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Matija Gubec International School

Croatia, Zagreb

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €7,000
Ages 3 - 16 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1940
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages English, Croatian, German, French, Italian
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Matija Gubec International School is an IB World School in Zagreb, Croatia, offering two IB programmes in English: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school serves learners from preschool through Grade 8, aged 3 to 16, with English as the language of instruction. In the PYP (delivered from preschool to Grade 4), learning is organised around Units of Inquiry and covers Language (English and Croatian), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts (Music, Visual Arts), Personal, Social and Physical Education, and Language Acquisition (English, Croatian, German, French, Italian). The MYP provides eight subject groups and includes Approaches to Learning, with English as the language of instruction and additional study in Croatian, German, French and Italian; ESL support is available. The school emphasises inquiry-based learning, intercultural understanding and global citizenship within a diverse community. Facilities include a library, eRegister and an after-school programme. FIRST LEGO League reflects STEM engagement.

The Essentials

Matija Gubec International School has instruction in English.

Location
Davorina Bazjanca 2, Zagreb, Croatia. The address is published on the school's pages along with contact details (telephone +385 1 383 6571; E-mail: ured@os-mgupca-zg.skole.hr). The school operates in Zagreb, Croatia.

Stages
Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Type
International school

Additional learning support
The school meets individual learning needs and supports the well-being of all students.

Country affiliation
Croatia

School day structure
All PYP and MYP students start at 9:20 a.m. The homeroom teachers meet and assemble the students at the schoolyard (PYP) or the main school entrance (MYP) and lead them to their assigned classrooms.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Dress Code: Clothing must be clean, in good repair and of respectable and safe appropriate length; natural fabrics are encouraged. Hats or head coverings are not allowed inside the school. Tops must cover the chest with shoulders covered; sleeves should be of appropriate length; T‑shirts must fully overlap or tuck in; there should be no skin showing when arms are raised. Shorts are allowed if of modest length and appropriate material; jewelry should not pose a danger. Students must keep a pair of indoor shoes (slippers or tennis shoes) at school that are not slippery, and all clothing items should be taken home on Fridays for locker cleaning; class‑specific clothing information is sent by teachers.

Food Options
The cafeteria serves breakfast, lunch and a snack. Menu options include vegetarian, vegan and Halal (Halal on request). Diet preferences and allergies must be noted on the enrollment form and communicated to the homeroom teacher in advance; the weekly menu can be checked on the school website. All meals are prepared daily in the school kitchen with fresh groceries. Outside food is not allowed.

Governance and Ownership
Public school. International Baccalaureate World School offering two IB programmes in English: Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Head of School: Ljiljana Klinger.
Fees

Annual tuition at Matija Gubec International School ranges from EUR 7,000 for 2026/27.

Overview (fee schedule and key terms)

Application / enrolment fee
- Enrolment fee: EUR 500. This fee is payable by the date specified by the school and is non‑refundable.

Tuition (annual and per‑instalment amounts) — by programme / year group
- PYP 0 through PYP 4: Annual tuition EUR 7,000 per student. Payment is broken into four equal instalments of EUR 1,750 due on the scheduled instalment dates.
- MYP 0 through MYP 3: Annual tuition EUR 7,000 per student. Payment is broken into four equal instalments of EUR 1,750 due on the scheduled instalment dates.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Instalment schedule: the annual tuition is payable in four equal instalments; instalment due dates are set in the school's annual payment plan. The instalment amounts and their due dates are shown in the school's fee schedule. Total annual tuition must be paid in full by the final due date set by the school.
- Enrolment fee timing: the enrolment fee is payable by the enrolment deadline set by the school and must be paid in full for a student to be registered; it is non‑refundable.
- Late registration: students enrolled after the first instalment due date are treated as late registrations; tuition for late registrants is calculated pro rata by full calendar months for the remainder of the school year.
- Early termination: when the schooling agreement is terminated early in writing, tuition is charged pro rata by full calendar months up to the termination date and any credit balance after settlement of outstanding claims is refunded (without interest).
- Late payment: delays beyond the school's grace period incur interest at the rate set by applicable law; continued non‑payment may lead to termination of the schooling agreement and recovery actions.

Discounts and single‑payment incentive
- Sibling discount: a 10% discount applies to the annual school fee for the second and each subsequent child enrolled in the international programme.
- Single‑payment discount: a 5% discount is available when the entire annual fee (after any sibling discount) is paid in one instalment by the school's specified early‑payment deadline.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered as part of the school's programmes; there are no published boarding fees.

Other costs and optional charges
- Textbooks and additional learning materials: parents are responsible for textbooks and additional learning materials specified for each PYP and MYP year; the school publishes a list of required textbooks and materials by year/subject. Costs for textbooks and workbooks are additional to tuition.
- Extracurricular activities, school trips, specialised materials or consumables, and similar optional services may incur separate charges; these are billed separately when applicable.
- Uniforms: no separate published uniform fee schedule is listed in the school's fee plan; any uniform costs would be charged separately if applicable.

