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Since 2014, our British High School nurtures traditional values with a top quality education where we offer a high level of academic support with individually, paired and group tailored classes to cater for the prioritization of student well-being. This approach also seeks specific didactic strategies that enable the optimal individualization of learning. When studying in such an educational environment students are able to develop and fulfill their world of endless possibilities.
Our High School classrooms have an average of up to 15 students which allows greater fulfillment of the developmental and cognitive needs of each individual student, taking into consideration that our teacher to student ratio is 1 to 6. For over 10 years now, the Secondary school is a part of the Cambridge International Education (CIE) and works as the British International School of Zagreb (BISZ), which is an official Cambridge International School. The curriculum is entirely taught in the English language and follows the British Curriculum of the CIE.
The first two years of our High School programme is the world famous IGCSE whilst the final two years of the programme is the astounding A – levels (also referred to as Sixth form).
When taking into account the needs of each individual student, the professors, together with parents, seek to ensure the participation of students in the fields of humanities, languages, sports and scientific activities which enable that our graduates consistently gain admission to top world universities.
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British International School of Zagreb - First British High School in Croatia - Video.

The British International School of Zagreb has a proud and well-respected history of offering a highly rated international education to its students for over 10 years and is continuously developing quality standards in academia amidst its top class facilities, thus creating a truly modern educational environment.
The school premises and campus offer an exclusive feeling of a premium education where our students experience the future today. To ensure that our students become global citizens, one of the priorities of the school curriculum is to guide, integrate and equip our diversified school community with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare them with the rapid changes in our world.
The British International School of Zagreb is a proud member of the Cambridge International School Community which ensures high quality standards in teaching with a personalized learning approach. With proven outstanding academic results, our past students have achieved top university placements worldwide.
British International School of Zagreb - A Global Outlook and Diverse Community - Video.

This week, the best athletes of the City of Zagreb were announced. One of the winners of the award is our Principal dr. sc. Martin-Tino Časl who was awarded with the Trophy for Lifetime Achievement in Sports. Dr. Časl has been in competitive sports (table tennis, tennis, basketball and handball) for a full 56 years. For years as a competitor, and for the last 16 years as President of the Dr. Časl Table Tennis Club, Vice President of the Croatian Table Tennis Association and the Zagreb Table Tennis Association and a member of the Executive Board of the Women's European Champions League. During that time, his club was 16 times Croatian champion, 7 times Croatian Cup winner, winner of the Mediterranean Cup (women) and finalist of that cup (men). They won the Central European Super League twice and played in the final 3 more times. The crown of his career was winning the European Champions League in 2018 and the final in 2019. In June of this year, the girls won the European Trophy for Women as their 6th different title. No club in history has won so many different competitions. Before his entering to professional sport, the students of our school were 18 times Croatian high school champions (9 times boys and 9 times girls), double European High School champions in 2007, and twice played in the final of the World High School Championship (2010 boys and 2012 girls) and the girls were third in the world in 2010. In amateur table tennis, dr. Časl was 8 times in a row SOKAZ first grade champions and won the Winter Cup 5 times. All of this was recognized by the Sports Association of the City of Zagreb and he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Trophy. On behalf of the winners, Dr. Časl gave a short speech of thanks with a clear message that this is not the end and that there are still many victories and goals to be achieved in future. In the pictures, he can be seen in the company of the individual athletes of the year, the golden Olympians Sandra Elkasević, the great rowers brothers Martin and Valent Sinković, and their coach Mr. Nikola Bralić. At the Trophy, he was congratulated by numerous famous athletes who won medals at the Olympic Games, World and European Championships, the Mayor of the City of Zagreb, Mr. Tomislav Tomašević, and the President of the Republic of Croatia, Mr. Zoran Milanović, who praised our school in the conversation and called dr. Časl a top educator.

