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Harfa International School

Croatia, Split

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €9,200 - 12,000
Ages 6 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Croatian
Strengths STEM, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, High School
Introduction

Harfa International School in Split, Croatia, is an IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 6-12 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 12-16, with the Diploma Programme (DP) expected for ages 16-18. All classes are taught in English, with Croatian as a mandatory subject to support bilingual development. The school serves students from kindergarten through high school ages 6-18. Classes are small, typically 10-15 students, enabling individualized attention. The school day runs from 8:30 to 16:00, and the Ministry of Science and Education approves the school. Facilities include a park on site used for outdoor classes, hot lunch, and an afternoon fruit snack. Robotics and digital learning are supported, with computers available for PYP students. In addition to the core curriculum, the school offers optional programs such as mental arithmetic, Lego robotics, and workshops for emotional development, along with varied field trips across Croatia.

Put Duilova 23, Split 21000, Croatia

The Essentials

Harfa International School has instruction in English.

Location
Split, Croatia. Address: Put Duilova 23, Split 21000. Harfa International School is an IB World School in Split, offering education from kindergarten to high school for students aged 6 to 18. Classes are taught in English.

Stages
Primary (PYP, ages 6-12); Middle Years (MYP, ages 12-16); Diploma Program (DP, ages 16-18) coming soon.

Additional learning support
Personalized socio-emotional development support.

Country affiliation
Croatia

School day structure
Classes run from 08:30 to 16:00; hot lunch and afternoon fruit snack are provided.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are not included in tuition and are an additional cost; details on required items and purchasing will be shared separately.

Food Options
The school provides hot lunch and an afternoon fruit snack.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and operated by Harfa d.o.o. Split.
Fees

Annual tuition at Harfa International School ranges from EUR 9,200 to EUR 12,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrollment fee

- Enrollment fee (non-refundable): EUR 550 per student. This fee is deducted from the annual tuition.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)

- PYP 0 (Preschool/Kindergarten) to PYP4 (Grade 4): EUR 9,200 per year.
- PYP 5 (Grade 5) – MYP 3 (Grade 8): EUR 10,500 per year.
- MYP 4 (Grade 9) – MYP 5 (Grade 10): EUR 12,000 per year.
- Grade 11 – Grade 12 (DP1–DP2): No published annual tuition amount; families need to obtain the fee for DP years directly from the school.

Per-term breakdown

- The school publishes annual tuition amounts by year group but does not publish a per-term fee schedule or a published instalment breakdown for the 2026/2027 academic year. No per-term amounts are available from the school's public admissions/FAQ materials. Parents should note that the published annual tuition figures above are the basis for any instalment calculation.

What the annual tuition covers

- Full-day classes (approximately 8:30 – 16:00).
- Hot lunch and an afternoon fruit snack.
- Croatian textbooks for classroom use.
- School‑provided computers for PYP1 (Grade 1) – PYP4 (Grade 4) for Robotics classes.

Additional / compulsory costs (separately charged)

- Toddle communication/app fee (non-refundable): EUR 100 per student.
- School supplies: A grade-specific supply list is required; many consumables must be purchased by parents (not included in tuition). Students in PYP5 (Grade 5) through DP2 (Grade 12) must provide their own laptop for IT classes and research projects. Required Oxford English textbook fees are not included.
- Uniforms: Uniforms are not included in tuition and are an additional cost; required item lists and purchasing details are provided separately by the school.
- Field trips and external entry fees (museum, theatre, cinema etc.) are not covered by tuition and are charged separately.

Boarding

- No boarding provision is published. The school operates as a day school with school hours and included meals; there is no published boarding fee.

Refund information

- The Enrollment fee is explicitly stated as non-refundable and is deducted from the annual tuition. The Toddle app fee is explicitly stated as non-refundable. No detailed published refund schedule for tuition instalments or other refunds is provided in the school's public admissions/FAQ materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's public admissions and FAQ pages list annual tuition amounts and the non-refundable enrollment fee but do not publish a billing calendar, term invoice dates, instalment options, late-payment penalties, or formal payment terms for the 2026/2027 year. The annual tuition figures above are the published amounts; parents should expect the school to issue billing and payment instruction directly at enrollment.

Fee payment options (methods)

- No specific payment methods (credit card, bank-transfer details, online payment portal) are published on the school's public admissions/FAQ pages. The school provides administrative contact details for billing or payment inquiries (phone and email).

Summary of additional points for parents

- Annual tuition includes classroom hours and meals, but many items are extra: app fees, supplies, textbooks, laptops for older students, uniforms, and field trips.

