Compare International Schools in Croatia

Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb delivers the British National Curriculum alongside the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for ages 5–16. Primary campus is at Sveti Duh 122 and Secondary campus at Ul. Augusta Harambašića 19, housed in a purpose-built, green residential setting. The school serves 180+ students supported by 35+ staff from 30+ nationalities. In the Primary years, IPC informs topics such as history, science and geography, while English literacy and Maths follow UK standards; Croatian is taught under the Croatian curriculum. In Secondary, students study the Cambridge IGCSE with core subjects and optional choices, progressing to Cambridge A Levels. Croatian, Spanish and German are taught. Extras include music, mindfulness and project-based work, alongside the My Super Curricular Programme. The Programme features the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model United Nations and field trips, with UN Sustainable Development Goals embedded across learning and routines.

PKG European School Zagreb is a private high school in Croatia offering a Bespoke Curriculum alongside an American framework and Advanced Placement courses. The school runs a European Gymnasium program with seven academic tracks: Humanities, classics and society; Entrepreneurship, economics and IT; European studies; Foreign languages, humanities and IT; Computing, mathematics and IT; Natural sciences, medicine and pharmacy; and Architecture, design and art. The program is international and bilingual, with Croatian and English coexisting in learning. The school traces its roots to the Private Classical High School founded in 1996 and is owned by the Motušić family, with 30 years of tradition underpinning a campus. The Tuškanac campus sits in green surroundings near Zagreb's culture and nature, with outdoor classrooms, garden and picnic area. On-site facilities support sport and recreation, including table tennis and badminton. Extracurriculars include Debate Club, Drama Group, and Sports Club, plus arts, sciences and language activities.

Harfa International School in Split, Croatia, is an IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 6-12 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 12-16, with the Diploma Programme (DP) expected for ages 16-18. All classes are taught in English, with Croatian as a mandatory subject to support bilingual development. The school serves students from kindergarten through high school ages 6-18. Classes are small, typically 10-15 students, enabling individualized attention. The school day runs from 8:30 to 16:00, and the Ministry of Science and Education approves the school. Facilities include a park on site used for outdoor classes, hot lunch, and an afternoon fruit snack. Robotics and digital learning are supported, with computers available for PYP students. In addition to the core curriculum, the school offers optional programs such as mental arithmetic, Lego robotics, and workshops for emotional development, along with varied field trips across Croatia.

XV. gimnazija in Zagreb, commonly known as MIOC, is a historic science–mathematics high school that offers both the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP), alongside a Bespoke Curriculum. The IB is delivered in English, with a language policy that also includes Croatian and several language acquisition options (English B, Croatian B, German B, French B, with Latin optional). In the MYP (MYP4 and MYP5, ages 11–16) students study in eight subject groups, undertake interdisciplinary work, complete a mandatory Service and Action component, and culminate in a Personal Project in MYP5. The DP has been offered since 1991 and provides a clear progression to university. Facilities include a cinema hall, a library of over 22,500 volumes (9,703 in the IB department), laboratories, a canteen, a gym, and outdoor sports facilities. Extracurriculars include MUN, drama, choir, IB bands, yearbook, film group and debate. Globally recognized.

The American Academy in Zagreb is a private international high school located in central Zagreb's Agram Office Center. The curriculum blends American and Finnish influences and is delivered in English by a diverse faculty from around the world. Students select courses across English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and World Languages, with Advanced Placement options and a dedicated STEM program introduced in 2021. Graduation requires a minimum of 67 credits (12 ELA, 9 Math, 9 Science, 9 Social Science including U.S. History, 6 World Language, 3 Physical Education and Health), with 72 credits recommended. Croatian language classes are available, and graduates earn an American High School Diploma suitable for study worldwide. The campus benefits from a modern adjacent sports center, STEM labs, and two daily blocks for Programming & Robotics and Science. Theme Weeks occur four times a year, delivering school-wide, project-based learning that enhances collaboration, communication and problem solving. It prepares students for study.

AISZ is an independent, coeducational, non-profit day school in Zagreb serving ages 3–18. The PK-12 program blends an American-influenced international framework with the IB Diploma Program and AISZ diplomas, all built on inquiry and interdisciplinary learning. English is the language of instruction; world languages include French and German, while the IB offers Language A options in English, Croatian, French, German, and Chinese, and Language B options in English, French, and German (with ab initio). The school offers three high school diplomas: the IB Diploma, the AISZ High School Diploma, and the AISZ Honors Diploma (which includes a senior project). The Bridges Program supports inclusive learning, and English as an Additional Language is provided when needed. The Bundek campus is an A+ energy-rated building with zero CO2 emissions and power generation to the Zagreb grid, and houses two well-resourced libraries, three science laboratories, a fully flexible black box theater, dance and music spaces, art rooms, and extensive athletic facilities. AISZ emphasizes arts, athletics, and service through clubs and CEESA activities.

Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb delivers the British National Curriculum alongside the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for ages 5–16. Primary campus is at Sveti Duh 122 and Secondary campus at Ul. Augusta Harambašića 19, housed in a purpose-built, green residential setting. The school serves 180+ students supported by 35+ staff from 30+ nationalities. In the Primary years, IPC informs topics such as history, science and geography, while English literacy and Maths follow UK standards; Croatian is taught under the Croatian curriculum. In Secondary, students study the Cambridge IGCSE with core subjects and optional choices, progressing to Cambridge A Levels. Croatian, Spanish and German are taught. Extras include music, mindfulness and project-based work, alongside the My Super Curricular Programme. The Programme features the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model United Nations and field trips, with UN Sustainable Development Goals embedded across learning and routines.

The British International School of Zagreb (BISZ) provides a UK-based international education for ages 3 to 18, with on-site boarding for students aged 13 to 19. The curriculum spans Early Years Foundation Stage, the International Primary Curriculum, and Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, all taught in English. In the Primary years BISZ uses IPC with six-week unit blocks covering science, health, history, geography, technology, art, music and international mindedness. Croatian Language and Culture is offered to foreign primary students from Year 2, with Croatian, Italian and German available as electives. The campus spans 25,000 m2 of outdoor space and 9,000 m2 of indoor space, featuring science labs, an ICT room, an art studio, a 165 m2 library, two sport halls and an indoor pool. An on-site boarding house provides 52 rooms with en-suite facilities and dining. BISZ holds accreditations from COBIS, CAIE, Cambridge Strategies, IPC and ISO.

Deutsche Internationale Schule Zagreb is a day school for ages 3 to 18 offering a bespoke, KMK-approved curriculum from Kindergarten to Abitur. It is part of German international school network and, together with the Zagreb French School, forms the Eurocampus Zagreb, with shared governance and joint projects. German is the language of instruction from kindergarten, and students study German, Croatian, English and French, with a strong emphasis on multilingualism. The school provides the Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA) and prepares learners for Mittlerer Abschluss and Abitur through Grundschule, Mittelstufe and Oberstufe. The academic program covers Mathematics, Informatics, Natural and Social Sciences, Languages, Art, Music and Sport. A science laboratory supports MINT activities such as Jugend forscht and visits to the University of Zagreb. On campus there is indoor sports hall and a library; expansion plans include a larger hall and an auditorium. Extracurriculars include robotics, music, dance, and the student council.

École Française Internationale de Zagreb (FISZ) is a private, non-profit French international school serving ages 3–18, operating within the Zagreb Eurocampus beside the German school. The curriculum follows the French system with an integrated Croatian component. French is the main language of instruction; English is a compulsory first foreign language from age 6, German from age 11, and Croatian is mandatory for all students (taught as a mother tongue or foreign language). In Grade 6 a British International Section begins, offering English literature and History/Geography taught in English. After 9th grade students can sit DNBI international option, and after 12th grade the OIB French baccalaureate, both within the Eurocampus framework. The campus hosts a new sports area, hall, CDI and cantine, with joint PE activities across the French and German schools. Governance is by a parent-volunteer Association; AEFE appoints the principal. Extracurriculars include after-school arts, cultural activities and student-led groups.

Matija Gubec International School is an IB World School in Zagreb, Croatia, offering two IB programmes in English: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school serves learners from preschool through Grade 8, aged 3 to 16, with English as the language of instruction. In the PYP (delivered from preschool to Grade 4), learning is organised around Units of Inquiry and covers Language (English and Croatian), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts (Music, Visual Arts), Personal, Social and Physical Education, and Language Acquisition (English, Croatian, German, French, Italian). The MYP provides eight subject groups and includes Approaches to Learning, with English as the language of instruction and additional study in Croatian, German, French and Italian; ESL support is available. The school emphasises inquiry-based learning, intercultural understanding and global citizenship within a diverse community. Facilities include a library, eRegister and an after-school programme. FIRST LEGO League reflects STEM engagement.

Split International School is an English-language international school in Dugopolje, near Split, Croatia. The school serves students from Grade 1 through Grade 12, offering both the IB Diploma Programme and an MSA-accredited American high school diploma. Tuition for 2025-2026 ranges from EUR 9,000 to EUR 17,000 per year and includes classroom materials, technology licenses, and daily meals. The school is accredited by the Croatian Ministry of Education and MSA (Middle States Association). Located in a Mediterranean setting with access to outdoor activities, the school provides dual international and domestic university pathways. An optional private bus service covers Split and surrounding areas. Need-based financial aid of up to 40% tuition reduction is available, alongside sibling discounts.