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Great acknowledgement: International School officially becomes a “Brainfinity Problem Solving School”

School storiesBy admin 04/01/2021

International School continues to push boundaries when it comes to modern education. This school has officially become a Brainfinity Problem Solving School, meaning that this unique institution implements an innovative problem solving approach to teaching that develops students’ cognitive capacities, critical and creative thinking, and teamwork skills. International School received this prestigious accolade by meeting…

Petar Tomić collected a gold medal in the Global Hippo competition

School storiesBy admin 25/12/2020

Remember how proud we were of the fact that Y12 student Petar Tomić showed amazing results and qualified for the final round? Well, Petar achieved an amazing result in the final round and has obtained the Overall Examination Result: Pass with Merit. Global Hippo Association The Hippo English Without Borders competition is an international competition…

International School students care for the kids from the Drop-In Centre

School storiesBy admin 17/12/2020

International School students once again showed their kindness and generosity by helping the children who need it the most. In the past few weeks they collected warm clothes and everything they thought could help them feel loved and cared for. Since the students attend the school online due to the epidemiological situation in our country,…

Mina Pavlović won a gold medal at the Owlypia competition

School storiesBy admin 16/12/2020

The International School provided its students with an opportunity to express their knowledge and compete with their peers from around the world. Year 10 student Mina Pavlović took part in the Owlypia online competition and accomplished amazing results. Mina was ranked 3rd in the world in her age category, which means that she won a…

International School’s students as marketing specialists

School storiesBy admin 07/12/2020

International School’s students know how important promotion is in the marketing mix and they decided to apply their knowledge of product positioning and repositioning of local brands with well-known advertisements. Business teacher, Tatjana Vilček, assigned a simple task – to create an advertisement for a local brand that our students are already familiar with. Each…

International School selected for big European project “Girls Go Circular”

School storiesBy admin 04/12/2020

Among fierce competition, the International School has been selected to participate in the important European project “Girls Go Circular”, whose objective is to increase the number of women in the digital industry and entrepreneurship in general. The project is a part of the larger “Skills for the Future” initiative, under the auspices of EU’s “Horizon…

Creative WW1 lesson at the International School

School storiesBy admin 02/12/2020

The International School has always nurtured creativity, innovations and student’s individuality. We know that our students have different learning techniques and approaches to the lessons. Nonetheless, the mutual agreement is that creative lessons are something that we all enjoy! 11 November is celebrated as Armistice Day, in memory of the day when armistice was signed…

Global Education Week at the International School

School storiesBy admin 26/11/2020

The International School has taken part in Global Education Week (16-20 November) through numerous activities! With the help of their Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science teachers, students created a series of social media pages made specifically with the idea of spreading awareness about air pollution. International School’s students against air pollution During the week, students…

Scary Halloween escape room workshop

School storiesBy admin 20/11/2020

We are all aware of this year’s unusual epidemiological situation. Nonetheless, the International School nurtures tradition and a Halloween party has always been a very important event at our school. This year, we waited after the half-term break to surprise our students! Something happened at our school! Students’ favourite, Computer Science teacher, has gone missing!…

The winners of the Serbian Amateur League come from the International School

School storiesBy admin 10/11/2020

After five rounds held this year, the Serbian Amateur League came to a close. Once again, International School’s golf stars were the best. Did you expect it to be different?! This year has seen five rounds of the Serbian Amateur League, a series of tournaments that gives the best players an opportunity to place and…

The first “Parents teach week” lecture held

School storiesBy admin 06/11/2020

The first lecture as part of the “Parents teach this week” project by Parent Support Coordinator, Ms Tatjana Koluvija, took place at the International School. The school’s guest was the mother of Year 11 student, Petar Janjanin, Ms Lidija Janjanin, a medical doctor and clinical research manager. This week’s topic was about drug testing and…

International School students united in solving creative problems

School storiesBy admin 03/11/2020

International School students took part in the Brainfinity problem solving competition, where they used the knowledge gained at school in a real-life environment. Communication with aliens Supervised by the Physics teacher, Ms Ana Vlašić, and Mathematics teacher, Mr Andrej Bunjac, two teams from Year 10, the LITT team (Lana Lukić, Isidora Šušović, Teodora Beatović and…

