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Rudjer Boskovic School

Serbia, Belgrade

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Serbian
Fees RSD 9,000 - 16,500
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 274
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Serbian, English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Rudjer Bošković School is a private international school in Belgrade serving students aged 5 to 18, with both Primary and Secondary sections authorised by the Serbian Ministry. The Primary School follows the national curriculum and offers Cambridge Primary Programme and Cambridge Secondary One, while the IB Primary Years Programme began in 2015 and the IB Middle Years Programme is accredited for upper primary since 2018-19. The Secondary School follows the national curriculum and offers Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, with IB MYP accreditation for the early grades. The school provides education from preschool through gymnasium, using modern teaching methods and maintaining small class sizes (10–20). The day includes an extended programme, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, from sport and arts to languages and sciences. A signature feature is cross-programme integration, with IB, Cambridge, and national curricula in a single school community, fostering international-mindedness and local ties.

Kneza Višeslava 17, 11030 Beograd, Serbia

The Essentials

Rudjer Boskovic School has 274 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, Serbian.

Location
Kneza Višeslava 17, 11030 Beograd, Serbia

Stages
Preschool to gymnasium; includes primary and secondary schools

Type
Private international school

Additional learning support
Individualized support in and outside the classroom; study time with teachers; counselling with a psychologist; healthcare; workshops; library resources; online resources; university application guidance for final-year students

Country affiliation
Serbia

School day structure
School day starts at 8.45. Primary finishes at 15.40 (Mon–Thu) and 14.55 on Fridays; Secondary finishes at 15.50 (Mon–Thu) and 15.05 on Fridays; some students may have individual work with a teacher when needed.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires students to wear a uniform as directed by the General Act of the school.

Food Options
Lunch is served at the school restaurant.

Governance and Ownership
The school is privately owned international school comprising the first private Primary School and High School in Serbia, and both schools are accredited by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development.
Fees

Annual tuition at Rudjer Boskovic School ranges from RSD 9,000 to RSD 16,500 for 2026/27.

Academic year covered

• Fees shown are for the 2025/26 academic year.

Application / registration fee

• There is no separate application or registration fee published for enrolment.

Tuition — primary and lower‑secondary (annual and per‑term)

• Grade 1 (PYP 1, age 5–6.5): Annual €9,000 — Per term (4 instalments) €2,250.

• Grade 2 (PYP 2): Annual €9,400 — Per term €2,350.

• Grade 3 (PYP 3): Annual €9,800 — Per term €2,450.

• Grade 4 (PYP 4): Annual €10,100 — Per term €2,525.

• Grade 5 (PYP 5): Annual €10,500 — Per term €2,625.

Tuition — middle years (annual and per‑term)

• Grade 6 (MYP T): Annual €11,000 — Per term €2,750.

• Grade 7 (MYP 1): Annual €11,400 — Per term €2,850.

• Grade 8 (MYP 2): Annual €11,900 — Per term €2,975.

• Grade 9 (MYP 3): Annual €12,500 — Per term €3,125.

Tuition — high school (annual and per‑term)

• Grade 10 (MYP 4): Annual €13,500 — Per term €3,375.

• Grade 11 (MYP 5): Annual €14,500 — Per term €3,625.

• Grade 12 (DP 1): IB Diploma track Annual €16,000 — Per term €4,000. National (non‑IB DP) track Annual €13,000 — Per term €3,250.

• Grade 13 (DP 2): IB Diploma track Annual €16,500 — Per term €4,125. National (non‑IB DP) track Annual €13,000 — Per term €3,250.

Billing schedule and payment terms

• The annual tuition amount is due at enrolment; families may choose to pay in quarterly instalments.

• When paid in instalments, tuition is divided into four equal payments (four instalments). The school's published instalment schedule aligns each instalment with the school terms: instalment timing covers the spring, start of the academic year (September), autumn/December and winter/March instalments.

Methods of payment

• Accepted payment methods: cash in EUR or in RSD (RSD amount calculated at the National Bank of Serbia mean exchange rate on the date of payment), local bank transfer (within Serbia), or international bank transfer in EUR, GBP or USD. Families are expected to indicate preferred method in advance to receive payment instructions. No published mention of credit‑card payment is provided.

What the tuition covers and other optional costs

• The annual tuition covers basic instructional services and a range of additional services, specifically: lessons for compulsory and elective subjects, preparation lessons, exams (including IBDP examinations where applicable), research projects, CAS activities, university admissions counselling, school stationery and coursebooks, school uniform, school meals (lunch and snacks where applicable), health care, security surveillance, IT support, laboratory and specialised classrooms, library access, school magazines, creative projects, use of playgrounds and indoor sports facilities, visits, field trips and excursions, and student exchanges.

