Maarif International Schools Bosnia and Herzegovina
International School in Sarajevo
Quick answer
Maarif International Schools Bosnia and Herzegovina offers a multi-track IB and British programme, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Well-suited to internationally mobile families.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British taught at Maarif International Schools Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 24) Sarajevo international school · 700 students total.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
700
15 avg / 24 max
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About Maarif International Schools Bosnia and Herzegovina
Maarif International Schools Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in two locations in the city of Sarajevo. This institution, which has two campuses, deals with the education of students from 1 to 18 years of age. In the kindergarten where there are children from 1 to 6 years old, the Maarif program for kindergartens is used. There are two programs in elementary school, the plan and program of Canton Sarajevo and the Cambridge program. There are three programs in the high school: Plan and program of Canton Sarajevo, Cambridge Programs and IB Diploma program. Students can choose the "Gymnasium program" which means that they attend the Sarajevo Canton Plan and Program and the IB Diploma Program at the same time and then obtain a double diploma. This is the only school in Bosnia and Herzegovina that offers two international programs and the possibility of obtaining a double degree.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): Educational psychologist available
Not published
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB, British
Cambridge Program and IB Diploma Program
Satisfying
Bosnian, English, Turkish.
A pedagogue, a psychologist, a speech therapist and a special education teacher are the team that works with these children.
In the kindergarten, we have the support of such staff from the Ministry of Education.
8:30 – 17:00
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Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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