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Educational System Crnjanski

Serbia, Belgrade

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Serbian, Russian, English, German, Spanish, French
Typical class size 10
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Educational System Crnjanski is a private school system in Belgrade for ages 5 to 18. It comprises Primary School Miloš Crnjanski (1992), Primary School Plavi Krug (2006), and High School Crnjanski (2002). The system offers Cambridge International Programme (IGCSE, Primary and Secondary) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), alongside a Bespoke Curriculum and the national program. The campus is a modern, purpose-built building designed to provide high-quality education aligned with world standards. Teaching combines traditional and contemporary content, with an emphasis on critical thinking, foreign language acquisition and computer literacy as essential skills. Content and approach are tailored to individual needs, with small-group tutoring and one-on-one mentorship. The multilingual environment supports study abroad through international programs. Extracurriculars emphasize art, science and sport. Clubs include Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, and Cultural and Language, fostering intellectual growth and cross-cultural competencies. It prioritizes independent thinking and a cosmopolitan outlook.

Đorđa Ognjanovića 2, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia

The Essentials

Educational System Crnjanski has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
Belgrade, Serbia. Address: Đorđa Ognjanovića 2, 11 000 Belgrade.

Stages
Primary School and High School.

Type
Private educational system Crnjanski. It includes Primary School 'Plavi Krug' and High School 'Crnjanski'. It offers the Cambridge International Programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and provides a multilingual, international schooling environment.

Additional learning support
Small-group tutoring and one-on-one mentorship; instruction tailored to individual needs.

Country affiliation
Serbia
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Private educational system Crnjanski; established 2002; founder Gordana Milojević.
Fees
Application fees

- No fixed application fee amount is published. The school provides application forms for parents and students to complete as part of the enrolment process; no numeric application/registration charge is listed on the published enrolment materials.

Tuition fees (structure and what is covered)

- Primary School (Plavi Krug): The contractual tuition covers regular, elective and optional classes; learning assistance (homework help, preparation for competitions); use of indoor and outdoor school facilities during school hours (7:45–16:00); textbooks, manuals, notebooks and basic school supplies; sports equipment; meals (breakfast, snack and lunch); and excursions, sports-day activities and visits to museums and theatres. No per-year or per-term numeric amounts are published.

- High School (Crnjanski): The tuition covers regular, elective and optional classes; learning assistance including university-preparation support; use of indoor and outdoor facilities during school hours (7:45–15:00); a snack during the school day; and excursions and cultural activities. No per-year or per-term numeric amounts are published.

- International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Programme): The IB Diploma Programme is offered within the high school; it uses English as the primary language of instruction for the IB Diploma and includes an admissions process with pre-evaluation tests (mathematics and English). No separate published numeric IB tuition schedule is shown.

Tuition fees by year group / per term

- There are no published numeric fees broken down by year group, grade or term for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year in the publicly available enrolment and admissions documents. The school's enrolment pages describe what the contractual tuition includes and the available discounts and payment formats, but do not list per-term or per-year price figures.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Discount and payment rules that are published:
- A discount for payment of tuition in full by defined deadlines (examples shown: payment in full before 01.06 — 10% discount; payment in full before 01.09 — 5% discount).
- Sibling discounts: 10% for the second child; 15% discount for the third child when three or more children are enrolled simultaneously.
- Merit and activity discounts or partial scholarships (examples include up to 20% for top achievers, partial scholarships up to 50% for the best-performing students or winners of national competitions; other specified partial scholarships for athletes and music/ballet students).
- The school allows payment by 10 consecutive monthly instalments.
- Exact billing dates, invoice schedules, instalment amounts, the date instalments begin, and the school's accepted payment methods are not listed in the published enrolment pages.

Boarding fees

- No boarding (residential) programme or boarding fee schedule is published or described in the enrolment and programme materials; the school's materials describe day-time use of facilities and meal provision but do not present any boarding options or boarding charges.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, extras)

- Primary School: basic textbooks, manuals, notebooks and school supplies are listed as included in the contractual tuition; sports equipment and meals are likewise included for the primary programme.

- High School / IB: the published descriptions list snacks and extracurricular excursions as covered by tuition for the high school; there is no separate published uniform fee or separate published list of optional extracurricular charges. No numeric amounts for uniforms, optional activities, exams or external testing fees are published.

