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The British Academy of Montenegro

Montenegro, Podgorica

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €4,740 - 11,460
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2024
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Mongolian, French, Spanish, Italian, German
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in Podgorica, The British Academy of Montenegro is an independent school delivering the Cambridge Curriculum for pupils aged 3 to 18. The campus is set in villa style premises with safe, age-appropriate learning spaces, a Learning Resource Centre for each phase, and playing fields for sport and co-curricular activities. The school teaches in English, with Montenegrin language study available and optional foreign language courses such as French, Spanish, Italian and German to meet demand. The curriculum follows five Cambridge phases, from Early Years to Cambridge Advanced, with plans to deliver international A Levels and to become a Cambridge Centre of Excellence once accreditation is achieved. A robust pastoral framework, a house system, and a tutoring programme support pupil well-being and leadership development. The mission is British-style education at an affordable price, serving local, national communities and preparing pupils for study worldwide. It emphasizes global awareness, collaboration, and resilience today.

Romanovih 33, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro

The Essentials

The British Academy of Montenegro has instruction in English.

Location
Romanovih 33, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro. Podgorica is the capital city of Montenegro, and The British Academy is located in the heart of the capital.

Stages
Pre-school; Primary; Secondary (Lower and Upper Secondary); ages 3–18.

Type
Private independent school

Country affiliation
United Kingdom
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is scheduled in the daily timetable from 12:35 to 1:25; Primary students eat first and Secondary students eat after; Pupils should bring a healthy snack; no nuts.

Governance and Ownership
Privately owned and governed by a Board of Directors of The British Academy of Montenegro.
Fees

Annual tuition at The British Academy of Montenegro ranges from EUR 4,740 to EUR 11,460 for 2026/27.

The British Academy of Montenegro — Tuition and Fees (published for the 2025/2026 academic year)

Tuition fees by year group
- Early years: EUR 395 per month (calculated on a 12-month basis) — EUR 4,740 per year.
- Primary School: EUR 598.33 per month (12 months) — EUR 7,180 per year.
- Lower Secondary: EUR 723.33 per month (12 months) — EUR 8,680 per year.
- Upper Secondary: EUR 830 per month (12 months) — EUR 9,960 per year.
- A Level: EUR 955 per month (12 months) — EUR 11,460 per year.
These monthly and annual figures are the published tuition points for the 2025/2026 year.

Application / registration fees
- No published application fee, registration fee, or deposit amount is available in the school's public fee materials for the 2025/2026 year. Parents should note that no fixed application or registration charge is listed in the school's public fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented as a monthly rate (expressed on a 12‑month basis) and as an annual fee. The published materials show a 12‑month monthly rate and the corresponding annual total.
- No published termly billing amounts, specific term due dates, or detailed payment-terms (for example, late-payment penalties, discounts for annual prepayment, or installment schedules broken by term) are listed in the publicly available fee schedule.

Boarding fees
- There is no published boarding provision or boarding-fee schedule for The British Academy of Montenegro in the school's public fee documents; boarding fees are therefore not applicable / not listed.

Other costs and additional fees
- No specific, published charges for uniforms, lunches, transport, examination entry (Cambridge IGCSE/A Level exam entry fees), co-curricular activities, or capital levies are listed in the publicly available fee schedule.
- The school delivers Cambridge programmes (IGCSE/A Level); exam-entry, external-assessment, extracurricular, and material costs commonly associated with those programmes may be charged in addition to tuition, but no itemised amounts are published for these items.

Refund information
- No publicly available, itemised refund or fee‑repayment policy (for example, refunds for withdrawal, absence, or overpayment) is published alongside the fee schedule for 2025/2026. No explicit refund terms are listed in the publicly accessible fee materials.

Fee payment options
- No specific payment-method details (for example, bank account/IBAN, credit/debit card acceptance, online payment portal, or instructions for bank transfer) are published in the public fee schedule. The school provides admissions and contact details for enquiries.

