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Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb

Croatia, Zagreb

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €9,200 - 16,300
Ages 5 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Part of
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Croatian, Spanish, German, French
Strengths Outdoor Education, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb delivers the British National Curriculum alongside the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for ages 5–16. Primary campus is at Sveti Duh 122 and Secondary campus at Ul. Augusta Harambašića 19, housed in a purpose-built, green residential setting. The school serves 180+ students supported by 35+ staff from 30+ nationalities. In the Primary years, IPC informs topics such as history, science and geography, while English literacy and Maths follow UK standards; Croatian is taught under the Croatian curriculum. In Secondary, students study the Cambridge IGCSE with core subjects and optional choices, progressing to Cambridge A Levels. Croatian, Spanish and German are taught. Extras include music, mindfulness and project-based work, alongside the My Super Curricular Programme. The Programme features the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model United Nations and field trips, with UN Sustainable Development Goals embedded across learning and routines.

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The Essentials

Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb has 200 pupils, instruction in English.

Location

Primary campus: Sveti Duh 122, 10000 Zagreb. Secondary campus: Ul. Augusta Harambašića 19, 10000 Zagreb. The school is located in Zagreb, Croatia, in a green residential area that is easily accessible by public transportation.

Stages

Primary and Secondary

Type

The school uses the International Primary Curriculum together with the British National Curriculum.

Pupil Nationality Mix

200+ students from 30+ nationalities.

Additional learning support

The school provides individual approaches towards pupils and tailored support to meet their needs.

Country affiliation

Croatia

Fees

Annual tuition at Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb ranges from EUR 9,200 to EUR 16,300 for 2026/27.

Application and assessment fees
- First-time enrolment fee (Years 1–8): EUR 600 (one-time, non-refundable).
- Re-enrolment fee (Years 1–8): EUR 400 (one-time).
- Assessment fee for new pupils (Years 1–8): EUR 50 (one-time, covers entrance testing).
- First-time enrolment fee (Years 10–11): EUR 1,200 (one-time, non-refundable).
- Re-enrolment fee (Years 10–11): EUR 800 (one-time).
- Assessment fee for new pupils (Years 10–11): EUR 100 (one-time).

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as Annual fee and Monthly instalment where published)
- Years 1–6: Annual fee EUR 9,200; Monthly instalment (when paid in instalments) EUR 920.
- Years 7–8: Annual fee EUR 11,000; Monthly instalment EUR 1,100.
- Years 10–11: Annual fee EUR 15,000; Monthly instalment EUR 1,500.
- For the 2025/2026 published schedule the equivalent annual fees expressed in Croatian kuna (HRK) per grade were also published (illustrative): Kindergarten/Grades 1–5 ~ HRK 69,600 per year; Grades 6–8 ~ HRK 83,200 per year; Grades 9–10 ~ HRK 113,500 per year. These HRK figures correspond to the school's published 2025/26 fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition may be paid as a single annual payment or in instalments; when paid in instalments the published arrangement is ten monthly instalments, paid in advance during the first week of each month. Parents remain contractually responsible for fee payments even if the child is absent. Payment of the registration/enrolment fee is required with the enrolment paperwork and the annual contract is signed once that payment is received.
- First-time and assessment fees are charged at enrolment and are non-refundable.

Boarding fees
- Bright Horizons – International British School of Zagreb does not publish a boarding programme or boarding fees in its fees schedule; the published fee schedule covers day-school tuition and associated one-time enrolment/assessment charges only.

Other costs and additional charges
- Uniform and school kit are charged separately and are listed under the school's uniform/kit guidance; parents should expect a separate cost for uniform and sports kit.
- Assessment/enrolment fees and any first-year one-off charges are additional to the annual tuition (see Application and assessment fees above).
- School-provided meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks) are included in the published tuition for the school. Ancillary optional items such as extracurricular activities, optional excursions and private lessons are charged separately.

Refund and withdrawal rules
- Assessment and first-time enrolment fees are non-refundable. The published fee notes indicate that families remain contractually responsible for agreed tuition payments; the school's enrolment/payment terms require payment of registration/enrolment fees at acceptance. (Parents should note the school's contractual terms on cancellation and fee liability as part of the enrolment process.)

Fee payment options
- The school's published billing schedule is based on advance instalments (ten monthly payments) or a single annual payment; payment is handled through the school's finance procedures as set out at enrolment. The school provides contact details for its admissions/finance office for invoice and payment details.

Notes: the figures above follow the school's published fee schedule for the 2025/26 academic year and the school's published fee pages that list the annual and instalment amounts by year group.
Academics

Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb teaches British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 5 to 16.

Curriculum

The curriculum is based on the UK National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). From Years 1 to 6, IPC is used for topics such as history, science and geography. English literacy is developed through daily reading, guided reading, phonics, spelling, speaking and listening, grammar, comprehension and creative writing. Maths follows the UK National Curriculum, with Singapore Maths support in some year groups. Croatian language is taught according to the Croatian curriculum. The school also teaches music, computing (including micro:bits), art, Croatian, Spanish, German and physical education. For secondary, Bright Horizons offers the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum with core subjects: Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Information and Communication Technology, Croatian language, National Subject (Croatian History and Geography), PSHE and Global Perspectives; students may choose 2–4 optional subjects such as English Literature, Art and Design, Physical Education, Geography and German.

Higher Education Progression

Cambridge IGCSE is recognised globally and prepares students for higher education and beyond.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school invests in pastoral care and community building to create a safe, nurturing space where children feel seen and supported. Smaller class sizes support personalized attention and social development. Pastoral care is dedicated to student well-being in both day and boarding environments.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is the language of instruction with additional language support. EAL learners receive strong support to ensure language is not a barrier to academic success.

Mental Wellbeing

A supportive, nurturing environment fosters emotional well-being, confidence, and a willingness to take learning risks. Boarding includes dedicated pastoral care to support student well-being.

Safeguarding

Online safety policy and safeguarding procedures are in place.

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