Compare SEN / Special Education International Schools in Belgrade, Serbia

Instructs in English

Ages 5 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

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.

Location

Belgrade, Serbia. Address: Đorđa Ognjanovića 2, 11 000 Belgrade.

Stages

Primary School and High School.

Type

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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Deutsche Schule Belgrad

Instructs in German

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees RSD 715,824 - 915,316

Pupils 200

Type Co-educational

Deutsche Schule Belgrad is a private, KMK-recognized Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule in Belgrade's Senjak district. It offers a German-language curriculum for ages 3 to 18, with Serbian taught as both national and foreign language from grade 1. The school comprises Kindergarten/Vorschule (3–6), Grundschule (1–4) and Sekundarstufe (5–12), welcoming students from about 20 nationalities. Facilities include modern Sekundarstufe classrooms with current technology, a campus library, a school garden for hands-on learning, and a tartan-surfaced sports field that hosts football and volleyball matches against international schools. A daily warm lunch is provided by Harmonija Catering. In Informatik (Grade 5–9) students gain practical skills from word processing to coding, and Chemistry is taught in Grades 8–10 with lab work. Projekttage offers around 20 cross-curricular projects, complemented by JeKi instrumental study for younger students (3rd–4th). The school integrates cultural exchanges and cross-institution collaboration as part of its international profile.

Location

Belgrade, Serbia, in the Senjak district. The school and kindergarten are located at Petra Čajkovskog 4, Belgrade, and the kindergarten operates at Sanje Živanovića 15, Belgrade. The school and kindergarten are currently in the Belgrade district of Senjak.

Stages

Kindergarten and Vorschule; Grundschule; Sekundarstufe (Class 1–4 in Grundschule, Class 5–12 in Sekundarstufe).

Type

Private school, KMK-recognized Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule; part of the international network of German schools abroad (approximately 136).

Pupil Nationality Mix

Children from 20 different nationalities. Serbian is taught as the national language and as a foreign language from the first grade.

Additional learning support

Individualized Förderungen are offered through Werkstätten, including Sprache (Deutsch als Fremdsprache), Mathematik, Lesen (Lesemütter), Freie Arbeit, Schreiben from Klasse 3; additional measures include Rechtschreibtraining am Computer, Sprachspiele and Einzelförderung (LRS, Dyskalkulie, …).

Country affiliation

Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule; KMK-recognized; part of the international network of German overseas schools (136 worldwide).

School day structure

Kindergarten day (example 2017/2018) runs 07:30 arrival with free play, 08:00–09:20 breakfast, 09:30 morning circle, 12:15 pickup for morning children; 12:30–13:00 lunch; 13:00–13:30 rest; 14:15–14:45 activities; 15:00–15:30 language activities; 15:30–16:00 outdoor play; kindergarten ends at 16:00 (Mon–Fri). Half-day option allows pickup at 13:00 and lunch for those enrolled half-day; Ganztagskinder end at 16:00.

Bus service

No organized school transport is provided; the school can connect families with the private firm Flash-Trans in Belgrade. The driver picks up the child from the home and delivers to the school, with the same procedure for return; additional transport can be arranged for events.

Application / Registration fees

- No separate, publicly posted application or non‑refundable registration fee amount was found for Deutsche Schule Belgrad. The school's admissions page references a fees regulation (Gebührenordnung) but does not publish a named one‑time application amount in the publicly available pages.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)

- The school publishes annual tuition amounts by year group (shown below in Serbian dinar, RSD):
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): RSD 715,824 per year.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): RSD 715,824 per year.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): RSD 797,967 per year.
- Grade 1 (age 6): RSD 844,907 per year.
- Grade 2 (age 7): RSD 844,907 per year.
- Grade 3 (age 8): RSD 844,907 per year.
- Grade 4 (age 9): RSD 844,907 per year.
- Grade 5 (age 10): RSD 891,846 per year.
- Grade 6 (age 11): RSD 891,846 per year.
- Grade 7 (age 12): RSD 891,846 per year.
- Grade 8 (age 13): RSD 891,846 per year.
- Grade 9 (age 14): RSD 891,846 per year.
- Grade 10 (age 15): RSD 915,316 per year.
- Grade 11 (age 16): RSD 915,316 per year.
- Grade 12 (age 17): RSD 915,316 per year.

