Prva privatna gimnazija s pravom javnosti Varaždin

What Prva privatna gimnazija s pravom javnosti Varaždin does

Prva privatna gimnazija s pravom javnosti Varaždin is a private secondary school (gymnasium) located in Varaždin, Croatia, founded in 1997. It operates as the first private gymnasium in the region with 'pravo javnosti' (public law rights) granted by the Croatian Ministry of Science and Education, enabling it to deliver state-accredited secondary education and prepare students for the Croatian state matura (državna matura). The school serves approximately 200-300 students across four grade levels with multiple parallel class streams, offering specialized tracks in Art, Business, IT, Science, and Social Studies, plus a dedicated department for elite young athletes and musicians requiring flexible scheduling.

The school's core pedagogical approach combines a periodic 8-week block teaching system, individualized mentor relationships, and an outdoor pedagogy curriculum delivered through a dedicated school forest ('Zeleno gnijezdo' / 'Green Nest') for hands-on biology, chemistry, and geography instruction. Teaching units are structured around Bloom's taxonomy and Gardner's multiple intelligences framework. The institution also hosts the annual PPGMUN Model United Nations conference and participates in Erasmus+ projects (notably '2F for the Planet' and ProBleu), enabling student exchanges and teacher mobility across multiple European countries.

The business model is hybrid. Primary revenue comes from tuition fees (not publicly disclosed) charged to families of enrolled students, characterized as recurring subscription-style. Secondary revenue streams include student meals (5 EUR per serving), professional development courses for European educators under the Work-Life Education brand (400 EUR per participant plus optional 150 EUR social activities package), adult education and tutoring services, classroom rental, and third-party field trip organization. The school has no external investors, no funding rounds, and operates as an independent private educational institution. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, or proprietary technology platforms are disclosed; the school's differentiators are pedagogical methodology and community ecosystem rather than technology assets.

Name

Prva privatna gimnazija s pravom javnosti Varaždin

Legal name

Prva privatna gimnazija s pravom javnosti Varaždin

Website

https://privatna.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Prva privatna gimnazija s pravom javnosti Varaždin is a private Croatian gymnasium (secondary school) in Varaždin serving roughly 200-300 students via state-accredited 4-year programs built on outdoor pedagogy, 8-week block teaching, and individualized mentorship, while also monetizing professional development courses for European educators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Montessori/Waldorf/Classical/Expeditionary (Pedagogical Models) (EDAJACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instructional Coaching & Teacher Professional Learning (School-Embedded) (EDAJAFAO), Teacher/Coach Training & Curriculum for Speech & Debate (EDAMAOAL), Teacher Training, Professional Development & Education Leadership (BPADAKAC)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Gymnasium secondary school
• Outdoor experiential learning
• Professional development courses
• Model united nations

Headquarters

HQ city

Varaždin

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Secondary Education Tuition: The school operates as a private gymnasium (high school) with public law rights, generating revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by students' families. Tuition supports the school's specialized programs including outdoor pedagogy, mentorship, and international curricula.
2. Catering / Meal Services: The school provides daily meals for students. Meals not individually priced cost 5 EUR per serving. This constitutes a secondary revenue stream from the student body.
3. Professional Development Courses for Educators: The school offers Erasmus+ and Work-Life Education professional development workshops for teachers internationally. Courses such as Outdoor Pedagogy (400 EUR), Sustainability in Classroom, Public Speaking, Teaching in a Changing World, and Erasmus Project Development are priced at 400 EUR per participant, plus optional social activities at 150 EUR. This generates revenue from international educator participants.
4. Classroom Rental: The school offers classroom and facility rental services ('Najam i zakup učionica') to outside organizations and groups.
5. Adult Education Services: The school provides adult education programs ('Obrazovanje odraslih'), including tutoring and instruction services ('Instrukcije i poduke') for adult learners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Prva privatna gimnazija s pravom javnosti Varaždin is a state-accredited private secondary school (gymnasium) in Varaždin, Croatia that delivers a four-year secondary education program with five specialized tracks (Art, Business, IT, Science, Social Studies) plus a dedicated department for elite young athletes and musicians. The school differentiates through an 8-week periodic block-teaching system, individualized mentor assignments, and outdoor/experiential pedagogy conducted in a dedicated school forest ('Zeleno gnijezdo'). It also generates ancillary revenue through international professional development courses for educators, adult education, tutoring, classroom rentals, and field-trip organization for partner schools.

