Gimnazija Dubrovnik

What Gimnazija Dubrovnik does

Gimnazija Dubrovnik is a public four-year upper-secondary school (gymnasium) in Dubrovnik, Croatia, serving approximately 500 students aged 14–19 across 24 parallel classes organized in three specialized tracks: general gimnazija, natural sciences-mathematics gimnazija, and language gimnazija, with bilingual instruction in selected subjects. It operates under the Croatian Ministry of Science and Education and traces its formal status to 1442, when the institution was first named a gimnazija; the current Ploče building has housed the school since 1927, and the institution regained standalone status in 1992. The school runs an extensive extracurricular and international portfolio: a UNESCO workshop (since 1994), European Parliament Ambassador designation (since 2016), Erasmus+ mobility with nine partner schools across Europe, the USA and UAE, the GLOBE environmental monitoring program, the European Business Game, and ~50 student competition teams annually. Outcomes are documented through 145 university admissions in the 2025/2026 cohort alone, including placements at FER, medical faculties, law, philosophy and economics programs across Croatia.

The institution's technology footprint is modest and operational rather than productized: a Metelwin library management system covering 7,200 cataloged books, a Davis Vantage Vue meteorological station feeding the GLOBE international database, CARNet-provided E-Dnevnik gradebook, and Office 365 for teacher-student collaboration. There are no commercial software products, SaaS platforms, patents, or trademarks; the school does not sell to external customers and generates no commercial revenue disclosed on its website.

The business model is that of a state-funded public institution. Primary funding flows from the Ministry of Science and Education and Dubrovačko-neretvanska County, with supplementary contributions from parents for extracurricular trips and donations (e.g., the London study trip). The only monetized activity is the Učenički servis — a Ministry of Labor-authorized student-employment mediation service for students aged 15+ in the county, charging a 10% commission on net student wages plus statutory 0.5% occupational health and 5% pension insurance contributions paid by employers. Distribution to students occurs via the centralized national admissions system; distribution to international partner schools is mediated through Erasmus+ accredited mobility.

Name

Gimnazija Dubrovnik

Legal name

Gimnazija Dubrovnik

Website

https://gimnazija-dubrovnik.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gimnazija Dubrovnik is a public four-year gymnasium in Dubrovnik, Croatia, serving ~500 upper-secondary students across general, STEM and language tracks under the Croatian Ministry of Science and Education. It operates a UNESCO workshop, Erasmus+ exchanges with nine countries, and a county-authorized student-employment mediation service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium programs
• University preparation
• Student employment mediation
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubrovnik

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Gimnazija Dubrovnik is a public secondary school delivering a four-year university-preparatory education across three specialized tracks: general gymnasium, natural sciences and mathematics gymnasium, and language gymnasium (with bilingual Croatian-English instruction in select subjects). Beyond classroom instruction, the school operates an extensive portfolio of extracurricular programs including UNESCO-associated projects, Erasmus+ international student exchanges, GLOBE environmental monitoring, the European Business Game, and a unique regional student employment mediation service (Učenički servis) authorized by the Ministry of Labor and Pension System for students aged 15+.

Product overview

Gimnazija Dubrovnik is a public secondary school (gymnasium) offering general education services across three specialized programs: general gymnasium, science-mathematics gymnasium, and language gymnasium. The institution also provides bilingual instruction in English, student employment services through a dedicated student service office, and manages an extensive portfolio of extracurricular projects including UNESCO programs, European Business Game, Erasmus+ student exchanges, and the GLOBE environmental education program. The school offers diverse extracurricular activities such as geography and history groups, a sports club, drama club, journalism group producing the Infođir school newspaper, choir, gardening, first aid training, art groups, language competition preparation, and philosophy clubs. Additional services include study trips and excursions, a library with approximately 7,200 books, and state matura preparation courses. The school does not offer a technology product or SaaS platform.

