Compare French Curriculum International Schools in Croatia

Fratrovac Street 36, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.

From kindergarten to high school.

French international school.

France

A canteen operates on most days. Primary lunch runs from 13:10 to 14:00; kindergarten lunch runs from 12:25 to 14:00. On Wednesdays there is no canteen, and primary ends at 13:10.

The school is a private, non-profit educational institution registered under Croatian law and financed largely by tuition fees. It is managed by the Association for the Development and Support of the French School in Zagreb, a parent-led organization; all parents automatically become members and participate in governance. The General Assembly and the Management Committee oversee governance, with the principal appointed by AEFE and leading pedagogical policy.

An integrated French and Croatian curriculum with intensive English and German instruction. Croatian language, history, and geography are compulsory for students of Croatian descent. The school also offers a British International Section that provides English language and literature in a bilingual program. French is the main language of instruction and is taught in all classes; English is compulsory as a first foreign language from age 6; German is taught as a second foreign language from age 11; Croatian is compulsory for all and is taught either as a foreign language or as a mother tongue.

7:1 student-teacher ratio

Graduates can continue their studies in any French school or university worldwide, or transfer to a Croatian school or university, or any other European or Anglo-Saxon institution.

We believe that a multicultural education prepares our youth to succeed in tomorrow's world. We believe that a comprehensive education, based on the plurality of cultures, goes beyond school subjects. We believe that empathy, moral integrity, and a sense of personal responsibility are at the core of global citizenship. We believe that students thrive in a protective environment where they can express themselves freely. We believe in embracing diversity and inclusion to empower individuals and build a better society for all.

The program integrates the French and Croatian curricula in combination with intensive English and German instruction.

The school provides a protective environment where students can express themselves freely, supporting their mental wellbeing.

Students thrive in a protective environment where they can express themselves freely.

Step 1 — First contact and school visit: The school is open to all children regardless of background and proficiency in French. Contact us to arrange a visit to the school. The school will follow up on the registration and liaise directly with you until the process is complete. To secure a spot, registration and the registration fees must be completed before March 30, and registration does not take effect until the initial registration fee has been paid.

Step 2 — Visit us: Parents are strongly encouraged to visit the school and learn more before registering, as no description will give you as much information as an in-person visit. Meet us and get a better sense of what we offer. If you are unable to visit in person, we will gladly arrange an appointment by phone, Skype, or Zoom to accommodate you.

Step 3 — Pre-register: Before or after your visit, pre-register online. All interested parents are required to complete the pre-registration and re-registration forms to begin the registration process. The process is conducted through our online platform.

Step 4 — Register: The school administration finalizes the registration process. Registration does not go into effect until the initial registration fee has been paid. Read the FAQs for more information as you complete enrollment.

Step 5 — High school admissions (CNED): First-time high school students (grades 10–12) are registered directly with the National Center for Distance Education (CNED), with EFZ teachers providing in-person instruction and guidance. Inform us early to determine availability based on age, grade level, and background. Parents register online using the CNED platform and can contact us for more information about CNED registration. The principal approves the CNED-based application, and EFZ liaises with CNED throughout the year to organize exams and manage the exchange of tests and homework. Register in three simple steps: Access CNED registration; complete CNED online registration; confirm with the school secretary for approval.