PROJECT ERASMUS+

Accreditation makes it easier to obtain funding for international mobility over the next three years.

This recognition is not only a confirmation of our work, but also a step forward in our vision to become the School of the Future. Through mobility activities, we can significantly enhance the quality of teaching and the overall educational process.

The accreditation will enable our teachers to travel abroad and gain new experiences and inspiration on how to implement educational innovations into their teaching. Pupils will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge at partner schools abroad, discover new countries and cultures, and learn more about themselves.

Stepping out of one's comfort zone is a life-changing experience that broadens the horizons of everyone involved in the programme.

Erasmus+ also opens the door for our school to engage in international cooperation with foreign schools and various educational institutions.

INTERNATIONAL VISIT IN THE DAIVERSE PROJECT (Erasmus+)

The Daiverse project, co-funded by the European Union, aims to assist teachers and schools in implementing AI technologies as a way to address diversity. It focuses on AI technologies that support inclusion and equality among students. The project involves partners from Belgium, Austria, and Slovakia. In October 2024 we welcomed foreign guests as part of the Daiverse project.

Summer Mission for Innovation in Education

How Our Teachers Discovered New Methods in Ireland, Spain, and Malta Thanks to Erasmus+

In October 2025 some of our teachers didn’t rest even during the summer holidays. In an effort to make teaching more effective and strengthen their methodology, they took part in professional development courses abroad. They visited Ireland, Malta, and Spain, bringing back valuable experience while also improving their English communication skills.

The training programs focused on the CLIL method, which connects science subjects with the English language, as well as on technological innovations in education and a Spanish language and methodology course — all aimed at fostering multilingualism among students.

Cultural activities were also part of the experience, enriching their perspective on education in an international context. Thanks to the Erasmus+ grant, we are moving forward — with new ideas, motivation, and a renewed passion for innovation.

We Hosted Pupils from Poland

In May 2025 our Primary and secondary school had the honor of welcoming pupils from our partner school in Poland. A warm welcome from our head teacher and a presentation about the school opened the doors of BESST to the Polish pupils, giving them the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be one of our pupils for a few days.

The first day focused on cooperation and teamwork. Teambuilding activities were completed with an interactive walk through Kamenný Mlyn, where children completed group tasks while exploring the beauty of nature. The program continued with a guided tour of Trnava’s historic city center, and the day concluded with a dinner.

Wednesday was dedicated to the theme of Water. A day of collaborative experiments started a themed program called Water – the Source of Life. These activities encouraged creativity as well as international cooperation.

Thursday was all about excursions. We visited the Gabčíkovo Waterworks, the Ecocenter in Čunovo, and finalised the day with a tour of the remarkable Danubiana Art Gallery on the banks of the Danube.

Three days filled with unforgettable experiences and new friendships ended with an emotional farewell in Bratislava.
At the heart of this mobility project was international collaboration and shared activities that enabled pupils to explore the theme of Water from various perspectives.

One of the outcomes was a joint project titled Water News – a multimedia Polish-Slovak news report focused on the world of water.
We believe this inspiring collaboration, made possible by the support of the Visegrad Fund, will continue to grow in the future.

A big thank you goes to everyone involved – not only the pupils, but also the teachers who actively participated in creating and implementing this mobility experience.

SAYING NO TO WASTE

We had the honor of welcoming a team from the United Kingdom as part of the Erasmus+ program. Together with our students, we recorded an inspiring video that we will soon share with you.

Our students participated in the international project "WASTE NOT WANT NOT," which focuses on reducing food waste. In the video, they shared their experiences on what we do to avoid wasting food and our approach to the topic of food. They also presented their work on this project. We believe that we can inspire each other in thinking and activities on important topics.

Visit from Colegio Montessori Salamanca

During September, our school welcomed teachers from Colegio Montessori Salamanca (Spain) as part of their Erasmus+ project. The purpose of the visit was to exchange experiences and gain inspiration for innovative teaching methods.

The presentation of our school was led by Ms. Peťka Sýkorová and Mr. Chris Ehrola, with Ms. Fernanda Alvarado helping to bridge the language barrier.

Our Spanish colleagues came to learn about our school’s innovative approach to education, shared their own experiences, and even taught a music class in Spanish together with Ms. Barborka, which the students truly enjoyed.

They took part in job shadowing, during which they observed practical examples of active learning methods. Ms. Deniska Ščerbáková demonstrated how technology and digital applications can be effectively integrated into lessons.

The visitors also joined a Lego Engineering workshop connected to STEAM education, led by Mr. Ľubo Gregor, where they saw how students work with technology directly during classes.

Our Executive Director and Future Classroom Lab Ambassador for Slovakia, Ms. Evka Polláková, introduced the visitors to the principles of the Future Classroom Lab (FCL) in our FCL BESST space. She explained how this environment fosters collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, and how FCL concepts can easily be implemented in other schools as well.

The visit brought valuable insights and further strengthened international cooperation in education.