The Commonwealth celebrates its 75th year in an era almost as fractious as that in which it was born 75 years ago. At that time, 1949, the London Declaration established the modern Commonwealth and lit a flame of fraternity and hope for a world seeking to move on from the horror of global war and conflict. Its 56 members span the five continents and three oceans, number more than a quarter of the world’s countries and comprise more than a third of humanity, with 70% of them younger than 30 years. The launch of the Commonwealth at 75 book was held on 9th October in the Cloisters of the Westminster Abbey. It has been researched and written by a select team of academics and award-winning authors and was presented by Lord Norton, History of Parliament Chair, together with a Royal bibliographer and Commonwealth Secretary-General. The links between Westminster and the Commonwealth have their origins in British imperial rule and this book charts how many Commonwealth countries adopted and adapted aspects of the Westminster model to suit their own political cultures. The book explores the development of parliamentary democracy across the Commonwealth, and it is a complex story which reveals divergence as well as commonality. The importance of education and the exchange of ideas have always been fundamental principles of the modern Commonwealth. It is also home to some of the finest education providers and experts in the world. We are very proud that our British International School of Zagreb was invited and presented on 2 pages in a chapter dedicated to Education and Culture. Among many well known universities and schools presented in the book there are only two outside the UK and the Commonwealth. Our BISZ is one of them. Our Principal, Martin-Tino Časl and Mrs. Zdenka Časl his loving and supporting wife were among the distinguished guests. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, it was a nice opportunity to meet with old friends from previous occasions and make new friends for the future. You can also get a feeling of the atmosphere by browsing through the following photos.

The British International School of Zagreb has been operating for over 10 years and in that time we have developed a modern educational environment which has attracted students from over 80 nationalities creating a truly diversified school community. Our high educational standards are equalled with state of the art campus facilities which include over 25 000 m2 of extensive grounds with sports courts and close to 9000 m2 of a high-tech building which is divided into the school building and the boarding house. The indoor school premises includes a sophisticated science lab, ICT room, art studio, indoor swimming pool, two sport halls, a fitness centre, highly equipped modern classrooms, lounge room, dining room, and a outstanding 165 m2 library etc. The boarding house includes 52 five star deluxe rooms at 28 m2 with each room having its own en-suite bathroom, gaming and lounge rooms, modern classrooms, a laundry room, medical centre, a security and reception desk, and a huge 70 m2 sun terrace and relax zone. As pioneers of education in Croatia the British International School of Zagreb endorses Cambridge International Education programmes such as the IGCSE, AS & A level. Our students who have successfuly achieved these qualifications have enrolled into the some of the top 20 universities in the world which include: Cambridge University, Imperial College London, Edinburgh University, Harvard University, University of California Berkeley, Tsinghua University, University of Toronto and others. The British International School of Zagreb as a member of Cambridge International School for over 10 years is well established with a safe and secure educational environment. It has a highly regarded international reputation as it was listed in 6 UK high-relevant publications and is looking at achieving greater milestones in the future ahead.
The British International School of Zagreb - past and future - Video.

At the British International School of Zagreb students can enjoy a rich and diverse range of books and genres from our library, which enhances the content and quality across all of our educational school programmes. The Boarding programme at the British International School of Zagreb includes additional study time under teacher guidance and supervision in the library. Being a proud member of the Cambridge International School community, we promote reading for enjoyment and our library is the perfect setting for quiet reading time as well as exam preparations. Reading books builds character and mind and for those who don't like to read, there is a famous quote that really hits the spot. “If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” J.K. Rowling.
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As a parent, seeing your child step into the British International School of Zagreb classroom is like witnessing the journey of endless possibilities. It`s a world of learning, growth, discovery and resilience. At the British International School of Zagreb encompasses individual, paired and group work activities that prepares students for better tomorrow. Students who are in a well-managed classroom are more likely to feel comfortable and connected to activities occurring in class and elsewhere in the school. Students can more easily connect with their peers, building relationships and strengthening social and emotional learning in addition to academic achievement. Please check our classroom video.

