What international schools are there in Slovakia in 2026?

Bratislava International School (BISS) is among the best-known English-medium schools in the city, with an international curriculum across primary and secondary years. QSI International School of Bratislava follows an American-style approach with small classes. Other private and bilingual schools offer English, German or mixed programmes, with campuses in districts like Karlova Ves, Dúbravka and Nové Mesto. Check which exams each school prepares for, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) or IGCSE, because that decides university options abroad.

Fees are high compared with Slovak wages and are often covered by an employer's package for diplomats and corporate transfers. Family budget in Slovakia compares school fees with other family costs.

Košice, Žilina and other regional cities have bilingual private schools and some state schools with English-intensive classes, but not the full international model. Families in these cities often choose Slovak state school with extra English or online international curricula. School language for kids explains how language support works in state schools. If you live near the Austrian border, some families send children to Vienna's international schools, a daily commute that only works for certain bus and train schedules.

Visit in person before you decide. Ask about the teacher turnover rate, the number of nationalities in the class, how the school supports Slovak lessons, and what happens if you leave mid-year. Apply early because popular year groups fill, especially for September entry. Admission usually asks for school reports and an interview. After you accept, read Enrol children in school for the residence and registration steps that still apply to a private school.

Think about the daily route as well. A school in Dúbravka is hard to reach from Petržalka at rush hour, and school buses can cut the commute.