Bilingual Primary School with Integrated English Language Instruction

At our school, the curriculum subjects are taught in English, which is used not as an end in itself but as a tool for learning.

The bilingual program has two key objectives:

• Integrating language learning with subject content, giving equal importance to “learning through a foreign language” and “learning to use a foreign language.”
• Meeting the requirements set by the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic.

What We Offer

• Intensive language learning without overloading the timetable.
• A high level of proficiency in a foreign language.

Teaching Method: CLIL

We use the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) method. This approach allows students to develop professional knowledge through a foreign language while simultaneously improving their language skills.

Objectives of the CLIL Method:

• Develop the ability to use the foreign language as a means of communication.
• Cultivate the skill of thinking in the language being studied.
• Maintain a balance between language education and subject-specific learning.

Advantages of the CLIL Method:

• Improved communicative skills.
• Expanded vocabulary and enhanced fluency.
• Increased motivation through real-life learning situations.
• Development of a positive attitude toward the foreign language.
• Enhanced cultural awareness and preparation for life in a multicultural society.

Subjects Taught in English

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Geography
• History
• Technology
• Computer Science
• Natural Sciences

Exceptions:

• Slovak Language and Literature
• Social Studies (taught in Slovak)

In addition, students study a third foreign language (German, French, or Spanish).

Adaptation for International Students

Foreign students are provided with a preferential adaptation period (one year) during which grades from their previous school certificates obtained in their home country may be taken into account.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP)

Starting from the 2022–2023 academic year, we have introduced the IB DP program for bilingual students in their third year.

Important Dates:

• Final exams take place in April or May.
• The program is concluded with written exams in six subjects.

Assessment:

The evaluation is objective and includes three stages:

• Written work
• Tests
• Research papers

Assessments are carried out by 20 external experts, and the oral exams are evaluated abroad.

Our Plans

• As part of the IB DP, we provide resources for parents and students.
• We assist in preparing for exams and applications to leading universities.