Deutsche Internationale Schule Zagreb

What Deutsche Internationale Schule Zagreb does

Deutsche Internationale Schule Zagreb (DISZ) is a private, non-profit German international school established in 2004 and operated by the "Udruga za osnivanje i poticanje Njemačke međunarodne škole u Zagrebu" (Association for the establishment and promotion of the German International School in Zagreb), a Croatian-registered association. The school delivers a German-language educational pathway from kindergarten through the German International Abitur, including preschool (Vorschule), primary school (Grundschule), middle school (Mittelstufe), and upper secondary (Oberstufe), supplemented by a STEM-focused (MINT) program, German-as-a-Foreign-Language (DaF) support, after-school care, and a bilingual summer camp. DISZ is part of the Eurocampus Zagreb, sharing facilities with the French School Zagreb, and is one of only five Eurocampus schools worldwide and one of 137 German Schools Abroad. It is dually recognized by the German Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) and the Croatian Ministry of Education (MZO), and holds the 'Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule' quality seal from the German Federal President, granting graduates access to universities in Germany, Croatia, and worldwide.

The school operates from a single campus at Fratrovac 36, Zagreb, comprising kindergarten, primary, and secondary buildings, a gymnasium, canteen, and library — with renovation of the roof, conversion of chapel space into cafeteria and library, and construction of a new sports hall underway as of 2023, partially funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (BfAA) and supported by the German Embassy in Zagreb. Technology is limited to standard digital learning tools (Google Classroom for grades 1–12), a bilingual website (German/Croatian), and active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, with no proprietary AI/ML systems, public APIs, or apps in evidence.

The business model is subscription-based tuition (Schulgebühren) charged to families enrolling children from kindergarten through Abitur, with exact fee amounts not publicly disclosed and accessible only through the enrollment process. The school is governed by a Board of Directors elected by association members, with association membership being free but required for participation in school governance. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: families enroll directly through the school website, with marketing conducted via the website, social media, bilingual newsletters, and annual open-door events (Tag der offenen Tür). Customer segments are exclusively B2C, targeting German expatriate families, French and other international families, and Croatian families seeking German-language international education in Zagreb.

Name

Deutsche Internationale Schule Zagreb

Legal name

Udruga za osnivanje i poticanje Njemačke međunarodne škole u Zagrebu

Website

https://deutscheschule.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Deutsche Internationale Schule Zagreb (DISZ) is a non-profit German international school in Zagreb, Croatia, offering German-language education from kindergarten through the German International Abitur. It serves German expatriate and international families as part of the Eurocampus and the network of 137 German Schools Abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB)

Keywords

• German international education
• Bilingual primary schools
• Secondary school programs
• STEM education programs
• After-school care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zagreb

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: The school charges tuition fees (Schulgebühren) for attendance from kindergarten through Abitur. Families pay for their children's education at the institution. The revenue model is subscription-based with periodic fee payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Deutsche Internationale Schule Zagreb delivers a continuous German-language international education pathway from kindergarten through the German International Abitur, co-located with the French School on the Eurocampus Zagreb. Programs include kindergarten, preschool (Vorschule), primary school (Grundschule), middle school (Mittelstufe), and upper secondary (Oberstufe), supplemented by STEM (MINT) specialization, German as a Foreign Language (DaF) support, summer camps, and after-school care. The school charges tuition (Schulgebühren) and is recognized by both the German KMK and the Croatian Ministry of Education.

Product overview

Deutsche Internationale Schule Zagreb (DISZ) operates as a German international school offering a comprehensive educational program from kindergarten through secondary education leading to the German International Abitur. The school provides a unified German-language educational pathway with specialized STEM (MINT) education and German as a Foreign Language support. Programs include kindergarten, preschool, primary school (Grundschule), middle school (Mittelstufe), and upper secondary (Oberstufe) leading to the German International Abitur. The school also offers extracurricular programs including summer camps and after-school care. DISZ is part of the Eurocampus Zagreb alongside the French school, and is recognized by both German (KMK) and Croatian (MZO) educational authorities. The school also undertook significant infrastructure development including sports facilities, cafeteria, and library construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten German-language kindergarten program led by trained German-speaking educators, offering project-based learning for young children from diverse backgrounds.
• Vorschule (Preschool) One-year preschool program for children aged five or six, preparing them for primary school through development of emotional, cognitive, motor, and social skills.
• Grundschule (Primary School) Primary school offering individualized learning through differentiated content, varied teaching methods, open classroom forms, and team teaching with two teachers.
• Mittelstufe (Middle School) Middle school education as part of the German international school system, leading to the intermediate school-leaving certificate (Realschule).
• Oberstufe (Upper Secondary / High School) Upper secondary education culminating in the German International Abitur; completion of grade 10 awards the Realschule intermediate certificate, granting university access in Germany, Croatia, and worldwide.
• MINT-Bildung (STEM Education) STEM-specialized education program featuring natural science laboratories, student participation in Youth Research (Jugend forscht) competitions, visits to the University of Zagreb Faculty of Science, and internship opportunities.
• DaF-Förderung (German as a Foreign Language) German as a Foreign Language support program providing language instruction for students not native to German-speaking environments, enabling them to integrate into the German-medium curriculum.
• DISZ Summer Camp Bilingual summer camp introducing children to German language and culture through games, entertainment, workshops, and age-appropriate activities over a two-week period.
• Aktiv Entspannen (After-School Care) After-school care and relaxation program available Monday through Thursday for primary school students enrolled at DISZ.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• German Embassy ZagrebcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023The German Embassy in Zagreb supported the school renovation and sports hall construction project. The embassy works closely with the school in facilitating German government support for the institution.
• Network of 137 German Schools AbroadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023DISZ belongs to the network of 137 German Schools Abroad, spanning from Silicon Valley to Sofia, Shanghai to Paris. These schools value an attractive and challenging offering based on individual support, multilingualism, and cultural exchange. German language, culture, education, and exchange form the cornerstones.
• French School Zagreb (École Française de Zagreb)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDISZ shares the Eurocampus Zagreb facility with the French School, operating together as one of five Eurocampus schools worldwide. Students from both schools interact daily, living the European everyday life with learners from Germany, France, Croatia, and countries worldwide. The partnership strengthens the European idea and promotes intercultural understanding.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/deutscheinternationaleschuleinzagreb
• Instagraminstagram.com/deutscheschulezagreb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/disz

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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