Creative business lesson: Creative revision at the International School

School storiesBy admin 30/10/2020

Business teacher, Tatjana Vilček, decided to bring a little bit of excitement to a regular revision lesson. They were revising Marketing but in a fun way. Yes, revision can be fun. What’s the odds of Marketing crossing your mind when we say trash cans? There isn’t one, right? Or maybe… Ms Tatjana divided Year 13…

International School always one step ahead with Via Academica

School storiesBy admin 28/10/2020

On Friday, 16 October, International School’s executive manager and school counsellor were the guests of honour at an event organised by our partner institution Via Academica. This year, many universities have changed their practices and the entry requirements set for their future students. The International School was one step ahead of everyone – in cooperation…

The bravest among the brave – The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Adventurous Journey

School storiesBy admin 27/10/2020

While most of the International School students enjoyed the beginning of the half term break, Maša Mitić, Luka and Dejana Trunić, Sara Čučaković, Aleksandra Ivanović, Iva Pavlović, Iva Jevtić, Anja Gajić and Luka Vortić stepped away from their parents, moved outside their comfort zones and faced new challenges and adventures. After the physical activities, the…

An interesting visit to the National Museum of Serbia

School storiesBy admin 22/10/2020

Last week, as part of their Art & Design activities, Year 12 and Year 13 students visited the National Museum. The visit enabled the students to get a wider view of art throughout history, and see the greatness in the works of the best artists that is not easily notable on screens or in photos.…

French food tasting at the International School? Count us in!

School storiesBy admin 20/10/2020

French teacher, Marija Panić, gathered Year 10 and Year 11 students who are taking French to talk about the delicious French cuisine. The talking wouldn’t do much without tasting it – and yes, Ms Marija thought that through. Since the UN International Day of the Eradication of Poverty was approaching (17 October), Ms Marija informed…

Creative interdisciplinary lessons: Colourful chemical reactions

School storiesBy admin 20/10/2020

Yet another fun and interesting interdisciplinary lesson was held last week at the International School. Chemistry and Digital Media and Design teachers joined forces and gave Year 11 and Year 12 students a unique opportunity to explore the topic by testing cations and anions, as a part of an alternative to practical preparation for chemistry…

A day dedicated to inclusion at the International School

School storiesBy admin 19/10/2020

Last Friday, Year 12 and Year 13 International School students participated in interesting activities dedicated to the inclusion of children. The students took part in the Children’s Week, an event organised by the humanitarian organisation Children’s Heart. Through cooperation and solidarity, students and activists of the humanitarian organisation showed once again that there is so…

Students of the International School participated in BIMUN

School storiesBy admin 16/10/2020

The BIMUN 2020 conference was officially opened on Friday, 9 October, and, as you probably already know, the International School had its participants. The topic of the plenary discussion was “The future we want, the UN we need”. Despite the changed circumstances due to the pandemic, they’ve managed to find a way to organise BIMUN…

The best golfers attend the International School

School storiesBy admin 13/10/2020

We have lost count of how many times the International School golfers made us proud. Have you? Insert happy emojis here because this time, we have even better news! On 5 and 6 October, the third round of the National Matchplay Qualifications was held and International School students shone. In the girls’ competitions, Year 12…

Teaching at the International School aligned to global standards

School storiesBy admin 05/10/2020

The International School, a member of the LINK Educational Alliance, has adopted an education strategy. The strategy is based on the best educational and psychological practices implemented by globally renowned education systems that have proven to be highly successful in developing different teaching methods and solutions. In addition, a distinctive feature of the strategy is…

A sweet and delicious Economics lesson

School storiesBy admin 28/09/2020

Something sweet came from the International School. When you hear someone telling you about the law of diminishing marginal utility, would you think of something tasty? No, right?! However, our Year 13 students would beg to differ. On Wednesday, 23 September, Economics teacher Marija Milić and Year 13 students investigated consumer behaviour and the law…

Big shout out to International School golfers!