The British International School of Zagreb is situated in a beautiful residential area of Zagreb, Croatia with stunning views of mount Medvednica and the surrounding countryside. Our school premises and campus offer an exclusive experience of a premium education where students build a foundation for their future. As a parent, seeing your child step into the British International School of Zagreb is like witnessing the journey of endless possibilities. It`s a world of learning, growth, discovery and resilience. At the British International School of Zagreb encompasses individual, paired and group work activities that prepares students for tomorrow. Please check our new video !!!!!.

In what has become a tradition at the British International School of Zagreb, the last week of school sees all our students and staff adorning sports gear and turning totally competitive. With soccer, dodgeball, table-tennis and badminton the core sports, other activities such as ten-pin bowling, skipping till fail, and racket hit-ups were also in high demand. The day was a great success with classes teaming up to counter their opponents. Sportsmanship, participation, fun, and the will to try your best is what was seen that day at the British International School of Zagreb. Quote from Principal Martin Tino Časl - Life is a game - play it well and honestly, and it will return good results in the future.

Science is a combination of theory and practical work and here at the British International School of Zagreb we get the best of both but especially when it comes to conducting experiments in our modern science lab . The Cambridge International Education IGCSE, AS & A level curriculum enriches students and prepares them for the next milestone in their education. By following such an in-depth and interesting learning framework we have noticed that our students were filled with exploration, discovery and exciting anticipation of what the next academic year will bring at the British International School of Zagreb. “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery each day.” – Albert Einstein

To cap off another school year, an excursion was arranged towards Zagreb's area of Donja Zdenčina where British International School of Zagreb students visited an ethno farm named Šimanović. On site, students are taken back to a distant past where they see how people used to live from their own hands and crafting skills. They were taken on a tractor and cart to see local farm animals and the different types of shelters that they live in. British International School of Zagreb students learned about the machines used in agriculture, as well as tools and how to use them. They then went on to see the vast number of storks in the area with their nests made above light posts. There were so many in such a small area. Finally, the students were shown the different types of trees that grow in the area from oak, pear, birch, and more. Once back at the ethno farm, a lovely lunch was prepared and students had free time to play in the playground and grass area. The ethno room display and presentation included an old iron, cradle, sewing machine, wardrobe, linen, and more. Before heading back to school, the students were able to buy souvenirs which enabled them to engrave names or initials on small necklaces with a wooden pendant.

The British International School of Zagreb has organised a visit to the Zagreb Zoo for its students to visit different animals and their habitats. The students could get to know some of the animals by looking through the fence or glass, but also up close by petting them. Some of the habitats were so vivid and full of rare animals that students took pictures and read the descriptions on every info wall. The weather was nice, so the British school also organised lunch in a nearby restaurant. With laughter and socialising in a nice environment, the students talked and described their experiences with their colleagues and teachers while eating good food.

Primary students of the British International School of Zagreb presented their works that they had been diligently creating for the past 6 weeks in the library. On a pre-selected topic, they researched the material, extracted important information and then created a poster in order to better and more easily show their colleagues that they themselves had mastered the topic assigned to them. As it is a British international school, we could hear interesting facts about women throughout history, Great British people or Britons, space and the human brain. All this was researched by our diligent students, collected data and delighted us with a wonderful presentation. With a lot of new information and interesting events, the students exchanged ideas and created the impression of a real desire to learn the material and transfer knowledge to the other participants of this event. We will be honest in the description, so we can say that the professors learned some of the things for the first time at these presentations

Students from BISZ boarding school visited National Park Plitvice to be amazed by the Croatian nature potential of beautiful water lakes, clear water and amazing surroundings of the National Park Plitvice. British International School of Zagreb is blessed to be close to such nature wanders. Students spend time in nature focusing on earth values and preservation of the ecosystem while having a good time.