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Products and services

• General Gymnasium Program Four-year university-preparatory general secondary education program covering standard academic subjects, designed for students aged 14-19 preparing for the Croatian national matura examination.
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics Gymnasium (Prirodoslovno-matematička gimnazija) STEM-focused secondary education track with advanced mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics coursework, including enhanced laboratory and research activities, GLOBE environmental monitoring, and the School of Young Dubrovnik Geologists project.
• Language Gymnasium (Jezična gimnazija) Language-focused secondary education track offering proficiency in three foreign languages (English, plus German/Italian/Spanish/French) along with Croatian and Latin, including linguistics competitions and the European Parliament Ambassador School project.
• Učenički servis (Student Employment Mediation Service) Authorized employment mediation service for regular secondary school students aged 15+ in Dubrovačko-neretvanska County, connecting students with local employers for part-time work during school holidays. Charges a 10% commission on the student's net wage from the employer.
• Erasmus+ International Student Exchange Program Accredited student and teacher mobility program enabling international exchanges with partner schools in Italy, Slovenia, USA, Spain, Portugal, France, Poland, Sweden, and UAE.
• UNESCO Associated Schools Workshop UNESCO workshop operating since 1994 conducting interdisciplinary projects on cultural and natural heritage preservation, with international exhibitions and forums across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Led by professor Ivanka Lilić.
• GLOBE Environmental Monitoring Program Continuous environmental measurement program using a Davis Vantage Vue meteorological station, with student observations of atmosphere, water, soil, and land cover entered into the international GLOBE database.
• School of Young Dubrovnik Geologists Geology education project including theoretical teaching, practical work with geological collections and geological maps, and annual competitions. Financed by the City of Dubrovnik Environmental Protection Department.
• School Library Service Library collection of approximately 7,200 books managed through Metelwin library management software, enabling online catalog searches, with a librarian (knjižničarka) on staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• 145 graduates admitted to university programs in 2025/2026, including highly competitive programs at FER, medical faculties, and law faculties across Croatia.
• +7 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• UNESCO (Associated Schools Project)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Gimnazija Dubrovnik became a member of UNESCO's Associated Schools Project in 1994, making it one of the first Croatian schools in the network. The school operates a UNESCO workshop conducting interdisciplinary projects on cultural and natural heritage preservation. Activities have included 26 distinct project themes, international exhibitions in Bergen, Zagreb, Florence, Bergen, Augsburg, Stockholm, Osaka, and other cities, and forums in Norway, Africa, and globally. The workshop is led by professor Ivanka Lilić.
• Dubrovački muzeji (Dubrovnik Museums)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration established within the UNESCO workshop framework, involving students in museum-based research projects, exhibitions, and cultural heritage studies of Dubrovnik. Students work with museum curators and archivists on heritage documentation projects.
• Društvo prijatelja dubrovačkih starina (Society of Friends of Dubrovnik Antiquities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within UNESCO workshop activities, focusing on the preservation and documentation of Dubrovnik's historical monuments, walls, portals, paintings, and sculptures.
• Povijesni arhiv Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik Historical Archive)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for historical research projects within the UNESCO workshop, providing students access to archival materials and expert guidance from historians and archivists.
• Zavod za obnovu Dubrovnik (Institute for Dubrovnik Restoration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on restoration and heritage preservation projects within the UNESCO workshop, involving students in understanding architectural heritage and conservation efforts.
• Konzervatorski odjel Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik Conservation Department)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides expert oversight and guidance for student heritage projects, ensuring academic and conservation standards are met in UNESCO workshop activities.
• Moderna galerija Zagreb (Modern Gallery Zagreb)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the '10 Schools - 10 Artists' museum-educational project. Students research assigned artists, create presentations and brochures, and participate in creative workshops, culminating in a three-day stay in Zagreb and project exhibition at the Modern Gallery.
• UPRIS - Udruga za prirodoslovna istraživanja (Association for Natural Science Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in the 'School of Young Dubrovnik Geologists' project since March 2016, financed by the City of Dubrovnik Environmental Protection Department. Includes theoretical teaching, practical work with geological collections and geological maps, and annual competitions. Led by professor Anela Bećir Kljunak.
• GLOBE Program (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe school has been a member of GLOBE schools for many years, conducting continuous student measurements and observations of atmosphere, water, soil, and land cover using a Davis Vantage Vue meteorological station. Data is entered into the international GLOBE database (www.globe.gov) and used for student research projects.
• Liceo Statale Terenzio Mamiani, Rim, ItalijacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partner school in Rome, Italy, as part of the Erasmus+ accredited mobility program. Enables short-term student exchanges and cultural immersion experiences.
• Gimnazija Lava, Celje, SlovenijacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partner school in Celje, Slovenia, as part of the Erasmus+ accredited mobility program.
• High School for Health Professions & Human Services, Manhattan, NYC, SADcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransatlantic student exchange partner school in New York City, USA, providing cultural exchange opportunities for Croatian students.
• I.E.S. Mar de Alboran, Estepona, ŠpanjolskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partner school in Estepona, Spain, as part of the Erasmus+ program, enabling language immersion and cultural exchange.
• Liceu Camoes, Lisabon, PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partner school in Lisbon, Portugal, participating in Erasmus+ mobility programs.
• Lycee Jean Perrin, Marseilles, FrancuskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partner school in Marseille, France, enabling French language immersion and cultural exchange.
• IV Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Henryka Sienkiewicza, Częstochowa, PoljskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partner school in Częstochowa, Poland, as part of the Erasmus+ mobility program.
• Klara Gymnasium, Stockholm, ŠvedskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partner school in Stockholm, Sweden, participating in international mobility programs.
• Delhi Private School, Sharjah, UAEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student exchange partner school in the UAE, extending the school's exchange network beyond Europe.
• Hrvatski sabor (Croatian Parliament)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Simulated Session of the Croatian Parliament' project, a component of civic education (Građanski odgoj i obrazovanje). Students prepare throughout the school year, visit the Parliament, and participate in a simulated parliamentary session with students from across Croatia in May at the Croatian Parliament building in Zagreb.
• Elemasyn (European Business Game organizer)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer of the European Business Game and international student conferences. Gimnazija Dubrovnik has participated in this multi-year project, with students simulating company operations (sales, marketing, finance) in English, competing with students from across the EU, and attending annual conferences in European cities. Led by professors Nikica Anić and Silvana Radulović.
• Društvo francusko-njemačkog prijateljstva (Franco-German Friendship Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the trilateral project 'Democracy - What is it?' involving students from France, Germany, and Croatia, focused on developing intercultural competencies and active citizenship among European integration youth.
• Dom Marina Držića (Marin Držić House)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in the 'Držić iz pera Radića' project with Osnovna škola braće Radić from Zagreb, focusing on the study and popularization of the works of Marin Držić. Students create radio dramas, learn Dubrovnik carols, and conduct guided city tours themed around Držić.
• Dubrovačko-neretvanska županija (Dubrovnik-Neretva County)flagshipOthersThe county co-finances the '10 Schools - 10 Artists' project in partnership with Moderna galerija Zagreb. The county also covers the Dubrovačko-neretvanska region for student enrollment in the school's programs.
• Ministarstvo znanosti i obrazovanja (Ministry of Science and Education, Croatia)flagshipOthersThe school operates under the authority of the Croatian Ministry of Science and Education. The ministry authorizes the school's curriculum, examination processes, and accreditation. The Učenički servis operates based on a license from the Ministry of Labor and Pension System.
• CARNet (Croatian Academic and Research Network)coreTechnology or IntegrationCARNet provides the school with digital infrastructure including E-Dnevnik (electronic gradebook), CARNet email accounts for students and staff, internet connectivity, and access to digital educational resources including e-lektire (electronic literature reading lists) and other digital tools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• International School of Zagreb: An English-medium international school in Zagreb offering IB programmes to secondary students — a regional peer competing for internationally-oriented families within Croatia, comparable to Gimnazija Dubrovnik's bilingual and international programs.
• UWC Adriatic: A United World College located in Duino, Italy — an international residential secondary school in the broader Adriatic region with a strong focus on intercultural understanding, multilingual programs, and IB curriculum, comparable in ethos and international project portfolio to Gimnazija Dubrovnik.

