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Dukley Academy

Montenegro, Budva

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English
Typical class size 10
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Dukley Academy is an international center in Zavala, Budva, Montenegro offering a British program for ages 0–18. It is a Pearson Edexcel Approved International Centre and a Cambridge exam centre for Young Learners English, KET, PET and FCE. The curriculum blends the Pearson iPrimary Curriculum for English, Maths, Science, Computing and Global Citizenship (ages 3–11) with the IPC license, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. English is taught as the native language. Education at all stages is offline, with native-speaking subject teachers and a broad range of clubs and projects. The campus is in a protected area with a private beach and nearby forest, backed by security cameras. Facilities include a great room, an equipped laboratory, a computer lab, and a library with a creative interior. Since 2020 the school runs an Educational HUB for teens and adults with career guidance and a co-learning space, welcoming families from all countries.

Dukley Academy, Zavala, Budva, Montenegro

The Essentials

Dukley Academy has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
Zavala, Budva, Montenegro, on the Zavala peninsula (Jadranski put bb).

Stages
From ages 3.5 onward, the school provides kindergarten and primary schooling, plus clubs, laboratories, theatre and summer camps. English is the language of instruction. It is a Pearson Edexcel Approved International Centre and a Cambridge Exams centre (Young Learners English, KET, PET, FCE).

Type
Private international centre offering a British educational program.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (British educational program)

School day structure
The school day runs from 9:00 to 16:30. No homework is assigned.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the democratic schools' community IDEC.
Fees
Application fee

- No public, fixed application or registration fee is published by the school; an online application form exists but it does not display a published application fee amount.

Tuition fees (per term / per year group)

- The school does not publish a full, itemised tuition schedule by year group or by term. No definitive per-term or per-year fee table is available publicly.

- Independent listings and local guides cite typical monthly ranges seen for Dukley Academy: approximately EUR 350 per month (reported for the Russian/distance program or lower-cost options) up to about EUR 850 per month (reported for the international/British programme). These figures have been reported as monthly amounts and are presented by third-party local school listings and guides; they are indicative ranges rather than an official per-year or per-term schedule. Use these ranges only as general guidance where an exact school-issued schedule is not available.

- Where third-party listings report monthly fees, translate to typical academic billing periods as follows (example conversions from the reported monthly range):
- If billed monthly: EUR 350–EUR 850 per month.
- If billed on a 10-month school billing cycle (some local schools use 10 months): approximate annual range EUR 3,500–EUR 8,500 (derived from the monthly figures). These are estimates based on monthly ranges and not an official annual schedule.

Boarding / residential fees (if applicable)

- Boarding or full‑board residential options have been referenced in some local listings. One local listing reports a boarding fee figure in the region of EUR 1,950 per month for boarding students; other listings do not publish a consistent boarding schedule. These boarding figures are from third‑party listings and not from a published school fee schedule. Confirm boarding availability, exact cost, what is included (meals, supervision, laundry, excursions) and any age/grade limits before making arrangements.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No publicly available, definitive billing schedule (for example: termly vs. yearly invoices, deposit amounts, due dates, late‑payment penalties) is published by the school. The school's online materials and application form do not include a detailed payment timetable or the conditions of payment that would normally specify term dates and due dates.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms, textbooks, examination fees (Cambridge / Edexcel exam entry fees), extra‑curricular activities, field trips, transport, meal plans, supply fees and capital levies are commonly charged by independent schools in the region; however, Dukley Academy does not publish a comprehensive list of these additional charges publicly. Third‑party sources note that exam and activity fees may be charged separately. Expect separate charges for:
- School uniform and kit
- Examination entry fees (Cambridge / Pearson / external exams)
- Extra‑curricular clubs and trips
- Learning materials and workbooks
- Transport or shuttle services (if provided)
- Any special one‑off capital or enrolment levies

Exact line‑item amounts are not publicly listed.

