MIOC

What MIOC does

MIOC (XV. gimnazija) is a public secondary school (gymnasium) located at Jordanovac 8, Zagreb, Croatia, operating under the Croatian Ministry of Science and Education. It serves high-achieving secondary students through two principal program tracks: the Prirodoslovno-matematički program (PMG), a four-year national curriculum focused on natural sciences and mathematics, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The institution is highly selective, imposing a documented 77-point enrollment threshold for both PMG and IB tracks, and operates with approximately 37 staff. MIOC is consistently ranked among Croatia's most prestigious secondary schools, with a sustained record of national competition wins and international Olympiad medals (IOI, IPhO, IOAA 2025).

The school's technology footprint is conventional: a standard WordPress-based website serves as its primary digital platform, with no proprietary software products, mobile applications, APIs, or SaaS services offered. Core educational delivery rests on classroom instruction, IB curriculum execution, science laboratory equipment, and astronomy observation tools, supplemented by extracurricular programs including Erasmus+ international projects, GLOBE environmental monitoring, robotics, and astronomy clubs. The institution does not pursue AI/ML, data products, or technology commercialization.

MIOC's revenue model is structurally public-sector: core education is fully funded by the Croatian Ministry of Science and Education with no direct tuition charged to students. A separate entity, the Zaklada MIOC Alumni (MIOC Alumni Foundation), raises supplementary funds through donations and pub quiz events (recommended €40 per team) and administers scholarships including a one-time €700 "Najtjecatelj" award and the "Putovanje do zvijezda" astronomy camp award. Distribution occurs exclusively through the Croatian public education system via entrance examinations, with optional international reach via IB program enrollment. The institution maintains deep partnerships with University of Zagreb faculties (PMF, FER, FSB) and the Institute of Physics (IF), and is currently recruiting a new principal through a public call published December 24, 2025.

Name

MIOC

Legal name

XV. gimnazija

Website

https://mioc.hr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MIOC (XV. gimnazija) is a selective public secondary school in Zagreb, Croatia, serving high-achieving students through a natural sciences and mathematics program and International Baccalaureate tracks. It is government-funded, operates with ~37 staff, and maintains an affiliated alumni foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: XV. gimnazija is a public secondary school funded by the Croatian Ministry of Science and Education. Core education is provided at no direct cost to students.
2. Alumni Foundation Donations and Fundraising: The Zaklada MIOC Alumni (MIOC Alumni Foundation) raises funds through donations, pub quiz events, and charitable activities to provide scholarships to current students.
3. International Program Fees: IB (International Baccalaureate) programs may involve additional fees for international curriculum delivery and examinations.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MIOC (XV. gimnazija) is a state-funded selective secondary school in Zagreb that delivers the national Prirodoslovno-matematička gimnazija (PMG) program, the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). It also operates a student-organized alumni foundation (Zaklada MIOC Alumni) that awards scholarships and accepts donations.

Product overview

MIOC (XV. gimnazija) operates as a secondary school offering two primary educational tracks: the national Prirodoslovno-matematički program (PMG) focused on natural sciences and mathematics, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes comprising the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school also maintains an alumni foundation (Zaklada MIOC Alumni) that provides scholarships and awards to support student development. The institution does not offer technology products or SaaS services; rather, it delivers educational programmes and manages school operations through its website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zaklada MIOC Alumni: MIOC Alumni Foundation - provides scholarships to current and former students of XV. gimnazija

