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Internationale Deutsche Schule Sarajevo

Bosnia And Herzegovina, Sarajevo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Fees BAM 7,900 - 13,050
Ages 5 - 15 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages German, English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, French
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Internationale Deutsche Schule Sarajevo (IDSS) is a private institution offering preschool and primary education (grades I-IX) based on the German curriculum, harmonized with Sarajevo Canton plan. Classes are taught in German, with English and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian used to support communication and literacy. IDSS began in 2011 as a Montessori kindergarten and evolved into a primary German school that builds on Montessori principles while introducing students to the language and culture of Germany. The program provides a balanced sequence of subjects across linguistic-literary-artistic, mathematical-scientific-technical, and social studies areas, with holistic development through Arts, Physical Education, and Character Education. It emphasizes individualized learning, enrichment, and extracurricular activities, alongside continual curriculum improvement. Facilities include a library with books and technology, a nutritious dining service, and a playground. An Afternoon Program offers structured enrichment in languages, STEM, music and drama, and sports, with a healthy snack and flexible scheduling. A DaF program supports German proficiency.

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The Essentials

Internationale Deutsche Schule Sarajevo has instruction in German, English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian.

Location
Str. Buka 13, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. The International German School Sarajevo is located in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. The campus features spacious classrooms and green areas, a kitchen where fresh, balanced meals are prepared daily, and a large parking lot for parents and visitors.

Stages
Preschool; Elementary School (grades I–IX)

Type
Private educational institution with preschool and primary education programs based on the German curriculum

Additional learning support
Inclusion provides tailored resources, accommodations, and teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of each student.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
A typical day for the elementary level runs 07:30–17:00: 07:30–08:00 arrival; 08:00–08:45 classes; 08:45–09:05 recess; 09:05–12:20 classes; 12:20–13:05 lunch; 13:05–14:40 classes; 14:40–15:15 snack; 15:15–17:00 afternoon program.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Internationale Deutsche Schule Sarajevo ranges from BAM 7,900 to BAM 13,050 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fees
- One‑time registration / enrolment fee: BAM 1,000 (payable in the first year of enrolment).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term examples)
- Kindergarten (K3, age 5): Annual tuition BAM 7,900. Per‑term (two equal instalments): BAM 3,950. Per‑month (ten equal instalments): BAM 790.
- Grades 1–4 (age ≈ 6–9): Annual tuition BAM 11,400. Per‑term (two equal instalments): BAM 5,700. Per‑month (ten equal instalments): BAM 1,140.
- Grades 5–9 (age ≈ 10–14): Annual tuition BAM 13,050. Per‑term (two equal instalments): BAM 6,525. Per‑month (ten equal instalments): BAM 1,305.
- Published annual starting amounts (summary figure): annual tuition starts from BAM 9,250 for domestic students and BAM 11,400 for international students; this figure is stated as a starting point and the specific annual fee above applies by year group. This annual figure covers meals, textbooks and consumable materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school offers flexible payment plans that allow families to spread tuition payments across the school year; common billing arrangements shown below are examples based on those flexible plans (computed from the annual tuition amounts above):
- Two equal instalments: 50% of the annual tuition due in each instalment (per‑term figure shown above).
- Ten equal monthly payments: monthly amount shown above (annual divided by 10) when families choose monthly instalments.
- Exact invoice dates, instalment due dates and any late‑payment terms are issued on the school's invoice for each enrolment.

Boarding fees
- The school provides preschool and primary/elementary education for ages 5–15 and does not list boarding provision or boarding fees; boarding is not applicable.

Other costs and ancillary fees
- Meals, textbooks, consumable materials and educational resources are included within the stated annual tuition amounts.
- Additional costs that may apply separately (depending on participation): extracurricular activities, school trips, optional specialist programs, and uniforms. These items are identified as potential extra costs in published fee information. Specific prices for uniforms, optional activities or trips are not listed in the annual tuition rows above and are charged in addition where applicable.
- Sibling discount: a sibling discount is indicated as available (details and percentage are provided by the school on enrolment paperwork).

Refund information
- No public, detailed refund schedule (for withdrawal, cancellation or unused tuition) is listed in the published tuition and admissions materials; refund terms and any pro‑rata calculations are handled according to the school's invoicing/enrolment policies.

Fee payment options
- The school states that it offers flexible payment plans and issues invoices with payment instructions. Specific, published payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, or direct debit) are not itemised in the publicly posted tuition summary; payment arrangements and accepted methods are provided with the enrolment invoice and payment instructions.

Note on per‑term / instalment figures: the per‑term and per‑month numbers shown above are arithmetic examples based on common two‑instalment or ten‑instalment billing options and the published annual tuition figures (annual ÷ 2 and annual ÷ 10). These instalment examples are provided so you have explicit per‑term and per‑month values tied to each annual fee.
Academics

Internationale Deutsche Schule Sarajevo teaches German Curriculum for students aged 5 to 15.

Curriculum
IDSS offers preschool and primary education (grades I–IX) based on the German curriculum and harmonized with the official plan and program used in the Sarajevo Canton. Classes are held in German, with English and B/C/S languages also used. The primary curriculum covers core subjects including Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Languages, along with Holistic Development through Arts, Physical Education, and Character Education. The program emphasizes individualized learning, enrichment and extracurricular activities, and continual curriculum improvement to meet evolving student needs.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates can continue their education in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, and around the world.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrollment is in progress. For the school year 2022/2023 you can apply for enrolling your child for preschool through 8th Grade. The International German School Sarajevo welcomes students from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds regardless of nationality, race, religion or gender. New students are admitted on the basis of previous academic records and references, as well as a personal interview. 2. New students are selected by the principal. The admissions process includes review of prior academic records and references and a personal interview. 3. Lessons are held in German, English and B/H/S (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian). Preference to enrollment is given to children who know all or some of the above-mentioned languages. Proficiency in the German, English and B/H/S languages is preferable, but not strictly required.

Scholarships
IDSS Fellows Scholarship - Scholarships for Gifted Students. The International German School Sarajevo offers scholarships awarding 100% and 50% discounts to gifted and high-achieving students from 1st to 9th grade who have completed a significant piece of work in fields such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box. One talented student is awarded the full scholarship each year, and another receives a 50% scholarship; The scholarship body makes a final decision after reviewing the student assessment. Applications open on November 1 of the current year, and the deadline for applications is February 11 of the upcoming year; Applicants must be attending IDSS from the application deadline. Scholarships are awarded based on significant work as defined by the scholarship body, which may include exceptionally creative application of existing knowledge, a new high-impact idea, or an innovative solution with broad implications.
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