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Osnovna Skola Nikola Tesla

Croatia, Rijeka

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Croatian
Fees €8,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 546
Type Co-educational
Opened 1953
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Croatian, English, German, Italian, Albanian
Typical class size 19
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Osnovna Skola Nikola Tesla in Rijeka delivers holistic education in English within an International Baccalaureate framework. The school offers IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) for Years 5–8 (ages 10–13) and integrates Croatian language and literature, with a choice of German or Italian as an additional language; English Language Support is available if needed. Admissions for 2025/2026 are transparent and inclusive, requiring an application, documents, an interview, testing in English and mathematics, and a registration fee. The school promotes cultural and linguistic diversity and supports adaptation to the IB curriculum. With English-language instruction and a focus on global citizenship, it fosters enquiry, collaboration, and leadership. The institution has historic roots dating back to 1693 and a campus. It launched MYP in Autumn 2025, welcomed its first MYP students on 8 September 2026, and hosted MYP Open Day in May 2026. Programs include Pearl of Art and the Teslići cooperative.

Trg Ivana Klobučarića 1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia

The Essentials

Osnovna Skola Nikola Tesla has 546 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in English, Croatian.

Location
Trg Ivana Klobučarića 1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia

Stages
Primary school; IB Middle Years Programme for Years 5 to 8

Country affiliation
Croatia
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a School Board (Školski odbor).
Fees

Annual tuition at Osnovna Skola Nikola Tesla ranges from EUR 8,000 for 2026/27.

Fees for the International Department (MYP), academic year 2025/2026

Application fee
- Upisnina (one‑time application/enrolment fee): EUR 200,00. This fee is payable at signing of the enrolment contract.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term amounts)
- MYP 0: Annual fee EUR 8.000,00.
- If paid in four equal instalments: four instalments of EUR 2.000,00 due on 15 Sep 2025, 15 Nov 2025, 15 Jan 2026 and 15 Apr 2026.
- If paid in two instalments: two instalments of EUR 4.000,00 due on 15 Sep 2025 and 15 Jan 2026.
- MYP 1: Annual fee EUR 8.000,00.
- Four‑instalment option: four instalments of EUR 2.000,00 (due dates as above).
- Two‑instalment option: two instalments of EUR 4.000,00 (due dates as above).
- MYP 2: Annual fee EUR 8.000,00.
- Four‑instalment option: four instalments of EUR 2.000,00 (due dates as above).
- Two‑instalment option: two instalments of EUR 4.000,00 (due dates as above).
- MYP 3: Annual fee EUR 8.000,00.
- Four‑instalment option: four instalments of EUR 2.000,00 (due dates as above).
- Two‑instalment option: two instalments of EUR 4.000,00 (due dates as above).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- First instalment becomes due and payable on enrolment (the first instalment date in the schedule). The total annual fee must be fully paid no later than 15 April of the school year.
- Instalment schedule options: up to four equal instalments (15 Sep, 15 Nov, 15 Jan, 15 Apr) or two instalments (15 Sep and 15 Jan) with the corresponding instalment amounts shown above.
- Payments by instalments must be executed by standing order or by authorisation for direct debit to the school's transaction account (IBAN provided below). The school does not accept cash payments. Electronic invoicing is used (invoices sent to the email address recorded with the school).
- Late payment: interest on overdue amounts is charged according to the statutory rate indicated in the law; failure to pay the total annual fee by 15 April may prevent re‑registration for the next school year and may lead to other administrative measures. Legal/collection costs arising from recovery of unpaid fees are charged to the payer.

Discounts and sibling concessions
- 10% discount on the annual tuition for the second and each subsequent child enrolled in the international programme.
- 5% discount if the full annual tuition (after any other applicable reductions) is paid in full by 15 September 2025; if combined with the sibling 10% discount, the 5% is applied to the already reduced amount when the early full payment condition is met.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not provided by the school; there are no boarding fees. The school operates day and cjelodnevni (full‑day) programmes rather than residential boarding.

What the annual tuition covers
- The annual tuition covers regular and elective classroom instruction, meals (breakfast, lunch, snack), participation in various school workshops and extracurricular activities, one or two single‑day field trips and one multiday trip (up to 3 days), compulsory subject textbooks, theatre subscriptions and visits to cultural institutions, and at least two parent workshops.