Refunds and cancellations
- The enrolment fee is non‑refundable under any circumstances. Refunds for tuition paid in advance are handled after settlement of any outstanding claims; any remaining credit balance is refunded without interest on the terms set out by the school. Tuition refunds for early termination are calculated pro rata by full calendar months.

Fee payment options
- Primary published payment channel: bank transfer to the school account. Bank details available from the school include IBAN: HR1923600001101557054 and SWIFT: ZABAHR2X. Payments should be made to the school account in the currency and manner the school specifies.

Administrative and legal terms (payment consequences)
- If the total annual fee is not paid by the school's final deadline, the student may be ineligible for re‑enrolment in the following school year. Interest on overdue amounts is charged in accordance with applicable law and the school may take administrative or legal steps to recover unpaid fees.

(Amounts and conditions above follow the school's published annual fee payment plan and related terms.)
Academics

Matija Gubec International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
The school is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The PYP is delivered in English from preschool to Grade 4 and uses Units of Inquiry to connect learning across subject areas including Language (English and Croatian), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts (Music, Visual Arts), Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE), and Language Acquisition (English, Croatian, German, French, Italian). The PYP emphasizes a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach and six global themes: Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; Sharing the planet. The Programme of Inquiry integrates these elements to develop lifelong learners. The MYP provides a broad eight-subject framework: Language and Literature (English/Croatian); Language Acquisition (English/Croatian/German/French/Italian); Individuals and Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; Design; Arts; Physical and Health Education; with English as the language of instruction and Croatian, German, French and Italian taught as additional languages; ESL support is available. The MYP encourages holistic learning through Approaches to Learning (ATL), interdisciplinarity and global contexts, and includes field classes and a range of optional subjects and activities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Matija Gubec International School supports social and emotional development within its IB-aligned, student-centered approach. The mission is to prepare students to be confident, caring, respectful and internationally minded lifelong learners and global citizens ready to change the world for the better. The school emphasizes freedom of expression, independent thinking, and the development of positive personal values while fostering responsibility to others through respect and collaboration. The school enhances each student's self-worth, confidence and pride within a diverse intercultural community. The inclusion framework notes that the school fosters the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students and teachers, supporting a sense of belonging.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Matija Gubec International School identifies students' learning needs and provides appropriate learning support through its systems and processes. The school provides learning support to meet diverse needs and evidences support through planning, policy and practice. All students, including those with language barriers or different linguistic backgrounds, receive appropriate learning support. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) would only be suggested if this is in the student's best interests, following recommendations by relevant specialists.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Diverse language offerings are provided, with English, Croatian, German, French and Italian. All teachers act as language teachers and develop literacy across languages as part of the IB-aligned approach. The school is committed to supporting students who are not proficient in the language of instruction by providing time and pedagogical expertise.

Mental Wellbeing
Matija Gubec International School fosters the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students and teachers. The Inclusion Policy states that well-being is central to creating an inclusive educational environment. We embrace students' personal and cultural identities, home languages, and backgrounds as part of the well-being and inclusive culture. The IB learner profile emphasizes balancing physical, mental and personal well-being as a core attribute. The school aims to provide an environment where students feel a sense of belonging and are supported in their personal development.
Parent Experience

History
Matija Gubec International School is a public school in Zagreb, Croatia, located within 15 minutes from the city centre. It offers two International Baccalaureate programmes in English: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school has been an authorized IB World School since September 2005, offering the MYP, with the Primary Years Programme implemented in 2018 and fully authorized. The IB framework emphasizes inquiry-based learning, intercultural understanding and global citizenship. English is the language of instruction for the IB programmes.

Community
The Student Council plays a vital and active role in decision making. Community projects include a Community Project Showcase on June 3, 2025, where MYP3 students presented their local community service projects. In 2025, events included Sports Day on May 28, a Student-Led Panel on Social and Online Awareness on May 29, and a School Co-Op Contest on June 4.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Matija Gubec International School is located at Davorina Bazjanca 2, Zagreb, Croatia. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. The School Life facilities include a library, an eRegister, a weekly menu, and an after‑school programme. The learning approach emphasises inquiry‑based learning and aims to develop literacy, languages, the arts, the sciences and mathematics, physical activity, and the use of technology. It fosters intercultural understanding and global citizenship within a diverse school community.

Academic Facilities
The school operates within the IB framework, including Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. The programmes are part of the IB framework and the language of instruction is English. The curriculum emphasizes literacy and written and oral communication, the arts and music, the sciences and mathematics, languages, physical activity, and technology. There are textbooks and additional materials provided for IB students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
MYP Extracurricular Activities are offered. The school has participated in extracurricular events such as the FIRST LEGO League Competition in Pula.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Matija Gubec International School offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for preschool to Grade 4 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grade 5 to 8. The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The PYP uses six transdisciplinary themes and emphasises five essential elements: knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes and action. MYP provides a framework of academic challenge through eight subject groups and criterion-related assessment. The school provides academic enrichment through a STEM Club, Reading Club, Journalist Group and extra maths support.

