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Gimnazija Svetozar Markovic

Serbia, Nis

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, Serbian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 918
Type Co-educational
Opened 1954
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, German, Russian, Italian, Latin, English, Serbian
Typical class size 30
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

The school is located at Branka Radičevića 2 in Niš, Republic of Serbia. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for third and fourth year gymnasium students, taught in English. The IBDP provides a six group curriculum plus core elements Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service, with a focus on inquiry, experimentation, research and academic writing. The Diploma Programme class is limited to 20 students, and entry after the second year requires a special entrance exam in mathematics, Serbian and English, with free preparation through the IB Club. The school runs a bilingual Serbian–French track within the natural science stream, with some instruction in French and a certificate from the French Embassy on completion; admission to this track requires a French entrance exam. A social-linguistic track emphasizes language and social sciences through project-based learning. Facilities include a library with a librarian on staff. CAS and mobility plus multicultural understanding underpin the IB experience, and the IB Club offers free preparatory sessions to support university study worldwide.

Branka Radičevića 2, 18106 Niš, Republic of Serbia

The Essentials

Gimnazija Svetozar Markovic has 918 pupils, typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English, French, Serbian.

Location
Located in Niš, Serbia. The campus address is Branka Radičevića 2, 18106 Niš. The school operates within the Republic of Serbia's educational system.

Stages
High school (gymnasium) offering the International Matura Diploma Program. Bilingual departments: Serbian/French (natural-mathematical direction) and Serbian/English. Social-Linguistic direction. Departments for students with special abilities in mathematics and physics.
Fees
Overview for the 2026/2027 academic year

- Gimnazija Svetozar Marković in Niš is a state (public) day gymnasium. Instruction is organised for the 2026/2027 school year beginning 01.09.2026.

Application fees

- There is no compulsory application or tuition‑style registration fee for general admission to the school for resident students. Entrance to specialised streams or the IB class requires registration for the selection process, but no published mandatory application charge is shown for general enrolment.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)

- Regular day students (all four gymnasium year groups) are not charged annual tuition by the school; public secondary education is provided without a school tuition charge for resident students. There are no published per‑term or per‑year tuition amounts for standard state‑funded places.

- For the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) stream: the school operates an IBDP stream and runs a selection process for candidates. While the school provides the programme, any external IB assessment/examination fees set by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) are typically invoiced to IB candidates; the school may collect those charges from IB students but no school‑published per‑student IB fee schedule appears in the public admissions material. Specific IB assessment and registration charges are set by the IBO and vary by session.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- For regular state‑funded schooling there is no tuition billing schedule because tuition is not charged. When optional paid services are offered (for example preparatory courses or IB assessment fees), billing and payment timing are determined by the specific programme or administrative office; no standard school‑wide instalment schedule for fees is published for 2026/2027. Preparatory classes are organised in connection with admissions for specialised streams and IB entry.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day gymnasium and does not list a student boarding house or residential dormitory with associated fees.

Other costs or fees (typical items to expect)

- Enrollment form (upisnica): parents are required to bring an enrolment form at registration; the enrollment form is purchased separately (bookstore), so expect a small one‑time purchase cost for the form at enrolment. The school's enrolment instructions note the need to provide and/or purchase standard documents at entry.

- Textbooks and learning materials: course textbooks and required learning materials are identified for each programme/stream. Parents should expect costs for textbooks, exercise books and any optional personal study materials where these are not supplied free of charge. The school provides lists/links to textbooks and materials for pupils.

- Preparatory course fees: the school runs preparatory lessons for entrance exams to specialised streams (mathematics, physics, English, bilingual programmes). These preparatory classes are programme options; any participation charges are arranged by the school and invoiced to participants when applicable (no standard price list is published).

- IB assessment/exam fees: IB external examination and registration fees are charged by the IBO and are commonly billed to candidates through the school. The precise per‑candidate or per‑subject amounts are set by the IBO and may change each session.

Refund information

- The school does not publish a general tuition refund policy for the 2026/2027 academic year because there is no school tuition charged for state‑funded places. For optional paid services (for example preparatory courses or IB examination charges), refund or cancellation terms are handled per programme and by the school administration; specific refund policies or deadlines for those paid items are not published as a single school‑wide schedule.

Fee payment options

- For the small payable items and programme‑level charges that the school may collect (preparatory courses, IB assessment charges, material fees), parents typically pay according to the school's finance office procedures (invoicing by the school and payment to the school's finance/administration). The school lists direct contact points for admissions and administration; the accepted payment methods (bank transfer, in‑person payment or other options) are handled by the school office on a case‑by‑case basis and are not published as a single standard list. IB and external provider charges (IBO) are normally payable by bank transfer or according to the invoicing instructions the school provides when billing candidates.

