Education Guide to Serbia

Here's a handy overview if you are interested in partnering with a Serbian school.
  • Serbian StudentsPre Primary education at the age of three.
  • Primary education is divided into two stages, firstly from the age  of six – ten and then from 11 - 14.
  • At the end of the eighth grade, students take an examinations and get placed in different secondary schools depending on the result. 
  • Until they are 18 years old they will study at one of the following types of school:

Comprehensive School (Gimnazija)
An academic school where pupils take a cross section of subjects, from science to humanities.  On completion of the course, they take the Matura Examination which leads to the secondary school leaving certificate.

Technical and Vocational Schools
These schools offer two, three or four year courses with a certificate awarded at each of these levels.  Subjects embrace general educational subjects as well as specific vocational training.

  • Higher education is offered at universities, colleges and specialist institutes.