Internationale Deutsche Schule Sarajevo

This is where we teach students skills they need to transform themselves, others, and our global communities.

Learning Begins With Us

Dear Parents,
We are thrilled to welcome you to our IDSS private primary school. From the moment you step into our premises, you will see that we offer an exceptional education experience. Our talented school and staff strive to provide a supportive, challenging, and nurturing environment that encourages each student to
grow to their fullest potential.

At our school, we believe that education goes beyond academics. We focus on developing well-rounded students who are compassionate, creative, resilient and socially responsible. Our curriculum is designed to be inclusive and holistic, including a wide range of programs to accelerate learning, enhance critical thinking, and foster a love of knowledge that will stay with them throughout their lives. We also place great emphasis on character development and community service, encouraging students to develop empathy, respect, integrity, responsibility, and leadership skills.

We believe that by instilling these values, we can help our students become compassionate and responsible global citizens who make meaningful contributions to society. As parents and guardians, we recognize that you play an essential role in your child’s education and we encourage you to be actively involved in their learning journey. We offer various opportunities for parent-teacher communication and engagement, including regular progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, volunteer opportunities, and events.
Once again, welcome to our private primary school family. We look forward to getting to know you and your child and supporting them in achieving their full potential.
Sincerely,
Principal

IDSS at a Glance

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We look forward to getting to know you and your child and supporting them in achieving their full potential.

Principal

Testimonials

Simon

“Personalized attention our son receives at IDSS more than makes up for any drawbacks. His teachers understand who he is and how he learns, and they take that into account as they teach him. His teachers have always been available to discuss any concerns we have had. Likewise, the IDSS administration is open-minded and practical about how to best prepare children for life on their own.”

Simon K. parent of Lya, years 9

Emir

“IDSS is growing, but the school remains committed to small class sizes. There will always be areas that can be improved, but one of the great things about IDSS is that it gets better every year. For us, IDSS has become more than just a school; it is a community. We are all different, and we celebrate that. In short, we are proud members of the IDSS community and we look forward to welcoming new families into it.”

Emir K. parent of Ali, years 7

Elisa

Located in the city center but in a quiet place, this school offers a great quality of education and learning. At the age of five, my daughter is already able to speak several languages, due to the skills of the teachers and the possibility to learn within a classroom with few kids. This school also learns to respect others, to share and to live in community –

Monika B. parent of Elisa, years 6

Katarzyna

My family arrived in Sarajevo a year ago. We were looking for a preschool for our 5 year old daughter at the time. We visited all the available international schools in Sarajevo before making the final decision. The decision was not easy because our daughter only knew Spanish, Polish and French. We were afraid of how she would find herself in a new country, a new environment and with new languages: Bosnian, German and English.

Today, after a period of one year, we know that the choice of the German preschool group within IDDS was the perfect decision. The start was difficult for all sides, for our daughter for the teacher and also for us parents. Today, the effort is remarkable. Our daughter is a happy child. She has acquired many friendships. She made a mile in all languages of instruction. She goes to kindergarten with enthusiasm. I would like to highlight the most important advantages of IDDS: Committed, happy and effective teaching staff

A safe school environment Intellectual and emotional growth fostered by the school Strong home/school communication A fun and supportive school environment If I had to choose a preschool for my child again, I would have no hesitation in choosing IDDS.

Kind regards

Katarzyna L. parent of Eva, years 6

Esma

“As a parent of a child who has been attending IDSS for four years, warmly recommend to all parents to visit the school and get acquainted with the opportunities offered by education in our IDSS. If you want a quality and different education, a child who masters the material day by day speaking three different languages, but also an environment in which the child will be happy and who will be reluctant to leave after 7-8 hours every day, then you should to visit and meet us! Of course, all in compliance with the prescribed epidemiological measures.”

Lejla I. parent of Esma, years 9

Ethos

The mission of our primary school is to provide an exceptional educational experience that nurtures the whole child, cultivates intellectual curiosity, fosters a love of learning, and prepares students for success in a diverse and changing world.