Lower School 
(Pre‑K–Grade 5)

The Lower School at AISZ is where the journey begins — and where a lifelong love of learning takes root. We believe that children come to school already curious, already creative, already full of questions about the world. Our role is to honour that curiosity and build upon it through rich, purposeful, joyful learning experiences.

At every stage, students are encouraged to investigate, collaborate, and make connections across subject areas — developing the habits of mind that will serve them throughout their education and beyond.

At the heart of our curriculum are literacy, numeracy, science, and social studies — alongside art, music, physical education, and counseling, because we know that educating the whole child means attending to every dimension of their development. Students also benefit from language learning in Croatian and a family's choice of French or German, laying the foundations for lifelong multilingualism.

We are equally committed to the social and emotional wellbeing of every child. Through the Responsive Classroom approach and evidence-based programs such as CharacterStrong, we build safe, inclusive classroom communities where students feel confident to take risks, make mistakes, and grow. Our dedicated support structure — including English as an Additional Language, learning support, and daily targeted intervention time — ensures that every learner has what they need to thrive.

Pre-Kindergarten students must be three or four years of age by September 1. 

Kindergarten students must be five years of age by September 1.

Download the Lower School Program Guide