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The Language School for Mastering your English

An EAQUALS accredited English language centre recognized for its excellence in language education.
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the Bridge – English Language Centre

We are a certified educational institution registered in the ISVD Register of Certified Educational Institutions pursuant to Act No. 292/2024 Coll. under the Ministry of Education, Research, Development, and Youth of the Slovak Republic.

The Bridge

We have been providing professional English language instruction in Bratislava for over 17 years. In August 2020, we became the first language school in Slovakia to receive EAQUALS international accreditation, which verifies and confirms the quality of language education. We also hold other international certifications and collaborate with recognized organizations and experts in our field.

The center’s founder is Klaudia Bednárová, who focuses on creating educational ecosystems within companies, the return on investment in education, and its impact on the growth and development of organizations. She has long been interested in how people learn effectively and what factors support the long-term development of their potential.

One of her areas of professional interest is the impact of language education on the development of cognitive skills, such as memory, attention, the ability to concentrate, flexibility of thought, and adaptability. She is also interested in the role of lifelong learning in promoting cognitive health and quality of life in older age. Klaudia is a certified memory training instructor, and as part of her graduate studies, she is researching the impact of language education as a form of non-pharmacological intervention for people aged 55 and older.

Today, The Bridge is staffed by an international team of university-educated professionals certified to teach English as a foreign language. The instructors have also completed basic coaching training and purposefully incorporate activities into their lessons that, in addition to language skills, support the development of memory, attention, concentration, and mental flexibility.

Klaudia Bednárová

bednarova@thebridge.sk

+421 917 596 154

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Courses Crafted in Partnership with the Best

Our English coaching program has secured international accreditation from the esteemed British association, EMCC.
We conduct a language assessment both at the outset and during the course, utilizing a standardized European language test.
We stand as the sole language school in Slovakia with international accreditation from an organization dedicated to evaluating language institutions.
17
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Years on the market
1200
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Students Taught Annually
20000
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Instructional Hours Delivered Yearly
98
%
Students satisfaction
80
%
Lecturing team from abroad
80
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Corporate clients per year

The Bridge Team

We are proud of our students’ achievements and take great satisfaction in a job well done!

Iuliia

I make sure the school runs smoothly and flawlessly so that our students, teachers and colleagues have everything they need. I organize events for teachers…

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Iuliia Gordiienko

I make sure the school runs smoothly and flawlessly so that our students, teachers and colleagues have everything they need. I organize events for teachers and the team.

Klaudia

My one and only task it to stir and direct the energy and great work of my colleagues to achieve the goals we aim for.…

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Klaudia Bednárová

My one and only task it to stir and direct the energy and great work of my colleagues to achieve the goals we aim for. I’m glad to be working with people I respect as professionals and appreciate as friends.

Radka

I am involved in corporate training and professional courses for lawyers, teachers, coaches, etc. My goal is to find solutions that bring value to companies…

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Radka Vajgelová

I am involved in corporate training and professional courses for lawyers, teachers, coaches, etc. My goal is to find solutions that bring value to companies and joy of learning to students.

Rymma

I am in charge of preparing all financial documents and materials, I check all the invoices we receive and send, as well as all the…

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Rymma Beliakova

I am in charge of preparing all financial documents and materials, I check all the invoices we receive and send, as well as all the payments, and I prepare invoices for our clients. I cooperate with our accountant, prepare charts or overviews as necessary.

Andrea

I lead our team of teachers and I’m responsible for our quality management. I believe a healthy team spirit is an important element in job…

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Andrea Záhumenská

I lead our team of teachers and I’m responsible for our quality management. I believe a healthy team spirit is an important element in job satisfaction and professional development.

Katka

I manage courses for the general public. I aim to find or design a course for each one of our students to meet their needs…

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Katarína Mešková

I manage courses for the general public. I aim to find or design a course for each one of our students to meet their needs and to help them achieve their goals.

Táňa

I’m a corporate customer care manager responsible for monitoring student satisfaction and reporting their progress to HR managers. I manage contracts with corporate clients, communicate…

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Tatiana Čičilla

I’m a corporate customer care manager responsible for monitoring student satisfaction and reporting their progress to HR managers. I manage contracts with corporate clients, communicate with HR departments on a daily basis, organize demo lessons and initial schedule of corporate courses.

Anka

I am responsible for our recruitment and on-boarding; I manage all our HR processes. Our people are our foundations, our main asset. It is my…

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Anna Zozulia

I am responsible for our recruitment and on-boarding; I manage all our HR processes. Our people are our foundations, our main asset. It is my responsibility to develop and to take care of our human capital.

Barbora

I am responsible for our international project whether it is an Erasmus+ project or our in-house projects in teacher training or CSR activities. I´m the…

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Barbora Gecseová

I am responsible for our international project whether it is an Erasmus+ project or our in-house projects in teacher training or CSR activities. I´m the one that runs the show.

Kami

I am in charge of the marketing communication of the school, our social media and their content, I write and prepare texts and materials for…

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Kamila Jančíková

I am in charge of the marketing communication of the school, our social media and their content, I write and prepare texts and materials for our website and the media, and I also co-design the visuals. I am happy when our school is visible and audible.

Dominika

I make sure the school runs smoothly and flawlessly so that our students, teachers and colleagues have everything they need. I organize events for teachers…

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Dominika Páliková

I make sure the school runs smoothly and flawlessly so that our students, teachers and colleagues have everything they need. I organize events for teachers and the team.

Olena

I am responsible for administering our corporate and public courses and am the contact person for students if they have any questions. I am always…

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Olena Borzenkova

I am responsible for administering our corporate and public courses and am the contact person for students if they have any questions. I am always happy to help and advise them. My job is to make sure they feel comfortable on the course and make progress.

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The Bridge Vision

We teach English in a quality and creative way, so that students look forward to every lesson.

We are chosen by companies and individuals who want to reach their potential and achieve results; they are ambitious and motivated.

We create and nurture a community of experts – teachers who respect the individuality of students and care about their success.

The Bridge Values

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Engagement

We want to be proactive and active team members, who care about the school and its growth. We want to be creative coming up with new ideas and solutions. We do not tolerate ignorance, carelessness, passivity, and the attitude “it´s not on my job description”.
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Responsibility

We want to do our tasks on our own with the intention to achieve the best result. To own the task and to take the responsibility for results. We do not tolerate poorly performed and careless work, blaming others and not admitting one’s mistakes.
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Team Players

We appreciate being a team and we show each other human as well as professional respect. We do not tolerate recklessness and actions for merely own benefit, without taking others into account.
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Lifelong Learning

We want to learn new things. We are open to step out of our comfort zone in safe environment of our team to learn and discover new things. We do not tolerate ignorance, laziness, and attitude of saying “NO” to anything and everything.

Teaching Successful People for over 17 Years

Our courses are designed to reflect your needs. We want you to master your English and achieve your goals.

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