International Schools in Croatia
Compare 17 international schools in Croatia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 8,851), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 17
- Curricula
- 15
- Average annual fee
- EUR 8,851
- Fee range
- EUR 600 – 32,500
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (7 schools)
- Average school size
- 421 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- XV Gimnazija
- Oldest
- Matija Gubec International School (1940)
- With boarding
- 1
About international schools in Croatia
International schools in Croatia form a small but growing sector, concentrated in Zagreb with further options in coastal cities such as Split and Dubrovnik. Families will commonly find English-medium schools offering International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), British (Cambridge/UK) and American programmes, alongside national French and German schools or bilingual sections; Croatian is normally taught alongside the main language of instruction. Since Croatia adopted the euro in January 2023, most schools publish fees in euros; annual tuition typically ranges from several thousand euros at national-language international sections up to the mid-five figures for full IB or American diploma years, with additional enrolment, transport, meals and exam costs to budget for. The academic year starts in September, many schools run application rounds in spring and early summer and some offer rolling admissions, so relocating families should contact schools early to check space, language support and accreditation.
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10 international schools in Zagreb
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2 international schools in Split
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See all 2 →1 international school in Opatija
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See all 1 →1 international school in Varazdin
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Curricula
There are 17 international schools in Croatia covering 15 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (7), IB (MYP) (6), IB (PYP) (5), IB (DP) (5), British Curriculum (3). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Croatia runs from about EUR 600 to EUR 32,500, averaging roughly EUR 8,851. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Croatia run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
1 of the 17 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Croatia we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.