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Croatia, Zagreb
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The American Academy in Zagreb is a modern high school that forms part of the American Academy network and draws on a curriculum inspired by the world's educational programs, most notably the American and Finnish systems. It builds on the successful tradition of the American Academy school network in the Czech Republic and aims to be progressive and dynamic in Croatia. All classes are taught in English by fluent teachers, and the campus is located in the Agram Office Center in central Zagreb, with a nearby sports center providing opportunities for physical activity. American Academy graduates receive an American High School Diploma. In September 2021, the STEM program was introduced.
Theme Weeks are school-wide projects inspired by Finnish tradition and are part of the learning experience. Theme Weekends occur four times per year, during which students work on large projects and present them to parents. Theme Weeks connect Zagreb with sister American Academy schools in Prague, Brno and Bratislava. Monthly parent councils are held and parents receive a monthly newsletter from the Head of School.
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.