Brief note on available information and gaps

- Published, up-to-date annual tuition amounts for the 2026/2027 academic year are provided by year group and are listed above. The school's public admissions/FAQ materials do not publish a per-term fee breakdown, a formal billing calendar or instalment schedule, detailed payment-method instructions, a comprehensive refund policy for tuition instalments, nor boarding fees. These items were not available in the school's public admissions and contact pages. Parents who require a term-by-term invoice, exact instalment dates, accepted payment methods, or a formal refund schedule will need to obtain those specific contractual billing details directly from the school's administration.
Academics

Harfa International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
Harfa International School is an IB World School offering Primary School (PYP) for ages 6-12 and Middle Years (MYP) for ages 12-16, with a Diploma Program (DP) for ages 16-18 coming soon. All classes and activities are conducted in English, and Croatian is a mandatory subject, supporting bilingual development. In addition to the ministry-prescribed curriculum, the school provides optional programs and activities such as mental arithmetic, Lego robotics, and workshops for emotional development, along with excursions. Class sizes are small, with groups typically consisting of 10 to 15 students. The school schedule runs from 8:30 to 16:00, and the Ministry of Science and Education approves the school.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes with 10-15 students per group.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Harfa International School focuses on social and emotional development alongside academics. The school provides personalised socio emotional development for students. The environment is safe, supported, and inspiring, fostering confidence and curiosity. Emotional development is supported through workshops for children's emotional development. Personalised socio emotional development is integrated into daily learning, helping students grow holistically.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From the first grade, all classes and activities are conducted entirely in English, which is the official language of the school. Croatian Language is a mandatory subject for all students and is nurtured daily through conversation and reading to support bilingualism.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a focus on socio emotional development and a nurturing environment. The school offers workshops for children's emotional development. Personalised socio emotional development is emphasized within the learning approach. The environment is safe, stable, and supportive, helping students build confidence and curiosity.

Safeguarding
The school is a place where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We foster a stable and nurturing environment that builds confidence and curiosity.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Harfa International School is located in Split, Croatia at Put Duilova 23. It offers education from kindergarten to high school for students aged 6 to 18. Classes are conducted entirely in English, with Croatian as a mandatory subject to support bilingual development. There is a park within the school grounds used for outdoor classes. The school provides hot lunch and an afternoon fruit snack. Computers are provided for robotics classes for students in PYP 1 to PYP 4.

Academic Facilities
Harfa is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 6-12 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 12-16, with the Diploma Programme (DP) coming soon for ages 16-18. Classes are taught in English, with Croatian as a mandatory subject to support bilingual development. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, problem solving, and global citizenship. Computers provided by the school support robotics classes for students in PYP 1 through PYP 4. Croatian textbooks are used as part of the program.

Extra Curricular Facilities
From the first grade, additional programs include mental arithmetic, Lego robotics, and workshops for children's emotional development. From the first grade, all classes and activities are conducted in English. Outdoor classes are occasionally held in the park within the school grounds. Field trips, ranging from half-day to multi-day, are planned depending on the topic.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction from kindergarten through high school (ages 6–18). Croatian is a mandatory subject taught daily to support bilingualism. The official language of instruction is English; no other languages are described as part of the core curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
From the first grade, all classes and activities are conducted entirely in English. Croatian is a mandatory subject for all students and is nurtured daily to support bilingualism. English is the language of instruction, with Croatian providing language support as a compulsory subject.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrollment for the new school year is ongoing for students aged 3 to 15 years old. Sign up using the contact form or call +385 99 167 8677; the school will contact you back. 2. Schedule a meeting with the school via the Calendly link to discuss enrollment details. 3. Tuition for 2026-2027 is organized into bands: PYP 0 to PYP4 €9,200; PYP5 to MYP3 €10,500; MYP4 to MYP5 €12,000; Grade 11–Grade 12 (DP1-2): please inquire. Tuition includes full-day classes from 8:30 to 16:00 and meals. 4. Additional fees and materials include a non-refundable Enrollment Fee €550 per student, a non-refundable Toddle app €100 per student, and school supplies. A laptop is required for PYP5 through DP2; Oxford English textbook fees are not included; uniforms are not included. 5. From the first grade, all classes and activities are conducted in English, which is the official language of the school; Croatian is a mandatory subject. 6. The school holds approval from the Ministry of Science and Education; holidays align with Croatia's public holidays. Optional subjects and activities include mental arithmetic, Lego robotics, and other excursions.
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