- These figures are published as the total annual tuition for each year group. A per‑term (termly or per‑semester) breakdown is not published in the publicly available fee listing; only annual totals are provided.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No detailed, publicly posted billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, exact due dates, early‑payment discounts or late‑payment penalties) or payment‑term rules were found on the school's publicly accessible admissions or contact pages. The school does reference a fees regulation (Gebührenordnung) but the detailed schedule and payment terms are not published on the publicly viewable pages located during this search.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- Deutsche Schule Belgrad does not publish any boarding or residential fees. The school operates as a day school; no boarding/internat offering or boarding fee schedule was located.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- No specific uniform fee, mandatory school uniform cost, or uniform policy fee was found in the public materials. No published mandatory charges for school uniforms are publicly listed.

- No single, itemised public list of other compulsory extras (for example: textbook charges, school lunch fees, transport, activity or material fees) was located in the publicly accessible pages. The standard practice at many comparable schools is that some items (meals, transport, extracurricular programmes, school trips, examination fees) may be charged separately, but no explicit itemised amounts were published for Deutsche Schule Belgrad in the materials available here.

Refunds and cancellation policy

- No publicly posted refund or cancellation policy for tuition or any one‑time fees (for example: whether enrolment fees are refundable, or how mid‑year withdrawals affect charges) was located in the publicly available admissions pages. The school's admissions section references a fees regulation but a detailed refund policy was not published in the materials accessible during this search.

Payment methods / payment options

- The school's publicly available contact and admissions pages do not list specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, IBAN, credit card acceptance, direct debit setup). No public invoice or payments page with bank details or card‑payment instructions was found.

Summary statement for parents

- Annual tuition totals by year group are published (see list above). No separate boarding, uniform or clearly itemised additional mandatory fees are publicly listed for Deutsche Schule Belgrad. Detailed billing schedules (per term instalments and payment due dates), a specific application/registration fee amount, refund rules, and accepted payment methods were not publicly posted in the school pages accessed. For the published annual tuition amounts above, the primary publicly available listing consulted is the school‑fee summary for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Notes on availability of further details

- The school's admissions page references a fees regulation (Gebührenordnung) and provides contact details for direct enquiries; however the detailed items requested (per‑term instalments, precise payment dates, one‑time application or membership fees, refund conditions, and payment instructions) were not published on the pages reviewed. Parents requiring those operational details should confirm them directly with the school's administration using the published contact options.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

We foster respectful interactions, celebrate diversity, and pursue a culture that aligns with democratic values and intercultural understanding. The school shares the German language and a cosmopolitan culture; participation and independent action are encouraged from kindergarten onward, including a class council and student representation.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

There is a professionally guided counseling service for students, parents, teachers, and staff. We support students with learning difficulties or developmental or behavioral issues and work to meet inclusion needs, with diagnostics and assessments used to identify learning and behavioral challenges and to inform individual or group support.

Mental Wellbeing

A counseling and prevention service provides mental wellbeing support. It offers individual and group counseling for emotional, social, and academic challenges, and long‑term therapy discussions may be used to strengthen self‑regulation and social skills; crisis intervention is available for acute situations, alongside ongoing prevention and learning-support efforts.

Safeguarding

A safeguarding concept is in place, led by Maja Bošnjak (systemic organization and psychosocial counseling specialist and safeguarding concept officer). The service includes diagnostics, counseling, prevention programs (e.g., addressing bullying), crisis intervention, and coordination with teachers, parents, and other professionals; confidentiality is upheld and information is shared only with consent. There is regional cooperation with Serbian institutions.

