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Taught languages Serbian, Russian, English, German, Spanish, French
Typical class size 10
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Educational System Crnjanski is a private school system in Belgrade for ages 5 to 18. It comprises Primary School Miloš Crnjanski (1992), Primary School Plavi Krug (2006), and High School Crnjanski (2002). The system offers Cambridge International Programme (IGCSE, Primary and Secondary) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), alongside a Bespoke Curriculum and the national program. The campus is a modern, purpose-built building designed to provide high-quality education aligned with world standards. Teaching combines traditional and contemporary content, with an emphasis on critical thinking, foreign language acquisition and computer literacy as essential skills. Content and approach are tailored to individual needs, with small-group tutoring and one-on-one mentorship. The multilingual environment supports study abroad through international programs. Extracurriculars emphasize art, science and sport. Clubs include Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, and Cultural and Language, fostering intellectual growth and cross-cultural competencies. It prioritizes independent thinking and a cosmopolitan outlook.
Private educational system Crnjanski. It includes Primary School 'Plavi Krug' and High School 'Crnjanski'. It offers the Cambridge International Programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and provides a multilingual, international schooling environment.
Additional learning support
Small-group tutoring and one-on-one mentorship; instruction tailored to individual needs.
Country affiliation
Serbia
Fees
Application fees
- No fixed application fee amount is published. The school provides application forms for parents and students to complete as part of the enrolment process; no numeric application/registration charge is listed on the published enrolment materials.
Tuition fees (structure and what is covered)
- Primary School (Plavi Krug): The contractual tuition covers regular, elective and optional classes; learning assistance (homework help, preparation for competitions); use of indoor and outdoor school facilities during school hours (7:45–16:00); textbooks, manuals, notebooks and basic school supplies; sports equipment; meals (breakfast, snack and lunch); and excursions, sports-day activities and visits to museums and theatres. No per-year or per-term numeric amounts are published.
- High School (Crnjanski): The tuition covers regular, elective and optional classes; learning assistance including university-preparation support; use of indoor and outdoor facilities during school hours (7:45–15:00); a snack during the school day; and excursions and cultural activities. No per-year or per-term numeric amounts are published.
- International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Programme): The IB Diploma Programme is offered within the high school; it uses English as the primary language of instruction for the IB Diploma and includes an admissions process with pre-evaluation tests (mathematics and English). No separate published numeric IB tuition schedule is shown.
Tuition fees by year group / per term
- There are no published numeric fees broken down by year group, grade or term for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year in the publicly available enrolment and admissions documents. The school's enrolment pages describe what the contractual tuition includes and the available discounts and payment formats, but do not list per-term or per-year price figures.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Discount and payment rules that are published: - A discount for payment of tuition in full by defined deadlines (examples shown: payment in full before 01.06 — 10% discount; payment in full before 01.09 — 5% discount). - Sibling discounts: 10% for the second child; 15% discount for the third child when three or more children are enrolled simultaneously. - Merit and activity discounts or partial scholarships (examples include up to 20% for top achievers, partial scholarships up to 50% for the best-performing students or winners of national competitions; other specified partial scholarships for athletes and music/ballet students). - The school allows payment by 10 consecutive monthly instalments. - Exact billing dates, invoice schedules, instalment amounts, the date instalments begin, and the school's accepted payment methods are not listed in the published enrolment pages.
Boarding fees
- No boarding (residential) programme or boarding fee schedule is published or described in the enrolment and programme materials; the school's materials describe day-time use of facilities and meal provision but do not present any boarding options or boarding charges.
Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, extras)
- Primary School: basic textbooks, manuals, notebooks and school supplies are listed as included in the contractual tuition; sports equipment and meals are likewise included for the primary programme.
- High School / IB: the published descriptions list snacks and extracurricular excursions as covered by tuition for the high school; there is no separate published uniform fee or separate published list of optional extracurricular charges. No numeric amounts for uniforms, optional activities, exams or external testing fees are published.
Refund information
- No published refund policy, percentage refund table, or explicit terms for refunds of tuition or fees (for withdrawal, absence, or termination) is available in the public enrolment and admissions materials.
Fee payment options (methods)
- The published materials state that the school permits payment in 10 monthly instalments and describes discounts for full early payment, but they do not publish specific accepted payment channels (for example: bank transfer, card payment, direct debit) or the school's bank account details in the enrolment pages. Parents are directed to contact the school for specific payment arrangements.
