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Compass School - Bar Campus

Montenegro, Bar

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Russian
Fees €4,900
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, French, Serbian
Typical class size 12
Strengths STEM, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Compass School – Bar Campus is Montenegro-based and part of the Compass School network. The Bar campus runs a kindergarten and a school program, serving children aged 3 to 16 with a community of active parents and dedicated teachers. The Bespoke Curriculum offers a senior pathway with a Russian-Serbian dual diploma in grades 8–11. Students may earn diplomas from the Russian Federation and Serbia, alongside European and Russian qualifications. The program provides over 35 weekly academic hours and nineteen study tracks across STEM, humanities, arts, and economics. Language study includes Montenegrin, English, Russian, and Ukrainian, supported by native speakers. There is a strong emphasis on project-based learning, annual projects for grades 7–11, and portfolio work, complemented by language and career guidance. Extracurriculars include a summer camp and after-school creative activities, plus outdoor, sports, and social projects. Graduates have entered universities in Germany and France, and across Europe.

Bar, Montenegro

The Essentials

Compass School - Bar Campus has typical class sizes of 12, instruction in Russian.

Location
Bar, Montenegro

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary school; Middle School; High School; Language School; Summer Camp

Country affiliation
Montenegro
Fees

Annual tuition at Compass School - Bar Campus ranges from EUR 4,900 for 2026/27.

Application / Entrance fee
- A one-time entrance fee is charged after the first month of attendance; this fee is used to purchase textbooks and equipment.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term/installment)
- Single standard fee for the full day educational programme (0–11 grades): EUR 4,900 per academic year for full-day schooling (09:00–15:20, Monday–Friday).
- The annual tuition is split into nine equal instalments. This works out to approximately EUR 544.44 per instalment (EUR 4,900 ÷ 9 ≈ EUR 544.44).
- There is no separate published differential tuition by individual year group on the school's published materials; the stated annual fee applies to the full educational day across the school's grade range.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed in nine instalments across the school year. Specific instalment due dates or a term-by-term calendar of payments are not itemised in the published fee statement; tuition is described as being payable in nine parts.

Boarding / Accommodation
- Regular boarding is not part of the described standard school day (the published school day runs 09:00–15:20). Summer or camp programs may offer options with accommodation for those specific programmes (for example, some summer programme listings reference options “with or without” accommodation). For the standard academic programme, day attendance is described.

Other costs and fees
- Meals: School meal service (on-site kitchen and dining) is organised and charged separately; meal costs are not included in the EUR 4,900 annual tuition and are billed in addition.
- After-school activities / Centre for additional education (15:30–18:00 on weekdays and weekend sessions): these extracurricular classes and clubs are charged separately to the standard tuition.
- Textbooks and equipment: a one-off entrance payment is collected after the first month and is allocated to purchasing textbooks and equipment. This is charged in addition to tuition.
- Uniforms, transport (school transfer), precise meal prices, and individual extracurricular price lists are not itemised in the published fee summary; such items are treated as separate charges where applicable.

Refund information
- No general published refund policy for tuition or ancillary fees is provided in the public fee summary. Refunds or adjustments are not detailed in the published fee statements.

Fee payment options
- Specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, local payment systems) are not itemised in the published fee summary. Payment logistics and permitted payment channels are handled directly by the school's admissions/administration.
Academics

Compass School - Bar Campus teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The Compass School in Bar runs a middle and high school program with a senior pathway that includes a Russian-Serbian dual program. In grades 8–11, students follow a joint Russian-Serbian curriculum and may earn two diplomas: one from the Russian Federation and one from Serbia. The school also awards European and Russian diplomas, and profiles include Physics–Mathematics, IT, Chemistry–Biology, and Humanities; language offerings include Montenegrin, English, German, and French. The program provides over 35 academic hours per week and includes annual projects from grades 7–11, portfolio work, and additional language and career guidance. Graduates receive a diploma, a portfolio, and multilingual skills, supporting admission to universities across Europe, the Balkans, and Russia; some graduates have entered universities in Germany and France.