• Optional or additional-charge items: organised home–school–home transport (transportation is an additional service and is billed separately if selected), optional language certification exams (English, German, Russian, French, Italian), summer camp and winter (ski) camp organized during breaks, and any extra or special services arranged individually.

Uniform, coursebooks and meals

• School uniform, coursebooks, necessary stationery and school meals are included within the annual tuition. Physical‑education sportswear and formal uniform requirements are provided according to grade regulations.

Boarding

• The school does not publish or offer boarding accommodation; no boarding fees apply. The school operates as a day school.

Refunds, cancellations and contract termination

• Termination of the enrolment contract is governed by the signed contract between the family and the school; the contract allows termination by mutual consent or by the family with prior notice provided contractual obligations are fulfilled. Refunds or any pro‑rata returns are not published as a general schedule; refund terms and any financial adjustments on withdrawal are governed by the contract and applicable tuition ordinance and must be handled according to the contract's provisions.

Practical notes on invoicing and payment administration

• The school's accounting/administration team issues payment instructions when families indicate their preferred payment method at the point of enrolment. Local RSD payments are calculated using the National Bank of Serbia exchange rate on the payment date. Families are required to sign the school's contract on terms and conditions of enrolment and education as part of the billing process.
Academics

Rudjer Boskovic School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
Rudjer Boskovic School comprises Primary School and Secondary School, both authorised by the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development. Primary School follows the National Curriculum and offers international Cambridge programmes for primary and lower secondary students, including the Cambridge Primary Programme and Cambridge Secondary One Programme. Starting in Academic Year 2015-2016, IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) was introduced for 5-11-year-olds, and from Academic Year 2018-2019 the school is accredited as an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) School for upper primary students. The Secondary School follows the National Curriculum and offers international programmes Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) and the IB Diploma Programme, with IB MYP accreditation for the first and second grades since 2018-2019. The school educates from preschool age to gymnasium, uses modern teaching methods and a wide range of extracurricular activities, and maintains small class sizes (10-20 students). The mission is to inspire learners to become honourable, principled, knowledgeable and caring individuals capable of contributing to local and worldwide communities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters social, emotional, and physical well-being for students and teachers. It creates safe spaces, including a student club and a teachers' lounge, to promote connectedness and the expression of emotions. A school psychologist and a school nurse provide confidential, on-site support, health care, and regular wellbeing activities. Homeroom teachers monitor student adjustment and, together with other staff, respond to concerns while promoting clear, respectful communication. The health curriculum covers physical and mental health topics, including mental health, and includes prevention and healthy relationships across both the national and IB curricula. Positive peer relationships are encouraged and staff run workshops to develop affective skills, teamwork, and resilience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Special Educational Needs policy that values individual interests, learning styles, and student needs. It protects students from unfair treatment and discrimination.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental health is addressed through the health curriculum and dedicated staff. The health curriculum covers mental health topics as part of health education across the national and IB curricula. The school provides a psychologist and a nurse to support mental health and offers group activities and workshops on emotional regulation and well-being. The school raises awareness of mental health through events and encourages students to discuss concerns with teachers and staff.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding aligns with Serbian law and IB standards. It maintains a rulebook to protect teachers and students from harm, discrimination, violence and neglect. A designated team (including the secretary, a school psychologist, the principal, and elected teachers) meets to discuss prevention and protection of vulnerable students. The Čuvam te portal provides anonymous bullying, neglect, discrimination and violence reporting to school principals, who regularly check for complaints. The school has a formal complaints procedure that protects all school actors and ensures fair treatment and inclusion for students with diverse needs.
Parent Experience

History
Ruđer Bošković School is a private international school in Belgrade comprising a Primary School and a Secondary School. Both schools are authorised by the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development. The school has twenty years of operation. The High School follows the curriculum prescribed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, and also offers IB programmes: the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. The Primary School follows the National Curriculum of Serbia and also offers an international programme for primary and lower secondary students.

