Harfa International School vs Split International School

	H Harfa International School Split, Croatia	S Split International School Split, Croatia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,200 - 12,000	Fees / year €9,000 - 17,000
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 6 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP/MYP/DP), American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Split, Croatia. Address: Put Duilova 23, Split 21000. Harfa International School is an IB World School in Split, offering education from kindergarten to high school for students aged 6 to 18. Classes are taught in English.	Location Split International School is located at Kninska ulica 9 in Dugopolje, a town about 15 km northeast of Split, Croatia. The Mediterranean setting provides access to outdoor activities and the Dalmatian coast.
Stages	Stages Primary (PYP, ages 6-12); Middle Years (MYP, ages 12-16); Diploma Program (DP, ages 16-18) coming soon.	Stages The school offers Grades 1-2 (lower elementary), Grades 3-4, Grades 5-8 (upper elementary/middle), Grades 9-10, and Grades 11-12 (IB Diploma Programme).
School type	School type —	School type Split International School is an English-language international day school. There are no boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Personalized socio-emotional development support.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Croatia	Country affiliation The school offers an American-style high school diploma accredited by MSA, alongside the IB Diploma Programme.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Classes run from 08:30 to 16:00; hot lunch and afternoon fruit snack are provided.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details An optional private bus service is available, costing EUR 1,300 to EUR 2,200 annually depending on the route. The service covers Split and surrounding areas.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Enrollment fee - Enrollment fee (non-refundable): EUR 550 per student. This fee is deducted from the annual tuition. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - PYP 0 (Preschool/Kindergarten) to PYP4 (Grade 4): EUR 9,200 per year. - PYP 5 (Grade 5) – MYP 3 (Grade 8): EUR 10,500 per year. - MYP 4 (Grade 9) – MYP 5 (Grade 10): EUR 12,000 per year. - Grade 11 – Grade 12 (DP1–DP2): No published annual tuition amount; families need to obtain the fee for DP years directly from the school. Per-term breakdown - The school publishes annual tuition amounts by year group but does not publish a per-term fee schedule or a published instalment breakdown for the 2026/2027 academic year. No per-term amounts are available from the school's public admissions/FAQ materials. Parents should note that the published annual tuition figures above are the basis for any instalment calculation. What the annual tuition covers - Full-day classes (approximately 8:30 – 16:00). - Hot lunch and an afternoon fruit snack. - Croatian textbooks for classroom use. - School‑provided computers for PYP1 (Grade 1) – PYP4 (Grade 4) for Robotics classes. Additional / compulsory costs (separately charged) - Toddle communication/app fee (non-refundable): EUR 100 per student. - School supplies: A grade-specific supply list is required; many consumables must be purchased by parents (not included in tuition). Students in PYP5 (Grade 5) through DP2 (Grade 12) must provide their own laptop for IT classes and research projects. Required Oxford English textbook fees are not included. - Uniforms: Uniforms are not included in tuition and are an additional cost; required item lists and purchasing details are provided separately by the school. - Field trips and external entry fees (museum, theatre, cinema etc.) are not covered by tuition and are charged separately. Boarding - No boarding provision is published. The school operates as a day school with school hours and included meals; there is no published boarding fee. Refund information - The Enrollment fee is explicitly stated as non-refundable and is deducted from the annual tuition. The Toddle app fee is explicitly stated as non-refundable. No detailed published refund schedule for tuition instalments or other refunds is provided in the school's public admissions/FAQ materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's public admissions and FAQ pages list annual tuition amounts and the non-refundable enrollment fee but do not publish a billing calendar, term invoice dates, instalment options, late-payment penalties, or formal payment terms for the 2026/2027 year. The annual tuition figures above are the published amounts; parents should expect the school to issue billing and payment instruction directly at enrollment. Fee payment options (methods) - No specific payment methods (credit card, bank-transfer details, online payment portal) are published on the school's public admissions/FAQ pages. The school provides administrative contact details for billing or payment inquiries (phone and