Bosnia And Herzegovina, Sarajevo
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The International German School Sarajevo (IDSS) is a licensed private educational institution in Sarajevo offering preschool and primary education (grades I to IX) based on the German curriculum. Classes are held in German, with English and B/C/S languages also used. The school has a library with a wide range of age-appropriate books, educational resources, and technology, and it supports literacy through storytelling sessions, book clubs, and research assistance. The dining service offers fresh and nutritious meals, including breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. The school has a playground used during breaks for social interaction and creative activity. The Afternoon Program extends the day with structured enrichment activities, including foreign languages, STEM, music and drama, and sports, with a nutritious snack and flexible scheduling.
The school has a playground for outdoor activity during breaks. The Afternoon Program includes sports and physical activities to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Extracurriculars include sports and fitness programs. The Extracurriculars page lists 'Sports and Fitness' as a program, emphasizing physical education and sports.
IDSS uses the German curriculum for preschool and primary education (grades I to IX). Classes are held in German, with English and B/S/C languages also used. The curriculum covers linguistic-literary-artistic, mathematical-scientific-technical, and social sciences and sports. The curriculum aims to provide a balanced, relevant, engaging, and differentiated education to prepare learners for higher education. IDSS offers a DaF – Deutsch als Fremdsprache – program to develop German language proficiency. The library provides resources and technology to support learning, and the technology policy outlines acceptable use and digital safety.
Arts and Culture: Students can explore their creative talents through art, music, drama, and cultural events. Sports and Fitness: Physical education and sports programs promote teamwork, fitness, and an active lifestyle. Clubs and Activities: Students can join clubs such as chess, coding, science, language, math, and more. The Afternoon Program offers enrichment activities including foreign languages, acting, gardening, journalism, cooking, STEM activities, music and drama, and sports. It emphasizes social development and provides a nutritious snack.
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.