Druga gimnazija Sarajevo

What Druga gimnazija Sarajevo does

Druga gimnazija Sarajevo is a public secondary school (Javna Ustanova) located at Sutjeska 1 in the Centar municipality of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, operating under the administrative oversight of the Canton Sarajevo Ministry of Education. Founded in 1905 and operating continuously for over 120 years, the institution serves secondary-school-age students in Sarajevo through three parallel educational tracks: the National Program following Canton Sarajevo curriculum for grades 1-4, the IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) for students aged 14-16, and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for students aged 16-19. The school became the first institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina licensed for the IB Diploma Programme in 2000 and added the IB Middle Years Programme in 2005, maintaining its position as the first and only school in the country offering IBMYP. The graduating cohort of 2022-2026 included 193 students, with approximately 75 students receiving academic awards in the 2024/2025 academic year.

The school's core technology is the International Baccalaureate curriculum framework, which delivers student-centered pedagogy through approaches to learning and teaching, concepts and global contexts, and eight subject groups. Assessment combines formative practices integral to the learning process with summative assessment using prescribed achievement criteria. The Personal Project requires students to produce a significant body of work over an extended period, and the Service as Action component links classroom learning with community engagement. Beyond the IB programs, the school offers the Deutsche Sprach Diplom (DSD) German language certification at A2/B1 and B2/C1 levels. The school has no proprietary technology stack, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities; its digital presence is a Joomla-based website with Google Forms and Docs for administrative functions, and a student-created mathematics platform (DecimalHero) is publicly available.

As a publicly funded institution, Druga gimnazija Sarajevo does not generate commercial revenue; operations are funded through the Canton Sarajevo education system and tuition details are not publicly disclosed. Enrollment is competitive based on student rankings, with rank lists published for the 2026/2027 academic year. Distribution is direct through online registration and in-person document submission, including a specific pathway for foreign students enrolling in IB MYP that requires certified translations of prior educational records. The school maintains strategic exchange partnerships with secondary schools in Germany (Agnes von Hohenstaufen Schule Schwäbisch Gmünd), Sweden, and Italy, alongside a Forest Food environmental project with Općina Centar municipality and KJKP Rad public utility, and a Persian language and cultural program with the Iranian Cultural Center for IB students.

Name

Druga gimnazija Sarajevo

Legal name

Javna Ustanova Druga gimnazija Sarajevo

Website

https://2gimnazija.edu.ba

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Druga gimnazija Sarajevo is a public secondary school in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, offering National, IB Middle Years, and IB Diploma programmes. Founded in 1905, it is the first and only IB-licensed school in the country.

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 industries

AP/IB & Subject-Specific Standardized Exams Prep (AP, IB, SAT Subject legacy, subject exams) (EDANABAE), Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.) (EDAIAEAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• IB diploma program
• Middle years program
• German language certification
• General gymnasium education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarajevo

HQ country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Druga gimnazija Sarajevo is a public secondary school offering four-year general gymnasium education through three core programs: the Nacionalni program (National Program) following Canton Sarajevo curriculum, the IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) for students aged 14-16, and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for students aged 16-19. The school supplements these with the DSD (Deutsche Sprach Diplom) program offering German language certification at A2/B1 and B2/C1 levels. As the first IB-licensed school in Bosnia and Herzegovina (since 2000) and the only provider of the IBMYP in the country, it delivers internationally recognized pre-university education.