Products and services

• Prirodoslovno-matematička gimnazija (PMG) program Four-year national upper-secondary program in natural sciences and mathematics, delivered to admitted students following a competitive entrance examination; prepares students for the Croatian Matura and STEM-focused university tracks.
• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) IB Middle Years Programme delivered alongside the national PMG curriculum, providing an internationally framed secondary credential for students preparing for the IB Diploma.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) IB Diploma Programme offered in the upper-secondary years, enabling students to sit IB examinations and earn an internationally recognised diploma for university placement.
• Zaklada MIOC Alumni scholarships and donations Foundation-managed scholarship program funded by alumni and donor contributions, awarded to current and continuing MIOC students to support their secondary and post-secondary education.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Erasmus+ STEPS Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Erasmus accreditation 2021-2027 under the STEPS project. Student and teacher mobility programs, international project weeks, and exchanges with partner schools across Europe.
• PMF - Prirodoslovno-matematički fakultet (Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Faculty of Science for gifted student programs. MIOC+PMF+FER joint projects co-financed by MZOM (Croatian Ministry of Health and Welfare). Students participate in joint activities and open days at PMF.
• FER - Fakultet elektrotehnike i računarstva (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing joint project FER <3 MIOC initiated in 2025 for gifted student work in electronics and computing. Joint programs for gifted students co-financed by MZOM. Students attend FER open days and workshops.
• IF - Institut za fiziku (Institute of Physics, Zagreb)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Institute of Physics for student education in physics and astronomy. Joint open days (Frizbijada), Masterclass programs in particle physics, and other enrichment activities.
• Erasmus+ TIME Project PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mobility and collaboration project with European partner schools. Students participate in project weeks and exchanges.
• Erasmus+ MERIA Project PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ project involving international collaboration and student/teacher mobility with partner schools.
• Erasmus+ The Mystery of Science Project PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational science education project with European partner schools under Erasmus+ funding.
• Erasmus+ The Magic of Water Project PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ project focused on water science and environmental education with European partner schools.
• Erasmus+ The Magic of Sound Project PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ project focused on acoustics and sound science. Featured on HRT4 (Croatian National Television) in a segment on EU-funded projects. Published an e-book as project output.
• GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational environmental education and monitoring program. Students conduct environmental observations and participate in international campaigns such as microplastics monitoring.
• RADDAR Workshop Program PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychology workshops and programs for students; ZNADDAR mathematics festival organized in collaboration.
• Barcelona-Zagreb International Exchange PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student exchange program between Zagreb and Barcelona schools.
• Comenius Project Partners (Geometry in everyday life, Magic Möbius Strip)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarlier European Comenius program partnerships involving schools from Latvia, Romania, Spain, Croatia, Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, France, and Lithuania for collaborative mathematics and science projects.
• FSB (Fakultet strojarstva i brodogradnje) - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through FSB4SCHOOL program, with annual FSB Day held at MIOC for student exposure to mechanical engineering and naval architecture.
• Zaklada MIOC Alumni (MIOC Alumni Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished alumni foundation providing scholarships (MIOC Alumni Stipendija, Najtjecatelj scholarship of 700 EUR, Putovanje do zvijezda award for astronomy camp), organizing fundraising events (PUB KVIZ), and supporting current students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United World Colleges (UWC): Global network of selective IB residential colleges for students aged 16–19. Comparable to MIOC's IB DP track in selectivity, IB curriculum delivery, and emphasis on international-mindedness, though operating as a much larger global incumbent.

Direct peers

• V. gimnazija Zagreb: Selective public gymnasium in Zagreb with strong STEM and language programs. Closely comparable to MIOC in operating model, target student profile, and competition in the Zagreb secondary school market.
• Gimnazija Lucijana Vranjanina Zagreb: Selective Zagreb gymnasium with strong academic reputation. Directly comparable to MIOC in serving high-achieving secondary students and competing within the same catchment area.
• Gimnazija Franje Petrića (Zadar): Highly selective Croatian gymnasium with a strong record in national STEM competitions. Comparable to MIOC as a top-tier public gymnasium producing national Olympiad medalists within the Croatian secondary education system.
• British International School of Zagreb: International school in Zagreb offering globally oriented curricula. Comparable to MIOC's IB programmes as an alternative for families seeking English-language, internationally portable secondary education in Zagreb.
• I. gimnazija Zagreb: Another elite public gymnasium in Zagreb with a long tradition of academic excellence and a strong record in national competitions. Directly comparable to MIOC as a selective Croatian secondary school competing for the same top-tier Zagreb applicants.
• International School of Zagreb: Private international school in Zagreb delivering IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP). Comparable to MIOC's IB MYP/DP track and competes for Zagreb families seeking internationally recognized secondary credentials.
• VII. gimnazija Zagreb: Prestigious Zagreb gymnasium offering rigorous academic programs including international tracks. Directly competes with MIOC for high-achieving Zagreb students preparing for national and international competitions.
• III. gimnazija Zagreb: Established Zagreb public gymnasium with a strong record in mathematics and science competitions. Comparable to MIOC in selectivity, STEM focus, and Croatian public-school funding model.

Others

• XV. gimnazija IB alumni network (Zaklada MIOC Alumni): MIOC's own alumni foundation providing scholarships and fundraising. Included as the in-house community platform supporting the school; not a competing institution but the closest ecosystem peer for alumni-driven secondary education support models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@miocpodcast
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mioc

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