Others

• UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet): The global UNESCO Associated Schools Project network of which Gimnazija Dubrovnik has been a member since 1994 — not a competitor but a structural peer and ecosystem enabler, providing international project frameworks, workshops, and recognition that shape the school's program.

Direct peers

• Liceo Statale Terenzio Mamiani (Rome): A historic Italian liceo classico and exchange partner of Gimnazija Dubrovnik under the Erasmus+ programme — directly comparable as a long-established European gymnasium/lyceum with classical academic emphasis, international exchange programs, and bilingual education traditions.
• XV. gimnazija Zagreb (MIOC): A leading public gymnasium in Zagreb offering an International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and elite university placement — the most direct Croatian counterpart to Gimnazija Dubrovnik in terms of academic reputation, three-track structure, and competition for top Croatian university admissions.
• Klara Gymnasium (Stockholm): A Swedish gymnasium with a documented bilateral student exchange partnership with Gimnazija Dubrovnik under Erasmus+, offering comparable upper-secondary academic programs and exchange-driven international exposure.
• Prva gimnazija Varaždin: A historic Croatian public gymnasium with a strong academic profile and active participation in national academic competitions, offering a similar multi-track gymnasium experience under the same national curriculum and matura framework.
• Gimnazija Lava (Celje, Slovenia): A Slovenian general gymnasium in Celje with an active Erasmus+ exchange partnership with Gimnazija Dubrovnik — directly comparable as a neighboring-country public gymnasium with similar academic tracks and cross-border student mobility programs.
• Gimnazija Andrije Mohorovičića Rijeka: A regional Croatian public gymnasium in Rijeka with multiple academic tracks and active international project participation — a comparable coastal/regional Croatian gymnasium operating under the same Ministry of Science and Education oversight.
• V. gimnazija Zagreb: One of Zagreb's most prestigious public gymnasiums with strong STEM and language tracks and a long tradition of high university placement rates, comparable in profile to Gimnazija Dubrovnik as a competing national magnet for top secondary-school students.

Market position

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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