Facts - Education System

Schooling in Croatia begins with elementary school which lasts 8 years.
Kids start going to school at the age of 6 or 7.
The school year starts in September.
After 8 years of elementary school, kids go to a high school of their own choice.
Usually high school lasts 4 years but some high schools only last 3.
Depending on their own choice, after high school some young people start working while others go to Universities.
There are 5 Universities in Croatia, located in Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek and Zadar.
Higher education usually lasts 4 years; however, this period may vary for different colleges.
At graduation college students receive a degree in their major.
Students are admitted into college on account of their school grades and an entrance exam that all applicants are required to take.
High school students may take part in competitions held in different subjects. The national competition winners are admitted into college with no entrance exam to a faculty majoring in the subject they won the competition in.
Elementary school provides basic music training; however, complete music education can be received only in specialized music schools.