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Bosnia And Herzegovina, Sarajevo
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CIFS Sarajevo focuses on social and emotional development as part of its international education. The school aims to help students grow in respect for others and in self-confidence. This is achieved through a pedagogical organization adapted to the needs of students and the requirements of the programs. The multilingual environment and emphasis on dialogue support intercultural understanding and personal growth. The entire educational community fosters a climate that promotes self-awareness, empathy and social skills as part of daily learning.
English is taught from nursery school. CIFS Sarajevo offers a multilingual curriculum from kindergarten onward with lessons in French, English and Bosnian. English instruction is integrated from early years to support language development across the curriculum. The school emphasizes English as part of its international education and aims to equip students for global communication. English language learning is embedded throughout different grade levels to foster multilingual proficiency.
CIFS Sarajevo blends high educational standards with a focus on student well-being. The mission includes helping students grow in self-confidence and respect for others through adapted pedagogy designed to meet learner needs. Well-being is embedded in the educational philosophy and is supported by a pedagogy that responds to student needs and program requirements. An international, dialogue-oriented environment supports social and emotional growth and personal development. The school's approach aims to create a climate of trust and belonging for every student.
Internal rules of procedure establish safeguarding across the school community. They guarantee protection against all psychological, physical or moral violence and promote a climate of trust, along with clearly defined rights and duties for students, families and staff. The rules are reviewed at least annually by the Governing Board to ensure safe schooling. The procedures apply to all age groups from kindergarten through high school and encompass organizational and disciplinary measures to protect students.
CIFS Sarajevo is a private international French school in Sarajevo, offering the French National Education program under AEFE and part of the Odyssey Education Group. From nursery to Terminale, the school serves students aged 2 to 18 and currently welcomes around 266 pupils across 15 classes in a single, spacious, Austro-Hungarian-styled building. Lessons are taught in French, English and Bosnian, with a curriculum that follows the French system from early years through lycée, where the Diplôme National du Brevet attests competencies at the end of collège, and the baccalaureate is prepared at the attached Belgrade lycée. CIFS emphasizes a citizenship-oriented approach, blending theory and practical learning while respecting individual trajectories. The school is the only French institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina approved by the French Ministry of Education and Sarajevo Canton. Extracurriculars include multisport, Chinese language, arts and piano, chess, offering opportunities for language learning and cultural exchange after school.