School storiesBy admin 11/09/2020

The National Amateur Golf Championship of Serbia took place this weekend at Ada Ciganlija, and the International School has a lot to be proud of. Our Year 12 and Year 10 students took part in this championship and blew the competition away. Magnificent results Year 12 student, Lara Todorović, obviously rules the golf course –…

A truly different school year has officially started

School storiesBy admin 08/09/2020

The International School prepared various activities for its students in the previous week to spice up the beginning of another school year. The students’ “classroom without walls” was a great chance for making friends and for getting to know the sights of the city we all live in. Creative workshops On Wednesday, our students participated…

Truly different and exciting first day of school

School storiesBy admin 04/09/2020

Yet another truly different school year in every sense has officially started. On 1 September, the International School organised a reception for its students and welcomed them after months of not seeing each other in person. The teachers met some of them for the first time and, without any doubt, it was exciting for both…

International School’s Petar Tomić shined at the Hippo competition

School storiesBy admin 24/08/2020

It has become a tradition for the students of the International School to participate in the Global HIPPO English language competition and this time the International School takes pride in the fact that Y12 student Petar Tomić has shown amazing results and has qualified for the final round that will be held online starting from…

#LoveForMentors at International School

School storiesBy admin 07/07/2020

It seems that no one receives the amount of love the mentors get at the International School. Our mentors are always ready to give love, grace and genuine care to the students who trust them and look to them for guidance. After all, mentors never know how much their actions and reactions will impact a…

90% of International School’s students satisfied with online lessons!

School storiesBy admin 02/07/2020

In a survey conducted in the final two weeks of the third semester (22 May–5 June), the students evaluated the performance of the teachers and mentors, showing a high level of satisfaction with online lessons, while special focus was placed on the overall quality of the International School curriculum. The test comprised 5 units: the…

Great news: Jana Marinović got accepted to University of Toronto

School storiesBy admin 21/05/2020

The International School keeps providing you with positive and exciting news these days. One of International School’s super-achievers, Jana Marinović, got accepted to University of Toronto, one of the world’s top research universities, driven to invent and innovate. A transformative education Jana’s record of achievements has distinguished her in a pool of highly accomplished applicants…

Cambridge Resource Plus – a free set of lectures for students of the International School

School storiesBy admin 21/05/2020

The COVID-19 epidemic and the declaration of the state of emergency in our country have confronted our teachers with a great challenge – how to make online teaching interesting and interactive. Fortunately, the International School has an answer to this question. The Distance Learning System has enabled our students to follow instruction from their homes.…

Teaching mathematics online

School storiesBy admin 21/05/2020

Even with all the digital resources at our disposal, teaching mathematics in an online setting is a challenge for two main reasons: The ability to present problem solving skills without a board to write on. The ability to check the students’ work as they develop their competencies. Given how quickly the new situation struck, teachers…

Online learning running smoothly at the International School

School storiesBy admin 21/05/2020

Although not physically present at the school, the students of the International School are equally as dedicated to their education. With the help of their teachers, who give their best to facilitate the learning process, and all the technological tools provided by the school, the students have understood the importance of their participation. Excellent tools…

The students of International School won Owlypia

School storiesBy admin 21/05/2020

After the wonderful success of Elena Ćuća and Una Ivanović, who were winners in the first round of the exciting international online competition Owlypia, we are sharing good news again! 10 students won medal certificates The second round of the Owlypia online competition was held on Saturday, 14 March and ten of our students showed…

Global Perspectives week marked at the International School

School storiesBy admin 21/05/2020

International School students had an opportunity to learn about the unique Global Perspectives programme last week. The school took part in a project called Global Perspectives Week in which the students learnt how to develop skills for the future while raising awareness about global issues. Global Perspectives Week took place from 1 to 7 March…

Presentation of the Faculty of Economics at the International School

School storiesBy admin 21/05/2020

Students of the International School attended another interesting and useful presentation on Monday, 9 February, given by representatives of University of Belgrade’s Faculty of Economics. What was particularly interesting was the presentation of Economics and Finance, and Business and Management – English mediated international programmes created in cooperation with London School of Economics. A variety…

Representatives of European Universities Consortium at International School

School storiesBy admin 21/05/2020

On Monday, 2 March, International School hosted representatives of European Universities Consortium (EUC). Year 13 students had an amazing opportunity to learn more about the universities they’re interested in; the event also served as a kick-start for the indecisive ones. What is EUC? European Universities Consortium is an alliance of eight high-ranked universities located in…