Refund information

- No published refund policy, percentage refund table, or explicit terms for refunds of tuition or fees (for withdrawal, absence, or termination) is available in the public enrolment and admissions materials.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The published materials state that the school permits payment in 10 monthly instalments and describes discounts for full early payment, but they do not publish specific accepted payment channels (for example: bank transfer, card payment, direct debit) or the school's bank account details in the enrolment pages. Parents are directed to contact the school for specific payment arrangements.

Contact information to request an exact fee schedule or billing details

- For specific numeric fees, per-term or per-year charges, billing dates, refund terms, boarding (if required) or precise payment-method instructions, contact the school admissions/office directly using the published contacts: phone +381 11 2396743 (and other listed lines) and office@crnjanski.edu.rs; the school's local programme contacts are listed on the enrolment pages (for example: gimnazija@crnjanski.edu.rs and plavikrug@crnjanski.edu.rs).

Summary of unavailable items (important limits)

- The school's publicly available enrolment and admissions pages describe what is included in tuition, available discounts and permitted instalment plans, but they do not publish the numeric tuition amounts by year group, per term, application or registration fee amounts, boarding fees, uniform costs, exact billing dates or a published refund policy. Because those numeric figures and explicit refund terms are not published in the available enrolment documents, they cannot be presented here.
Academics

Educational System Crnjanski teaches IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
The school has a modern, purpose-built building designed to provide students with the highest quality education. The school has an equal balance of traditional and contemporary teaching content and is open to experimentation and innovation. The school teaches students to cope with different systems of knowledge and to apply skills practically. The school teaches critical thinking, foreign language acquisition, and computer literacy as basic needs of today and tomorrow. The school tailors content and approach to individual students' needs. The school offers international programs (IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge International Programme) alongside the national program.

Higher Education Progression
The school provides international programs intended for students who aim to pursue university and postgraduate degrees abroad. The IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge International Programme facilitate admission to colleges and universities worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
The school fosters talent in art, science and sports. It provides small-group tutelage and one-on-one mentorship to develop students' talents and skills.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The education system stimulates intellectual, emotional and ethical growth of its students. It helps them become aware, responsible and creative adults. Small-group tutelage and one-on-one mentorship support individual development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school emphasizes foreign language acquisition and offers the IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge International Programme, in a multilingual setting.

Mental Wellbeing
The school develops cosmopolitan and holistic personalities, capable of independent inference and critical thinking.
Parent Experience

History
Established 2002, the Crnjanski education system is housed in a modern building designed to provide high-quality education aligned with world standards. It is a private system that emphasizes tailoring instruction to each student's needs, with flexible pathways that have supported its growth over the years. The system comprises Primary School Miloš Crnjanski (established 1992) and High School Crnjanski (established 2002), and Primary School Plavi Krug (established 2006). It offers International Baccalaureate (accredited 2006) and Cambridge International Programme (accredited 2012). Founder Gordana Milojević states the aim is to provide excellent working conditions and teachers who foster curiosity, with small-group tutoring and one-on-one mentorship.

Community
The Crnjanski system maintains an active news section that highlights student achievements and events, such as the Demetra team's win at the 11th Sava Youth Parliament in Ljubljana for their video addressing river issues, the Republic French competition winner Magdalena Živanović, and annual events such as Sports Day at Ada Ciganlija on September 8, 2022.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
The teaching staff use modern methods of teaching that emphasize critical thinking, foreign language acquisition, and computer literacy as the basic needs of today and tomorrow. They work alongside the students to help them develop cosmopolitan and holistic personalities, capable of independent inference and critical thinking. Small-group tutelage and one-on-one mentorship are features of the Crnjanski system. The content of and approach toward instruction is tailored to individual students' needs. Alongside various international programs intended for students who aim to pursue university and postgraduate degrees abroad, the Crnjanski system also places emphasis on mastering the national program.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The system fosters talent in art, science and sports. For students active in sports, teaching is individualized and adapted. Small-group tutelage and one-on-one mentorship supplement regular classroom education. International programs are available for students aiming to study abroad, alongside emphasis on mastering the national program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Crnjanski education system stimulates intellectual, emotional and ethical growth, helping students become aware, responsible and creative adults. Professional and creative teaching staff use modern methods that emphasize critical thinking, foreign language acquisition, and computer literacy.

Arts & Creative
Primary School Plavi Krug fosters talent in the arts, while education is individualized and adapted for students active in sports.

Cultural & Language
The Cambridge International Programme provides a multilingual, international setting. The IB Diploma Programme enables students to receive an internationally recognized high school diploma, recognized by colleges and universities worldwide, and encourages critical thinking and evaluation.

