Croatia, Zagreb
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Our program integrates the French and Croatian curricula with intensive English and German instruction. French is the main language of instruction and Croatian is compulsory for all and taught as either a mother tongue or foreign language. In 6th Grade, the British International Section begins, with English-language literature and English-taught History/Geography, and two additional hours of language and literature; half of History/Geography/Moral and Civic Education is taught in English. After 9th Grade, students sit the international option of the diplôme national du brevet (DNBI), and after 12th Grade, the international option of the French baccalaureate (OIB), within the Zagreb Eurocampus that brings together a French and a German school under one roof.
Extracurricular activities include educational, artistic, and sporting activities offered after school. Artistic activities help children discover and understand the world and foster creativity. These activities run generally between 3 pm and 6 pm and are available to students older than 6 from both the French and German Zagreb Eurocampus.
The Zagreb Eurocampus brings together a French and a German school under one roof. French is the main language of instruction, and all students also learn English, German, and Croatian, with non-French-speaking students receiving extra language support. In Grade 6, the British International Section starts, teaching English-language literature and adapting History/Geography to English. The program integrates the French and Croatian curricula to meet both French and Croatian standards.
Extracurricular activities include educational, artistic, and sporting activities offered after school. They run generally from 3 pm to 6 pm and are available to students older than 6 from both the French and German Zagreb Eurocampus. The cost varies by activity and is not included in tuition; registration is online via the Services+ portal.
Parent leaders can join the Board of Trustees. Governance is organized through the Association for the Development and Support of the French School in Zagreb.
Physical education is for everyone from Kindergarten through 12th Grade, promoting socialization, solidarity, and respect for rules.
École Française Internationale de Zagreb (FISZ) is a private, non-profit French international school serving ages 3–18, operating within the Zagreb Eurocampus beside the German school. The curriculum follows the French system with an integrated Croatian component. French is the main language of instruction; English is a compulsory first foreign language from age 6, German from age 11, and Croatian is mandatory for all students (taught as a mother tongue or foreign language). In Grade 6 a British International Section begins, offering English literature and History/Geography taught in English. After 9th grade students can sit DNBI international option, and after 12th grade the OIB French baccalaureate, both within the Eurocampus framework. The campus hosts a new sports area, hall, CDI and cantine, with joint PE activities across the French and German schools. Governance is by a parent-volunteer Association; AEFE appoints the principal. Extracurriculars include after-school arts, cultural activities and student-led groups.