About Us

"Every child is potentially the light of the world."

We aim to serve students and families who are committed to taking ownership of a new model of learning. At Brilliant Stars, we believe there are no bounds to growth and knowledge, and that children are able to learn much more than is often assumed. It is our belief that our educational responsibility extends beyond the limits of mere academic education. With staff and students from over 30 countries, we truly embrace and celebrate our cultural diversity!

Our Philosophy

Our Values

Oneness of Humankind
Global Awareness
Striving Towards Excellence
Attraction to Beauty
Unity in Diversity
Joy in Learning
Healthy Living Principles
Intrinsic Motivation
Community Engagement
Arts and Music
Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
Loving and Kind Environment

Our Vision

We adopt new teaching methods in order to ensure that relevant and research-based practices are being upheld. We believe in providing a balance of experiences to enrich and enhance an individual child’s emotional, social, physical, creative, linguistic, and intellectual development.

To create a joyful and loving environment in which both parents and teachers are partners in the child’s care and education.
To engender strong virtues and foster a positive and joyful attitude towards learning.
To guide students in the social and emotional aspects of learning and life while helping them develop into responsible, mindful, confident, articulate, and respectful global citizens.
To help students build virtuous characters supported by intrinsic motivation.
To develop logical thinkers and encourage independent hands-on learning.
To provide a well-rounded educational experience through the presence of a range of extracurricular activities, thus allowing the children to develop their diverse talents.
To equip students with a strong foundation in reading, writing, math, ICT, and coding.
To adopt new technologies and pursue professional development to ensure that relevant and research-based teaching and learning practices are being upheld.
To foster creativity and transdisciplinary possibility thinking, which is essential for 21st-century employability.

Who We Are

Take a closer look at our international school!

Our Team

Our team is international, open-minded, and passionate about lifelong learning. Our diversity is our strength! We are a community of learners devoted to the betterment of the world.

Teaching Team

We have a diverse team of enthusiastic qualified teachers (native English speakers and Slovak speakers) who are also trained in-house in Character Education and Montessori. Our teachers have several years of experience in primary and secondary age teaching in international schools in Slovakia and abroad.All our teachers receive specialized and extensive training throughout the year to ensure that we are up-to-date with innovative educational methods and well-equipped to inspire our students.

Management & Administration

Our administrative team is very accommodating and proactive, ensuring individual attention is given to students, parents, and staff. Our director has an open door policy and welcomes the Brilliant Stars community to discuss personal matters, explore new project ideas, or speak about education in general.

Support Staff

We have a team of friendly support staff at Brilliant Stars! Our cooks, cleaners, and maintenance staff ensure that your children feel comfortable and spend their days in safe facilities.

In-House Instrumental Music Teachers

We have a team of dedicated and highly trained instrumental teachers. With over 80% of our students learning an instrument, students at Brilliant Stars are able to learn violin, cello, guitar, piano, or flute in-house.

In-House Specialists

Our teaching team is advised by a number of in-house specialists including a Montessori expert, an in-house special educator and speech and language therapist, an in-house psychologist, and an education consultant, all of whom are at hand to support your child through their learning experience.

Advisory Board

We make every effort to connect with researchers and practitioners around the world in order to ensure the very best education for our students. Our advisory board is comprised of many inspirational individuals including seasoned professionals in the non-profit sector, educational consultants, epidemiologists (during the COVID-19 Pandemic), researchers at the UCL Institute of Education, and a doctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge.

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Parent Spaces

At Brilliant Stars, we believe that education is strongest when school and family work in close partnership. Parents are an important part of our learning community, and we aim to create regular spaces where families can connect, ask questions, share experiences, and explore how to support children’s intellectual, social, moral, and emotional development.

Our parent spaces take different forms throughout the year, from informal coffee mornings to larger education conferences, toddler sessions, committee meetings, and individual conversations with teachers and school leadership. Together, these opportunities help strengthen the connection between home, school, and the wider community around our children.

Bi-Annual Half-Day Education Conferences and monthly Coffee Mornings & Afternoons.
Networking opportunities with like-minded parents.
Committees to bring about social change!
Open door policy to discuss your child's learning.

Coffee Mornings and Afternoons

Throughout the school year, we hold regular coffee mornings and afternoons for parents. These informal gatherings provide a welcoming space to meet other families, speak with members of the school team, and discuss questions related to parenting, education, and child development.

Bi-Annual Education Conferences

Twice a year, Brilliant Stars hosts an Education Conference for parents, educators, and members of our wider learning community. These half-day conferences are subsidised as part of our commitment to supporting families and creating meaningful opportunities for shared learning.

Each conference brings together practical workshops, guest speakers, and thoughtful discussion on themes connected to children’s development, learning, character, and preparation for life beyond school. Recent topics have included developing curiosity and independence, cultivating scientific inquiry, building a mathematical mind, learning about money and values, movement and brain development, and helping children grow in responsibility and confidence. All Brilliant Stars parents will be notified of such spaces and are always welcome to join.

These conferences offer parents and educators a chance to reflect together, gain practical ideas, and consider how small, consistent habits at home and in school can support children’s growth. These spaces are an opportunity to learn more about education and parenting and explore how, together as a parenting community, we can assist each other to raise our children.

Parent Involvement in Community Initiatives

hildren grow within a wider network of relationships, spaces, and shared responsibilities, and we aim to create practical opportunities for parents to feel connected to the life of the school.

Parents are welcome to become more involved through spaces such as our Eco Collegium, community initiatives, and support with school spaces and events. These opportunities allow families to contribute in meaningful, manageable ways while strengthening our shared culture of care, responsibility, and community.

Parent Meetings and Open Communication

In addition to group spaces, parents have regular opportunities to meet individually with their child’s teachers to discuss learning, development, and next steps. Our school leadership also maintains an open-door approach for parents who wish to speak about their child’s education or wider school experience.

We value ongoing communication and believe that strong relationships between parents, teachers, and the school create a more supportive environment for every child.

'Toddler Time' at Brilliant Stars

Our Brilliant Stars Toddler Group welcomes families with children aged 1 to 3 and is open to the wider community.

The group offers young children time to explore through play, enjoy singing and simple group activities, and begin experiencing a gentle social setting. For parents, it is also a chance to connect with other families, spend time in the school environment, and become part of a warm and supportive community.

The Toddler Group takes place on Mondays from 8:45 to 10:15. Families interested in joining are welcome to contact us for more information.

Support Us

2% Tax Contribution

We would like to kindly ask you to consider contributing 2% of your income tax to our school. Your contribution will help us expand our educational, environmental, and social action activities for children and the wider school community. We are grateful for all your financial support.

If you would like to contribute 2% of your income tax to our school or NGO this year, you will find all the necessary forms and instructions here.

To contribute 2% of your income tax to our NGO (for planting trees, environmental education and community initiatives), please use the following information:
Business name (name): Brilliant Stars
Legal form: Občianske združenie
ID / IČO: 52875857
Address: Lesná 2204/100, 900 31 Stupava