IBSZ BRIGHT HORIZONS

Prospectus
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Bright Horizons –
International British School of
Zagreb.
It is important to make the right
choice for your child. This brochure
has been especially written to
provide you with the necessary
information and to help you
understand what we have to offer.
At Bright Horizons, we provide a
happy, caring and safe environment
for your child. We work hard to
ensure that your child’s experience
of school is a positive one and one
which encourages a love of learning
and self discipline from the start.
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Our school's curriculum is based on
the English National Curriculum and
is enriched by Singapore Maths and
the International Primary Curriculum
(IPC).
We hope that you will feel confident
in approaching us at school with any
queries or worries. The aim of this
prospectus is to provide you with a
guide to procedures and policies but
should you wish to learn more about
the school then visits are welcome.
Please arrange an appointment and
we will be only too happy to show
you around and answer any
questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Milena Prodanić Tišma
IBSZ Bright Horizons Founder
 
OUR VISION

Our vision is of an International School that, in partnership with

parents, values diversity, encourages risk taking and empowers
children to realise their potential in a highly motivating environment.

OUR MISSION

Our school nurtures a love of learning by valuing what is unique about

each child. A forward thinking, International Curriculum is
implemented which focuses on joyful learning and equipping children
with the skills needed to thrive in an ever changing world. We employ
dynamic, international staff who take pleasure in guiding and learning
from the children and each other. Our children learn to become
courageous individuals who are not afraid to take chances.
 IBSZ Bright Horizons Aims

To provide a stimulating and challenging learning environment within

which a broad and balanced curriculum can be effectively delivered
To provide an environment of excellence and high achievement
To encourage positive attitudes to learning so that each child may be
helped to realise his or her potential
To provide a stimulating and challenging learning environment within
which a broad and balanced curriculum can be effectively delivered
To provide an environment of excellence and high achievement
To encourage positive attitudes to learning so that each child may be
helped to realise his or her potential
To nurture respect for all those involved in the life of the school
To extend social and cultural awareness within the school of local and
international communities
To safeguard the long term development and reputation of our
organisation
To uphold the values of honesty, integrity and respect for others

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 Growth mindset

At Bright Horizons, we teach children

about and follow a "Growth Mindset"
approach.
This is a belief (based on
neuroscientific research and
evidence) that our brains can
grow and become smarter.
Our philosophy as a school is based
around this and teachers encourage
students to take
on challenges and push
themselves because that is
the best way to "grow our
brains". Effort and
hard work are praised, as
this helps to promote
a growth mindset.
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A brief history

Bright Horizons - IBSZ primary school was

founded in 2013. The primary school was
established after the success of the Kindregartens,
which opened in 2006 (https://kindergarten.hr/).
Bright Horizons is verified by the Croatian
Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport.
In 2013 we started with 7 pupils, attending Year 1.
In the School Year 2017-18 we
have 84 pupils from Year 1 to Year 6.

The IBSZ Bright Horizons is a member of COBIS

(Council of British International Schools).
The IBSZ Bright Horizons cooperates closely
with the British Embassy in Zagreb and
with the British Council in Zagreb.
 Curriculum

At Bright Horizons we deliver a broad, balanced

and creative curriculum which whilst fulfilling the
school aims is organised in such a way as to
deliver the requirements of the English National
Curriculum (maths is enriched by Singapore
Maths) and the International Primary Curriculum
(IPC). This provides cross-curricular learning
within an international context and enables
pupils to easily switch to a new school when
they move abroad. All lessons are taught in
English (except for Croatian).
The English National Curriculum is divided into
four Key Stages that children are taken through
during their school life.

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 Organisation

We aim to keep our class sizes balanced

as we recognise the benefits of smaller
classes. The class teacher for each
class is responsible for planning and
monitoring the children's work.
We value the partnership between
school and home and endeavour to keep
parents fully informed about their child's
Uniform
progress. Written reports are sent home
to parents at the end of the Autumn and
Summer terms. Furthermore, there are
individual meetings at the end of each
term for private consultations between
parents and teacher.

School meals

The Bright Horizons’ lunch service is

provided through in-house catering.
Our aim is to ensure a high – quality
complete meal. Additionally all pupils are
provided with a nutritious snack in the
morning and afternoon.
The school does not have
cooking facilities for school meals onsite
but hot meals are delivered each day. The IBSZ Bright Horizons’ uniform
There is a single choice menu. consists of a school blazer, dark blue
Vegetarian alternatives are available. trousers/skirt,
a white shirt/polo shirt and
a dark blue cardigan with the school logo.

Uniforms are available from

a specialist supplier from UK via a link
on our website.
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 Inclusion
English as an additional language (EAL)
A number of our children have particular learning
and assessment requirements which are linked to
their progress in English as an additional
language. Their inability to fully access the
curriculum is because their communicative skills
are not advanced enough. In our school teachers
take action to help children who are learning
English as an additional language through various
means: developing their spoken language through
play, role-play, repetitious rhymes, songs, games
and circle activities.

Special Educational Needs

Great attention is paid to providing a curriculum
which is differentiated and meets all children’s
needs. In some cases, however, extra support
and/or advice is needed. Initially, in-school
support is offered based on an individual
education plan. Extra, focused support may be
given to such pupils in small working groups or
even individually. The school is also able to draw
on the advice given by outside agencies such as
educational psychologists, speech therapists, and
occupational therapists. We are keen to involve
parents as much as possible should children need
extra support in school.

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Assessment

Assessment in Maths, English, Croatian and

Spanish/German according to Croatian marking system
(sufficient/dovoljno – 2, good/dobro – 3, very good/vrlo
dobro – 4, excellent/izvrsno – 5). IPC Written
assessment reports. At the end of the school year pupils
earn the written report on child success, eMatica and
IPC written assessment report.
 Extra - curricular
activities

We feel that extra curricular activities are

important, both from
an educational and
social point of view.

As they progress through school

children have the opportunity and are
encouraged to participate
in a variety
of activities such as:
* Tennis
* Bridge
*Drama
* Robotics
* Football

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 Admission
The IBSZ Bright Horizons is accepting applications for enrolment
for the upcoming school year 2018/2019. On our website you will
find a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to our admissions
process, along with detailed information on our admissions
policy.
However, the best way to appreciate our school is to visit us and
join one of our school tours.

Contact us:
Address: Sveti Duh 122
Zagreb 10 000
Croatia

Tel: 385 (0)1 37 45 146

Web: www.britishschool-zagreb.hr

Contact:

Email: info@britishschool-zagreb.hr
Tel: 385 (0)1 37 45 146