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American Academy in Zagreb

Croatia, Zagreb

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €14,000
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 105
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Croatian, German, Spanish, English
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction

The American Academy in Zagreb is a private international high school located in central Zagreb's Agram Office Center. The curriculum blends American and Finnish influences and is delivered in English by a diverse faculty from around the world. Students select courses across English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and World Languages, with Advanced Placement options and a dedicated STEM program introduced in 2021. Graduation requires a minimum of 67 credits (12 ELA, 9 Math, 9 Science, 9 Social Science including U.S. History, 6 World Language, 3 Physical Education and Health), with 72 credits recommended. Croatian language classes are available, and graduates earn an American High School Diploma suitable for study worldwide. The campus benefits from a modern adjacent sports center, STEM labs, and two daily blocks for Programming & Robotics and Science. Theme Weeks occur four times a year, delivering school-wide, project-based learning that enhances collaboration, communication and problem solving. It prepares students for study.

The Essentials

American Academy in Zagreb has 105 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Zagreb, Croatia, inside the Agram Office Center in the city center. The campus is adjacent to a modern sports center with state-of-the-art facilities. This location puts the school in central Zagreb.

Stages
Middle School Prep Program (grades 7–8); High School (grades 9–12) including STEM High School (grades 9–12); all classes taught in English.

Type
Private international high school; part of the American Academy network.

Country affiliation
Croatia
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Part of the American Academy International Schools network.
Fees

Annual tuition at American Academy in Zagreb ranges from EUR 14,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- No specific application fee amount is published in the school's publicly available admissions materials for American Academy in Zagreb.

Tuition fees (by programme and year)

- High School (Grades 9–12) — Annual tuition: EUR 12,800 for the 2026/2027 academic year.

- STEM High School (Grades 9–12) — Annual tuition: EUR 14,000 for the 2026/2027 academic year.

- Middle School Prep Program (Grades 7–8, preparatory after‑school program) — Programme fee: EUR 1,950 (annual programme fee as published).

- Per‑term (semester) amounts — The school year is organised into two semesters; if annual tuition were divided equally between the two semesters, the implied per‑semester amounts would be: High School EUR 6,400 per semester and STEM High School EUR 7,000 per semester. This per‑semester arithmetic is an equal‑division calculation based on the published annual tuition and the school's two‑semester academic year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school publishes annual tuition figures and states that the academic year is divided into two semesters. A detailed public schedule of invoice dates, instalment options, or mandatory deposit amounts is not published in the school's publicly available admissions materials and parent handbook.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not offered as a paid residential programme for American Academy in Zagreb; the school operates as a day campus and no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees

- Technology: All students are expected to bring a laptop or tablet with a keyboard and standard office software; this is an expected parental expense.

- Meals: Food service is provided through a third‑party vendor and must be paid in advance; meal costs are therefore an additional expense to tuition.

- Supplies and equipment: Students should supply standard school materials (notebooks, calculator where required, stationery). A scientific calculator is recommended/expected for math and science courses.

- Uniform: The school uses a casual / business‑casual dress code; there is no published uniform charge.

- Possible exam / external fees: The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses; any external examination fees (for AP or other external tests) are not listed as included in published tuition and may be charged separately. No specific exam fee schedule is published in the school's public materials.

Refund information

- A specific tuition refund policy (deadlines, pro‑rata calculations, refundable deposit rules) is not published in the school's publicly available admissions materials and parent handbook. For families who need exact refund conditions and calculation examples, the school's admissions/finance office issues the official billing and refund terms.

Fee payment options

- The school's public materials do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, local payment portals) or processing fees. Food service payment to the third‑party vendor is stated to be paid in advance. Official invoices and payment instructions are provided by the school's administration.

