Entry Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH YEAR GROUP

Nursery to Year 6

We’re open to children who don’t speak English up to Year 6.
Our average class size is 20.
We offer nursery education to children aged from 2 to 4 years old. Children can join at any time in the school year, provided we have places available.
Children can join our reception class if they turn 4 before the start of a new school year (1st September). Children who celebrate their fourth birthday after 1st September will remain in our nursery class for a further full school year before starting in reception.
Nursery parents can choose full-time attendance from 8:05 am-3:00 pm (plus our optional after-school care Rockets Club until 5:00 pm) or part-time, 50% attendance.

Years 7 to 9

We assess our students' ability in English.
Our average class size is 20.

Years 10 to 11

Students need to be proficient English speakers. We also assess our students' ability in maths.
Our average class size in Year 10 is 20.
Our average IB Diploma subject group size is 15.

Year groups

Our students thrive when they learn alongside children their own age, which is why we keep children in their correct age groups. The exception is when a student in Year 10 or above can't complete either the IGCSE or International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) because they aren't fluent English speakers.

Student Date of Birth	Year	Stage
1/9/2021 to 31/8/2023*	Nursery*	Foundation Stage
1/9/2020 to 31/8/2021	Reception	Foundation Stage
1/9/2019 to 31/8/2020	Year 1	Key Stage 1
1/9/2018 to 31/8/2019	Year 2	Key Stage 1
1/9/2017 to 31/8/2018	Year 3	Key Stage 2
1/9/2016 to 31/8/2017	Year 4	Key Stage 2
1/9/2015 to 31/8/2016	Year 5	Key Stage 2
1/9/2014 to 31/8/2015	Year 6	Key Stage 2
1/9/2013 to 31/8/2014	Year 7	Key Stage 3
1/9/2012 to 31/8/2013	Year 8	Key Stage 3
1/9/2011 to 31/8/2012	Year 9	Key Stage 3
1/9/2010 to 31/8/2011	Year 10	Key Stage 4
1/9/2009 to 31/8/2010	Year 11	Key Stage 4
1/9/2008 to 31/8/2009	Year 12	International Baccalaureate
1/9/2007 to 31/8/2008	Year 13	International Baccalaureate

*Nursery - we accept children to Nursery class when they turn 2 years (24 months). They can start during the whole school year. Depending on their age, they can spend one or two years in the Nursery class. Only children turning 4 years old before 1st September 2025 will move up to the Reception class.

Class structure

Where there are two or more classes in a year group, we try to achieve a balance of students. We consider the following factors: language experience, nationality, ability, and gender. Parents can express their preference; however, the final decision is down to the school.

APPLICATION FORM AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

After filling in our enquiry form and taking a tour – either in person or virtually – you’ll need to complete your child’s online application form.

As part of the entry requirements for The British International School Bratislava, you’ll also need to send us some supporting documents.

Please submit:

A copy of your child’s passport.
Your child’s most recent school reports (last two years, in English).
A copy of your child’s health insurance card.
Responsibility for fees form.
Signed education agreement and consent form – we’ll send you a link after you’ve completed the application form.
Reference form, completed by your child’s current school. This form will be sent directly to the school based on the contact information you provide on your application.

LEARNING SUPPORT

The British International School Bratislava has a full Learning Support policy. We accept students with highlighted learning needs, which are defined by our Learning Support Coordinator. It’s important that you tell us about your child’s support needs at the application stage. This is so we can work out whether our school is equipped to meet their needs and help them thrive.

If younger children display learning difficulties after they've joined us, we'll work with you to support them. If we're unable to offer your child the guidance they need, we’ll help you to find an alternative school.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA AND APPLICATION PROCESS