QSI International School of Sarajevo
QSI offers an American-style curriculum for children aged 3 to 18, including the Frog Street program for preschool and AP courses in high school. English is the primary language, with foreign language options in French, German, and Bosnian. With around 170 students from 25 nationalities, QSI uses a mastery-based approach and offers small class sizes, counseling, transportation, hot meals, and after-school programs. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association.
International French School CIFS of Sarajevo
CIFS follows the French national curriculum and offers instruction primarily in French, with some English and Bosnian. It serves children from ages 2.5 to 18, with a structured weekly schedule and optional before- and after-school care. The school has 266 students and is accredited by the French education inspectorate for Southeast Europe. It promotes a secular, multilingual, and intercultural learning environment, offers after-school activities like arts and piano, and operates a holiday leisure center. Transportation is available across Sarajevo, and healthy meals are provided. Non-French speakers are accepted up to Grade 5; Grade 6 requires B1 French.
International German School Sarajevo (IDSS)
IDSS offers preschool through Grade 9 based on the German curriculum, with instruction in German, Bosnian, and English. The school emphasises a holistic, learner-centred approach, small class sizes (max 15), and strong values such as respect, creativity, and lifelong learning . It includes hands-on programs, extracurricular clubs, after-school care, summer school, on-site kitchens, a library, green spaces, and parent engagement through scheduled visits
Kinderhaus
Kinderhaus uses the Montessori approach and offers education in English, Bosnian, and German for children aged 2 to 6. The school promotes a healthy lifestyle through yoga, outdoor time, and practical workshops like vegan cooking. An in-house chef prepares vitamin-rich, low-fat meals, and the school emphasises environmental awareness and fostering independence.
Montessori House
Montessori House offers a trilingual preschool program (English, Bosnian, and German) for children aged 1 to 6. Each teacher speaks only one language to encourage immersion. The school emphasizes respect, independence, and freedom within limits, with a large outdoor area for free play. School and office hours run from 07:30 to 17:00.
Discover Me Academy
Discover Me Academy provides a Montessori-based nursery and preschool program for children aged 1 to 6. Classes are divided by age group, with dedicated educators and assistants. The facility includes 500 m² of indoor space, a secure yard, and easy access with street-side parking. Instruction is in English, with a focus on exploration and independence. School hours are 07:30 to 17:30.
Richmond Park International School
Richmond Park offers early childhood and K–12 education through a play-based and Cambridge-integrated curriculum in English. With over 400 students from 29 nationalities, it encourages hands-on learning and extracurricular engagement across arts, sports, and STEM. The school includes campuses in Tuzla, Bihać, and Zenica and offers healthy on-site meals and flexible tuition payment options.
Maarif International School
Maarif follows the Canton Sarajevo curriculum blended with Cambridge Assessment International education, offering instruction in English, Bosnian, and Turkish for students aged 3 to 18. With 700 pupils (40% international), the school features diverse clubs, including programming, sports, and art. It has a strong support team for students with learning needs and facilities like a library, lab, cinema hall, and indoor/outdoor play areas. No school transport is available.
Bloom School
This school follows the Canton Sarajevo curriculum with a Montessori approach and offers instruction in both Bosnian and English. It accepts children aged 2–19 (preschool to high school, though high school is currently closed). Enrolment is open year-round and done directly with the school. Hours are 08:00–16:00. Tuition can be paid in instalments, with sibling and full-payment discounts. The school focuses on holistic development, serves on-site meals, offers French asa second language and provides transport within Sarajevo for an extra fee.
PPU Smart vrtić predškolsko
This preschool is located in Grbavica and follows the Canton Sarajevo curriculum. Instructions are in Bosnian (so perfect if you are wanting your little one to learn the Bosnian language), however English can be spoken with parents. It accepts children from as young as 1. The building is modern and has been specifically designed to be a preschool. There are multiple outdoor areas (including a large, grassed area), a small gymnasium under the school and a private parking garage entrance for school drop-off. At the time of this post, the website is under construction, however the preschool offers tours to those interested where they can provide more information.