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American Academy in Zagren

Croatia, Zagreb

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €1,950 - 14,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 105
Type Co-educational
Opened 2021
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Croatian, German, Spanish, English
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

American Academy in Zagreb is located at Radniška cesta 180 in Zagreb's Agram Center, adjacent to a modern sports complex accessible to students. The school offers an American curriculum taught entirely in English, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a dedicated STEM program. Students can choose from a range of subjects to develop practical, social, and critical thinking skills, guided by teachers from around the world. The Zagreb campus is part of the American Academy network and aims to prepare students for university study worldwide. The school awards an American high school diploma, with guidance provided for Croatian university applications; the diploma is intended to be comparable with IB or British-style diplomas. The program includes project-based learning through Theme Weeks (Tematski tjedan) and Theme Weekends (Tematska vikenda), four weekend theme weeks per year, plus ongoing thematic projects. Facilities include a STEM room and a campus with a nearby sports complex.

Radnička cesta 180, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

The Essentials

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

Location
The school is located in the Agram Center, one of Zagreb's most prominent business centers.

Stages
Middle School (grades 7–8) and High School (grades 9–12).

Type
Private international school.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the American Academy network (USA-based).
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Private middle/high school; part of the AMAC International School network within the American Academy.
Fees

Annual tuition at American Academy in Zagren ranges from EUR 1,950 to EUR 14,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No separate application or registration fee is listed in the school's published application materials for American Academy in Zagreb; the standard application form is provided for submission but does not show a required numeric application fee.

Tuition fees by year group (annual figures)

- High School (9th–12th grade): EUR 12,800 per academic year.
- STEM High School (9th–12th grade, STEM track): EUR 14,000 per academic year.
- Middle School Prep Program (program for 7th–8th graders): EUR 1,950 (annual fee for the Prep Program).

- The school lists the above amounts as annual tuition; no public per-term breakdowns (for example, per semester or per trimester instalments) are published in the school's admissions materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No public, detailed billing schedule or standard instalment plan (dates for invoices, due dates, required deposit amounts, late-payment penalties) is provided in the school's published admissions or application documents. Parents should expect the tuition figures to be billed/contracted at an annual level unless the school provides an alternative billing schedule directly.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- American Academy in Zagreb is presented as a day school campus located in the Agram Centre in Zagreb; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for this campus. Boarding is not indicated as an available service for the Zagreb campus.

Other costs or fees

- Food service is provided by an external vendor and must be paid in advance to that vendor (meals are an additional cost and are handled separately from tuition).
- Small incidental charges are specified in school policy examples (for example, a replacement locker key is charged at HRK 30). Additional discretionary costs such as field trips, certain extracurricular activities, AP or external exam fees, and materials/supplies may apply but are not listed as fixed amounts in the public materials.
- No uniform fee or mandatory uniform purchase price is published in the school's public materials for the Zagreb campus.

Refund information

- No explicit refund policy for tuition (provisions for mid-year withdrawals, prorated refunds, or cancellation penalties) is provided in the publicly available admissions or application documents for the Zagreb campus.

Fee payment options

- The school's public admissions documents and downloads do not specify standard payment method options (for example, which credit cards are accepted, or the school's bank account/IBAN details) in the materials made available for applicants. Parents are not provided with published payment-method instructions in the application packet.

Notes on financial support

- A Financial Aid Application form is available for the Zagreb campus, indicating that need-based or other financial-support arrangements may be considered; separate financial-aid procedures and application documents exist.

Summary of key figures (2026/2027 academic year)

- High School (9th–12th): EUR 12,800 per year.
- STEM High School (9th–12th): EUR 14,000 per year.
- Middle School Prep Program (7th–8th): EUR 1,950 per year.

(Available public school materials list these annual tuition figures and note meal/incident charges; they do not publish a per-term fee breakdown, a standard billing calendar, a stated application/registration fee, boarding fees, detailed refund rules, or published payment-method instructions.)
Academics

American Academy in Zagren teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
The curriculum is inspired by the world's best educational programs, especially American and Finnish systems. Students have the freedom to choose the subjects they study to develop the social and practical skills needed for high school. Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a STEM program are offered. Theme Weeks (Tematski tjedan) and Theme Weekends (Tematska vikenda) are integrated with project-based learning, including four weekend theme weeks per year and ongoing thematic projects. All instruction is conducted in English. The school awards an American high school diploma, which is equivalent to US high school diplomas, and graduates may study at universities worldwide; the diploma is comparable to IB or British high school diplomas, with guidance provided for Croatian university applications.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are prepared to pursue higher education anywhere in the world, including top-tier universities.