Brief summary of findings and gaps

- Gimnazija Svetozar Marković is a state day gymnasium with organised instruction for 2026/2027; the school does not publish a school‑wide tuition fee schedule because standard state‑funded places are not subject to tuition. The school publishes admissions, preparatory classes and an IBDP programme, and those specific programmes may include optional or external fees (textbooks, preparatory course charges, IB examination fees). No detailed per‑year, per‑term tuition amounts, nor a public fee table for 2026/2027, were available in the published admissions and programme materials. For exact amounts or an invoice schedule for any optional paid item (preparatory courses, IB candidate fees, textbook purchases), contact the school's administration or finance office directly using the school contact details.
Academics

Gimnazija Svetozar Markovic teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered for third- and fourth-year gymnasium students, with teaching in English and a learning approach that emphasizes inquiry, experimentation, research, and academic writing. The program includes the core elements Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and prepares students for higher education worldwide. Students choose courses from six groups, including mandatory Serbian language and literature, a foreign language, and mathematics, and have the option to study subjects from natural and social sciences. The Diploma Programme class is limited to 20 students, and entrance to the Diploma Programme after the second year requires a special entrance exam in mathematics, Serbian, and English, with free preparation available through the IB club. The program also features bilingual tracks and a schedule of subjects and hours across the final two years.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates of the IB Diploma Programme are prepared for higher education at universities worldwide, with emphasis on mobility within European and global frameworks and strong outcomes in prestigious institutions. The program fosters development aimed at future leadership and includes extensive research and writing experience that supports admission to top universities around the world.

Gifted and Talented
The school offers a Specialized Department for Gifted Mathematicians, a unique program in this region that provides enhanced support for talented students in mathematics, computer science, and physics. The department emphasizes advanced knowledge, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and has produced many high achievers, including medals in international, European, and Balkan Olympiads (93 medals to date). Alumni have represented Serbia on world stages, and several graduates have pursued study at prestigious universities, including Trinity College, Cambridge. Admission requires a separate mathematics entrance exam (maximum 240 points, at least 120 to enroll); the department admits 20 students and provides free preparation for the entrance exam through dedicated programs.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional learning through a framework that promotes open thinking, reflection, and knowledge. It emphasizes respectful intercultural understanding and aims to help students become responsible, collaborative learners who contribute to their communities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides programs and supports for students with special abilities and needs, including gifted tracks and targeted STEM strands; it operates as a mainstream gymnasium with specialized options rather than a separate special school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The bilingual programs include English instruction within the natural-mathematical track, and English is used as a language of instruction in the IB Diploma Programme alongside assessment in English B and Language A Serbian Literature where applicable.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing initiatives are embedded in the school culture through CAS-like activities and a focus on student development, critical thinking, and responsible global citizenship.

Safeguarding
The school has safeguarding policies in place to protect students, with clear lines of responsibility for staff and administrators to ensure safe learning environments.
Parent Experience

History
Gimnazija 'Svetozar Marković' was founded on August 26, 1954, as the II High Mixed Gymnasium in Niš after separating from Stevan Sremac Gymnasium and was named Svetozar Marković to symbolize a new start. In 1966 the school moved to Branka Radičevića Street 1, near the Old Cemetery, and earned the nickname Grobarska. The first director, Ružica Nikolić Stanković, was awarded the Order of Labour with a silver wreath, and in subsequent years three more teachers were decorated with the same honor. On its 25th anniversary in 1980 the school itself received the Order of Labour with a gold wreath. In 1991 a specialized department for talented mathematicians opened, and in later years the school has earned several national honors, including the Svetosavska Award (2014, 2017) and the Captain Misha Anastasiјević Award (2017).

Community
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered to 3rd and 4th grade students, with instruction in English. The IB framework includes six subject groups, mandatory Serbian language and literature, a foreign language and mathematics, and a core consisting of Theory of Knowledge and CAS. The school runs bilingual streams for the natural-mathematics profile: Serbian-French and Serbian-English, plus a socio-linguistic track, and departments for students with special abilities in mathematics and physics. The IB mission is to develop open-minded, reflective and knowledgeable students prepared to understand and contribute to society to create a better and more peaceful world, and the program supports mobility and multicultural learning across European and global frameworks.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a library. A librarian is on staff to support library services.

