Welcome to Matija Gubec International School! We are delighted that you have chosen to enrol your child with us!

We desire our Admission process to be clear, diligent, and as simple as possible. To facilitate this process, we have provided below the important forms you will need to review and complete as a part of the Admission process.

Placement in all grades is strictly determined by age of March 31st in the academic year of entry as follows:   

Entering Grade           Age by 31st March

PYP 0                                        5

PYP 1                                        6

PYP 2                                        7

PYP 3                                        8

PYP 4                                        9

 

Steps to Enrol

Step 1 – Application

Fil in an PYP Online Application form.

Once you send the Application form, your child will be placed on the respective waiting list.

The parents will be contacted by the end of April after the reenrolment of our continuing students takes place and after our Admission Committee reviews the new applications. 

Please be kindly advised that the vacancies depend on the number of readmissions of the students who are continuing their education at our school.

Step 2 – Submitting the enrolment documents

If an available seat is confirmed for a new student, the parents are informed and the following documents are to be submitted: 

• Original of the most recent report card
• Court interpreter transcript of the applicant’s latest report card in Croatian (if the applicant does not come from an IB school)
• Copy of the applicant identification document, i.e. passport, showing the applicant’s date of birth, nationality, residency status and the spelling of the full name – for foreign nationals only
• Copy of the applicant’s Certificate of Citizenship („Domovnica“) - for Croatian nationals only

Step 3 – Recognition

Submit the Request for recognition procedure for foreign education qualification.

The recognition procedure is started at the request of the applicant who acquired foreign education qualification, or foreign document about finished or partly attended primary education. The request with the corresponding documentation is to be submitted to the Admission Committee of the School.

Once the Admission Committee has received a complete set of application paper, the admission process begins. Consequently, parents receive a confirmation of receipt of application papers by email. 

Step 4 – Interview

Once all the necessary documents are received, the Principal may arrange an interview with the applicant and parents.

Step 5 – Placement testing

PYP0 and PYP1

Before enrolment, a child is required to undergo an examination where an expert panel evaluates their psychophysical conditions and confirms their readiness for school. This assessment is mandatory for all children entering the school for the first time.

- School entry health screening: New PYP0 and new PYP1 students undergo a thorough medical examination in the school clinic to assess their health. This includes reviewing medical history, measuring height and weight, conducting vision and hearing tests, performing a dental checkup, assessing lingusitic and motor skills, and verifying  vaccination records. This process ensures that each student is prepared for a healthy and successful start to school.

- Psychophysical ability testing in the school: In adittion, the school conducts the testing for psychophysical abilities.

PYP2 - PYP4

Students applying for PYP2-PYP4 are tested in English (which includes both an interview and a written test) and Math. While having a basic understanding of English is beneficial, it is not mandatory. The results of these admission tests are evaluated to ensure that enrolment aligns with the student’s best interest and to determine the most appropriate grade level placement. Depending on the outcome of the English placement test, students are assigned to either the English Language and Literature or English Language Acquisition class. If a student requires additional support in English, they will be placed in the ELS program. Additionally, based on the Math placement test results, students may be recommended to attend support classes offered at the school.

Step 6 – Decision on admission

The Admission Committee takes the final decision on acceptance. The process of review usually takes a couple of days and once the decision is made the Admission Committee contacts the parents.

Step 7 – Registration

After the admission approval by the Admission Committee, the programme coordinators schedule a registration appointment. The following occurs at that time:

• Payment of the enrolment fee in the amount of EUR 450,00 (non-refundable/non-transferable) (School fee payment details)
• Complete and sign the Agreement on the Enrolment.

Schedule a Visit

You can learn about Matija Gubec International School by visiting our website, but we also invite you to experience the school first-hand by scheduling a visit to the School. Please contact the School office at 01/36 47 024 for a tour of the school.