Brief summary of what is published and what is not
- Published: the school's public fee schedule gives clear monthly (12‑month) and annual tuition figures for Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary and A Level for 2025/2026.
- Not published in the publicly available fee materials: any application/registration/deposit amounts, termly fee breakdowns or term due-dates, boarding fees (no boarding schedule), itemised additional charges (uniform, lunches, transport, exam-entry, extracurricular), explicit refund policy language tied to fees, and explicit payment-method instructions or bank details.
Academics

The British Academy of Montenegro teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Cambridge International Curriculum underpins the academic programme. The school offers five phases: Cambridge Early Years (3-5 Years), Cambridge Primary (5-11 Years), Cambridge Secondary I (11-14 Years), Cambridge Secondary II (14-16 Years) including IGCSE Qualifications, and Cambridge Advanced (16-18 Years) including International A Level Qualifications. The Cambridge Curriculum provides a consistent throughline from early years to pre-university study, and the school will introduce Cambridge Advanced once accreditation is achieved. Montenegrin requirements are addressed with English as the language of instruction; Montenegrin language study is available to national and international pupils, and where there is divergence between the Cambridge Curriculum and the national curriculum, it is remedied in subject planning. In its opening years, the school will operate in phases i-iv and Cambridge Advanced will be introduced upon accreditation.

Higher Education Progression
The International A Level programme prepares pupils for university study either in Montenegro or abroad.

Gifted and Talented
The British Academy will help students recognize and feed their talents, helping them identify what they are good at, what they enjoy and what they can contribute to society.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The British Academy of Montenegro maintains a safe, welcoming, and values‑driven culture built on integrity, respect and responsibility. Pupils are supported to learn and progress in a positive environment, and PSHE lessons and circle‑time style activities in the lower school help develop social‑emotional skills and wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The principle language of instruction is English. Montenegrin language and literature is available for local students as part of study, and optional courses in French, Spanish, Italian and German may be offered where there is demand. If a pupil is not accessing the curriculum effectively in English, additional support (such as extra lessons or one‑to‑one tutoring) can be arranged. The administration and communication language is English, with translations available when needed.

Mental Wellbeing
Safeguarding and pupil welfare are central to the school's approach. The curriculum includes content designed to raise awareness of dangers and to help pupils stay safe, and staff are trained to respond to concerns. The school aims to provide a warm, welcoming learning environment that supports pupils' wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is the responsibility of everyone at The British Academy of Montenegro. The school has a Designated Safeguarding Lead and deputies, staff training at start of each academic year (plus online training), and annual review of safeguarding policies. There are clear procedures for reporting concerns and for working with external agencies as needed to ensure child protection and safeguarding are upheld.
Parent Experience

History
The British Academy of Montenegro is a private school in Podgorica delivering the Cambridge Curriculum for pupils aged 3 to 18 and is guided by a Board of Directors. Pupils are taught by qualified, experienced teachers in learning environments described as safe, warm and supportive. The Cambridge Curriculum is complemented by the International A Level programme to prepare pupils for university study in Montenegro or abroad. The school is located at Romanovih 33, 81000 Podgorica, and holds the Cambridge License ME004. Its mission includes serving local, national and international communities with British-style education at an affordable price.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The British Academy of Montenegro is housed in modern villa‑style premises that are spacious and designed for safe, age‑appropriate learning from preschool through to sixth form. It has access to playing fields to support co‑curricular activities. The premises include washing facilities and a cafeteria for pupils and staff. A Learning Resource Centre will be available for each age group—pre‑school, primary, secondary and sixth form—equipped with resources to support independent study. Significant renovation of the current premises is underway to ensure that pupils entering in September 2024 have the best possible experience.

Sports Facilities
Playing fields are available to support co‑curricular and physical education activities. Outdoor spaces are integrated with the villa‑style campus designed for safe outdoor activity and learning. These fields are used to enhance sports and other active programs as part of the school's broader co‑curricular offering. The premises described aim to provide spaces that support the intake and learning through physical activity as part of the campus development.