Admissions

Enrollment for attendance at the DS Belgrad kindergarten, preschool, and school. We are pleased that you want to enroll your child at DS Belgrad. As a first step, arrange a meeting with the principal, Mrs. Drinka Blome, to become familiar with the school's guiding principles and to get to know each other. Please contact the secretary to arrange an appointment: Tel. +381 (11) 4116116; Email: [email protected]. If you decide to enroll after the initial meeting with the principal, the enrollment process proceeds as follows: - Submit the enrollment form (signed by both parents) - Principal's approval (based on available places and admission criteria) - Payment of the enrollment fee - Submission of the documents required by the school: birth certificate; certificate of residence from the Serbian registry; copies of the guardians' passports. Contact: Secretary Mrs. Lalovic Email: [email protected] Tel: +381 (11) 4116116. Forms: Enrollment form; Withdrawal form. For an overview of the costs: Schulgebührenordnung (Tuition Fees Regulation). Insurance note: The school provides accident insurance coverage in line with Serbian requirements but does not equate to the German state insurance. Please consider adjusting your private insurance if needed. Withdrawal from the school: To withdraw, please fill in the withdrawal form and bring it to the final meeting with the principal. For organizational reasons, advance notice to the secretary (Email: [email protected]) is appreciated. Tel: +381 (11) 4116116; Email: [email protected].

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The International School of Belgrade

Instructs in English, Serbian

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees RSD 10,580 - 28,945

Pupils 500

Type Co-educational

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.

Location

Two ISB campuses are located in Belgrade, Serbia. The Primary School campus is Temišvarska 19, 11040 Belgrade (Senjak). The Secondary School campus is Radivoja Lole Đukića 1a, 11040 Belgrade. The campuses are within a few minutes' walking distance of each other in the Senjak neighbourhood.

Stages

Early Years (PreK-Kinder); Primary School (Grades 1-5); Middle School (Grades 6-8); High School (Grades 9-10); High School (DP) (Grades 11-12)

Type

co-educational day school

Pupil Nationality Mix

500 students represent 47 nationalities.

Additional learning support

EAL (English as an Additional Language), Learning Support, and Counseling programs.

Bus service

Door-to-door bus service; routes cover Dedinje, Senjak, the Diplomatic area in Banovo Brdo, parts of New Belgrade, and parts of Downtown. The service is optional and charged in addition to tuition. For more information, contact Milan Nikolic at transportation@isb.rs.

Boarding Arrangements

Door-to-door bus service is available. It is optional and charged separately. Routes cover Dedinje, Senjak, the Diplomatic area in Banovo Brdo, parts of New Belgrade, and parts of Downtown; a bus monitor ensures student safety; late rides after co-curricular activities are available.

Food Options

ISB Lunch Program: three daily lunch choices (meat/fish, vegetarian, or sandwich) with soup, salad, and bread. Lunch orders are placed online via the ISB Catering web application in the Parent Portal; Dragon Cafe on the Secondary campus offers pastries, hot meals, salads, sandwiches, and drinks, open daily from early morning until 3:30 PM; payments can be made cash or by credit card.

Governance and Ownership

The ISB is overseen by a volunteer Board of Trustees. The Board consists of seven to ten members, with three appointed by the U.S. Ambassador (including the Treasurer) and two to five elected members; up to two additional members may be appointed, and at least one member must be a Serbian citizen. Board meetings include Open Sessions and governance oversight by the Board Chair.

Application and one‑time fees

- Application fee (new students only): USD 500.00 (one‑time, non‑refundable).
- Registration fee (new students only): USD 1,000.00 (one‑time, non‑refundable; invoiced with the tuition fee).
- English as an Additional Language (EAL) one‑time fee (when applicable, new students only): USD 1,500.00.
- Payment plan arrangement fee (self‑paying families only; subject to director approval): USD 400.00 (non‑refundable).