On Tuesday 14th November King Charles III was celebrating his 75th birthday. The book about his life The Leadership and Vision of a Modern Monarch was lunched that Tuesday in the most prestigious hotel in London Claridge’s in front of 200 invited guest among whom was also our Principal Dr. Sci. Martin-Tino Časl with his wife Zdenka Časl. Author is Robert Robson who has been a keen observer of the Royal Family and the history, tradition and changing persona of British royalty for more than 30 years. A royal editor and correspondent for major media outlets around the world, he has extensive first-hand experience of royal life – both in the glare of public scrutiny and behind the scenes – having toured with the royals on countless occasions. Arthur Edwards, whose photography features within pages of book, is a legend of royal reporting. From the mid-‘70s onwards, wherever the senior royals have traveled, Arthur and his camera have accompanied them, documented over 200 royal tours to more than 120 countries. The book also includes a wider societal narrative, highlighting stories of success and progress during His Majesty’s lifetime in social, technological and commercial spheres. The book presents a celebration of Charles’s life and achievements in the year of his Coronation and 75th birthday, and looks forward to how he intends to shape the future of the monarchy over the years to come. The book has 6 chapters: The young prince; Family life; The new king; The global leader; An environmental pioneer; A vision of modern Britain. In the last chapter there are several British schools presented including British International School of Zagreb. We are very honored that our school is included in this magnificent monograph. It was presented by authors and Craig Vye from St James's House. In a very spontaneous environment, the three of them told numerous anecdotes about Charles's life from his school days to the present day. They were joined by Kevin Gant - The Mirror Photographer and Ken Wharfe - Former personal protection officer to the Princess of Wales, Prince William and Prince Henry. Our Principal spent a pleasant afternoon talking to old acquaintances from previous promotions at Westminster Abbey, two and four years ago. The pictures show part of the atmosphere from that event.

The new school year will start on Monday (28.08.2023). Students have to come to school at 8.30.

The start of the school year will be September 5, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Students will be informed by the class teacher about their schedules.

The official launch of 300 Years of Leadership and Innovation was a truly memorable occasion, with more than 700 guests from all over the world, including MPs and members of the media, gathering in the historic setting of Westminster Abbey's Cloisters to attend the presentation of this prestigious publication. Launched to coincide with the 300th anniversary of the appointment of Britain's first prime minister, Robert Walpole, in 1721, and in the year of Her Majesty The Queen's 95th birthday, the book celebrates leadership across the full spectrum of British society: from Parliament and Crown to captains of industry and those pushing the boundaries of innovation. The book was presented by the editors Gordon Marsden, MP, the History of Parliament Trust's chairman, Royal correspondent Robert Jobson and Stephen van der Merwe from St. James House. Celebrating the best of British leadership, 300 Years of Leadership and Innovation features expertly written articles on those who have shaped British society, past and present: from Walpole to Cromwell, Churcill to Blair, The Queen and Prince Charles to captains of industry and innovation. Among other captains of industry and innovation there is a page in chapter Education and Creative Minds dedicated to our founder and Principal dr. sc. Martin-Tino Časl and his family, supporting wife Zdenka Časl and his son Tino Sven Časl. His educational philosophy is presented under the title Croatian theory. After previous articles about dr. sc. Martin-Tino Časl's work and achivements in education, science and sport in Innovation 800 (monography celebrating 800th anniversary of Cambridge University) and also in The Commonwealth at 70: From Westminster to the World (celebrating 70th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Nations) it is another compliment to our founder and Principal dr. Časl and our school. The British International School of Zagreb is the only school out of UK that is presented in this prestigious publication.

The first day of school is 6th September 2021. Each class should come at the assigned arrived times listed below: 8.15 - Year 1,2,3 8.20- Year 4,5,6 8.25- Year 7 and Year 8 8.30 - Year 9 - Year 13

We are proud to be the only educational-sporting system (kindergarten, primary, middle and secondary school, examination center and sports club) in Croatia, Europe and one of few in the world who is continuously working on site; including school and sports facilities (halls, swimming pool and playgrounds). Achieving such a fantastic result could only be accomplished through the great cooperation and teamwork with parents, students and staff, who have worked together in not allowing the spreading of Covid-19 within our school collective. We can read of this in newspapers and the press. Thank you everyone for your cooperation and we will continue to work jointly in maintaining such great results.