Refund information

- No publicly available refund policy, tuition‑refund schedule or formal statement of refund conditions is published. No published terms on refundable or non‑refundable deposits, pro‑rata refunds for mid‑term withdrawals, or conditions under which fees are returned are available in the school's public materials. Expect the school to have formal terms in its enrolment agreement; those terms were not posted as a public fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- The school does not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example: which credit cards are accepted, whether online card payment is available, or bank details for transfers). No public statement of accepted payment channels is presented on the published pages. Contact details are provided for direct enquiry about accepted methods and to obtain bank/invoice details.

How to obtain an exact, up‑to‑date fee schedule

- The school provides an application form and direct contact details (telephone and email) for admissions enquiries. Because the school does not publish a full fee schedule by year group or term, request the official fee schedule, billing calendar, boarding rates (if required) and payment terms directly from admissions so you receive the definitive figures and the written fee terms used for the 2026/27 (or, if the 2026/27 schedule is not yet published, the 2025/26) academic year. The school lists: phone +382 69 170 011 and email academy@dukleyacademy.me for admissions and fee enquiries.

Summary of findings and gaps

- The school does not publish a detailed, itemised fee schedule by year group, term or payment method in its publicly accessible pages. Third‑party local guides and school listing services report indicative monthly tuition ranges (roughly EUR 350–EUR 850 per month) and, in at least one listing, a boarding figure around EUR 1,950 per month; these third‑party figures are indicative only and are not an authoritative published fee table from the school. For precise per‑term, per‑year, boarding, deposit, refund and accepted‑payment details for the 2026/27 academic year (or the 2025/26 year if 2026/27 is not yet published), request the official fee schedule and payment terms directly from the school using the provided contact details.
Academics

Dukley Academy teaches British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
The British educational program at Dukley Academy uses the Pearson iPrimary Curriculum for English, Mathematics, Science, Computing and Global Citizenship for children aged 3 to 11 and is a Pearson Edexcel Approved International Centre. The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is implemented under an IPC License. Cambridge English exams are available on site for Young Learners English, KET, PET and FCE, with preparation courses and mock examinations. Dukley Academy also partners with Spark School by Transylvania College (Romania) to offer European and Cambridge certificates via IGCSEs and A-levels, and English is taught as the native language. Education at all stages is offline, with native-speaker subject teachers and a comprehensive range of clubs and projects.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are small, up to 10 students per class. The teaching staff includes six subject teachers (native speakers) plus a methodologist and a psychotherapist.

Higher Education Progression
The school develops portfolios for admission to international universities.

Gifted and Talented
The HUB supports teenagers with career guidance, admission preparation and portfolio development, including opportunities to undertake start-up projects and participate in clubs beyond the standard curriculum.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school's goal is to prepare the child for emotional stability and self-directed learning. The official school supervisor is a psychotherapist and a specialist in age peculiarities. The process is supported by teachers who are native speakers and by a psychotherapist to ensure psycho-emotional comfort.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The British educational program at Dukley Academy uses English as the language of instruction and it is an International Pearson Edexcel centre with English taught as the native language. A staff of native-speaking teachers supports learning.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes psycho-emotional wellbeing with emotional stability and self-directed learning as central goals; supervision by a psychotherapist supports mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
There is a no-bullying policy and the environment is described as safe for children.
Parent Experience

History
Opened in 2010, Dukley Academy is a pioneer in private education in Montenegro. It participates in local life and welcomes children and families from all countries. It operates as an Educational HUB for learners from infancy to adulthood, including kindergarten, primary school, clubs, labs, theatre, summer camps and exam facilities. Since 2020 it has run a co-learning space for teenagers, offering career guidance, start-ups, and portfolios. It is a Pearson Edexcel Approved International Centre and Cambridge exam centre registration, with a Spark School by Transylvania College partnership and IPC License.