Social & Hobbies
In addition to regular classroom education, Crnjanski offers small-group tutelage and one-on-one mentorship to develop students' academic aptitude and talents.

Leadership & Professional
The teaching staff work with students to develop cosmopolitan and holistic personalities capable of independent inference and critical thinking.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Plavi Krug fosters talent in sports, and education is individualized and adapted for students active in sports; the system aims for a carefree education while respecting diversity.
Languages

Language Provision
English is mandatory for all primary-year students; a second foreign language among French, German, Russian or Spanish is available as an elective in grades 1–4, with French, German and Spanish offered in middle years (grades 5–9) and throughout the DP; students typically study at least one foreign language, and often two. The Diploma Programme includes Group 1 language A options (Serbian, English or other languages such as Russian, Spanish, German on request), and Group 2 Language Acquisition courses (Language B in English, French, German or Spanish; Language Ab Initio in French, German or Spanish). The Cambridge IGCSE offers English, English as a Second Language, German, French and Spanish as foreign languages. The school also provides a Center for Learning Foreign Languages for additional courses with progression to international certificates (IELTS, DELF, DELE, etc.), Serbian as a Second Language for host-country learners, and Self-Taught Language A options for languages not offered (SSST).

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers two integrated Cambridge models: taught in English (Cambridge + British National Curriculum) and taught bilingually (Cambridge + Serbian National Curriculum). Cambridge Primary Education focuses on English, Mathematics and Science, with English language development supported by English as a Second Language. Upper Secondary education follows Cambridge Upper Secondary – IGCSE, taught in English.

Immersion Programs
The Crnjanski system runs Cambridge International Programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, creating an international, multilingual school setting. English as an Additional Language (EAL) supports learners whose first language is not English, from primary years through the DP. A Center for Learning Foreign Languages offers additional language courses with certificate outcomes, and Serbian is taught as a host-country language for international students; Self-Taught Language A options are available for languages not offered by the school, including Russian, Dutch, Greek and Chinese in DP contexts.
Admissions

Admissions
IB Diploma Programme admissions: 1. Eligibility: The DP is open for all interested secondary school candidates aged 16, from various programmes such as the Serbian national programme, Cambridge GCSE/IGCSE, IB MYP, or other programmes. The only condition is continuity of education and that the DP constitutes the final two years of secondary education, leading to university studies. 2. Consultation: Prospective students and a parent/guardian meet with the Head of School and the IB DP Coordinator to discuss DP basics and potential subject combinations. The admissions committee is formed of the Head of School, the IB DP Coordinator and the school psychologist. 3. Application forms: Submit Basic information (Student), General data form (Parent), Preliminary list of subjects (Student) and Psychological placement interview (Student); provide evidence of the previous two years of secondary education and the respective official reports and grades. 4. Pre-evaluation tests: After submitting the application, students sit entrance tests in English and Mathematics; the tests are diagnostic and not eliminatory. 5. English language test: A general English language test is required since English is the language of instruction; English results help determine language support if needed. 6. Interview: An interview with the IB DP Coordinator and the school psychologist is conducted to discuss achievements, concerns and subject choices; a written psychologist's report and self-assessment help tailor learning processes. 7. Decision and enrollment: The school makes an admission decision based on the above, and enrollment proceeds if offered. 8. Enrollment: Enrollment is open throughout the year. Cambridge Programme admissions: 1. Eligibility: The Cambridge Programme is designed for motivated students who strive for high achievements and have a multicultural awareness. 2. Consultation: Prospective students and a parent schedule a consultation with the principal and the Cambridge programme coordinator; the admissions committee includes the principal, the Cambridge programme coordinator and the school psychologist. 3. Application forms: Submit Biographical information and student-evaluation form (parent) and, for the IGCSE programme, Biographical information and reasons for choosing the programme (student). 4. Pre-evaluation tests: To determine placement, prospective students undertake an English test; if English is insufficient for full-time Cambridge programmes, intensive English classes are organized; enrollment also includes psychological assessment. 5. End-of-year reports: Submit end-of-year reports for previous years in addition to the current year's. 6. Enrollment: Enrollment is open throughout the year.

Scholarships
Partial scholarships up to 50% for the best performing students and holders of diplomas from national competitions; Partial scholarships up to 20% for students who were awarded a diploma from local competitions; Partial scholarships up to 20% for outstanding athletes, excellent students and students of music and ballet schools.
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