Product overview

Druga gimnazija Sarajevo is a secondary school (gymnasium) offering a portfolio of educational programs. The school operates three main programs: the Nacionalni program (National Program) providing standard secondary education following Canton Sarajevo curriculum; the IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) for students aged 14-16; and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for students aged 16-19. Additionally, the school offers the DSD (Deutsche Sprach Diplom) program for German language certification. The school has been implementing IB programs since 2000, making it the first IB school in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Founded in 1905, the school is located at Sutjeska 1, 71000 Sarajevo.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Nacionalni program (National Program) Standard four-year secondary education program following the Canton Sarajevo curriculum, providing general gymnasium education for students in grades 1-4 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for students aged 14-16 that transcends traditional school subjects and prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme, offered by the first and only IBMYP school in BiH.
• IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for students aged 16-19, delivering an internationally recognized pre-university education that enables university admission worldwide.
• DSD Program (Deutsche Sprach Diplom) German language certification program offering examinations at A2/B1 and B2/C1 levels, enabling students to obtain German language diplomas recognized by German educational institutions.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agnes von Hohenstaufen Schule Schwäbisch GmündcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2017Student exchange partnership with German secondary school in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg region. 28 students from Druga gimnazija participated in exchange program from March 17-25, 2017. Program includes cultural exchange, historical site visits, and home stays with German families.
• Partner School in SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program with Swedish partner school. Led by professors Ajanić Dženeta, Velić Kenan, and Muratović Sandra, involving students from II and III grades.
• Partner Organization in ItalyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program with partner organization in Italy. Led by professor Anesa Smailhodžić-Jasika, involving second grade students.
• Općina Centar (Municipality of Centar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for the 'Forest Food' project aimed at improving school environment, developing ecological awareness among students, and creating spaces for outdoor learning. Implemented in collaboration with KJKP 'Rad' and horticulture experts.
• KJKP RadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic utility company partnering on 'Forest Food' project for school yard greening and environmental education. Collaborated with Općina Centar and horticulture experts.
• Burch UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating university in 'Proljetna univerzitetska karavana' (Spring University Caravan) university fair organized at the school, introducing students to university programs and opportunities.
• IT AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating institution in university fair, presenting IT programs and educational opportunities to secondary school students.
• International University of SarajevominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating university in school-organized university fair introducing students to programs and offerings.
• Apeiron-Panevropski Univerzitet Banja LukaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating university in university fair held at Druga gimnazija Sarajevo.
• Iranian Cultural CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural exchange partnership for educational program dedicated to Persian language, literature, history and culture. Organized by professor Merima Mašić Gazić for IB students to develop intercultural understanding. Hosted by cultural consul Hamid Reza Azadi.
• TelecomminorOthersSponsor of school's documentary film 'Čuvari tradicije, graditelji budućnosti' (Guardians of tradition, builders of the future)

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International School of Sarajevo: Private international school in Sarajevo providing IB curriculum to a mixed local and expatriate student body. Comparable as a Sarajevo IB competitor with international orientation, English-language delivery, and a focus on globally mobile families.
• Sarajevo College: A private international school in Sarajevo offering IB programs. Comparable as a Sarajevo-based IB secondary provider competing for the same foreign-student and high-achieving local applicant pool, though with a private-school positioning versus Druga gimnazija's public status.
• United World College Mostar: BiH-based secondary school offering the IB Diploma Programme with a strong international and residential focus. Directly comparable as a BiH-based IB secondary institution competing for internationally minded students in the same country.
• Austrian International School Sarajevo: International school in Sarajevo offering German-language curriculum and bilingual programs. Comparable as a Sarajevo-based international secondary provider, particularly relevant given Druga gimnazija's DSD German language certification expansion.
• Prva Gimnazija Sarajevo: The other historic public gymnasium in Sarajevo, directly comparable as a long-standing secondary school competing for the same top-tier Sarajevo secondary-student cohort. Both are public gymnasia under the same Canton Sarajevo framework and compete on national program rankings.
• Gimnazija Banja Luka: The leading public gymnasium in Banja Luka and a national-level competitor in BiH secondary rankings. Comparable as a peer BiH public gymnasium pursuing university-preparatory excellence and competing for the same high-achieving student segment nationally.

Regional players

• Mathematical Grammar School Belgrade (Matematička gimnazija): Elite specialized public gymnasium in Belgrade, Serbia, with strong international competition results. Comparable as a regional Western Balkans public gymnasium peer competing for top STEM students and university placement outcomes.
• Third Gymnasium Zagreb (III. gimnazija Zagreb): Historic Croatian gymnasium in Zagreb with IB programmes and a strong national reputation. Comparable as a regional public gymnasium peer in the Western Balkans offering IB secondary education and competing for top students seeking EU university access.

Broad incumbents

• UWC Robert Bosch College Freiburg: International UWC residential college in Germany offering the IB Diploma Programme. Comparable as an established IB secondary institution that shares the IB curriculum framework and draws internationally mobile students, relevant to the foreign-student pipeline Druga gimnazija is building.

Others

• International Burch University (School programs): Sarajevo-based university that participates in Druga gimnazija's university fair events. Comparable as an adjacent BiH education ecosystem participant feeding into the higher-education pipeline for Druga gimnazija's graduates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles4 records

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