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Bloom School Sarajevo

Bosnia And Herzegovina, Sarajevo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Bosnian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 154
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages German, French
Typical class size 25
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, High School
Introduction

Bloom School Sarajevo is a Montessori school located at Nalina 16 in Sarajevo. It provides education from early childhood through mid-adolescence, following the Montessori approach while teaching official Sarajevo Canton curriculum. English is the main language of instruction, with Bosnian as a primary secondary language, and students may learn German or French as a second language. The program spans Children's House (ages 2–5), Primary School (ages 6–14), and High School (ages 15–19). The campus emphasizes student-led learning in a purposefully prepared environment that supports growth and development of values, skills and competencies for life beyond school. Bloom highlights four pillars—Bloom Earth, Bloom Nutrition, Bloom Movement, and Bloom Love Yourself—to weave holistic practices into activity. The school is nestled near Trebević, with a nature-based learning focus and hands-on experiences in gardening, farming, forestry, and wood-working. Founded in 2007 by Maëlys de Rudder Tanović, Bloom values collaborative leadership with parents and staff.

The Essentials

Bloom School Sarajevo has 154 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Bosnian.

Location
Nalina 16, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The campus operates as a private Montessori school. It offers Children's House ages 2-5, Primary School ages 6-14, and High School ages 15-19. The typical school day runs from 08:00 to 16:00, and transport is arranged with Start d.o.o.; this is not included in tuition.

Stages
Children's House ages 2-5; Primary School ages 6-14; High School ages 15-19 (high school admissions not currently accepted).

Type
Private Montessori school.

School day structure
08:00 to 16:00 daily.

Bus service
Transport arranged with Start d.o.o.; not included in tuition.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
A wide selection of fresh foods from the main food groups - fruits, vegetables, cereals, lean meat, fish, poultry. Our students have access to quality clean drinking water at any time of the day thanks to the water filters installed on the sinks in each classroom. Bloom prepares a weekly menu for students, which consists of a morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack. All meals are created in accordance with WHO guidelines for a healthy diet, which help to introduce students to the benefits of a healthy diet. In addition, Bloom follows parameters recommended by Harvard Medical School when creating a 'healthy eating plate'.

Governance and Ownership
Maëlys de Rudder Tanović is the Founder. Nina Bulajić is the Principal (also a School Psychologist and Montessori practitioner).
Fees
Application fees
- No public amount is published for an application or registration fee for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year. Parents are asked to contact the school by phone +387 33 207 899 or by email (office manager Elvira) for the exact application fee and how it is charged.

Tuition fees by school year / year group (per term and per year)
- No publicly available, itemised tuition schedule by year group, term or annual total is published for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year. Specific per-term and per-year tuition figures for Children's House, Primary school (P1–P3 / ages 6–14) or any other age group are provided by the school on request only.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school does not publish a public billing schedule (for example: monthly, termly, semi-annual or annual instalment options), nor public payment terms or late-fee policy. Billing schedule and payment terms are communicated directly by the school at enquiry/registration.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Bloom operates as a day school (students are on site during daytime hours; typical school hours are 08:00–16:00). There is no published boarding provision or boarding fee schedule. Boarding is not offered as part of the school's published programme.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, transport, extras)
- Meals: Tuition fees include food (morning and afternoon snacks and a nutritious lunch prepared from local ingredients). This is included in tuition rather than charged separately.
- Transport: Transport is not included in tuition. The school has an established partnership with a transport provider (Start d.o.o.), and transport arrangements/charges are handled separately with that provider.
- Uniforms, learning materials, extracurricular activity fees, examination fees, registration deposits, or any other incidental charges are not published publicly; specific extra-cost items and their amounts are provided by the school on request.

Refund information
- No publicly published refund policy, tuition refund terms, or cancellation/refund timeframes are available for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year. Refund conditions (for withdrawal, illness, or other circumstances) are provided to parents directly by the school.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)
- The school does not publish a public list of accepted payment methods. Information about accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, local payment methods, credit card) and invoicing details is provided directly by the school at the time of enrolment or enquiry.