Annual tuition (by programme) — published amounts for the 2026/27 academic year

New students (annual tuition and capital fee where applicable):
- Pre‑Kindergarten (age 3–4): USD 10,580.00 per year. Capital fee: EUR 0.00.
- Kindergarten – Grade 5 (Lower School): USD 24,225.00 per year. Capital fee: EUR 3,000.00 (new student capital fee).
- Grade 6 – 8 (Middle School): USD 26,095.00 per year. Capital fee: EUR 3,000.00 (new student capital fee).
- Grade 9 – 12 (High School): USD 28,945.00 per year. Capital fee: EUR 3,000.00 (new student capital fee).

Returning students (annual tuition and capital fee where applicable):
- Pre‑Kindergarten (age 3–4): USD 10,580.00 per year. Capital fee: EUR 0.00.
- Kindergarten – Grade 5 (Lower School): USD 24,225.00 per year. Capital fee: EUR 1,500.00 (returning student capital fee).
- Grade 6 – 8 (Middle School): USD 26,095.00 per year. Capital fee: EUR 1,500.00 (returning student capital fee).
- Grade 9 – 12 (High School): USD 28,945.00 per year. Capital fee: EUR 1,500.00 (returning student capital fee).

Per‑term breakdown (three‑term academic year)

- The ISB academic calendar runs across three main teaching terms; for per‑term budgeting, divide the annual tuition by three to obtain the per‑term amount shown below (annual amounts are listed above).

Per‑term examples (annual tuition ÷ 3):
- Pre‑Kindergarten: USD 10,580.00 per year → USD 3,526.67 per term.
- Kindergarten – Grade 5: USD 24,225.00 per year → USD 8,075.00 per term.
- Grade 6 – 8: USD 26,095.00 per year → USD 8,698.33 per term.
- Grade 9 – 12: USD 28,945.00 per year → USD 9,648.33 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school publishes annual tuition figures; the school calendar follows a three‑term structure and per‑term amounts above are the annual tuition divided by three for budgeting purposes. Registration fees are invoiced together with tuition. A payment plan option exists for self‑paying families and carries a non‑refundable arrangement fee of USD 400.00; the payment plan is subject to director approval. For school‑organised transport availability and specific transport charges, parents should contact the Business Office.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered. ISB operates as a day school across its Primary and Secondary campuses.

Other optional or recurring costs

- School‑organised transportation: optional service; a published transport organization charge appeared in prior published schedules for AY 2025/26 at USD 3,500.00. Confirm current availability and price with the Business Office.
- Co‑curricular / trips: Grades 5–12 undertake annual academic/experiential trips and subject areas may run overnight trips; these excursions can incur additional costs.
- Lunch and food service: monthly lunch orders are processed online and paid by payment card; accepted card types include VISA, AMERICAN EXPRESS, MASTERCARD / MAESTRO and DINA (payments processed in RSD by Banca Intesa Beograd). Dragon Cafe purchases may be made with cash or by card. Lunch cancellations are credited toward future lunch orders rather than refunded in cash.
- Uniforms / dress code: there is no compulsory school uniform; students are expected to be clean, neat and appropriately dressed for learning.

Refunds and non‑refundable items

- Application fee and registration fee are explicitly one‑time, non‑refundable charges. The EAL one‑time fee and the payment plan arrangement fee are also described as one‑time / non‑refundable where specified. For tuition refund arrangements or detailed refund terms related to mid‑year withdrawal, expulsion, visa issues, or other circumstances, contact the Business Office for the school's formal policy.

Fee payment options and practical notes

- Lunch and catering payments: online payment by payment card (Visa, American Express, MasterCard/Maestro, DINA) processed by Banca Intesa Beograd; Dragon Cafe accepts cash and card.
- Other fee payment methods (invoiced tuition, registration, capital fees, transport and similar) are handled through the school's Business Office; parents may use the Business Office contact (schoolfees@isb.rs) for invoice details and accepted payment methods. The school's Business Office issues invoices and manages payment arrangements.

