In Sarajevo there are many international kindergartens and schools. The newcomers and especially foreigners always opt for the international system of education, but if you want to take into consideration the local schools we will be pleased to provide you with all the necessary information!
Recommended pre-schools, kindergartens and primary schools
The pre-schools don’t exist in Bosnia and Herzegovina, generally nannies and grannies keep children up to primary school compulsory from the age of 6. Only 10% of children are enrolled in pre-schools where they follow an educational program. As for primary school, it is obligatory from the age of 6 and lasts for nine years. The school year begins in September and ends in June.
| Blooming Child - Montessori Nalina bb, Hrid Tel. +387 33 207 899 International Private School. Beautiful school located up in the hills of Sarajevo. For children aged from 2 to 12. Working language: English and Bosnian |
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| The Inernational Montessori House Avde Smajlovica 9, Vraca - Tél. +387 33 718 140 Ul. Buka 11-13, Mejtas - Tél. +387 33 267 965 International Private School. Very nice school. For children aged from 1 to 6. Working languages: English, Bosnian, German |
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| QSI International School Omladinska 12, Vogosca Tel. +387 33 424 450 Private school. Curriculum is in English. For children aged 3 to 18. An international environment. |
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| CIFS Paromlinska 66, Dolac Malta Tel. +387 33 444 405, Tel. +387 61 150 197 French School. Private, certified by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Teachers are French and Bosnians. For children from 2 to 18 years old. Working language: French. Language lessons for English and Bosnian |
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| International School Sarajevo - Bosna Sema Group Banjalucka bb, Vraca Tel. +387 33 660 080, Tel. +387 33 653 525 Private Elementary School. Working language: English. Bosnian program |
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| Katolicki Skolski Centar M.P. Sokolovića 11, Mejtas Tel. +387 33 225 775 Very good primary and secondary semi-private school. Catholic education system. Rigor, discipline. Curriculum-Bosnian and Croatian. Foreign languages: French, English, German |
Secondary Schools
Secondary education or high school lasts four years in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Several schools in Sarajevo are renowned in their ranking
| Prva Gimnazija Gimnazijska 3, Centar Tel. +387 33 203-567; Tel. +387 33 442-699 General education program with a modern literature branch. Very good reputation. First gymnasium in the country, founded in 1879. Very popular. Attended by Nobel Prize for Literature Ivo Andric and for Chemistry Ivan Prelog. Certified: The International General Certificate of English |
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| Druga Gimnazija Sutjeska 1, Centar Tel. +387 33 586 361 Bosnian Public School. Known for its good reputation in mathematics and scientific education. Teaching is in Bosnian and English. International Baccalaureate |
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| Bosnjacka Gimnazija Petrakijina 22, Mejtas Tel. +387 33 227 096, Tel. +387 33 261 001 Bosnian Public School. Teaching in Bosnian and in English. Cambridge International School Program |
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| Katolicki Skolski Centar M.P. Sokolovića 11, Mejtas Tel. +387 33 225 775 General school program as well as medical. Semi-private. Catholic education system. Rigor discipline. Curriculum-Bosnian and Croatian. Foreign languages: French, English, German |
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| QSI International School Omladinska 12, Vogosca Tel. +387 33 424 450 Private school. Curriculum in English. Very international environment. |
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| CIFS Paromlinska 66, Dolac Malta Tel. +387 33 444 405, Tel. +387 61 150 197 French School. Private, certified by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Teachers are French and Bosnians. French Baccalaureate |
Universities
The transition to the Bologna system, required by the European Union on behalf of the student mobility, has greatly affected the quality level of universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina that had previously followed a much more demanding curriculum. Private universities in the country are becoming more popular among those who can afford to enroll into them.
| American University in BiH Fra Andjela Zvizdovica 1, Centar Tel. +387 33 296 415 Private University. American system of education and curriculum based on the liberal arts model. All courses are in English |
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| Sarajevo School of Science and Technology Hrasnička cesta 3a, Ilidza Tel. +387 33 975 000, Tel. +387 33 975 001 Private University. Partnership with the University of Buckingham (UK). All courses are in English |
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| International Burch University Francuske revolucije bb, Ilidza Tel. +387 33 782 130 Turkish private university. Education: Economics, Engineering, Education (Bologna). All courses are in English |
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| International university of Sarajevo Hrasnicka cesta 15, Hrasnica Tél. +387 33 975 101 Turkish private university. Education: Business Administration, Engineering, Social Sciences, Art. All courses are in English |
