Croatia, Zagreb
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The school emphasizes acquisition and mastery of multiple languages. English language instruction is provided, with English placement testing for PYP2–PYP4; students are placed into English Language and Literature or English Language Acquisition classes. An English Language Support (ELS) program is available for students requiring additional English assistance. The IB framework includes Language Acquisition as a subject area, alongside Language and Literature.
Matija Gubec International School is an IB World School in Zagreb, Croatia, offering two IB programmes in English: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school serves learners from preschool through Grade 8, aged 3 to 16, with English as the language of instruction. In the PYP (delivered from preschool to Grade 4), learning is organised around Units of Inquiry and covers Language (English and Croatian), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts (Music, Visual Arts), Personal, Social and Physical Education, and Language Acquisition (English, Croatian, German, French, Italian). The MYP provides eight subject groups and includes Approaches to Learning, with English as the language of instruction and additional study in Croatian, German, French and Italian; ESL support is available. The school emphasises inquiry-based learning, intercultural understanding and global citizenship within a diverse community. Facilities include a library, eRegister and an after-school programme. FIRST LEGO League reflects STEM engagement.