Serbia, Belgrade
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The Middle School uses a structured SEL program with the Second Step curriculum. The Homeroom Programme prioritizes holistic student development. It provides personalised support to students in grades 6–8 through the Second Step SEL program. The Homeroom ratio is 1 to 12, enabling individualized attention and support, backed by Welfare Coordinators, Curriculum Coordinators, and the Student Support Services team. The SEL curriculum promotes emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, resilience, empathy, and decision-making, and covers topics such as bullying, emotional regulation, goal setting, and interpersonal relationships.
The school has Learning Support Teachers and English as Additional Language (EAL) Teachers. The Learning Support team offers in-class support and small-group interventions, recommends classroom accommodations, and develops positive behaviour and academic support plans where needed. The EAL team focuses on enhancing basic interpersonal communication skills (BICS) while building cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP). The Counselling Programme supports the MYP objectives and helps students become lifelong learners, promoting self-awareness and self-regulation. The Health Office supports student well-being as part of the Student Support Services.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teachers are part of the Middle School Student Support Services. The EAL team focuses on enhancing basic interpersonal communication skills (BICS) while developing cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP). EAL supports language development within the IB programme framework and works alongside Learning Support, Counselling, and the Health Office. The program aims to assist diverse learners as they engage with the IB Middle Years Programme. EAL provision is integrated with the school's inclusive education approach.
The Health Office promotes well-being and safety on campus with a doctor on site Monday through Friday. The Health Office provides prompt medical attention for health concerns during the day and supports health education and preventive care initiatives. It aims to empower students to take an active role in their health and well-being and to foster a community focused on wellness. The Health Office collaborates with School Physicians and Nurses to monitor and support student well-being and mental health as part of overall wellness.
The International School of Belgrade is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all children, regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. The school adheres to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, in particular Articles 3, 14, 19, 36 and 37. Staff policies cover safe recruitment, background checks, social media use, trips and many more to protect children. All staff are expected to stay up to date with CP policies. CEESA Safeguarding and Child Protection Statement ensures safeguarding through prevention and intervention, including training and safe recruitment, and education for staff and students.
ISB is an international, co‑educational day school in Belgrade offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and an American High School Diploma through NEASC accreditation. Instruction is in English. In DP, Group 1 Language & Literature can be English or Serbian; Group 2 Language Acquisition includes French B, Spanish B, German Ab Initio, and Mandarin Ab Initio online. The school serves ages 3 to 18 across two campuses: Primary at Temišvarska 19 and Secondary at Radivoja Lole Đukića 1a, in the Senjak district. Facilities include a Primary library, Music and Art rooms, a Media Lab, and a Multipurpose space, with a Secondary facility that houses science labs, a design studio, a library, Art and Drama spaces, plus a football pitch and gym. ISB is accredited by CIS, IBO and NEASC and participates in CEESA sports and ISTA performing arts networks, with robotics, creative writing, and leadership opportunities globally.