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Academics

American Academy in Zagreb teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum is inspired by the American and Finnish systems. Students have the freedom to choose the subjects they study to develop social and practical skills. All classes are taught in English by teachers from around the world, and Theme Weeks take place quarterly. Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a STEM program are offered. Graduation requires a minimum of 67 credits (12 English Language Arts, 9 Mathematics, 9 Science, 9 Social Science including U.S. History, 6 World Language, 3 Physical Education and Health), with 72 credits recommended. Croatian language classes are available, and graduates earn an American High School Diploma that enables study worldwide.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes; total of 105 students in the 2025/26 academic year; classes taught in English by teachers from around the world.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates earn an American High School Diploma, enabling study anywhere in the world. The program offers Advanced Placement courses and a STEM program to prepare for university study, and it provides assistance with university applications worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
AP courses and a STEM program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Theme Weeks develop communication, teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking and project management.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as Second Language is offered as a 3-credit subject.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes a positive and safe learning environment.
Parent Experience

History
The American Academy in Zagreb is a modern high school that forms part of the American Academy network and draws on a curriculum inspired by the world's educational programs, most notably the American and Finnish systems. It builds on the successful tradition of the American Academy school network in the Czech Republic and aims to be progressive and dynamic in Croatia. All classes are taught in English by fluent teachers, and the campus is located in the Agram Office Center in central Zagreb, with a nearby sports center providing opportunities for physical activity. American Academy graduates receive an American High School Diploma. In September 2021, the STEM program was introduced.

Community
Theme Weeks are school-wide projects inspired by Finnish tradition and are part of the learning experience. Theme Weekends occur four times per year, during which students work on large projects and present them to parents. Theme Weeks connect Zagreb with sister American Academy schools in Prague, Brno and Bratislava. Monthly parent councils are held and parents receive a monthly newsletter from the Head of School.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in the Agram Office Center in Zagreb. A modern sports center sits next to the school and is available to students. The campus provides modern campuses and equipment. The STEM program uses dedicated classrooms with first-class equipment and Advanced Placement courses are offered.

Sports Facilities
The school is adjacent to a modern sports center available to students. The center offers advanced facilities for a wide range of sports activities, from team games to individual training. Next door, a modern sports complex is available to American Academy students. The proximity makes it easy for students to integrate regular exercise into their daily routine.

Academic Facilities
The STEM program uses two daily blocks: Programming & Robotics and Science. STEM has dedicated classrooms with first-class equipment. Advanced Placement courses are offered. Graduates receive an American High School Diploma. All classes are taught in English.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Theme Weeks are school-wide projects that replace the regular curriculum for a week. Theme Weeks develop skills such as communication, teamwork and project management. Theme Weekends occur four times per year and involve large-scale student projects. Students present final projects to their parents.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
American Academy Zagreb offers an American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a STEM program. Students choose from a broad range of classes across English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and World Languages. The curriculum is inspired by American and Finnish systems and includes Theme Weeks four times a year, a school-wide project that replaces regular classes. Preparation for university study worldwide is supported, with guidance for applications to universities around the globe.

Arts & Creative
Theme Weeks foster creativity through school-wide, project-based challenges four times a year. Art is offered as a subject, and Public Speaking and Debate support creative expression and communication. This framework encourages creativity and collaboration across disciplines during Theme Weeks.

Cultural & Language
Croatian language classes are offered. English is the language of instruction, and World Languages are available for study as part of the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
Theme Weeks emphasize teamwork and collaboration, with school-wide projects that develop communication and problem-solving skills.

Leadership & Professional
Theme Weekends develop organization, management, teamwork and project management skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school is adjacent to a modern sports center with state-of-the-art facilities for a wide range of sports, helping students integrate regular exercise into their daily routine and maintain a healthy balance between academics and physical activity.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for all classes. Croatian language studies are offered as electives, including Croatian Language, Croatian Acquisition, and Croatian Literature/History/Geography. German I and German II are offered as World Languages, and English as a Second Language is available as language support. Graduation requires 12 English credits and 6 World Language credits in a single language.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission focuses on the student's character and enthusiasm. There are no long tests; the process centers on essays and a personal interview. For the 2026/27 academic year, 105 spaces are available.
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