Community
Students at Ruđer Bošković School participate in a wide range of language, cultural and academic activities. They regularly engage in World Language Day, and the school hosts or participates in events such as the annual Belgrade Book Fair, museum visits and cultural exhibitions. They take part in theatre, writing and art workshops, and other activities like orienteering and sports; they also host and attend the two-day regional conference International Days at Ruđer and collaborate with other Belgrade and regional schools on projects (round tables, sports competitions, COGNITIA LIBERA and more). The school also emphasizes environmental initiatives (Green Fair, Ruđer Fest) and humanitarian activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Ruđer Bošković School offers extensive collaboration with parents. This includes individual contact between parents and the class teacher, direct communication with subject teachers, parents' meetings and workshops, and representations of learning outcomes to parents through School visits, public classes and student performances. Parents are included in monitoring and developing students' skills, and are encouraged to contribute through professional talks (for example a doctor's lecture on healthy lifestyles). A Parents Council has a significant role in evaluating and developing the quality of school work, and operates according to its rules and regulations.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school comprises the first private Primary School and High School in Serbia. Both schools are accredited by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia. Primary School follows the Serbian national curriculum; since the 2015/16 school year, IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) has been implemented for pupils aged 5 to 11, and since the 2016/17 school year, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) has been implemented in the upper grades. High School follows the Serbian curriculum and international IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school day includes an extended day programme and optimally sized classes (from 10 to 20 students).

Academic Facilities
Ruđer Bošković School operates as an international school offering education from preschool age to gymnasium and works according to IB PYP, IB MYP and DP programs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
In addition to regular classes, students can take part in a wide range of extracurricular activities in sport, dance, the arts (design, choir, film, drama), foreign languages, linguistics, journalism, mathematics, physics, chemistry, history, environmental education and chess. Learning also takes place outside the classroom through school trips, student exchanges, language and sports camps. Throughout the year, the school organises visits to cultural and science institutions, with guest lectures by distinguished artists, writers, athletes and researchers.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the national curriculum and offers IB programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP). Students develop writing and reporting skills through prize-winning school journals and editing guidance; they collaborate with Belgrade and regional schools on projects and host events such as International Days.

Arts & Creative
Some students are avid theatre-goers, and talents are developed through writing and art workshops, sequential art, and artistic photography. They attend the Belgrade Book Fair and visit museums and other exhibitions, and participate in cultural orienteering.

Cultural & Language
Students participate in exchange programs and host guest students from Russia, Italy, Greece, and other countries. World Language Day is celebrated; students speak at least two foreign languages and hold internationally recognized language certificates.

Social & Hobbies
They are active in sports and participate in many activities, including orienteering in the Košutnjak forest. They enjoy excursions to meet peers and learn about different cultures.

Community & Service
They participate in humanitarian activities to help those in need and work to preserve the environment, presenting ideas at events like the Green Fair and Ruđer Fest. They contribute to the community through collaborative projects with other schools in Belgrade and the region.

Leadership & Professional
The school hosts and participates in the International Days conference at Ruđer. Students participate in exchange programs and host guest students, developing leadership and collaboration skills. They learn principled reporting from editors and take part in NAVAK driving academy programs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Some students are professional athletes and the school emphasizes active participation in sports. Students also enjoy excursions and participate in orienteering competitions in the Košutnjak forest.
Languages

Language Provision
Serbian is the host language and the mother tongue for most students, while English is the global lingua franca used to promote international-mindedness. The PYP uses English and Serbian as languages of instruction, with a third language (German, French or Spanish) offered from Grade 2. In the MYP, language instruction occurs in Serbian and English across Language and Literature and Language Acquisition, with additional language options including Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, French, and Serbian, and mother-tongue support arrangements. In the DP, Serbian A and English A are offered, along with English B, French B, Italian B, Spanish B, and German B, with ab initio options; mother-tongue support is available for non-Serbian/English speakers at additional cost.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses a bilingual immersion education model across the IB programmes. In the Primary Years Programme, all teaching and learning are conducted in English and Serbian. In the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, instruction and assessments are predominantly in English, with Serbian also used to support language development.

Immersion Programs
In the PYP, languages of instruction are English and Serbian; a third language (German, French or Spanish) is offered from Grade 2 with two 45-minute classes per week. In the MYP, language instruction occurs in both Serbian and English across Language and Literature and Language Acquisition, with multiple languages available for study (including Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, French and Serbian). In the DP, instruction and assessments are predominantly in English, with Serbian and other language options incorporated as appropriate.
Reputation

Accreditations
Ministry of Education, Republic of Serbia – accreditation decisions:
022-05-41/2005-03 (20 April 2005)
610-00-0134/2007-07 (26 March 2007)
022-05-065/2003-03 (12 March 2003)
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions procedure: The enrolment procedure consists of the following steps: Schedule a meeting. Discover our programmes. Submit transcripts from previous schools/ an official school record from the former school. Experience a day at our school. The prospective student needs to do an English language placement test. You will be informed about the outcome of your application. Enrolment documents: Grade 1: birth certificate, health screening for school enrollment/pre-admission medical examination. Grade 2: birth certificate, health screening for school enrollment/pre-admission medical examination. Other grades: birth certificate, student's grade book, transcripts/official school records from the previous school.
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