Academic Facilities
Academic provision is built around delivering the Cambridge Curriculum for ages 3–18, with the aim of achieving accredited status to deliver Cambridge qualifications. The Principal and Academic Director will work with staff to develop a coherent academic plan, including an audit of the curriculum to identify resource needs and to guide procurement of equipment. A discrete Learning Resource Centre will serve pre‑school, primary, secondary and sixth form phases, equipped with resources to support independent study. The school will provide specialist resources to support the chosen curricula and will install these resources prior to the start of term in September 2024, with ongoing review to ensure curricular needs are met. The school is positioned to become a Cambridge Centre of Excellence, with arrangements in place to pass inspection and Deliver Cambridge qualifications from future exam cycles.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co‑curricular and pastoral education are central to the school's model, blending curricular study with co‑curricular and pastoral structures to support the whole child. The plan includes the development of a house system and a tutoring framework to foster strong student–staff relationships. It anticipates a broad programme of trips, exchanges and online interactions to cultivate international awareness and global perspective. A significant focus is placed on staff professional development and extended mentoring arrangements, with a robust pastoral care structure to support pupils' personal development and well‑being.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Cambridge International Curriculum is delivered across all phases from age 3 to 18. The principal language of instruction is English, Montenegrin language and literature is studied, and optional courses in French, Spanish, Italian and German may be offered where there is demand. At the upper secondary level, students study IGCSE English Language (0500) and may continue with international A Levels in Language (9093) and English Literature (9695).

Arts & Creative
A broad co-curriculum supports music, drama and the arts. Music and Drama develop performance, public speaking and instrumental skills, while Art and creativity are nurtured through school events. A range of sports, excursions and other activities extend learning beyond the classroom, enriching creativity and expression.

Cultural & Language
English is the principal language of instruction. Montenegrin language and literature is studied, and modern foreign languages (French, Spanish, Italian and German) may be offered where there is demand. The Cambridge International Curriculum guides learning across all phases, and administration and communications with parents are conducted in English.

Social & Hobbies
The co-curricular program includes sports such as Basketball, Soccer, Gym and Dance to promote physical fitness and teamwork. Drama, music and arts activities support social development and confidence. Excursions and events provide opportunities for social learning, leadership and collaboration beyond lessons.

Community & Service
The Mission states the school serves local, national and international communities by delivering outstanding British-style education at an affordable price. It aims to prepare pupils to contribute to the international community and pursue leadership roles locally and globally. The ethos emphasizes developing well-rounded citizens who are prepared to engage with global challenges.

Leadership & Professional
The British Academy is governed by a Board of Directors. The Prospectus highlights Leaders for Tomorrow, signaling a focus on developing leadership skills for pupils. The school emphasizes staff development and leadership opportunities for pupils as part of its educational model.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The co-curricular program includes sports and physical activities to support wellbeing. The timetable supports a balance of mind and body through sport, drama, music and excursions. Co-curricular activities are regarded as fundamental to education, helping pupils build wellbeing, confidence and social skills.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English. Montenegrin language and literature is studied as a local language component. Montenegrin language is available to both national and international pupils. Optional courses in French, Spanish, Italian and German may be offered where there is demonstrable demand, and where necessary to align the Cambridge Curriculum with Montenegrin requirements, these are addressed in subject planning meetings.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the principal language of instruction. Montenegrin language and literature is studied as part of the curriculum for local students. Optional courses in French, Spanish, Italian and German may be offered where there is demonstrable demand.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquiries and timeline: The school is open to admission enquiries for September 2025 and beyond. 2. Admission assessments: The admission procedure includes an English and Mathematics assessment. 3. English language expectations: An appropriate level of English language is expected for the chosen year of entry. 4. Evidence and testing: Validated certificates will be considered as evidence, but the school also conducts its own tests to assess the level relative to context. 5. Entry requirements by phase: Primary entry does not usually require English language proficiency, while entry to lower and upper Secondary phases will be subject to English placement testing. 6. Next steps: A conversation with the admissions team can be arranged to discuss the process.
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