Edited by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
International international schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina are a small, regionally concentrated group, with most options based in Sarajevo and the international boarding college in Mostar; provision is far more limited outside those cities. Schools commonly offer British (Cambridge IGCSE/A-level), International Baccalaureate and American-style or national-plus-international pathways, while standalone French and German schools also operate alongside bilingual Bosnian - English programmes. Annual tuition varies by school and year group but published fees for established international and private schools typically start in the low thousands of BAM and commonly fall in a range around BAM 7,900 - 13,050 (roughly EUR 4,000 - 6,700), with exact prices and extra charges differing by level, boarding, exams and services. Admissions usually follow the northern-hemisphere academic year (starts in September), with formal applications, record checks and age-appropriate assessments held in the months before enrolment; some schools offer limited mid-year places or rolling entry but space is constrained so early contact with admissions is important.
Compare 7 international schools in Bosnia And Herzegovina. Filter by curriculum, fees (average BAM 10,475), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 7 international schools in Bosnia And Herzegovina covering 13 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge IGCSE (2), Cambridge International AS Levels (2), Cambridge A Levels (2), Bespoke Curriculum (2), Montessori Curriculum (1). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across Bosnia And Herzegovina runs from about BAM 7,900 to BAM 13,050, averaging roughly BAM 10,475. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Bosnia And Herzegovina run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
doris lists every international school in Bosnia And Herzegovina we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