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The first day of school is 7th September 2020 at 09:00.

Over the last five weeks of this school year our students returned to school with big smile on their faces. In addition to standard lessons, a lot of sporting activities were held on our sports grounds and green surroundings.

Our Primary School students had a marvellous time in our brand new science lab. They were delighted to be able to conduct numerous chemical experiments that they could perform by themselves.

The annual BISZ International Day was held late November with the aim of raising money for the Emergency Surgical Ward of the Sisters of Mercy Hospital in Zagreb. They contend with over thirty thousand responses annually and require all the assistance possible. We are proud to announce that we raised 13612 HRK to help their cause which is truly a fantastic effort. Parents, teachers and students prepared amazing stands from eleven different countries: Croatia, UK, Italy, Switzerland, Russia, Iraq, Libya, Egypt, China, Venezuela and Peru. Students studied their countries and prepared posters and made arts and crafts. Amidst our visitors, we were honoured to have the UK Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia Mr. Andrew Dalgleish attend our special humanitarian fundraiser. One of the other highlights of the day was the performance by internationally acclaimed musicians Ana and Mario Rucner. A big thank you goes to all the parents who helped prepare traditional dishes. Here are some photos of this special school community event.

It is an honor to announce that for the third year running we will be celebrating our ‘International Day’. All students, teachers, parents, and friends will once again help raise money and other donations for a humanitarian cause.   The chosen partner beneficiary this year is the HITNI PRIJEM KIRURGIJE KLINIČKOG BOLNIČKOG CENTRA  SESTRE MILOSRDNICE (Emergency operative ward of the Surgery Clinic at the Sisters of Mercy Clinical Hospital in Zagreb.) Date:29.11.2019 Time:13:30h-15:30h Address: Dedići 102 Where: In the school hall

The first half of the term is officially over with our students and staff taking a break to re-energise for the second part. It has been a successful period where many wonderful things have been happening at BISZ. Students have been to several theatres including PIF and Scena Vidra where they watched the classic ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Almost the entire school spent the day at Lake Jarun which was a ball! The weather was amazing and the children had lots of time to play, team building and get to know one another. Academically, our students are working hard in all key subject areas. Some of the highlights include Science Presentations on plants species through to volcanoes. Others took on roles as chefs and gave instructions on how to cook wonderful recipes. Poetry recitals have been reinforced with students taking the spotlight in class whilst reciting given poems. The theme for our school assemblies this year is on famous musical artists and bands with presentations on Michael Jackson, The Beatles and Beyoncé up till now. And the school term was capped off with a Halloween Costume Day which was spookily fun!

The first day of school will be on 02.09.2019 starting at 09.00.

One third of the human population (2.4 billion people), 53 countries and over 3 trillion USD of exports – that is what makes up the Commonwealth of Nations today. The signing of the London Declaration in 1949 heralded the birth of the Commonwealth of Nations. Exploring the build-up to this major moment in modern history and the Commonwealth’s development and influence over the past seven decades, The Commonwealth at 70: From Westminster to the World is a thought-provoking and beautifully designed hardback book. In that magnificent monography of 350 pages, two pages are dedicated to our British International School of Zagreb and our founder and Principal Martin-Tino Časl describing his contribution to innovations in education and his successes in sport. It is a great honour if we take into account that only ten schools in the world were selected for inclusion in this publication presentation and our school is the only one selected out of Commonwealth countries! Our Director Tino Sven Časl was a co-author of that text. Researched and written by leading academics, this heavily illustrated publication features archive prints, maps and portraits that detail the story of one of the world’s most important and far-reaching international organisations. The launching of this book was held on 25th June in a very appropriate place - at the Westminster Abbey. Gordon Marsden, MP, the History of Parliament Trust’s chairman, gave a comprehensive account of parliamentary politics in England, then Britain, from their origins in the 13th century. The trust is regarded as one of the most ambitious, authoritative and well-researched academic projects in British history. Royal correspondent Robert Jobson, a co-author of the book, talked about Prince Charles and his connections with the Commonwealth. Stephen van der Merwe, one of the book’s editor, spoke about the difficulty of writing texts for such a demanding publication. Our Principal had the privilege to speak with all of them and also some other distinguished guests from the educational and financial sectors. You can also get a feeling of the atmosphere by browsing through the following photos.