Contact information to request an exact fee schedule or billing details
- For specific numeric fees, per-term or per-year charges, billing dates, refund terms, boarding (if required) or precise payment-method instructions, contact the school admissions/office directly using the published contacts: phone +381 11 2396743 (and other listed lines) and office@crnjanski.edu.rs; the school's local programme contacts are listed on the enrolment pages (for example: gimnazija@crnjanski.edu.rs and plavikrug@crnjanski.edu.rs).
Summary of unavailable items (important limits)
- The school's publicly available enrolment and admissions pages describe what is included in tuition, available discounts and permitted instalment plans, but they do not publish the numeric tuition amounts by year group, per term, application or registration fee amounts, boarding fees, uniform costs, exact billing dates or a published refund policy. Because those numeric figures and explicit refund terms are not published in the available enrolment documents, they cannot be presented here.
Academics
Educational System Crnjanski teaches IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.
Curriculum
The school has a modern, purpose-built building designed to provide students with the highest quality education. The school has an equal balance of traditional and contemporary teaching content and is open to experimentation and innovation. The school teaches students to cope with different systems of knowledge and to apply skills practically. The school teaches critical thinking, foreign language acquisition, and computer literacy as basic needs of today and tomorrow. The school tailors content and approach to individual students' needs. The school offers international programs (IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge International Programme) alongside the national program.
Higher Education Progression
The school provides international programs intended for students who aim to pursue university and postgraduate degrees abroad. The IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge International Programme facilitate admission to colleges and universities worldwide.
Gifted and Talented
The school fosters talent in art, science and sports. It provides small-group tutelage and one-on-one mentorship to develop students' talents and skills.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The education system stimulates intellectual, emotional and ethical growth of its students. It helps them become aware, responsible and creative adults. Small-group tutelage and one-on-one mentorship support individual development.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school emphasizes foreign language acquisition and offers the IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge International Programme, in a multilingual setting.
Mental Wellbeing
The school develops cosmopolitan and holistic personalities, capable of independent inference and critical thinking.
Admissions
Admissions
IB Diploma Programme admissions: 1. Eligibility: The DP is open for all interested secondary school candidates aged 16, from various programmes such as the Serbian national programme, Cambridge GCSE/IGCSE, IB MYP, or other programmes. The only condition is continuity of education and that the DP constitutes the final two years of secondary education, leading to university studies. 2. Consultation: Prospective students and a parent/guardian meet with the Head of School and the IB DP Coordinator to discuss DP basics and potential subject combinations. The admissions committee is formed of the Head of School, the IB DP Coordinator and the school psychologist. 3. Application forms: Submit Basic information (Student), General data form (Parent), Preliminary list of subjects (Student) and Psychological placement interview (Student); provide evidence of the previous two years of secondary education and the respective official reports and grades. 4. Pre-evaluation tests: After submitting the application, students sit entrance tests in English and Mathematics; the tests are diagnostic and not eliminatory. 5. English language test: A general English language test is required since English is the language of instruction; English results help determine language support if needed. 6. Interview: An interview with the IB DP Coordinator and the school psychologist is conducted to discuss achievements, concerns and subject choices; a written psychologist's report and self-assessment help tailor learning processes. 7. Decision and enrollment: The school makes an admission decision based on the above, and enrollment proceeds if offered. 8. Enrollment: Enrollment is open throughout the year. Cambridge Programme admissions: 1. Eligibility: The Cambridge Programme is designed for motivated students who strive for high achievements and have a multicultural awareness. 2. Consultation: Prospective students and a parent schedule a consultation with the principal and the Cambridge programme coordinator; the admissions committee includes the principal, the Cambridge programme coordinator and the school psychologist. 3. Application forms: Submit Biographical information and student-evaluation form (parent) and, for the IGCSE programme, Biographical information and reasons for choosing the programme (student). 4. Pre-evaluation tests: To determine placement, prospective students undertake an English test; if English is insufficient for full-time Cambridge programmes, intensive English classes are organized; enrollment also includes psychological assessment. 5. End-of-year reports: Submit end-of-year reports for previous years in addition to the current year's. 6. Enrollment: Enrollment is open throughout the year.
Scholarships
Partial scholarships up to 50% for the best performing students and holders of diplomas from national competitions; Partial scholarships up to 20% for students who were awarded a diploma from local competitions; Partial scholarships up to 20% for outstanding athletes, excellent students and students of music and ballet schools.
FAQs
Where is Educational System Crnjanski located and what age range does it serve?