Other costs parents should expect
- One‑off and consumable items: parents are responsible for purchasing some additional educational materials (workbooks for elective subjects, special workbooks, atlases, technical and art supplies, task collections, certain stationery). Specific grade‑by‑grade lists and itemised supplies are published for each school year (parents will need to buy items listed on the materials/supply lists). Some compulsory workbooks/textbooks are financed by the city for pupils with local residence according to the school's material decisions; other materials remain the responsibility of parents.
- Optional extracurricular activities, trips beyond those included in the annual fee, special elective materials, competition entry fees and certain project costs may incur additional charges when applicable.

Refunds and early withdrawal
- If a parent/guardian terminates the enrolment contract early in writing, the termination takes effect at the end of the following calendar month unless a different date is specified. Tuition is calculated pro rata by full calendar months in the 10‑month school year (September–June) and is payable up to the effective date of termination; in the event of prepayment, any remaining prepaid amount after settlement of outstanding obligations will be refunded without interest. If a pupil leaves without written notice, the school treats the last day of actual attendance as the date of notice for calculation purposes.

Fee payment options and bank details (how to pay)
- Required payment methods: standing order (trajnI nalog) or authorisation for direct debit to the school's transaction account (bank transfer). Cash payments are not accepted. Electronic invoices are issued to the email address on file. IBAN for the school's transaction account (for transfers and direct debit instructions): HR82 2402 0061 1001 184.

Administrative and legal conditions (high‑level items to note)
- The School Board may approve exceptions related to payment terms.
- In the event of long‑term non‑payment the school may propose termination of the education contract and pursue legal remedies; applicable law and the municipal court in Rijeka are referenced for dispute resolution.

(For planning purposes, prepare for the one‑time enrolment fee of EUR 200, the annual tuition of EUR 8.000 per MYP grade listed above, instalment schedules and the additional costs for certain educational materials and optional activities as described.)
Academics

Osnovna Skola Nikola Tesla teaches IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school provides holistic education in English, in line with the values of international education and global citizenship. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse educational needs of students and is aligned with International Baccalaureate (IB) standards. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) for pupils in Years 5–8, with MYP 0 (age 10) through MYP 3 (age 13). In MYP, students must study Croatian language and literature and must choose one additional foreign language (German or Italian); if English is not sufficient for regular instruction, they may be exempt from the second language and attend English Language Support (ELS). Admission to the IB MYP is governed by general admission terms for the 2025/2026 school year, including an application, submission of documents (original report, translations, passport copy, photos), an interview, testing in English and mathematics, a final admissions decision, and registration with a non-refundable fee; the policy promotes cultural and linguistic diversity, ensures a fair and transparent admissions process, and provides support for students' adaptation to the IB curriculum.
Wellbeing

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a psychologist and a pedagogue available to support students' needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches English language as part of the curriculum; English is taught by Ines Vuković Prpić and Ivana Kasunić.

Mental Wellbeing
A psychologist is available to support students' mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The House Rules address safety and safeguarding from unacceptable forms of behavior: discrimination, hostility, and violence; it provides protocols for handling violence among children and youth and violence in the family.
Parent Experience

History
A royal charter in 1693 established a unique institution on the site of today's Osnovna škola Nikola Tesla with a central courtyard. In the early 18th century a Jesuit college and seminary were founded, their building incorporated into the current school. A modern school was built during Rijeka's Old Town renovation and opened in 1934 as Scuola elementare. After World War II the school operated under several names and, since 1962, has borne the name Osnovna škola 'Nikola Tesla'; it began as VIII-year school 'Brusić' in 1953 and soon became an Experimental Elementary School. Since 1969 it has served as a practicum school for several universities, today also hosting the Faculty of Physics and the Faculty of Mathematics; it received the City of Rijeka Award in 1972 and introduced a full-day program in 1978/79.

Community
The school maintains a news section highlighting student achievements and school-wide events. Dora Schubert won gold at the Youth League in Mexico. The news also covers Rijeka's 80th anniversary of Technical Culture and other community celebrations. It features articles about the first day of school and other significant school activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parents' Council.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate - IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school announced launching the MYP for Years 5–8 in Autumn 2025. The first MYP students and families were welcomed on September 8, 2026. An IB MYP Open Day was held on May 28, 2026.

Arts & Creative
The school participates in art projects such as Pearl of Art. A student, Iris Slanina (2nd grade), participated in Pearl of Art. The school has a student cooperative called Teslići that showcases student creativity and enterprise.

Cultural & Language
The school offers English language instruction. Digital teaching materials for English are published via the school's English materials hub, including open educational resources, interactive digital tasks and games, explanations, mind maps, and other materials for additional independent study to support English learning. English is taught by Ines Vuković Prpić, Ivana Kasunić, and Daniela Pavlak Ćoso.

