Evangelical Lyceum in Bratislava (Evanjelické lýceum v Bratislave)

What Evangelical Lyceum in Bratislava (Evanjelické lýceum v Bratislave) does

The Evangelical Lyceum in Bratislava (Evanjelické lýceum v Bratislave) is a private bilingual secondary school (gymnasium) located at Vranovská 2 in Bratislava, Slovakia, with additional facilities on Palisády and in Petržalka. Founded in 1606 by David Kilger as one of Slovakia's oldest educational institutions, it was closed in 1923 and reopened on 2 September 1991 after 46 years of absence. The school is operated by the civic association OZ Evanjelické lýceum v Bratislave under the auspices of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovakia (ECAV), which acts as its establishing body (zriaďovateľ) and provides spiritual leadership via a school chaplain.

The Lyceum offers two core academic programs: a five-year English bilingual gymnasium with Slovak and English as languages of instruction, and an eight-year Slovak-language program combining primary and secondary education. Auxiliary programs include the ELVIK/ELVIK+ three-day orientation for incoming students, JA Slovensko student company programs (Brick, AirSip, Beepit), an annual Drama Festival (now in its 14th edition) and Film Festival, and Erasmus+ student and teacher exchanges across Nancy, Genoa, Helsinki, Reunion, Aguilar, and Germany. The school operates on a standard educational technology stack (EduPage LMS), with no disclosed proprietary technology systems.

Revenue is generated primarily through Slovak Ministry of Education normative funding allocated to church-established (cirkevné) secondary schools, supplemented by ECAV contributions and the Slovak 2% tax donation program (Darujte nám 2%). Specific tuition and financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The customer base comprises students aged approximately 14-19 and their families in the Bratislava region seeking faith-based, bilingual secondary education with international mobility opportunities. The Lyceum holds a civic association structure, has approximately 14 employees, and reports no M&A activity, funding rounds, or external investment.

Name

Evangelical Lyceum in Bratislava (Evanjelické lýceum v Bratislave)

Legal name

Evanjelické lýceum v Bratislave

Website

https://evlyceum.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Evangelical Lyceum in Bratislava is a private Slovak-English bilingual gymnasium (founded 1606, reopened 1991) operated by a civic association under the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovakia, serving approximately 14 staff and Bratislava-region students aged 14-19 through state-funded, faith-based secondary education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Bilingual secondary education
• Faith-based schooling
• Gymnasium education
• Student exchange programs
• Evangelical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-funded education: As a church-established secondary school (cirkevné gymnázium), the school operates primarily through state funding allocated by the Slovak Ministry of Education, supplemented by contributions from the establishing church body (ECAV).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Evangelical Lyceum in Bratislava is a private church-established bilingual secondary school that delivers a 5-year Slovak-English bilingual gymnasium program and an 8-year Slovak-language study program, complemented by orientation, student company entrepreneurship, Drama and Film Festival cultural projects, and Erasmus+ international exchange opportunities for students in the Bratislava region.

Product overview

Evanjelické lýceum v Bratislave is an English Bilingual Gymnasium offering a 5-year bilingual secondary education program (Slovak and English instruction) and an 8-year combined primary-secondary Slovak-language program. The institution supports student development through specialized programs including ELVIK/ELVIK+ orientation for new students, student company programs under JA Slovensko for entrepreneurship education, and annual cultural projects such as Drama Festival and Film Festival. International mobility is facilitated through Erasmus+ partnerships. The school is part of the Evangelical church school system with a faith-based educational approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anglické bilingválne gymnázium: Five-year bilingual gymnasium with Slovak and English as languages of instruction