Summary of search findings (concise): Public pages and downloadable enrolment notices exist, but no public fee schedule or line-by-line fee amounts for application, tuition by year group (per term or per year), billing schedule, boarding fees, uniform or refund terms were posted for 2026/27 or 2025/26; parents are directed to contact the school for exact figures and formal fee documents.
Academics

Bloom School Sarajevo teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
The school teaches the official Sarajevo Canton curriculum using the Montessori approach. English is the main language of instruction, Bosnian is a primary secondary language, and students can learn German or French as a secondary language. The program serves Children's House (ages 2-5), Primary School (ages 6-14) and High School (ages 15-19). Lower and Middle Primary (Grades 1-6) and Upper Primary (Grades 7-9) follow the Canton Sarajevo curriculum.
Parent Experience

History
Bloom School Sarajevo was founded in 2007 by Maëlys de Rudder Tanović, who is the founder and Montessori practitioner. Bloom is a private Montessori school located at Nalina 16, Sarajevo, offering education from early childhood through mid-adolescence. Bloom's approach combines traditional and Montessori elements and emphasizes student-led learning in an environment that supports organic growth and the development of values, skills, and competencies. The founder and principal describe Bloom as engaging in collaborative leadership with the staff and with Bloom's parent community to foster ongoing educational evolution.

Community
Bloom operates with ongoing co-creation with staff and the parent community. The principal emphasizes Bloom's focus on relationships of trust, mutual understanding and respect built through constructive dialogue among students, parents and teachers. Bloom accompanies children from early childhood to mid-adolescence.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a Montessori environment for children ages 2-5 (Children's House), 6-14 (Primary School), and 15-19 (High School). Bloom accompanies students from early childhood to mid-adolescence. The learning process is led by students, with an emphasis on following their natural urge to learn. The environment is specially prepared to support their organic growth and the development of values, skills and competences that ensure their success in life. The pillars of holistic education are Bloom Earth, Bloom Nutrition, Bloom Movement, and Bloom Love Yourself.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Bloom accompanies children from early childhood to mid-adolescence. The school emphasizes that students lead the educational process, following their natural urge to learn. The specially prepared environment supports their organic growth and the development of values, skills and competences that ensure their success in life. Bloom follows the Montessori approach, including work cycles and a mix of group presentations and individual work.

Cultural & Language
English is the main language of instruction, and Bosnian is a primary secondary language. Staff are fluent in both English and Bosnian, creating a comfortable learning environment for students who might be learning one of the two. Bloom students have the option to learn German or French as their secondary language. Bloom teaches the official Sarajevo Canton curriculum using the Montessori approach.

Social & Hobbies
Student Corner showcases the projects and achievements of Bloom students, with weekly updates. For International Mother Language Day 2024, some students created educational pamphlets about the languages spoken at Bloom. A Bloom student won first place in a Physics Competition.

Community & Service
Bloom Earth is a pillar of holistic education that fosters a strong awareness and relationship with nature. Bloom is located in Hrid, Sarajevo, at the base of Trebević, with a landscape that includes a cherry tree forest and a nearby bee farm. Students engage in hands-on experiences in garden cultivation, farming, planting, forest management and wood-working, connected to the official curriculum. The Earth philosophy is woven into daily practice to foster self-discovery and help students become creative contributors to society, with respect for the environment, others and themselves.

Leadership & Professional
Group Coordinators are at the heart of Bloom: they ensure the implementation of Bloom's vision in the classroom and facilitate meaningful interactions between the different age groups. They are important points of contact for parents. Maëlys de Rudder leads the Children's House, and Naida Tokača, Nina Bulajić and Amar Muhić coordinate the Primary levels P1–P3, with other staff visible on the coordinator roster.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
At Bloom, health and happiness are prerequisites for learning. Bloom Earth is woven into the curriculum as a nature-based learning philosophy; Bloom Nutrition provides fresh foods, clean drinking water, and a weekly menu aligned with WHO guidelines, with food included in tuition; Bloom Movement uses natural movement classes led by a MovNat educator; Bloom Love Yourself fosters ongoing discussions of self-love to create caring spaces.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the main language of instruction; Bosnian is a primary secondary language; students can learn German or French as a second language.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the main language of instruction; Bosnian is considered a primary secondary language. Staff are proficient in both English and Bosnian, creating a bilingual environment.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
First-grade enrolment started on 1 February 2026. CALL - INVITATION and APPLICATION are available for admissions. Children's House ages 2-5; Primary School ages 6-14; High School ages 15-19. The school follows the Sarajevo Canton curriculum with Montessori approach. The primary language of instruction is English; Bosnian is a primary secondary language, and students can learn German or French as a secondary language. The typical school day runs from 08:00 to 16:00. The school does not provide after-school care. The high school program is no longer accepting new students.
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