In Brief
about the Program
How does it work?
While the school provides education in Slovak, specialized pedagogical staff of the BILIS program, in cooperation with Slovak teachers, oversee the teaching of English. Students are approached individually and openly, learning English simply and naturally. The methodology for both languages is well-developed, interconnected, and taught continuously. Children cover the same curriculum as their peers in standard education, but thanks to 12 hours of English per week, they are effectively and intuitively prepared for local international, bilingual, or foreign schools.
Our Tools
& Methods
show & tell
Using the "Starfall" method, BILIS teaches children to read phonetically correctly, fluently, and with comprehension.
Using the "Daily 5" method, it develops reading literacy by introducing independent reading, working with written text, reading aloud, working with words, and listening to spoken text.
Through "The Daily Cafe" method, we maximize comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and vocabulary expansion while reading.
With these specialized methods, we teach students to express their own thoughts, describe them logically, and present them.
speak, read & talk
Regular fiction reading and studying texts develop students' reading literacy. We focus on independent book reading and work with the Oxford "Reading Tree" literature.
We also focus on developing creative writing and grammar skills. Writing enhances thinking, active vocabulary, and language development.
competences
Innovative PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) methodology developed in the USA. Through this method, we work with children aged 6 to 9 to develop their social skills and address challenging situations.
Through engaging activities, we cover topics like class rules, class cohesion, anger management, emotions, self-control, problem-solving basics, justice, friendship, expectations, and more.
science
Development and grounding of the subject Science. Through this program, children practice and perfect vocabulary, test knowledge and habits acquired through activities: experiments, projects, or group work. Through engaging activities, BILIS teaches the basics of science.
english language
Support for language skills gained during afternoon English classes. We focus on developing communication skills and vocabulary for all taught subjects. We help children actively enhance their ability to express themselves clearly, communicate, actively develop imagination and creativity in a series of small tasks (specific story/situation from the English-speaking world).
We help children interactively strengthen their vocabulary and practice understanding spoken language or audio recordings. Teachers use the best practices to develop, train, and improve students' presentation skills. An important goal is to teach children to listen and understand spoken text.
english club & projects
Support for language skills through the method of visual presentation: direct contact with observed reality, enrichment of ideas, concretization of the abstract system of concepts. We help students explore and learn to react to events in fictional situations through playing and processing multiple consecutive actions.
This project lasts the entire year. With BILIS, children acquire knowledge about culture, customs, traditions, historical events, and the reality of English-speaking countries. They develop skills, abilities, and qualities leading to success.
maltog
Development and grounding of the subject Mathematics. Practice and perfection of necessary vocabulary, testing knowledge, skills, and habits gained in mathematics. Children learn modern methods, such as discovery and problem-solving, in English.
About the Program
In Brief
The BILIS program integrates English into standard education starting from the 1st grade of primary school. Professional educators, whose native language is English, handle foreign language education.
Even non-bilingual children become bilingual and are on the path to successfully passing the B2-level international language exam by the 4th grade. The entire program can be implemented at any Slovak primary school.
How does it work?
While the school provides education in Slovak, specialized pedagogical staff of the BILIS program, in cooperation with Slovak teachers, oversee the teaching of English. Students are approached individually and openly, learning English simply and naturally. The methodology for both languages is well-developed, interconnected, and taught continuously. Children cover the same curriculum as their peers in standard education, but thanks to 12 hours of English per week, they are effectively and intuitively prepared for local international, bilingual, or foreign schools.
Our Tools & Methods
show & tell
Using the "Starfall" method, BILIS teaches children to read phonetically correctly, fluently, and with comprehension. Using the "Daily 5" method, it develops reading literacy by introducing independent reading, working with written text, reading aloud, working with words, and listening to spoken text. Through "The Daily Cafe" method, we maximize comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and vocabulary expansion while reading. With these specialized methods, we teach students to express their own thoughts, describe them logically, and present them.
speak, read & talk
Regular fiction reading and studying texts develop students' reading literacy. We focus on independent book reading and work with the Oxford "Reading Tree" literature.
We also focus on developing creative writing and grammar skills. Writing enhances thinking, active vocabulary, and language development.
competences
Innovative PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) methodology developed in the USA. Through this method, we work with children aged 6 to 9 to develop their social skills and address challenging situations.
Zábavnou formou sa venujeme rôznym témam ako pravidlá triedy, súdržnosť triedy, precítenie hnevu, emócie, sebakontrola, základy riešenia problémov, spravodlivosť, priateľstvo, očakávania a podobne
science
Development and grounding of the subject Science. Through this program, children practice and perfect vocabulary, test knowledge and habits acquired through activities: experiments, projects, or group work. Through engaging activities, BILIS teaches the basics of science.
english language
Support for language skills gained during afternoon English classes. We focus on developing communication skills and vocabulary for all taught subjects. We help children actively enhance their ability to express themselves clearly, communicate, actively develop imagination and creativity in a series of small tasks (specific story/situation from the English-speaking world).
We help children interactively strengthen their vocabulary and practice understanding spoken language or audio recordings. Teachers use the best practices to develop, train, and improve students' presentation skills. An important goal is to teach children to listen and understand spoken text.
english club & projects
Support for language skills through the method of visual presentation: direct contact with observed reality, enrichment of ideas, concretization of the abstract system of concepts. We help students explore and learn to react to events in fictional situations through playing and processing multiple consecutive actions.
This project lasts the entire year. With BILIS, children acquire knowledge about culture, customs, traditions, historical events, and the reality of English-speaking countries. They develop skills, abilities, and qualities leading to success.
maltog
Development and grounding of the subject Mathematics. Practice and perfection of necessary vocabulary, testing knowledge, skills, and habits gained in mathematics. Children learn modern methods, such as discovery and problem-solving, in English.