Products and services

• English Bilingual Gymnasium (Anglické bilingválne gymnázium) A 5-year bilingual secondary education program with Slovak and English as languages of instruction, preparing students for university studies with a focus on English language proficiency.
• 8-Year Study Program (Osemročný program) An 8-year comprehensive study program combining primary and secondary education in Slovak language, alongside the bilingual secondary program.
• ELVIK/ELVIK+ Orientation Program A three-day integration program for first-year students that connects new students with teachers and older students through games, music, and activities to build community and faith-based relationships.
• Student Companies (Študentské firmy) An entrepreneurship education program under JA Slovensko (Junior Achievement) where students simulate real business operations, including participation in trade fairs and competitions such as Company of the Year and Manpower Leadership Award.
• Drama Festival An annual theatrical performance project where 4th-year students present plays based on literature read during English and American Literature classes, under teacher supervision.
• Film Festival An annual film project where 3rd-year students create videos based on literature from English and American Literature classes, showcasing student talent and creativity.
• Erasmus+ Mobility Programs International student and teacher exchange programs providing opportunities for innovative education, language improvement, and cultural discovery across European countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14th Drama Festival 2026, Film Festival, and regular competition wins at national level
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ (European Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in the European Erasmus+ program, providing students and teachers with international mobility exchanges. Destinations have included Nancy (France), Genoa (Italy), Helsinki (Finland), Reunion, Aguilar (Spain), and Germany. The program opens doors to innovative education, language improvement, and cross-cultural understanding.
• JA Slovensko (Junior Achievement Slovakia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJA Slovensko is a leader in business education in Slovakia. The school runs student company programs (Študentské firmy) where students simulate real business operations. Current companies include Brick, AirSip, and Beepit. Senior students also take an economics seminar using online curriculum from JA Worldwide operating in 123 countries.
• Moje šťastné dieťa (civil association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school collaborates with the civic association Moje šťastné dieťa, which runs activities for students, teachers, and staff including creative workshops under the 'Tvorím, teda som – zdravá duša školy' project, as well as soap-making, clothing decoration, and other creative programs.
• Nadácia Mateja Bela (Matej Bel Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is associated with the Matej Bel Foundation, which supports the school's educational mission and activities.
• Filozofická fakulta UK v Bratislave (Faculty of Philosophy, Comenius University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvanjelické lýceum serves as a training workplace (školiace pracovisko) for the Faculty of Philosophy of Comenius University in Bratislava, providing practical training opportunities for university students.
• Koalícia škôl za duševné zdravie (Coalition of Schools for Mental Health)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is a member of the Coalition of Schools for Mental Health, supporting student well-being initiatives.
• Evanjelická cirkev augsburského vyznania na Slovensku (ECAV)coreOthersThe school is established by (zriaďovateľ) the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovakia (ECAV). The church provides spiritual leadership through the school chaplain and maintains oversight through the General Bishop and synodical council. The school participates in church life including chapel services, Reformation Day, and youth ministry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Deutsche Schule Bratislava: German international school in Bratislava; comparable as a foreign-language-medium school with international accreditation serving Bratislava families.
• Gymnázium sv. Uršule v Bratislave: Catholic girls' gymnasium in Bratislava; comparable as a faith-based private secondary school offering rigorous academics and a pastoral community.
• QSI International School of Bratislava: International school in Bratislava offering English-medium K-12 instruction; competes for families seeking an alternative to standard Slovak gymnasiums.
• British International School Bratislava: An English-medium K-12 international school in Bratislava serving both local and expatriate families; directly comparable in scale and bilingual/international positioning in the same city.
• Gymnázium Jura Hronca: Public bilingual Slovak-English gymnasium in Bratislava with strong academic reputation; competes directly for the same bilingual secondary cohort as Evanjelické lýceum.
• Cambridge International School Bratislava: Private bilingual and international school in Bratislava delivering Cambridge curriculum; competes for the same families seeking English-language secondary education in the city.

Others

• Evanjelická základná škola v Bratislave: Sister primary school operating under the same OZ civic association and ECAV umbrella; not a competitor but represents the broader K-12 footprint of the same school group.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeXaXHbTRyoFm2oVfvPShGg
• Facebookfacebook.com/elyceum
• Instagraminstagram.com/evanjelickelyceumbratislava
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/evlyceum

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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