Arts & Creative
Choir sessions run on Thursdays (13:10–13:55). Co-Art Creative Studio offers multiple weekly sessions (Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and Friday). Extra Sport supports physical activity. Stage Management supports event production with weekly sessions (Tue 14:00–14:45; Wed 14:50–15:35). Piano sessions occur on Fridays (14:00–14:45) and Thursdays (14:00–14:45). The Journalist Group and Reading Club foster writing, media and literacy skills.

Cultural & Language
Celebrating Home Languages on International Mother Language Day showcases linguistic and cultural diversity, with parents and students contributing through presentations. World Read Aloud Day 2026 celebrated reading aloud and language appreciation. Host Country Studies engage students in learning about the host country and its language context.

Social & Hobbies
Grow Getters (Gardening) runs on a regular timetable, providing an outdoor, hands-on activity. Reading Club meets in the library, and a Piano program and Choir contribute to social and cultural engagement. Students also participate in Journalist Group and other clubs which foster social interaction and collaborative hobbies.

Community & Service
Community Project (Društveno-korisni projekt) is an integral part of the MYP; upon completing the final year of the MYP, students undertake the Community Project to develop active, responsible, civic-minded individuals and promote lifelong learning. Each project is mentored by teachers, and can be undertaken individually or in groups up to three students. Mentors for the Community Project include Mirna Krajačić, Gordana Jerkić, Marina Matanović Marević, Marko Korbar, Ana Tkalec, and Linda Zelić.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional skills are developed through student-led activities such as Stage Management and Journalist Group. Service as Action is part of the IB framework, guiding students to apply learning in real-world contexts. For the Community Project, teachers mentor students and oversee project design, implementation and evaluation.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Extra Sport provides structured physical activity (MYP0/MYP1 Mon 14:00–14:45; MYP2/MYP3 Mon 14:00–14:45 and Wed 14:50–15:35). Grow Getters offers outdoor gardening, and Reading Club and Choir contribute to well-being through social and creative engagement.
Languages

Language Provision
The school emphasizes acquisition and mastery of multiple languages. English language instruction is provided, with English placement testing for PYP2–PYP4; students are placed into English Language and Literature or English Language Acquisition classes. An English Language Support (ELS) program is available for students requiring additional English assistance. The IB framework includes Language Acquisition as a subject area, alongside Language and Literature.
Admissions

Admissions
Primary Years Programme enrolment steps:
Step 1 – Application. Fill in the PYP Online Application form. After submission, your child will be placed on the waiting list. Parents are contacted by the end of April after reenrolment of continuing students and after the Admission Committee reviews new applications. Vacancies depend on the number of readmissions of continuing students.
Step 2 – Submitting the enrolment documents. If a seat is confirmed, the following documents are to be submitted: Original of the most recent report card; Court interpreter transcript of the applicant's latest report card in Croatian (if the applicant does not come from an IB school); Copy of the applicant identification document, i.e. passport, showing the applicant's date of birth, nationality, residency status and the spelling of the full name – for foreign nationals only; Copy of the applicant's Certificate of Citizenship ('Domovnica') - for Croatian nationals only.
Step 3 – Recognition. Submit the Request for recognition procedure for foreign education qualification. The recognition procedure is started at the request of the applicant who acquired foreign education qualification, or foreign document about finished or partly attended primary education. The request with the corresponding documentation is to be submitted to the Admission Committee of the School. Once the Admission Committee has received a complete set of application paper, the admission process begins. Consequently, parents receive a confirmation of receipt of application papers by email.
Step 4 – Interview. Once all the necessary documents are received, the Principal may arrange an interview with the applicant and parents.
Step 5 – Placement testing. For PYP0 and PYP1, children undergo a health screening and psychophysical ability testing prior to enrollment. For PYP2–PYP4, applicants are tested in English (interview and written) and Math. English readiness is helpful but not mandatory, and results determine placement in English classes (Language and Literature or Language Acquisition) or the ELS program if needed. Additional support classes may be recommended based on math results.
Step 6 – Decision on admission. The Admission Committee makes the final decision on acceptance. The process of review usually takes a couple of days and once the decision is made, the Admission Committee contacts the parents.
Step 7 – Registration. After admission approval, the programme coordinators schedule a registration appointment. The following occurs at that time: Payment of the enrolment fee in the amount of EUR 500,00 (non-refundable/non-transferable) (School fee payment details) and Sign the Agreement on Enrolment.

Waitlist
Applicants are placed on the waiting list after submitting the online application. The school contacts families by the end of April after reenrolment of continuing students and after the Admission Committee reviews new applications. Vacancies depend on the number of readmissions.
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