Academic Facilities
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for students in the third and fourth years. Teaching is conducted in English. The programme provides a broad and balanced curriculum across six subject groups, plus mandatory core elements including Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). Admission to the diploma programme after completing the second grade involves a special entrance exam in mathematics, Serbian, and English. The school also runs a bilingual Serbian‑French track within the natural‑science stream, with some instruction in French and a certificate from the French Embassy on completion; admission to this bilingual track requires a special entrance exam in French. The social‑linguistic track emphasizes language and social sciences with a wide range of elective subjects and project‑based learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The IB Diploma Programme includes Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) activities, with a CAS handbook, CAS experience plan, reflection, and CAS portfolio templates. In the social‑linguistic track, there is a dynamic environment with numerous elective subjects and project‑based learning opportunities across language, media and culture, individuals, society, health and sport, applied sciences, and education for sustainable development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered to third- and fourth-year gymnasium students and is taught in English. The DP core includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay. Students undertake independent research and pursue university study worldwide. The IB Club provides free preparatory sessions for interested students.

Arts & Creative
Music Culture and Visual Arts are offered as DP electives. Through the CAS component, students engage in creative activities across disciplines, and the program emphasizes creativity as part of the core.

Cultural & Language
The Social-Linguistic Track focuses on language learning and the humanities, including Serbian language and literature, foreign languages, psychology, philosophy, sociology, history, geography, and the arts. Electives cover Language, Media and Culture; Individual, Group Society; Health and Sport; Applied Sciences; Education for Sustainable Development, all delivered through project-based and ambient instruction. There is a bilingual Serbian-English track in which some subjects are taught in English to support language proficiency for study abroad.

Social & Hobbies
The school supports extracurricular engagement through the IB Club and mandatory CAS activities (Creativity, Activity, Service) that extend learning beyond the classroom. These activities foster creativity, collaboration, and community involvement. The DP also emphasizes mobility and multicultural understanding as part of its broader student experience.

Community & Service
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) includes mandatory community service components; students plan and participate in service projects and document their experiences in CAS portfolios.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education and Health Education are part of the regular curriculum. In the IB Diploma Programme, students complete CAS activities that include physical activity, supporting wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
Languages

Language Provision
Serbian is the language of instruction in the national curriculum. English and French bilingual classes exist: the French bilingual class uses Serbian and French, while the English bilingual class uses Serbian and English. The IB Diploma Programme is taught in English, with Serbian Literature taught in Serbian. Possible Language B options outside the IB include German, French, Italian and Russian. The library provides resources in Serbian, English, French, German and Russian.

Bilingual Teaching
Serbian–French bilingual class in the natural-mathematics track; Serbian–English bilingual class in the natural-mathematics track.

Immersion Programs
IB Diploma Programme classes are taught in English, with Language A: Serbian Literature delivered in Serbian.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School — designation by the International Baccalaureate network; registered August 2020.
IB Diploma Programme — program offered by the IB World School (IBDP).
Admissions

Admissions
1) First grade enrollment for the 2026/2027 school year can be completed electronically via the Moja srednja skola portal until July 2, 2026, from 08:00 to 15:00. Before submitting data and enrolling via the portal, review the list of elective programs and information about choosing a second foreign language. Enrollment can also be completed in person at the school on July 1–2, 2026, from 08:00 to 15:00. 2) Enrollment for the second, third, and fourth grades takes place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 09:00 to 13:30 in the school. On enrollment, bring the enrollment form (purchased at the bookstore) and the certificate of completed previous grade, if available. 3) Results of the aptitude test for admission to the seventh and eighth grades can be viewed on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 08:00 at the school's Secretariat. Submit any appeals to the results on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 12:00 to 17:00 at the Secretariat. 4) The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). Admission to the IB DP is governed by the school's Admissions Policy, which sets eligibility criteria and a structured enrolment process. Entrance requirements include: two years of prior gymnasium study, a minimum English Language grade of 5 in both of the two preceding years, a minimum grade of 4 in Mathematics and Serbian Language (with a grade of 5 in one or both preferred), and an overall academic standing of Excellent with a cumulative GPA of at least 4.5. Enrollment proceeds through May—application by form submission, June—entrance examination, June—submission of two previous grade reports, June—parents' meeting, selecting IB subjects, and August—individual interviews with parents and students. All applicants take entrance examinations in Serbian Language and Literature, English, and Mathematics; the exam is standardized by the Ministry; results may be appealed; after the academic year, a ranking list is produced using the formula (Average Year I + Average Year II) × 4. 5) Schedule of entrance examinations for the 2026/27 school year is published, with the examinations taking place on 16–17 May 2026.
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