Croatia, Zagreb
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American Academy Zagreb offers an American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a STEM program. Students choose from a broad range of classes across English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and World Languages. The curriculum is inspired by American and Finnish systems and includes Theme Weeks four times a year, a school-wide project that replaces regular classes. Preparation for university study worldwide is supported, with guidance for applications to universities around the globe.
Theme Weeks foster creativity through school-wide, project-based challenges four times a year. Art is offered as a subject, and Public Speaking and Debate support creative expression and communication. This framework encourages creativity and collaboration across disciplines during Theme Weeks.
Croatian language classes are offered. English is the language of instruction, and World Languages are available for study as part of the curriculum.
Theme Weeks emphasize teamwork and collaboration, with school-wide projects that develop communication and problem-solving skills.
Theme Weekends develop organization, management, teamwork and project management skills.
The school is adjacent to a modern sports center with state-of-the-art facilities for a wide range of sports, helping students integrate regular exercise into their daily routine and maintain a healthy balance between academics and physical activity.
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.