAVA IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (IBDP)

Our International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Slovakia opens doors to the best universities in the world. A stimulating academic curriculum is delivered by exceptional teachers recruited from across the globe, ensuring our students develop the personal and intellectual skills to lead, achieve, and succeed.

WHAT’S THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (IBDP)?

The IBDP is a globally respected two-year university preparation course offered in the final years of secondary school (Years 12 and 13 at our IB school in Bratislava). This demanding but rewarding programme enables students to grow as world citizens while building the knowledge and skills to thrive at university and beyond.

The IBDP blends stimulating academics with enriching creative experiences and multicultural exposure. As an international qualification recognised by top universities worldwide, the IB diploma is particularly useful for students who plan to study abroad in the future.

THE IBDP: A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION WITH PERSONALISED PATHWAYS

A key advantage of the IBDP is that it offers a well-rounded education with opportunities to specialise in specific subject areas. All our IB students study six subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts. Each student selects three subject groups to take at higher level and three at standard level.

In addition, students further enhance their creativity, critical thinking and research skills by completing the required IBDP core programme:

Theory of Knowledge (TOK): a course that explores critical thinking, giving students an understanding of how we learn.
The Extended Essay: an in-depth independent research project focusing on a specific subject.
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS): a range of activities that develop our students’ creative skills and wellbeing, and support our local community.

A TYPICAL DAY AT BISB

No two days are the same for students studying for their IB Diploma at BIS Bratislava. That’s down to our personalised teaching, variety of learning experiences, and one-of-a-kind extra-curricular opportunities.

Global thinkers

Our oldest learners’ morning kicks-off with tutor time. Our IBDP develops a global outlook and taking part in activities that build interpersonal and reflective skills is a great way to start the day.

Global thinkers

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Specialist subjects

Time for our students to delve into their specialist subjects. From climate change and astrophysics to the English language, the IBDP Extended Essay inspires your child to become an expert in their field.

Specialist subjects

Creativity, Activity and Service

Core CAS activities are built into every IBDP student’s week. Learning the guitar or violin, playing badminton or basketball, and volunteering on local projects – the world is your child’s oyster.

Creativity, Activity AND Service

Leading the way

Every day is a chance to make a difference, and one of the best ways is through our student leadership team. They create change in our school and the community, as well as speaking up on the international stage.

Leading the way

Enriching collaborations

It’s a wonderful world, and our exclusive collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF give your child a better understanding of it. Themed projects encourage creativity and problem solving, and build students’ confidence.

Enriching collaborations

WHY CHOOSE BISB FOR THE IB DIPLOMA?

One of the top International Baccalaureate schools in Bratislava, we have a proven track record of IB Diploma success.

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Outstanding academic outcomes

We’re incredibly proud of our IBDP students’ outstanding results. Our average score of 34-35 points puts our learners among the highest achievers in Europe. This academic excellence propels BISB graduates to the world’s top universities, including Cambridge, the University of Hong Kong, MIT, and Yonsei.

The best teachers

Our highly qualified teachers inspire a love of learning, bringing multicultural perspectives and a wealth of international experience. On our IB Programme, we teach six languages: English, Slovak, French, German, Spanish and Korean. Thanks to small class sizes, our teachers can guide each student through a personalised learning journey.

Personal development

We believe that personal development is vital to a balanced education. From team sports and music lessons to local volunteering, we encourage our IBDP learners to complement their studies with meaningful activities and new experiences.

Exclusive collaborations

Our students benefit from enriching learning experiences through exclusive collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF. Experts on topics such as the performing arts, science and technology (STEAM), and sustainable development nurture our learners' confidence and encourage creativity and problem-solving.

THE BIS BRATISLAVA IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (IBDP)

WHAT’S THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (IBDP)?

THE IBDP: A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION WITH PERSONALISED PATHWAYS

A TYPICAL DAY AT BISB

Global thinkers

Specialist subjects

Creativity, Activity and Service

Leading the way

Enriching collaborations

KEY FACTS

WHY CHOOSE BISB FOR THE IB DIPLOMA?

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