If you require any clarification on a specific line item (for example capital fee application, transport routing and cost, or payment plan terms), the Business Office (schoolfees@isb.rs) is the school contact for fee administration.

Curriculum

ISB uses the International Baccalaureate framework across all levels: Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5; Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10; Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. The language of instruction is English. In DP, Group 1 Language & Literature can be English or Serbian; Group 2 Language Acquisition offers French B, Spanish B, German Ab Initio, and Mandarin Ab Initio online; The DP comprises six subject groups (Languages & Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, The Arts) and a Core (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, CAS). ISB can award an American High School Diploma through NEASC accreditation, and offers an ISB High School Diploma.},

Student Teacher Ratio

In Middle School, there is a 1 to 12 ratio of dedicated homeroom teachers to students.

Higher Education Progression

University guidance begins in Grade 9; ISB provides university counselling and guidance through Grades 9–12, including support for university applications, standardised testing, and career exploration. The Diploma Programme includes the Core (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, CAS) and a structured pathway to higher education, with information on admission requirements for different universities.

Gifted and Talented

ISB offers a FLEX program and Personal Inquiry to help students pursue passions and talents, complemented by arts facilities, sports, and a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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)

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.

Mental Wellbeing

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.

Safeguarding

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.

Admissions

1. Inquire about seat availability. ISB has an ongoing intake, but all applications are subject to seat availability. It is best to inquire about available seats in advance of application. ISB offers information sessions and campus visits by appointment, and can schedule a virtual meeting or a tour of the school.

2. Read the Admissions Handbook. The Admissions Handbook is important reading for all those applying to ISB. It outlines the admission standards and requirements, as well as the application process. Families should review the handbook to understand expectations and steps.

3. Schedule a visit or virtual meeting. ISB invites interested families to schedule a visit to the campuses or a virtual meeting to learn more. This provides an opportunity to ask questions and see the learning environment. ISB also offers in-person tours and online meetings by appointment.

4. Language assessment during admission. During the admission process, most English as an Additional Language (EAL) students are tested to assess their proficiency. The assessment helps determine language support needs and placement within programs. Language considerations are taken into account as part of the admission process.

5. Scholarship pathway (optional). The ISB Scholarship Program offers a full-tuition scholarship to academically promising and high achieving local students entering Grade 9. The scholarship covers four years of education with 100% financial coverage for tuition costs, school excursions and university applications. Applicants must be Serbian citizens, finishing Grade 8 to enter Grade 9 in the 2025-2026 school year, and will undergo a personal interview with proof of academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and financial need. The scholarship is positioned as a gateway to international or national university admission, with graduates earning an IB Diploma and a High School Diploma from ISB.

Scholarships

ISB Scholarship Program offers a full-tuition scholarship to academically promising and high achieving local students entering Grade 9. It provides four years of enhanced education with 100% financial coverage for tuition costs, school excursions and university applications. The program is available to citizens of the Republic of Serbia who are finishing Grade 8 to enter Grade 9 in the 2025-2026 school year. All applicants will undergo a personal interview and should submit proof of successful academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities, and demonstrated financial need.

The scholarship serves as a gateway for students interested in international or national university admission and supports earning an International Baccalaureate Diploma and a High School Diploma from ISB, the only English-speaking IB World School in Belgrade.

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EDUCA International School

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 14 years

Fees RSD 7,000 - 9,000

Pupils 250

Type Co-educational

EDUCA International School is Belgrade's Finnish international kindergarten and primary school, operated as a non-profit by the Education for Serbia Foundation. The campus in Dedinje sits in a peaceful, green setting, with light-filled classrooms opening onto a playground and outdoor spaces that include sensory gardens and natural play areas. The school follows a Finnish curriculum alongside a bespoke international pathway for ages 3 to 14, blending the Finnish whole-child approach with internationally recognised standards. Kindergartners (3-7) engage in play-based learning that develops communication, early numeracy and literacy, physical and social-emotional growth, and understanding of the world. Juniors (7-11) study English (First & Second Language), Mathematics & Science, Humanities & Arts, Digital Literacy & Computing, and Sports & Movement. Seniors (11-14) gain deeper subject expertise, independent research skills, and practical application, preparing for Upper Secondary. Unique features include forest classrooms, nature-connected learning, and a strong emphasis on wellbeing across every age.

