British International School of Zagreb

The British International School of Zagreb (BISZ) is a prestigious private international school located in Zagreb, Croatia, providing excellence in education since 1995. Established in 2013, BISZ is the sister school to Kreativan razvoj Primary School, a private educational institution that has been operating for over 30 years and is one of the oldest and leading primary schools in Zagreb. The school follows the British educational model, offering the English National Curriculum alongside the inquiry-based International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for primary education, and is the first Cambridge International School in Croatia, offering Cambridge Secondary (IGCSE) and Cambridge Advanced (International AS and A Level) qualifications. These globally recognized programs prepare students for enrollment in top universities worldwide, including Ivy League institutions and leading European, Commonwealth, and Asian universities. BISZ operates in a multicultural environment with students from over 50 nationalities, creating an authentic international atmosphere bound by the English language. The school emphasizes small class sizes, individualized attention, and holistic development through a combination of compulsory and elective subjects, along with extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, and study time. The campus features modern facilities including science laboratories, art studios, a library, and sports amenities, all under 24-hour electronic surveillance for safety. BISZ also offers boarding facilities, providing a 'home from home' experience for international students. The school day runs from 9:00 to 16:35 (Monday–Thursday) and until 15:00 on Fridays, with meals served in an on-site kitchen and dining hall.