Product overview

Prva privatna gimnazija s pravom javnosti Varaždin is a private secondary education institution offering a four-year gymnasium program with multiple specialized tracks (Art, Business, IT, Science, Social Studies). The school operates on an innovative block-scheduling system where students focus on fewer subjects in 8-week periods. Beyond core education, the institution provides extracurricular programs including PPGMUN (Model UN conferences), Erasmus+ mobility programs, and Work-Life Education professional development workshops for educators. The school also offers practical educational services such as outdoor pedagogy using their forest classroom ('Zeleno gnijezdo'), NTC learning programs, adult education, tutoring services, room rentals, and organized field trips for other educational institutions. The institution holds 'pravo javnosti' (public law status) indicating state-accredited education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zeleno gnijezdo (Green Nest): School forest and outdoor learning area used for experiential education in biology, chemistry, and geography
• PPGMUN

Products and services

• Prva privatna gimnazija (Private Gymnasium) — 4-year Secondary Education Program A four-year state-accredited gymnasium (secondary school) program with public-law rights, offering five specialized tracks (Art, Business, IT, Science, Social Studies) plus a dedicated department for elite athletes and musicians, delivered through an 8-week periodic block-scheduling system with individualized mentor assignments and outdoor/experiential pedagogy.
• Work-Life Education Professional Development Workshops for Educators 5-day international professional development courses for teachers delivered in English (minimum B2 level required), including Outdoor Pedagogy, Sustainability in Classroom, Public Speaking, Teaching in a Changing World, and Erasmus Project Development. Priced at 400 EUR per participant plus an optional 150 EUR social activities package.
• Adult Education Services (Obrazovanje odraslih) Continuing education and adult learning programs (Obrazovanje odraslih) offered by the school for adult learners, including various professional development and personal enrichment courses.
• Tutoring and Instructions (Instrukcije i poduke) Individual and group tutoring services providing extra academic support and instruction across subjects, available to students outside regular class hours.
• Field Trip Organization (Organizacija terenskih nastava) Organized outdoor field education services for kindergartens (vrtići), primary schools (osnovne škole), secondary schools (srednje škole), and universities (fakulteti), including science-focused trips and nature-based learning experiences using the school's forest classroom.
• Classroom and Facility Rental (Najam i zakup učionica) Rental and lease of the school's classrooms and facilities for external events, meetings, and educational activities.
• Student Meal Services Daily meals provided to enrolled students, priced at 5 EUR per serving (including meals without individually listed prices), supporting school-day nutrition for the student body.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students won multiple awards at international Model UN conferences including MUNOG (2nd Honorable Mention, Best Position Paper at LUXMUN), IMUNBP (Barcelona), and LUXMUN (Luxembourg).
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hrvatsko društvo za biološka istraživanja (HDBI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHDBI (Croatian Society for Biological Research) collaborates with the school on biology education workshops for students, including workshops on pollinators held at the school's 'Zeleno gnijezdo' outdoor teaching site. The partnership enriches the school's biology curriculum with expert-led practical sessions on ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Erasmus+ Programme (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school actively participates in Erasmus+ KA2 projects including '2F for the Planet' and ProBleu, enabling teacher training mobility, student exchanges, and international curriculum development. Erasmus+ is a core strategic partnership providing funding and framework for the school's internationalization.
• Varaždinsko Županija (Varaždin County)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe county government, led by župan Anđelko Stričak, recognizes and receives outstanding students from the school for achievements at national and international competitions. The school participates in the county's 'Odaberi svoju školu' (Choose Your School) promotional campaign.
• Rotary Club Varaždin 1181minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudents from the school presented their civic project 'Ispod istog neba' (Under the Same Sky) at a Rotary Club meeting, demonstrating community engagement and receiving support for youth civic initiatives.
• Hrvatski Crveni Križ (Croatian Red Cross)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe school has a Volonterski klub (Volunteer Club) active in Red Cross projects, and students participate in Red Cross first aid competitions. Students won bronze at a municipal Red Cross first aid competition.
• Turistička zajednica grada Lepoglave (Lepoglava Tourist Board)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudents collaborated with the Lepoglava Tourist Board and Međunarodna agencija za razvoj (International Development Agency) on a project to revitalize tourism in Lepoglave, demonstrating civic engagement and regional development collaboration.
• YRoNS (Young Researchers of Natural Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents participate in the YRoNS (Young Researchers of Natural Sciences) conference, presenting team research projects such as 'Razlike u izgradnji podzemnih rupa šturaka' (Differences in Antlion Pit Construction).
• Hrvatsko debatno društvo (Croatian Debate Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected students attend Erasmus+ youth exchanges organized by the Croatian Debate Society, such as 'From Participants to Leaders' in Blokzijl, Netherlands. The school also participates in inter-county debate competitions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prva privatna gimnazija Zagreb: Another first-of-its-kind private gymnasium model in the Croatian market. If extant, it is the closest structural peer — a private gymnasium operating in a larger Croatian city under a similar public-law status model.

Regional players

• International School of Zagreb: Well-established international K-12 school in Croatia offering IB and other internationally accredited programs. Comparable as a private fee-paying secondary institution in the same country, though with a different (international/IB) curriculum focus.
• Deutsche Schule Zagreb: German international school in Croatia operating under a similar public-law/private-fee model with an alternative national

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Budijunaksvojepri%C4%8De
• Facebookfacebook.com/ppg.varazdin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prva-privatna-gimnazija-s-pravom-javnosti-vara%C5%BEdin
• Instagraminstagram.com/ppg.varazdin

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Profiles2 records

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