Primary / ages 6-10
Give Your Child a Strong Start in English with Our EAL Program!
Developing Independent Learners
Targeted Learning
EISB Primary looks at student development over the long term. Each child develops differently and in their own time. We take an individualised approach developing all students to be Independent learners.
Skill Development
All learning at EISB focuses on Skill-Development. More than memorising information for tests, EISB students apply learning to a real world context and demonstrate that learning in tangible ways.
Because of this, EISB learning is
Unlimited
Students can learn beyond the subject or year level
Applicable
Students apply learning to a greater context than “just for tests.
Interconnected
Learning is interconnected with other subjects and the outside world
Progressive
Students are coached to find solutions to their own questions and problems
Developmental
Students develop skills to Learn Independently, to Think critically, to Reason productively and to Communicate effectively.
Give Your Child a Strong Start in English with Our EAL Program!
The EAL (English as an Additional Language) program
for young learners focuses on helping children develop essential skills in speaking, reading, and understanding English. We build strong foundations in language, reading, and comprehension, giving learners the support they need to feel confident in English.
Through engaging activities and hands-on learning, students practice letters, expand their vocabulary, and begin reading simple sentences. Fun games and group exercises encourage children to sound out words, read short stories, and strengthen comprehension skills in a supportive environment. Each lesson motivates students to use English naturally, growing both their language abilities and their enthusiasm for learning.
It’s perfectly fine if your child doesn’t speak English yet—our EAL program is designed for learners at all levels. Whether they are just beginning or already know a few words, we help them build confidence step by step. With repetition, clear instructions, and supportive guidance, every child can progress at their own pace and take pride in their achievements in understanding and using English.
EISB SCHOOL NEWS
What does an EAL lesson look like? Find out more here:
Give Your Child a Strong Start in English with Our EAL Program!
The focus of EAL (English as an Additional Language) program for young learners is to help them develop essential skills in speaking, reading, and understanding English.
Exploring Easter with EAL Students
Easter has deep roots in the Christian faith, where it marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the most important celebration in the Christian calendar, symbolising new life, hope, and renewal.
EAL Program at EISB: Where Learning to Read is Play!
The EAL (English as an Additional Language) Program at EISB is designed to support students for whom English is not a first language. Through this program, students develop foundational language skills, allowing them to thrive in an English-speaking environment.
Primary Education Includes
Along with developing skills, EISB Primary students will grow in the following areas
Language development
EISB students learn to communicate in 3, 4, even 5 different languages
Presentation and Performance
Creativity
EAL (English as an Additional Language) Program
Discover solutions to local and regional problems
Service Learning
Ability to use new technology and methods
Foreign Languages: German, Spanish
Languages, a skill that matters at EISB.
At the International School of Bratislava (EISB), we firmly believe in the power and importance of mastering multiple languages from an early age.
External PE for Primary Students
Frequency:
Once per week
Location:
Professional sports facilities outside the school
Led by:
Qualified external coaches
Activities include:
Tennis, golf, judo, athletics, and various ball games and more
Primary Years Programme
Year 2 – Year 6
Learning through experience
EISB Primary is an innovative, transdisciplinary programme with the goal of developing independent learners who are internationally minded and who have the values of the PYP learner profile. Our transdisciplinary programme follows the framework of the Primary Year Programme (PYP) from the International Baccalaureate (IB).
We take core subjects necessary for student development and, rather than teach them separately and memorize facts, combine them into tangible transdisciplinary projects which provide opportunities to develop holistic skills that impact the world around them.