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Adriatic Open School

Montenegro, Bar

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Russian, Ukrainian, German
Fees €5,000 - 8,000
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 210
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Russian, Ukrainian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Japanese
Typical class size 14
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Adriatic Open School, Bar, Montenegro, serves students from pre-school through 12th grade and offers IPC, American, and Cambridge IGCSE curricula. Primary (Grades 1–5) is bilingual and IPC-based with a First Language track in Ukrainian, Russian, or German. Middle School (Grades 6–8) uses CLIL, delivering core subjects in English with a strong first-language emphasis; it features 30 thematic units built around a Big Idea. High School (Grades 9–12) is a four-year bilingual program that combines the US High School Diploma with a Russian-language track; for students not speaking Russian, instruction is in English. Classes are supported by seven teachers, plus a neuropsychologist and a speech therapist when needed. The school operates a Cambridge Examination Center and offers Open Music School, IT and Art schools, Biochemical Laboratory, Library, and Bijela Dvorana. Graduates receive an International Diploma accepted by universities worldwide. Learning formats include in-person or blended delivery, with synchronous online lessons.

Maršala Tita 10, Bar, Montenegro

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The Essentials

Adriatic Open School has 210 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English, Russian, Ukrainian, German.

Location
Bar, Montenegro. The school occupies a large building in the most convenient and greenest part of Bar.

Stages
Preschool through 12th grade; the school accommodates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Type
Private international school.

Additional learning support
A team of 7 teachers with additional assistance from a neuropsychologist and a speech therapist when needed.

Country affiliation
Montenegro.

School day structure
Preschool 9:00–13:10. Primary and IPC run 9:00–15:00, with Secondary typically ending by 14:20–16:00 depending on schedule and extracurriculars; High School runs 9:50–16:50.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Adriatic Open School ranges from EUR 5,000 to EUR 8,000 for 2026/27.

Application and enrollment fees
- Entrance (application/enrolment) fee: EUR 350, payable once at the time of enrolment.
- Security (guarantee) deposit: amount equal to one final payment if paying in 10 instalments, or equal to two final payments if paying in 12 instalments. This deposit is non‑refundable and is applied against the final month's tuition (June).

Tuition fees by school level (2026/27 academic year) — monthly and annual
- Preschool (hours: 09:00–13:10):
- If paid in 12 equal instalments: EUR 420 / month.
- If paid in 10 equal instalments: EUR 500 / month.
- Annual tuition: EUR 5,000 / year.

- Primary school (Grades 3–4; hours: 09:00–15:00):
- If paid in 12 equal instalments: EUR 500 / month.
- If paid in 10 equal instalments: EUR 600 / month.
- Annual tuition: EUR 6,000 / year.

- Primary IPC (Grades 1–5; hours: 09:00–15:00):
- If paid in 12 equal instalments: EUR 500 / month.
- If paid in 10 equal instalments: EUR 600 / month.
- Annual tuition: EUR 6,000 / year.

- Secondary school (Grades 5–8; hours: 09:00–14:20–16:00 depending on schedule):
- If paid in 12 equal instalments: EUR 500 / month.
- If paid in 10 equal instalments: EUR 600 / month.
- Annual tuition: EUR 6,000 / year.

- High school — author programme (Grades 9–10; hours: 09:50–16:50):
- If paid in 12 equal instalments: EUR 500 / month.
- If paid in 10 equal instalments: EUR 600 / month.
- Annual tuition: EUR 6,000 / year.

- High school (Grades 9–12; hours: 09:50–16:50):
- If paid in 12 equal instalments: EUR 670 / month.
- If paid in 10 equal instalments: EUR 800 / month.
- Annual tuition: EUR 8,000 / year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition may be paid in either ten (10) equal instalments or twelve (12) equal instalments.
- The security deposit required on enrolment equals the cost of the last instalment (if paying in 10) or the cost of the last two instalments (if paying in 12). The deposit is non‑refundable and is applied toward the final month's tuition (June).

Discounts and concessions
- Family discount: 5% discount per child when two or more children from the same family attend the school.

Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed; programme hours shown for each level indicate day attendance rather than boarding provision. No separate boarding option or boarding charge is published.

Other costs and optional programme fees
- Extracurricular / Open Class activities have separate fees; examples published for the Open Class centre include: EUR 40 (some short courses — free for enrolled Adriatic Open pupils), EUR 45 / month for an art laboratory (age 5–7), EUR 80 / month for older art classes, and music/club fees shown as EUR 120 / EUR 160 for some offerings. These extracurricular fees are charged in addition to core tuition when pupils participate.
- No published separate uniform fee is listed among the published tuition items and enrolment charges.

Refund and cancellation information
- The security (guarantee) deposit paid on enrolment is non‑refundable and is applied to the final month's tuition (June). No other specific refund terms for tuition or other fees are published in the publicly listed fee material.

Fee payment methods
- Published fee pages and the public fee schedule do not specify payment method options (for example, bank transfer or card payments are not listed on the fee pages). Contact channels (telephone, Telegram, email) are provided for administrative and billing enquiries.
Academics

Adriatic Open School teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
Adriatic Open School offers Primary (Grades 1–5), Middle (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12) programs. Primary is a bilingual IPC-based program with a First Language track (Ukrainian, Russian, or German). Middle School uses CLIL, teaching selected subjects in English with a strong first-language focus; the program comprises 30 thematic units built around a Big Idea. High School is a four-year bilingual program combining the US High School Diploma with a Russian-language track; for students who do not speak Russian, the program is delivered entirely in English. Each class is supported by a team of seven teachers, plus a neuropsychologist and a speech therapist when needed. Students study core English-language track subjects (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Studies) and choose English electives, alongside a Russian-language track that supports the American program, with additional languages available. The learning formats include fully in-person or blended formats, with synchronous lessons from American teachers for online learners.

Student Teacher Ratio
Each class is supported by a team of seven teachers, with additional assistance from a neuropsychologist and a speech therapist when needed. This staffing supports both core instruction and targeted student support.

Higher Education Progression
The program focuses on building a university admissions strategy for Europe or the USA.
Wellbeing
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. The school accepts students for Grades 0–12 through the Mojo.Adriatic system. Each year a preschool class and all sections of first grade are enrolled; spaces in other grades are filled when available. Applications are submitted via Mojo.Adriatic after clicking the application button.

2. The school sends confirmation of receipt. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

3. The school schedules an introduction and testing session. The testing session takes place in Bar and introduces the school to applicants. The testing assesses psychological readiness and does not require counting, writing, or reading. The aim is to determine how well the prospective student understands the school format and can cope.

4. Testing in Bar determines the level of preparation in Mathematics, Literacy, and English. This information helps inform enrollment decisions. The in-person session is part of the admissions process.

5. An English test is mandatory for international-program entrants; an interview determines the level for other grades.

6. Prospective primary students have a mandatory meeting with a neuropsychologist.

7. Results of the entrance exams are emailed to the address provided in the application.

8. If the application is successful, the enrollment contract is presented for signature.
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