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American Academy in Zagreb

Croatia, Zagreb

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €14,000
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 105
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Croatian, German, Spanish, English
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction

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.

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The Essentials

American Academy in Zagreb has 105 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Zagreb, Croatia, inside the Agram Office Center in the city center. The campus is adjacent to a modern sports center with state-of-the-art facilities. This location puts the school in central Zagreb.

Stages
Middle School Prep Program (grades 7–8); High School (grades 9–12) including STEM High School (grades 9–12); all classes taught in English.

Type
Private international high school; part of the American Academy network.

Country affiliation
Croatia
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at American Academy in Zagreb ranges from EUR 14,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- No specific application fee amount is published in the school's publicly available admissions materials for American Academy in Zagreb.

Tuition fees (by programme and year)

- High School (Grades 9–12) — Annual tuition: EUR 12,800 for the 2026/2027 academic year.

- STEM High School (Grades 9–12) — Annual tuition: EUR 14,000 for the 2026/2027 academic year.

- Middle School Prep Program (Grades 7–8, preparatory after‑school program) — Programme fee: EUR 1,950 (annual programme fee as published).

- Per‑term (semester) amounts — The school year is organised into two semesters; if annual tuition were divided equally between the two semesters, the implied per‑semester amounts would be: High School EUR 6,400 per semester and STEM High School EUR 7,000 per semester. This per‑semester arithmetic is an equal‑division calculation based on the published annual tuition and the school's two‑semester academic year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school publishes annual tuition figures and states that the academic year is divided into two semesters. A detailed public schedule of invoice dates, instalment options, or mandatory deposit amounts is not published in the school's publicly available admissions materials and parent handbook.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not offered as a paid residential programme for American Academy in Zagreb; the school operates as a day campus and no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees

- Technology: All students are expected to bring a laptop or tablet with a keyboard and standard office software; this is an expected parental expense.

- Meals: Food service is provided through a third‑party vendor and must be paid in advance; meal costs are therefore an additional expense to tuition.

- Supplies and equipment: Students should supply standard school materials (notebooks, calculator where required, stationery). A scientific calculator is recommended/expected for math and science courses.

- Uniform: The school uses a casual / business‑casual dress code; there is no published uniform charge.

- Possible exam / external fees: The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses; any external examination fees (for AP or other external tests) are not listed as included in published tuition and may be charged separately. No specific exam fee schedule is published in the school's public materials.

Refund information

- A specific tuition refund policy (deadlines, pro‑rata calculations, refundable deposit rules) is not published in the school's publicly available admissions materials and parent handbook. For families who need exact refund conditions and calculation examples, the school's admissions/finance office issues the official billing and refund terms.

Fee payment options

- The school's public materials do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, local payment portals) or processing fees. Food service payment to the third‑party vendor is stated to be paid in advance. Official invoices and payment instructions are provided by the school's administration.

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Academics

American Academy in Zagreb teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum is inspired by the American and Finnish systems. Students have the freedom to choose the subjects they study to develop social and practical skills. All classes are taught in English by teachers from around the world, and Theme Weeks take place quarterly. Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a STEM program are offered. Graduation requires a minimum of 67 credits (12 English Language Arts, 9 Mathematics, 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 that enables study worldwide.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes; total of 105 students in the 2025/26 academic year; classes taught in English by teachers from around the world.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates earn an American High School Diploma, enabling study anywhere in the world. The program offers Advanced Placement courses and a STEM program to prepare for university study, and it provides assistance with university applications worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
AP courses and a STEM program.
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Admissions

Admissions
Admission focuses on the student's character and enthusiasm. There are no long tests; the process centers on essays and a personal interview. For the 2026/27 academic year, 105 spaces are available.
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