Social & Hobbies
The school hosts a student cooperative called Teslići. The school participates in sports and youth activities, including a Youth League in Mexico where Dora Schubert won gold. Croatian Olympic Day is celebrated in the classroom as part of physical education and well-being activities.

Community & Service
The school maintains governance and community structures, including a School Board, Teacher Council, Student Council, and Parents Council. It engages the community through school projects and events and shares information on school activities and opportunities via its informational platforms.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is organized through formal bodies such as the School Board, Teacher Council, Student Council, and Parents Council. The IB programme and related events promote leadership and international-mindedness among students and families.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical activity are emphasized through events such as Croatian Olympic Day and participation in youth leagues, supporting physical fitness and teamwork.
Languages

Language Provision
Education is provided in English. All students attend Croatian language and literature; Croatian language acquisition is offered for non‑Croatian students or students without prior knowledge. In the IB Middle Years Programme, students must choose another foreign language (German or Italian). English Language Support (ELS) is available for students needing assistance with English.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides education in English. Croatian language and literature is taught for Croatian citizens and students with prior knowledge. Croatian language acquisition is taught for foreign students or students without prior knowledge; in the IB Middle Years Programme, students must choose one additional foreign language (German or Italian). If a student lacks sufficient English for regular classes, English Language Support (ELS) is provided.
Admissions

Admissions
1) e-Upisi enrollment for the 1st grade. Enrollment in the 2025/2026 school year is conducted electronically via the national enrollment system (e-Upisi). Children born from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 are eligible for intake in 1st grade. Applications open in the national system from February 15, 2025 to March 31, 2025, and parents select preferences for the school and program within the portal. The school teaches in English and follows the IB framework, with IB MYP as part of its offering. 2) Application submission and campus visit. Parents fill out the enrollment form and are encouraged to arrange a visit to the school to become acquainted with its educational philosophy. If there are spaces available, the school will consider the application for admission. 3) Documentation and submission. When a seat is available, parents must provide: the last school report (original), a certified Croatian translation if applicable, a copy of the passport for foreign nationals, a copy of the Domovnica for Croatian citizens, and two photos. 4) Recognition of foreign qualifications (nostrifikacija). Candidates with overseas education begin the process of recognizing foreign qualifications by submitting the relevant request to the school's Admissions Committee. 5) Interview. After documents are reviewed, the school schedules an interview with the student and parents. 6) Testing. Students take an English language (written and oral) and mathematics test to help assess suitability, determine class placement (including English language support if needed), and identify any extra language or support needs. 7) Decision and enrollment. The Admissions Committee issues a final decision; parents are informed within a few days. If approved, enrollment steps include paying a non-refundable enrollment deposit of 200 EUR and signing the Enrollment Contract. 8) Class placement and program structure. Classes are arranged by age and prior schooling experience, with adjustments aligned to IB philosophy; the school's language policy includes Croatian language instruction for Croatian citizens and English language support as needed. 9) Waitlists. Because some classes have limited places, waitlists may apply. Priority for admission is given to: siblings of current students and students from other IB schools; foreign students without Croatian language knowledge whose parents reside in Croatia for work or diplomacy; foreign students with partial Croatian knowledge; returnees from abroad with limited Croatian; and Croatian-system students transferring to the IB program for justified reasons. 10) Language and program specifics. In IB MYP, students must choose an additional language (German or Italian); students without sufficient English may be exempt from the second language and receive English Language Support (ELS). 11) Parent obligations. Parents commit to the school's mission, attend parent meetings and information events, and sign required consent forms (annual medical/dietary information and trip permissions, elective activity consent, and media consent under GDPR). 12) Required documentation recap. In addition to the standard documents listed above, families may be asked for proof of payment of the enrollment deposit and any program-specific forms. 13) Re-enrollment. For circumstances requiring reenrollment, parents complete a reenrollment form; the Admissions Committee may issue a new enrollment decision and subsequent contracts. 14) Financial terms. The school offers IB programming with standard annual tuition and an entry deposit; details are provided in the annual Tuition Plan document. 15) Contact for enrollment. For inquiries about enrollment, families may contact the school's admissions team via the published channels.

Waitlist
Waitlists exist due to limited places in some classes. Priority for admission is given to siblings of current students and students from other IB schools; foreign students with no Croatian language knowledge whose parents reside in Croatia for work or diplomacy; foreign students with partial Croatian knowledge; returnees from abroad with limited knowledge of Croatian; and Croatian-system students transferring to the international IB program for justified reasons. In IB MYP, students must also select an additional language (German or Italian); if a student's English is not sufficient for regular IB, they may be exempt from the second language and participate in English Language Support (ELS).
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