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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (IBDP)

Our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Slovakia opens doors to the best universities in the world. With our stimulating academic curriculum and exceptional teachers recruited from across the globe, we prepare our students with the personal and intellectual skills to lead, achieve and succeed.

Discover education with a global mindset at our IB school in Bratislava.
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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.
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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.
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A TYPICAL DAY AT BISB

At BISB, no two days are ever the same. That’s down to our personalised teaching, variety of learning experiences, and one-of-a-kind extra-curricular opportunities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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KEY FACTS

Languages taught:
6
English, Slovak, French, German, Spanish and Korean
Our average IBDP points score in 2023 was
33.3
four points above the global average.
94%
IBDP pass rate for the class 2023.
95%
of our graduates go to university.
Average class size:
12
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WHY CHOOSE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BRATISLAVA FOR YOUR IBDP?

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OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC OUTCOMES
We’re incredibly proud of our IBDP students’ outstanding results. Students need to obtain at least 24 points to pass the IBDP. Our average score of 34-35 puts our students among the highest achievers in Europe. Academic excellence means our students go to the world’s top universities, including Cambridge, the University of Hong Kong, MIT and Yonsei.
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THE BEST INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS
Our highly qualified teachers inspire a love of learning while bringing multicultural perspectives and a wealth of international experience. In our IB programme, we teach six languages: English, Slovak, French, German, Spanish and Korean. Thanks to small class sizes, our teachers are always available to mentor and support each student on their personal education journey.
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LEADERSHIP AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
We believe that personal growth and development is vital to a balanced education. From team sports and music lessons to student teams and local volunteering, we encourage our IBDP students to complement their academic life with the pursuit of meaningful activities and new experiences.
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COLLABORATIONS WITH RENOWNED INSTITUTIONS
Our students benefit from enriching learning experiences thanks to our exclusive collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF. Experts on topics such as the performing arts, science and technology (STEAM), and sustainable development help our students build confidence through creativity and problem solving.
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IB Curriculum Guide 2024-2026

IB Curriculum Guide_2024-2026.pdf (3 MB)

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ADMISSIONS OPEN

We accept applications throughout the school year and encourage you to get in touch with us to start your admissions journey.

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