International Schools Come to Zagreb to Present Their Innovative Programs

This November, Zagreb becomes a meeting place for education and entrepreneurship. On Sunday, November 23 at the Hotel International, the Day of International High Schools will be held, an event that allows parents and students from Croatia to get acquainted with top schools and boarding institutions from Europe, the USA, and local international establishments. What distinguishes these schools from traditional educational institutions is a strong focus on innovation, technology, and an entrepreneurial approach to learning – skills that are crucial for success in today’s global labor market.

Among the most attractive schools is International School H-Farm from Italy, which has built a unique educational model in collaboration with the H-Farm incubator. Students gain practical experiences in entrepreneurship and technology, and through projects and practical tasks, they learn how to develop ideas from concept to realization. The campus in the rural area of Venice combines top-notch sports facilities, modern classrooms, and technological laboratories, enabling the holistic development of young innovators.

British schools such as ACS International School and St. Clare’s Oxford offer programs that integrate academic excellence and the development of entrepreneurial competencies. ACS Cobham was named the best European boarding school in 2023, and students at the Egham campus regularly achieve a 100% pass rate on the IB diploma, while St. Clare’s Oxford provides an internationally recognized foundation for study and the development of leaders in various industries through its IB Diploma and Pre-IB programs.

The German Schule Schloss Salem combines the German curriculum and the International Baccalaureate, with an emphasis on projects, teamwork, and socially beneficial activities. Students gain experience in project management, volunteering, and practical tasks, thereby developing skills in responsible leadership, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Local international schools also offer programs that foster an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset. American Academy Zagreb, American International School of Zagreb, and Bright Horizons – International British School of Zagreb combine the American and British curricula with a global perspective, focusing on projects, STEM education, critical thinking, and practical application of knowledge. Through interdisciplinary projects, students develop skills that are in demand in the global labor market.

Among local international institutions, the Deutsche Internationale Schule Zagreb (DISZ) stands out as one of the few schools in the region that fully adheres to the German pedagogical model. As part of the Eurocampus community, DISZ nurtures a multicultural environment and encourages students towards independence, discipline, and the development of global citizenship awareness, values that are fundamental to modern leadership. The school provides students with a strong academic foundation as well as cultural breadth that prepares them for study and careers in an international environment.

The organizers emphasize that the event is not just an informational fair, but a platform that connects education and entrepreneurial competencies. Parents and students will be able to talk to school representatives, gain insights into innovative curricula and scholarship opportunities, and see how schools actively prepare young people for life in the global economy.

For Croatian families wishing to provide their children with an education that combines academic excellence and an entrepreneurial mindset, the Day of International High Schools in Zagreb represents an opportunity not to be missed. The event clearly shows that future leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs begin their journey in high school – and that Zagreb is precisely the place where that journey can start. Participation in the fair is free, but registration is required via the official website.

The fair is organized by IntegralEdu, a consulting agency for education abroad that has been operating in Croatia since 2015, and has 16 offices in Lithuania, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Albania. IntegralEdu has partnerships with over 500 educational institutions in about thirty countries in Europe and America, offering educational solutions tailored to individual needs. It provides educational services to children and youth, as well as adults interested in studying or taking language courses abroad. In addition to consulting for admissions to foreign universities and private high schools and language courses abroad, it also offers Work and Travel USA and Internship USA programs.