European School Zagreb
International high school in Croatian and English.
PKG European School Zagreb provides a quality high school experience for students and the entire family: an international school in Croatian with selected content in English, a personal approach, care for student well-being, and an academically rigorous program. Here, students develop knowledge, self-confidence, and human skills for the era of artificial intelligence, a global future, and a rapidly changing world.
- Individualized Approach
- Pleasant Environment
- Development of Self-Confidence
Why the European School?
Because here students gain access to people, knowledge, places, and experiences that shape the world.
Imagine a secondary school where Microsoft, the European Parliament, UCL in London, the Royal Albert Hall and international forums are not distant names, but real experiences where students do not simply look around, but learn up close and gain rare access to exceptional people. The same strength is present in the teaching, the teachers, the mentoring and the everyday work with students.
01 Individualized Approach
Students do not fit into a predefined mold. We monitor their interests, rhythm, needs, and potential, and we adapt support to each student individually. This is the heart of the European School's philosophy.
02 Safe Environment
Our top priority is for students to feel good. We foster a friendly and safe atmosphere, do not tolerate bullying, care for mental health, and create a school where students can make mistakes, try again, belong, and grow with a smile.
03 Development of Self-Confidence
Self-confidence is built through support and encouragement for students to express themselves, ask questions, try, make mistakes, and start over. At the European School, students gradually learn to trust themselves, their abilities, and their path.
04 Serious Work in a Pleasant Atmosphere
Support does not mean leniency. The European School combines closeness with clear expectations, work habits, responsibility, and a serious approach to learning that provides students with security, knowledge, and strength for what comes after school.
05 Meaningful Learning
Students should not just memorize material. They need to understand why they are learning, how to use knowledge, and how to connect it to real life, projects, experiences, and the world around them.
06 International School in Croatian and English
At the European School, Croatian and English coexist as a natural part of the school experience. Students learn in an international and diverse environment, develop an open worldview, and prepare for a future in Croatia, Europe, or anywhere in the global world.
07 7 Academic Tracks for Your Own Direction
At the European School, students gain the breadth of a general high school education and the freedom to delve deeper into what truly interests them. The seven academic tracks connect practical knowledge, interests, and college preparation, while students from different fields remain together, think alongside each other, and learn from diverse perspectives.
08 A School for the Era of Artificial Intelligence
We are not waiting for the era of artificial intelligence; we are living in it, which is why education can no longer remain the same as in the world we have known. The European School does not prepare students for old patterns or place screens at the center of education, but rather develops the human skills that will set them apart most: critical thinking, creativity, communication, independence, responsibility, and smart use of technology.
09 30 Years of Tradition as the Foundation of a New School
Today's European School has its roots in the Private Classical High School, founded in 1996. Today, owned by the Motušić family, it is not the same school in new packaging, but a new and different European School with an international orientation, a modern approach to learning, a broader perspective, and greater readiness for the times in which today's students are growing up. Because the true value of tradition is not to repeat the past, but to build something new on solid foundations.
European gymnasium program
Specializations
Seven academic tracks provide students with a broad high school foundation and the opportunity to develop what interests them, within a community of students with diverse interests, ideas, and worldviews.
01
Humanities,
classics and society
02
Entrepreneurship,
economics and IT
03
European
studies
04
Foreign languages,
humanities and IT
05
Computing,
mathematics and IT
06
Natural sciences,
medicine and pharmacy
07
Architecture,
design and art
School Life
Memorable days, lasting friendships.
At the European School, school is not just a timetable. It's trips, projects, conversations, field trips, togetherness, and moments where students learn, grow, and feel they belong.
Photo Gallery
School Moments
See the school atmosphere through photos of students, projects, excursions, and daily life.
Open Gallery
Campus in Tuškanac
Our school is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Zagreb, close to the city, culture, and nature.
Projects and Experiences
Students explore, create, present ideas, and connect knowledge with the real world.
Field Trips
We learn outside the classroom, through cities, museums, nature, encounters, travels, and real experiences.
School Community
A small school means more closeness, more support, and a feeling that students know each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions & Answers
Find answers to frequently asked questions below. For any additional inquiries, please call us at 099 444 2400 or email us at pitanja@pkg.hr.
Yes. PKG European School Zagreb is a private high school, which allows us an individualized approach, quality school experiences, more support, and resources tailored to the actual needs of students. Private schools can be laboratories of change: they introduce new approaches faster, test what larger systems are slower to implement, and demonstrate what works.
The annual tuition fee depends on the chosen program and payment method. Current amounts, payment options, and all terms can be found on the Tuition page,
and we recommend visiting it before your enrollment interview to have complete and up-to-date information.
The European School is an international school in Croatian, with selected content and parts of the program in English. Our school also enrolls students who are still acquiring Croatian, with support for language learning and integration into the school community. Such an environment is of great value to all students as they encounter different languages, cultures, and life experiences daily, developing openness and naturally preparing for life in Croatia, Europe, and the global world.
Our Croatian-European High School program with its academic tracks is fully accredited by the Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth of the Republic of Croatia. The Ministry has evaluated this program as fantastic and a significant step forward.
The program is built according to European educational guidelines, and the PKG European School Zagreb diploma opens doors to any university in Europe.
More about accreditation on the Accreditation page.
No. The European Schools (Schola Europaea) is a network of fourteen schools established by the European Union, primarily intended for the children of employees of European institutions and diplomats. PKG European School Zagreb is not part of this network and has no formal ties to it.
PKG European School Zagreb was founded on the conviction that education meeting European standards should not be the privilege of a closed group. Our program is built in accordance with European educational guidelines and is accredited by the Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth of the Republic of Croatia. We are building our own model of private European education, ready for the era of artificial intelligence and global changes, open to every child, not just children of diplomats.
The PKG European School Zagreb diploma opens doors to any university in Europe.
PKG European School Zagreb is the first school in the PKG European Schools network. We intend to expand this model to other European countries.
What is the exact name of the school?
The official name of the school in Croatian is PKG Europska gimnazija Zagreb, and in English, it is PKG European School Zagreb. In daily communication, we often use the shorter name European School Zagreb or European School, while in an international context, European School Zagreb is used.
We prepare students for the state matriculation exam and university through serious academic work, individualized support, and the development of study habits. For the matriculation exam, we have a special preparation program, with teacher support at a group level and individually as needed. At the same time, we prepare them for the era of artificial intelligence, where self-confidence, critical thinking, communication, creativity, and smart use of technology will be crucial alongside knowledge.
At PKG European School Zagreb, the enrollment process is designed to provide families with security, support, and a pleasant experience from the very beginning, without uncertainty, without pressure, and with an expert team guiding you through every step.
Details for enrollment in the first year can be found on the Enrollment in First Year page, and information for transferring from another school on the Enrollment in Higher Grades page.
Enrollment is open throughout the year, depending on seat availability, but it is best to contact us immediately. The number of students per class is limited, and an early start to the enrollment process gives families more choice, more security, and enough time to calmly get to know the European School.
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