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Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb

International School in Zagreb

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Bright Horizons International British School of Zagreb serves 170 students from 31 nationalities aged 5 to 16 in the Croatian capital. The school delivers the National Curriculum of England through IGCSE, accredited by COBIS and CIE. Intentionally smaller school size for personalised learning. Strong fit for diplomatic and corporate expat families relocating to Zagreb seeking British-curriculum continuity.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British taught at Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb.
  • Tuition: $9,939–$16,205/yr published in HRK, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 18 (max 22) Zagreb international school · 170 students total.
  • 31 nationalities top: Croatian.
  • Ages: Ages 5 to 16 school day starts at Pupils can enter the school starting at 7:45 am and classes begin at 8:30 am..
  • Accreditations: COBIS, CIE listed accreditations.
BritishAges 5 to 16English$9,939–$16,205/yr(69340 kn-113054 kn)
Est. all-in: $14,172/yr(+8%, modeled)Above average in ZagrebGood valueOpen admissions81% data coverage
Students

170

Nationalities

31 (Croatian)

Class Size

18 avg / 22 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

COBIS, CIE

british-curriculummid-range-costopen-admissionssmall-schooldiverse-community

About Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb

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.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

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.

  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. 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.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$9,939–$16,205
Annual tuition (HRK)69340 kn-113054 kn
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$14,172(+8%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$15,672
Cost position in Zagreb57th percentile(above average)
Curriculum

British

Additional languages

Croatian, German, Spanish

Learning support

unknown

Special needs staff

Yes, there is a SEN Coordinator on staff to support children with special learning needs

ESL / EAL support

ESL (English as a second language) sessions are held for those needing extra help

School hours

Pupils can enter the school starting at 7:45 am and classes begin at 8:30 am. – Classes are dismissed at 3:10 pm and after school care is available until 4:30 pm.

School busNo
Lunch

Yes; breakfast, lunch and snacks are included in the cost of tuition.

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Yes; our catering service accommodates pupils who have special diets.

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 81%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

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At a Glance

Fee Position in Zagreb

Mid-range
Median
$4,887$9,939–$16,205$25,413

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversity
Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb

Class Size

This school
18
Max class
22
City avg
16

Student Diversity

31nationalities170 students

Highly diverse

Common: Croatian

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