Location

Koste Vojinovića 3, Dedinje, Belgrade, Serbia. Located in a leafy, upscale part of Belgrade near diplomatic missions and international districts.

Stages

Kinders (ages 3-7); Juniors (ages 7-11); Seniors (ages 11-14).

Type

Finnish international kindergarten and school; non-profit Education for Serbia Foundation operates EDUCA.

Country affiliation

Finland

Application fees and deposits

- No separate application or registration fee is published. To secure a place an admission deposit of 10% of the annual tuition is required; this deposit is non‑refundable and is deducted from the total fees.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and payment-plan breakdown)

- Annual tuition (2026/27 listing):
- Kinders (ages 3–7): EUR 7,000 per year.
- Juniors (ages 7–11): EUR 9,000 per year.
- Seniors (ages 11–14): EUR 11,000 per year.

- Bi‑annual plan (two equal instalments):
- First instalment due before 31 August; second instalment due before 31 January. Instalment amounts (equal halves):
- Kinders: EUR 3,500 per instalment.
- Juniors: EUR 4,500 per instalment.
- Seniors: EUR 5,500 per instalment.

- Monthly flexibility (10 instalments, subject to surcharge):
- The 10‑month plan carries a 10% surcharge; instalments are due on the 10th of each month from September through June. Monthly amounts including the 10% surcharge:
- Kinders: EUR 770 per month (EUR 7,700 total with surcharge ÷ 10).
- Juniors: EUR 990 per month (EUR 9,900 total with surcharge ÷ 10).
- Seniors: EUR 1,210 per month (EUR 12,100 total with surcharge ÷ 10).

- Full‑fee payment (single payment) and discounts:
- A seasonal discount is available for full‑fee payment. Discounts range from approximately 30% for early‑bird offers down to 5% for payments made before 31 August. Example net annual amounts when full‑fee discounts apply (illustrative extremes):
- Kinders: EUR 4,900 (30% discount) to EUR 6,650 (5% discount).
- Juniors: EUR 6,300 (30% discount) to EUR 8,550 (5% discount).
- Seniors: EUR 7,700 (30% discount) to EUR 10,450 (5% discount).

- Sibling / family discounts:
- Second child: 5% reduction on tuition.
- Third and subsequent children: 10% reduction on tuition. These family discounts apply in addition to the chosen payment plan.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Admission deposit (10%) is payable at enrolment to confirm the offered place and is deducted from the total tuition. The deposit is non‑refundable.
- Bi‑annual instalments are due before 31 August (first instalment) and before 31 January (second instalment).
- Monthly instalments (if chosen) are charged across 10 months with payments due on the 10th of each month from September through June and include a 10% surcharge.
- Family discounts are applied on top of the chosen payment plan as described above.

Boarding fees

- EDUCA is a day school for children aged 3–14; no boarding programme or boarding fees are listed for the school.

Other costs and optional additional fees

- The published tuition is described as an all‑inclusive school service covering curriculum tuition, textbooks, classroom materials and supplies, internal and external assessment/examination fees, digital learning resources and licences, extracurricular activities, wellbeing and learning‑support services, student health insurance, and one‑week summer camp. Optional programmes and services are offered for an additional charge, including:
- School meals / catering options.
- Door‑to‑door transport (school bussing).
- Child‑minding / before‑and‑after school care.
- Specialist clubs, extracurricular courses and personalised lessons.
- Weekend nature retreats and additional outings.
- One‑week summer booster/summer camp.
- Uniforms and any school clothing are not listed among the included fee heads in the published all‑inclusive description; families should allow for the normal one‑off costs of uniform or specialised clothing if required by the school.