Educational System Crnjanski is in Belgrade, Serbia, at Đorđa Ognjanovića 2, 11000 Belgrade. It is a private, co-educational system serving students aged 5 to 18, with Primary School Plavi Krug for younger students and High School Crnjanski for older students.
What curricula does Crnjanski offer?
Crnjanski offers Serbia's national program alongside international options: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and the Cambridge International Programme. English is the primary language of instruction for the IB DP, and Cambridge provides integrated English-medium and bilingual models.
When was Educational System Crnjanski established and how is it structured?
The Crnjanski system was established in 2002. It includes Primary School Miloš Crnjanski (established 1992), Primary School Plavi Krug (established 2006), and High School Crnjanski (established 2002). It also supports international programmes, with IB DP accredited in 2006 and Cambridge in 2012.
Are there published application fees or numeric tuition amounts?
There are no fixed numeric application fees published. The school provides application forms as part of enrolment, and enrollment materials describe what tuition covers, but exact annual or term amounts are not publicly published.
What does the tuition include for Primary and for High School?
For Primary (Plavi Krug), tuition covers regular, elective and optional classes, learning assistance, use of indoor/outdoor facilities during school hours, textbooks, meals, sports equipment, and excursions. For High School (Crnjanski), tuition covers classes, learning assistance including university prep, use of facilities, a snack, and cultural excursions.
Are there scholarships or discounts, and what payment options exist?
Yes. Discounts include up to 10% for early full payment (example: before 01.06) and 5% before 01.09, plus 10%–15% sibling discounts. Scholarships can be up to 20–50% for top achievers or winners of national competitions, and up to 20% for athletes or music/ballet students. The school also allows payment in 10 monthly installments.
Is there a waitlist or any published waitlist information?
There is no publicly published waitlist information in the enrolment materials. Enrollment is described as open throughout the year, but specific waitlist terms are not provided.
What international programs are available and how is language of instruction determined?
The school offers the IB Diploma Programme (taught in English) and the Cambridge International Programme. Cambridge includes integrated models that can be bilingual (Cambridge + Serbian curriculum) or English-medium, with English language development supported by ESL provisions.
How does Crnjanski support individual learning needs in academics?
Crnjanski tailors content and teaching approaches to individual students' needs and offers small-group tutoring and one-on-one mentorship to support personalized learning and skill development.
What can families expect regarding university admission and higher education outcomes?
The IB DP and Cambridge programmes are designed to facilitate admission to colleges and universities worldwide. The school provides university-preparation support, though published exam results are not available in the materials.
What facilities and spaces does the school offer?
The school operates in a modern, purpose-built building and provides access to indoor and outdoor facilities during school hours. The tuition covers access to facilities and equipment, along with meals for primary students, though detailed facility listings are not published.
Are there sports and arts facilities or programs?
Crnjanski emphasizes talent development in arts, science and sports, with teaching adapted for students active in sports and access to sports equipment included in tuition. Specific named facilities are not detailed in the materials.
Are meals included in tuition?
Yes. Primary students receive meals (breakfast, snack, and lunch) included in tuition, while high school students receive a snack as part of the day.
What extracurricular opportunities exist beyond classroom learning?
The system promotes cultural activities, excursions to museums and theatres, and a focus on arts, science and sports. It also highlights leadership development and opportunities linked to its international programs.
Does Crnjanski offer leadership development or mentorship beyond regular classes?
Yes. Small-group tutoring and one-on-one mentorship support students' academic and talent development, with an aim to cultivate cosmopolitan and holistic personalities capable of independent inference and critical thinking.
What language support is available for non-native English speakers?
English as a Second Language support is available, and the IB DP/Cambridge pathways are offered in multilingual settings. There is a Center for Learning Foreign Languages with certificates and additional language courses.
Are there wellbeing or safeguarding provisions publicly described?
The materials emphasize intellectual, emotional and ethical development and mental wellbeing, but explicit public details on SEN provisions or safeguarding policies are not listed. English language support and small-group mentoring are described as part of wellbeing and academic support.
Is boarding available at Crnjanski?
No boarding option is described in the materials; Crnjanski is presented as a day-school system with use of facilities during the day and meals included for the younger students.
Are uniforms or a dress code described?
Uniform costs or dress-code details are not published in the available materials.
Who governs Educational System Crnjanski and who founded it?
Crnjanski is a private educational system; the founder is Gordana Milojević, and the system emphasizes tailoring instruction to individual needs with a private governance model.