Last day of school before the summer break. We are enjoying all sorts of different outdoor activities.

What a great day our students had the last week as they headed east of Zagreb towards Bilogora. It was an action packed day with loads of fun and games for them to try: the children's horserace 'Alka', the rodeo, archery, sack races, treasure hunts and many more activites.

Our young students had an amazing trip to Zadar, Nin and Biograd. We had an opportunity to visit The Museum of Ancient Glass in Zadar and check the ways in which salt is produced at the Nin Saltworks. Moreover, we enjoyed walking through Biograd's streets and beach while grabbing some ice-cream on our way. After the fun we had in our hotel's pool we headed to Fun Park Biograd, where we were amused by many different rides and attractions.

We had a fantastic trip to Zadar, Šibenik & Kornati

“Tis the season to be jolly”, and that is life at BISZ this time of year as we recently celebrated our annual Christmas concert. Parents, grandparents and friends were invited to come and see the joyous songs and dances as presented by our students who were in fine form. It was a great show with songs which included the “12 days of Christmas” through to “Last Christmas”. And we take this opportunity to wish all members of our school community a Merry Christmas, happy holidays and a wonderful New Year.

The last Friday of November had the entire BISZ, OŠ Kreativan razvoj and Privatna gimanzija Dr. Časl community our 2nd annual International Day. The purpose of the day was twofold: to promote the culture and traditions of some of the countries that our students come from, and the latter is to raise money for a charity. Classes promoted 13 host countries from all over the world. We raised over 15,500 kunas with all proceeds going to the Special Hospital for Children with Chronic illnesses in Gornja Bistra. The Head of the Hospital, Mr. Mittermayer joined us on the day along with some of the hospital’s patients and volunteers. We are so proud to have helped this amazing hospital which does so much for so many children. Our students sang two songs as a school, ‘Count on Me’ by Bruno Mars, and the classic ‘Hello to all the children of the world’. Supreme vocalist Damir Kedžo made a guest appearance and joined in on the festivities, he sang two of his hit songs. A big thank you to our PTA, students, staff, parents and friends for all their support and we hope to do even better in organizing the 2019 International Day.

We are happy to announce that our new modern state-of-the-art premises and facilities are opening in autumn 2018. Experience top world-class education in Zagreb, Croatia. #BISZ #premiereducation #boarding

Today our school welcomed a very distinguished guest from Russia, Mr. Maxim Poletaev, a very close friend of our Principal. Mr. Poletaev is a Vice-Chairman of Sberbank, the biggest Eastern European bank. He gave a short lecture to our students in which he underlined the value of quality education in a rapidly changing modern society where new professions and occupations demand more and better education. He also described his deep respect for the British educational system and the value it offers to young people in raising their aspirations for their future careers. Finally, to the delight of both audience and visitors, he cut a cake in the shape of the famous Russian Matryoshka doll.

‘Why fit in when you were born to stand out'... This is one of Dr. Seuss' classical quotes which can be seen up on the wall in our new school 'lounge room'. This latest addition which opened at the start of semester two has been a hit amongst our staff and students. The multi-purpose facility is being used for guided reading, playing games and free time.

The British International School of Zagreb is excited to announce that we are proud to be within 74 selected schools innovators and pioneers in education in this impressive Cambridge Strategies & Innovation 800 project.