email). Summary of additional points for parents - Annual tuition includes classroom hours and meals, but many items are extra: app fees, supplies, textbooks, laptops for older students, uniforms, and field trips. Brief note on available information and gaps - Published, up-to-date annual tuition amounts for the 2026/2027 academic year are provided by year group and are listed above. The school's public admissions/FAQ materials do not publish a per-term fee breakdown, a formal billing calendar or instalment schedule, detailed payment-method instructions, a comprehensive refund policy for tuition instalments, nor boarding fees. These items were not available in the school's public admissions and contact pages. Parents who require a term-by-term invoice, exact instalment dates, accepted payment methods, or a formal refund schedule will need to obtain those specific contractual billing details directly from the school's administration.	Fee details Tuition Fees (2025-2026) Grades 1-2: EUR 9,000 per year Grades 3-4: EUR 11,000 per year Grades 5-8: EUR 13,000 per year Grades 9-10: EUR 15,000 per year Grades 11-12: EUR 17,000 per year Tuition includes classroom materials, technology licenses, and daily meals. Enrollment Fee EUR 500 (one-time, non-refundable upon acceptance) Student Capital Fee EUR 1,000 per year (covers technology, equipment, and campus improvements) Sibling Discounts 10% for two children enrolled, 15% for three or more children. Need-Based Aid Up to 40% tuition reduction for qualifying families. Transportation Optional private bus: EUR 1,300 to EUR 2,200 per year. Payment Options Bank transfer in euros only. Quarterly, annual, or installment plans available.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Harfa International School is an IB World School offering Primary School (PYP) for ages 6-12 and Middle Years (MYP) for ages 12-16, with a Diploma Program (DP) for ages 16-18 coming soon. All classes and activities are conducted in English, and Croatian is a mandatory subject, supporting bilingual development. In addition to the ministry-prescribed curriculum, the school provides optional programs and activities such as mental arithmetic, Lego robotics, and workshops for emotional development, along with excursions. Class sizes are small, with groups typically consisting of 10 to 15 students. The school schedule runs from 8:30 to 16:00, and the Ministry of Science and Education approves the school.	Curriculum details Split International School offers the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12 and an MSA-accredited American high school diploma. The school emphasizes student-centered learning with a focus on curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Dual pathways allow students to pursue international and domestic university admission.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes with 10-15 students per group.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The dual IB and American diploma pathways open doors to both international and Croatian universities.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Enrollment for the new school year is ongoing for students aged 3 to 15 years old. Sign up using the contact form or call +385 99 167 8677; the school will contact you back. 2. Schedule a meeting with the school via the Calendly link to discuss enrollment details. 3. Tuition for 2026-2027 is organized into bands: PYP 0 to PYP4 €9,200; PYP5 to MYP3 €10,500; MYP4 to MYP5 €12,000; Grade 11–Grade 12 (DP1-2): please inquire. Tuition includes full-day classes from 8:30 to 16:00 and meals. 4. Additional fees and materials include a non-refundable Enrollment Fee €550 per student, a non-refundable Toddle app €100 per student, and school supplies. A laptop is required for PYP5 through DP2; Oxford English textbook fees are not included; uniforms are not included. 5. From the first grade, all classes and activities are conducted in English, which is the official language of the school; Croatian is a mandatory subject. 6. The school holds approval from the Ministry of Science and Education; holidays align with Croatia's public holidays. Optional subjects and activities include mental arithmetic, Lego robotics, and other excursions.	Admissions 1. There is no application fee. Applications are accepted in three cycles: Early (December 1 to January 31), Regular (February 1 to March 31), and Rolling (April 1 onwards). 2. Upon acceptance, families pay a one-time enrollment fee of EUR 500 (non-refundable). 3. Need-based financial aid of up to 40% tuition reduction is available for qualifying families. Sibling discounts of 10% for two children and 15% for three or more also apply. 4.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Need-based financial aid of up to 40% tuition reduction is available for qualifying families. This is not merit-based but based on demonstrated financial need.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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