Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
170 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
31 |
| Most common nationality |
Croatian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
12:13 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
ESL (English as a second language) sessions are held for those needing extra help |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Croatian, German, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
One-on-one assistants are recruited based on individual pupil needs |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart boards, laptops, tablets, information technology lessons |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, there is a SEN Coordinator on staff to support children with special learning needs |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
An initial school visit or online meeting with the family is followed by a standardized assessment and then, if approved, completion of enrollment documents and payment of the registration fee |
| Waiting list |
A waiting list of potential attendees applies if the desired class is full |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Pupils can enter the school starting at 7:45 am and classes begin at 8:30 am. |
| School finish time |
Classes are dismissed at 3:10 pm and after school care is available until 4:30 pm. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Supervised after school care is available until 4:30 pm on school days and is included in the cost of tuition. |
| School bus service available |
An external transportation service is available. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes; breakfast, lunch and snacks are included in the cost of tuition. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes; our catering service accommodates pupils who have special diets. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Tennis, cheerleading, piano, choir, drama, bridge, chess, robotics/STEM, arts & crafts |
| Sports activities included |
Various team competitions are organized, in addition to regular physical education classes and an annual sports day event. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theater |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, sports field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb applies the internationally recognized and fastest expanding educational program International Primary Curriculum together with the British National Curriculum. IBSZ aims to positively encourage and support each child in celebrating and developing their unique strengths, abilities and goals as they move towards an increasingly sophisticated national, international and intercultural perspective. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Each child is an individual and this is a quality IBSZ treasures. The variety of approaches and individual support IBSZ provides for its pupils follows the requirements of the curriculum and adapts to the children’s needs. |