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Croatia offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 7 international schools in Croatia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 14,186), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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