Gifted and Talented
Advanced Placement (AP) and STEM programs are available for advanced students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a friendly, supportive environment with professional teachers and staff. The curriculum focuses on developing academic and practical skills and competencies, and learning is project-based with thematic weeks.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All instruction is delivered in English by teachers fluent in the language. The Middle School Prep Program is conducted in English both live and online.
Parent Experience

History
The American Academy in Zagreb is a modern high school that builds on the successful tradition of the American Academy network in the Czech Republic. Our goal is to make American Academy in Zagreb one of Croatia's most advanced and dynamic educational institutions. The Academy focuses on developing academic and practical skills and offers an international, inspiring, and friendly environment, with instruction in English by teachers from around the world. The school is located in the Agram Center in Zagreb, adjacent to a modern sports complex accessible to students. The Zagreb campus is the third American Academy school and uses world-class curricula designed to prepare students for university study worldwide.

Community
The school community is professional and international, with teachers from around the world and a supportive staff. Carly McCann serves as Head of American Academy in Zagreb. The curriculum is inspired by world programs, with students able to choose courses and access Advanced Placement and STEM programs. The school emphasizes university preparation worldwide and engages families through Thematic Weekends four times a year, monthly parent councils, and quarterly anonymous surveys of parents, students, and teachers.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Monthly Parent Councils where parents can attend, ask questions, or learn about recent developments and future plans. Parents receive a monthly email summary from the principal. Every quarter, anonymous surveys of parents, students, and teachers are conducted to collect feedback and suggestions on how to improve the school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The American Academy in Zagreb is located in Agram Center, one of Zagreb's most prominent business centers. Adjacent to the school is a modern sports complex that is fully available to students and offers up-to-date facilities for a wide range of sports, from team games to individual training. All instruction at the Zagreb campus is conducted in English by teachers fluent in the language. The program includes a modern, internationally oriented environment with regular project work and thematic weeks.

Sports Facilities
A modern sports complex adjacent to the school provides state-of-the-art facilities for a wide range of sports. Students can participate in team sports as well as individual fitness and training. The sports center is fully available to students, enabling easy integration of physical activity into daily life. The proximity supports a healthy balance between learning and active recreation.

Academic Facilities
The school offers small classes with high-quality teachers and a modern campus space and equipment. Advanced Placement courses and a STEM program are part of the curriculum. A dedicated STEM room with first-class equipment supports programming, robotics, and science topics. The curriculum reflects global program traditions, and students may choose subjects from the school's offerings. The American high school diploma is earned through the program, and graduates are prepared to apply to universities worldwide.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Middle School Prep Program provides a yearly English-language program for 7th and 8th graders, delivered both live and online. It blends in-person and online instruction, with Theme Weekends held four times a year featuring project work, and a certificate that also serves as automatic admission to the Zagreb high school program. Live hours are 2 per week at the Zagreb campus (60 hours per year); Theme Weekends total 72 hours per year; online study is 3 hours per week (90 online hours per year). The program costs 1950 EUR. There are 105 students in the 2026/2027 academic year. Continuous opportunities include collaboration with families and ongoing parent communications and feedback processes at the school.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a modern, globally inspired academic program with freedom of subject choice, an individualized approach, and competency-based courses, with emphasis on practical and project-based learning and thematic weeks. All instruction is in English, delivered by a multinational faculty. The school provides Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a STEM program launched in 2021, and graduates earn the American high school diploma, eligible for study at universities worldwide.

Social & Hobbies
Theme Weeks replace regular classes with a week-long project, held once per trimester. The Middle School Prep Program includes four thematic weekends per year, during which students collaborate on projects and present results. These experiences help students develop teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional skills are developed through project work and the Tematski vikendi weekends, which build organizational, managerial, teamwork, and communication abilities. The Middle School Prep Program awards an American Academy Prep Program Certificate that counts toward entry to the high school program, reinforcing a pathway for future study and leadership development. The program blends live and online components to prepare students for university study worldwide.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A modern sports center adjacent to the school provides facilities for team sports and individual training, enabling easy integration of physical activity into daily routines and promoting balance between study and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. Croatian language exams are listed.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Application: Forms to be completed appear after pressing the Apply button. The school is listed on upisi.hr under Privatna srednja škola AMAC međunarodna škola, which is the official Croatian name of the company, where AMAC stands for American Academy. For the 2026/2027 academic year there are 105 spaces available. All instruction at American Academy Zagreb is conducted in English. 2. Essay: An essay is a required component of the admissions process. The admissions steps include Application, Essay, and Personal interview. These components are presented in sequence as Prijava, Esej, and Osobni razgovor. 3. Personal interview: A personal interview is part of the admissions process. The interview focuses on the applicant's character and enthusiasm.
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