Community
The school organizes town events such as New Year Bazaar and Day of Science. Educative trips to Italy are an essential part of pre-school teachers' activities. Education at all stages is offline with a large variety of clubs and projects. The education approach emphasizes emotional stability and self-directed learning, with supervisors and native-speaking teachers and portfolios prepared for admission to international universities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Dukley Academy is located in Zavala, Budva, Montenegro, in a protected area with a private beach and forest nearby, with professional security and cameras. Inside, there is a great room with open space, an equipped laboratory, a computer lab, a large collection of books and a creative interior design. Education is delivered offline with a wide range of clubs and projects. The school is a Pearson Edexcel Approved International Centre and Cambridge exam center, with English taught as the native language. Since 2020, an Educational HUB for teenagers provides career guidance and a co-learning space without linguistic or national borders.

Academic Facilities
An open-space great room includes an equipped laboratory and a computer lab, complemented by a large library and a creative design. The British educational program is applied under humane pedagogy, and the school operates as a Pearson Edexcel Approved International Centre. It also holds the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) license and functions as a Cambridge exam center for Young Learners English, KET, PET, and FCE. Education at all stages is offline, with a supervisor and native-speaking subject teachers and a wide range of clubs and projects. The school has exam facilities to support academic progression across primary and beyond.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There is a large variety of additional clubs and projects beyond the core curriculum. The theatre program hosts performances for babies aged 0 to 3 years in Montenegrin and English, including non-verbal performances. The HUB space offers career guidance, social projects and a co-learning environment open to adults and teenagers, without linguistic or national borders. Summer camps run for ages 5 to 17, starting on June 23, 2024, and feature activities beyond the standard program. Educational campaigns and other extracurricular offerings complement the learning experience.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Follows the British National Curriculum with humane pedagogy. It is a Cambridge examination centre, offering Young Learners English, KET, PET, and FCE. Since 2020 it operates as an Educational HUB for Montenegro's teenagers. It is part of the IDEC democratic schools community.

Arts & Creative
Art, Music, and Drama are offered, with clubs of choice and an active laboratory.

Cultural & Language
English is taught as the native language. The British program/IPC is used for Year 1 onward. It welcomes children and families from all countries.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs of choice complement core subjects. Activities include offline teaching, assemblies, and educational campaigns.

Community & Service
The school hosts community events such as New Year Bazaar and Day of Science, and runs educative trips, including to Italy.

Leadership & Professional
Students engage in individual project activities; they are recognized for creative roles and learn self-presentation and teamwork.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
School day runs 9:00–16:30 with no homework; walks, free play, and an active laboratory are included. Early years feature Fly Yoga for joint relaxation.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English. Montenegrin and English are used in performances for children aged 3 and older. The school holds a Pearson Edexcel IPC license and is a Cambridge Exams centre, offering Young Learners English, KET, PET and FCE certificates. The campus environment includes Montenegrin, English and Russian spoken by staff.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English. English is taught as the native language, and subject teachers are native speakers. The school is a Pearson Edexcel Approved International Centre and a Cambridge exam centre, with English-language certificates such as Young Learners English, KET, PET, and FCE available.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is an approved Pearson Edexcel centre.
The school is a Cambridge examination centre.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the online application form for the Dukley Academy school year 2024-25. The form collects essential information including the applicant's name and contact details, the child's name, gender, birth date, native language, level of English, and the school year. The form requires acceptance of terms and the privacy policy. 2. Cambridge registration and exams: The school is a Cambridge Exams Registration and Preparation Centre for Cambridge Examinations by the British Council, Serbia, and offers Young Learners English, KET, PET, and FCE exams on site, with preparatory courses available. These certificates are recognized worldwide. 3. Curriculum framework: The British educational program is followed, and the school is a Pearson Edexcel Approved International Centre; the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) license is in effect. 4. Trial week: A trial week of attendance is offered to observe subtle skills such as communication, teamwork, respecting others' boundaries, and self-reliance to determine fit with the school community. 5. Schedule and environment: Education at all stages is offline, with a school day from 9:00 to 16:30 and a large variety of clubs and projects; homework is not part of the daily schedule. 6. Scholarships and international opportunities: For the best student, a scholarship for studying the course is available, and an exchange programme with Transylvania College for one week supports real international collaboration.

Scholarships
Scholarships are offered, including a scholarship for the best student to study the course. The exchange programme with Transylvania College for one week provides opportunities for international collaboration.
School Events
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