Let’s learn Croatian together!
The Rijeka School of Croatian Studies promotes proficiency in the Croatian language, literature, and culture within the international context. It also develops modern teaching methods for Croatian as a second and foreign language and collaborates with national and international institutions in the respective field.
EXAM CENTRE
Examination in the Croatian Language and the Latin Script
Do you need a certificate of Croatian language proficiency? Register for the Croatian Language and Latin Script Proficiency Exam at the Rijeka School of Croatian Studies. Contact us if you need assistance and support with exam preparation and registration.
ADVANTAGES OF THE SCHOOL
Why choose the Rijeka School of Croatian Studies?
At the Rijeka School of Croatian Studies, you will find support, high-quality learning materials, and an inspiring environment for mastering the language and exploring the culture.
Expertise and tradition
The programmes and courses of the Rijeka School of Croatian Studies are designed and delivered by experts with extensive experience in teaching Croatian as a second and foreign language at higher education institutions in Croatia and abroad. Our programmes are aligned with the current needs of the job market in both the private and public sectors, closely connected to the local community, and supportive of social inclusion.
Innovative learning methods
The Rijeka School of Croatian Studies applies current glottodidactic principles, incorporating active learning to contribute to both the local and broader community. Through project-based and team learning, it addresses community challenges while developing learners’ linguistic, communicative, and intercultural competences through innovative teaching methods.
International recognition
The Rijeka School of Croatian Studies successfully collaborates with higher education institutions abroad and with experts in the fields of acquiring Croatian as a second and foreign language, language pedagogy, and multilingualism. It actively participates in the preparation and running of international projects and joint study programmes.
Language and culture
The content and expected outcomes of our courses and lifelong learning programmes highlight the inseparable link between language and culture. They develop intercultural competence, encourage reflection on diversity and otherness, and foster an understanding of Croatian linguistic and cultural identity within a broader context. Language and cultural knowledge promote understanding, acceptance, respect, and quality coexistence.
Connection with the Croatian diaspora
The Rijeka School of Croatian Studies successfully collaborates with Croatia’s Ministry of Demography and Immigration and the Central State Office for Croats Abroad. In its research and projects, it also focuses on Croatian as a heritage and ancestral language.
Experiential, active, and collaborative learning.
Activities that enrich learning
Language learning is not just in the classroom! Participate in various activities such as excursions, quizzes, theater performances, and film screenings. Through fun and interactive content, get to know Croatian culture, language, and people in real-life situations.
Experiential, active, and cooperative learning.
Activities that enrich learning
Language learning is not just in the classroom! Participate in various activities such as excursions, quizzes, theater performances, and film screenings. Through fun and interactive content, get to know Croatian culture, language, and people in real-life situations.
