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Croatia, Zagreb
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MTSS guides AISZ's social-emotional learning. A dedicated social-emotional counselor works in each division to teach skills and provide support. Universal screeners identify academic and social-emotional needs to guide tiered interventions. MTSS is led by four departments: Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), Counseling and Guidance, and Academic/College Counseling. The school emphasizes that all students can learn at high levels and integrates language development with wellbeing.
AISZ has a Learning Support team serving students with gaps in learning and with mild, moderate and intensive needs. The school does not provide services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, educational psychologist testing or other intensive services. If a child's needs reach beyond AISZ's service capabilities, the school may refer and recommend external services at extra cost. If AISZ cannot provide adequate services for the student's level of English, admission may be declined.
AISZ has English Acquisition (EAL) teachers and assistants in both the lower and upper school. The EAL program is tailored to individual student needs. Prior to acceptance as a full-time student, students may be required to take the Versant English proficiency test to determine readiness. Support is provided with in-class and outside-of-class adjustments, and the level of support decreases as proficiency improves.
Counseling and Guidance support social-emotional wellbeing and safety for every student. A robust counseling program includes a dedicated social-emotional counselor in each division to provide preventive and supportive interventions. AISZ acknowledges rising anxiety and wellbeing concerns and addresses this through proactive counseling and support.
AISZ maintains a Child Safeguarding Policy to protect students and families. Faculty and staff are mandated reporters, and safeguarding and duty of care procedures are described in policy. The school endorses the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and views safeguarding as central to school life.
AISZ is an independent, coeducational, non-profit day school in Zagreb serving ages 3–18. The PK-12 program blends an American-influenced international framework with the IB Diploma Program and AISZ diplomas, all built on inquiry and interdisciplinary learning. English is the language of instruction; world languages include French and German, while the IB offers Language A options in English, Croatian, French, German, and Chinese, and Language B options in English, French, and German (with ab initio). The school offers three high school diplomas: the IB Diploma, the AISZ High School Diploma, and the AISZ Honors Diploma (which includes a senior project). The Bridges Program supports inclusive learning, and English as an Additional Language is provided when needed. The Bundek campus is an A+ energy-rated building with zero CO2 emissions and power generation to the Zagreb grid, and houses two well-resourced libraries, three science laboratories, a fully flexible black box theater, dance and music spaces, art rooms, and extensive athletic facilities. AISZ emphasizes arts, athletics, and service through clubs and CEESA activities.