Student Teacher Ratio
Classes are small, with 10–16 students per class.

Exam Results
Graduates receive Russian state diplomas; under the senior Russian-Serbian program, students may also obtain a Serbian diploma, giving two diplomas of secondary education. The Russian certificate does not prevent admission to European universities, and some Compass graduates have progressed to universities in Germany and France.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to universities in Europe, including Germany and France, with the school supporting admission to European universities.

Gifted and Talented
Portfolio development and career guidance are provided; students complete mandatory annual projects from 7th to 11th grade and participate in cultural life and additional learning activities; language programs support multilingual development.
Parent Experience

History
Compass is a Montenegro-based education center comprising four buildings and more than 300 children and staff. It operates Budva and Bar campuses; the Bar campus offers kindergarten and a school program, while Budva provides primary and secondary education including a kindergarten. The organization also offers additional activities and programs and prepares students for admission to German universities. The site carries a copyright year of 2020, indicating the establishment is active by that year.

Community
The Compass School maintains a networked community across Budva and Bar, with programs for different age groups. The Bar campus is part of this network and shares contact channels with the other branches. The site lists summer and vacation programs, a photo gallery, testimonials, and partnerships, reflecting active community engagement. Graduates have progressed to universities in Europe; one graduate entered a southern French university to study management, and another student is studying sociology and social informatics at the National Research University Higher School of Economics.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Compass School Center 'Kompas' Bar Campus is an international educational center for children aged 3 to 16 in Bar, Montenegro. The Bar campus operates as a kindergarten and school, with a summer camp, creative activities, and additional modular learning. The center is part of the Compass School network, with primary and secondary programs in Budva. English, Montenegrin, Russian, and Ukrainian are among the languages taught. The Center has been operating since 2016 and is run by a community of active parents and dedicated teachers.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Bar Campus offers a broad extracurricular program as part of its education. It includes a summer camp and creative activities beyond regular lessons. The program emphasizes holistic development, connecting with nature, creativity, and physical activity. Language study is a core component, with English, Montenegrin, Russian, and Ukrainian offered. The school fosters a child-adult community and project-based activities, including hikes, clubs, celebrations, and various projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Kompas high and upper secondary school prepares students for top European universities. There are more than 35 academic hours per week in each student's timetable. There are nineteen study tracks and specializations, including mathematics, IT, biology and medicine, arts, psychology, economics, and more. Students may choose Russian or Serbian study programs, and some students opt for both.

Arts & Creative
In addition to academics, students participate in after-school creative classes. There are active outdoor sports and educational board games as part of after-school activities. The school supports creative and hands-on pursuits through these programs.

Cultural & Language
Language programs are offered in four languages and taught by experienced teachers and native speakers. The school provides Russian and Serbian curricula, and some students study both. These language offerings support preparation for higher education in Europe.

Social & Hobbies
After the lessons, students participate in activities such as creative classes and engaging games. There is an active parent community. The school offers various clubs and informal groups for social and hobby activities.

Community & Service
Summer and vacation programs are offered. These programs provide opportunities beyond the standard curriculum. The school coordinates activities through these programs.

Leadership & Professional
Academic profiles and language programs support specialized study. A Project Conference provides a platform for presenting student projects. The educational process is guided by a professional teaching staff.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
There is a safe outdoor space for sports and games. Class sizes are small. Home-style and dietetic meals are served, and school transport is available.
Languages

Language Provision
The Bar campus has a professional teaching staff, equipped classrooms and a coworking space, and well-developed, effective curricula. It also features a safe open area for sports and games and small class sizes. It offers homemade-style dietary meals, school transportation, and an active parent community. Branches include Primary School (Budva); Bar campus; Secondary and Senior School (Budva); and Additional Education.
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