Refund information

- The admission deposit (10% of annual tuition) is explicitly non‑refundable and is deducted from the total fees when a place is secured. Other refund terms for tuition instalments or cancellations are governed by the school's enrolment contract and standard terms; the admission deposit is non‑refundable.

Fee payment options (schedules and practical notes)

- Accepted payment schedules (dynamics): full single payment (with seasonal discount), bi‑annual plan (two instalments), and a 10‑month instalment plan (with 10% surcharge). Family discounts apply for multiple siblings.
- Specific payment instruments (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, card payments) are arranged between the family and the school at enrolment; the published fee information specifies available payment schedules and related surcharges and discounts rather than listing particular payment instrument details.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Emotional wellbeing is central to EDUCA's approach to learning. The school recognises that meaningful learning flourishes when it springs from within, moving beyond traditional reward systems to nurture curiosity and mastery. Teachers craft learning environments where personal interests connect to academic concepts, supporting intrinsic motivation and autonomy. The approach emphasises whole-child development, with wellbeing forming the bedrock for lifelong learning. A growth mindset is cultivated through celebrating effort, resilience and learning from mistakes, while brain-friendly methods combine emotion and cognition with regular movement and nature-connected learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

EDUCA recognises neurodiversity and celebrates it. The Cleo AI mentor supports learning by personalising strategies to students' neurodivergent profiles, ensuring that every learner has a learning companion who truly sees them. The school's approach emphasises inclusive pedagogy and personalised supports to help neurodivergent learners participate fully in the curriculum.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English language support is embedded in everyday activities and is delivered through immersion, interaction and authentic communication. Language development occurs through daily routines, play scenarios and social interactions rather than formal ESL lessons, with teachers using visual cues and contextual learning to aid understanding. Practitioners help children build vocabulary and confidence in expressing themselves in a pressure-free, joyful atmosphere.

Mental Wellbeing

Emotional wellbeing is a central pillar of EDUCA's education. Each student's journey is considered unique, and happiness is prioritised alongside academic achievement. The school fosters a safe, nurturing environment where students feel seen, valued and secure, enabling confident exploration and learning. The approach supports intrinsic motivation, social-emotional development and a growth mindset, helping students manage challenges with resilience.

Admissions

1. Embarking. The first step begins with an invitation to explore EDUCA. Families connect with the Admissions team to learn about the vibrant community and curriculum, and to have questions answered to imagine possibilities for their child. The Admissions team supports families as they consider fit and next steps. 2. Orientation. If interest is confirmed, the child attends an orientation session or may spend a day with EDUCA to experience the community. The team sensitively assesses the child's academic abilities, learning styles and talents, and helps the family envision the child's place within EDUCA. 3. Arrange a meeting. The family schedules a meeting with the Admissions team to discuss aspirations, needs and how EDUCA can support the child's growth. This conversation begins to shape an educational path tailored to the child. 4. Interview with your child. The Admissions team conducts an interview with the child to understand interests, strengths and fit with EDUCA's approach. If useful, a day of hands-on exploration at EDUCA can be arranged. 5. Trial day for full immersion. A trial day provides full immersion in the EDUCA environment, allowing the child and school to observe daily interactions and engagement. This experience informs enrollment decisions. 6. Confirm your child's wish. Families indicate their decision to enroll, confirming mutual readiness to proceed. This step leads to formal enrollment preparations. 7. Secure a place for your child. After acceptance, families sign the enrolment agreement and submit a 10% enrolment deposit, which is applied toward tuition fees. The deposit marks the start of the student's EDUCA journey. Application checklist includes: child's passport (scan); child's birth certificate (scan); child's portrait photo; child's previous school reports (original and English translation, if applicable); parent's ID or passport (scan).

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