Students of the International School visit FEST

School storiesBy admin 21/05/2020

On Wednesday, 4 March, International School students together with their Psychology teachers visited the popular film festival, FEST. The students watched the historical drama “A Hidden Life”. A true story about love, faith and war The latest film from the acclaimed director Terrence Malick, “A Hidden Life”, is based on the letters of an Austrian…

Students of the International School participated in MUN

School storiesBy admin 21/05/2020

The beginning of February was exciting for Year 12 students Uroš Jež and Luka Connolly. They participated in the first Model United Nations (PBGMUN) conference organised by ‘Prva bošnjačka gimnazija’ from Sarajevo. Debating world problems In case you forgot, Model United Nations is an educational simulation and/or academic activity in which students can learn about…

Amazing Valentine’s Day party

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On Thursday, 13 February, the International School threw a Valentine’s Day party to remember. The loVers and the loSers gathered at the Soul Society Club to celebrate love. A heart on the cheek was the ticket for the coolest party ever. Everybody contributed to the good vibes, which made this party unforgettable. The loVers and…

First professional tournament for Sava Radović

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Another week, another sport success at International School Savremena. Savremena’s Year 12 student, Sava Radović, a tennis player, won his senior title in singles in Belgrade last weekend. It seems like we have a lot to be proud of these days. Isn’t it great?! Next stop – Antalya After defeating Dražen Petrović from Bosnia and…

Young basketball player set to become a star

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International School Savremena proudly presents Stefan Todorović, a Year 12 student who plays for Partizan and the Serbian National U18 team. He is also the best scorer of the season in the U17 category. So many reasons to be proud Listing Stefan’s awards and achievements is a comprehensive task. He was the Most Valuable Player…

Ice skating instead of regular PE lessons

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International School Savremena’s students were given the chance to showcase their acrobatic skills on ice, as the school substituted regular PE lessons in the gym for ice skating for two weeks. Needless to say, everyone had fun. Let’s go skating! This winter activity is met with enthusiasm and excitement at Savremena. Some of the students…

Savremena’s student presented BIMUN

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International School Savremena’s Year 12 student, Uroš Jež, gave a presentation and introduced BIMUN to his classmates. As a distinguished and experienced delegate, Uroš welcomed his friends wearing a suit and tie. Uroš as a diplomat-to-be When we say experienced delegate, we really mean it. Uroš participated in model UN organised in Romania, Vienna and…

Marketing experts shaping our perception – interdisciplinary lesson

School storiesBy admin 23/01/2020 Leave a comment

Another interesting interdisciplinary lesson at International School Savremena. This time, Art & Design teacher, Anja Jovović, together with Željko Ljiljak-Vukajlović, Psychology teacher, joined forces to make students use non-verbal communication. Non-verbal communication During the lesson, the students were given a short description of a product that they then visualised and presented to the rest of…

Jacobs University at International School Savremena

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It is never too early to plan for the future. On Tuesday, the ambitious and dedicated students of International School Savremena were presented with an opportunity to learn everything about Jacobs University. Getting ready for the future Jacobs University representative introduced Savremena’s students to their academic programme that provides a broad range of academic majors…

The phenomenon of Apple Inc.

School storiesBy admin 16/01/2020 Leave a comment

On Monday, 13 January, International School Savremena’s Economics and Business students had an opportunity to attend a groundbreaking lecture given by Dr Miloš Petković. The lecturer tried to implement some of the most efficient strategic tools to explain the phenomenon of Apple Inc. From a garage office to a global corporation We were all wondering…

NEWS: Uglješa Pantelić cheered on at Youth Olympic Games

School storiesBy admin 15/01/2020 Leave a comment

Our Uglješa Pantelić, a Year 12 student and an outstanding skier, has his fan club at Savremena, who kept their fingers crossed while he faced one of the greatest challenges, Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games, which takes place from 9 until 22 January 2020 in Switzerland. Uglješa has three races in the Alpine Skiing Men’s…

School Science Fair at Savremena

School storiesBy admin 09/01/2020 Leave a comment

The School Science Fair, which was held at International School Savremena, enabled Savremena’s students to enjoy their scientific adventure while discovering scientific phenomena. This year’s topic was Red, Hot, Computers and Psychologists – RHCP 2019 and the students discovered hot topics in chemistry, physics, biology, psychology, computer science, sociology and economics. They carried out experiments…

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