Political Framework

The Republic of Croatia is considered a presidential/parliamentary democratic republic, with the seat of government in the capital city, Zagreb. The country declared its independence from Yugoslavia on June 25, 1991.

The Ministry of Science, Education and Sports is responsible for the pre-school, primary and secondary school educational system, domestic and international education. It also oversees education plans and programmes; textbooks, regulations, standards for educational work; development of the educational system; professional education and the development of pre-school teachers, teachers and professors; standards for pupils; inspection and professional and pedagogic supervision; setting up and supervision of conformity to the law of institutions and ensuring the financial and material prerequisites for education; qualifications for young people and adults in the acquisition of technical knowledge and skills; activities of non-governmental organizations in the area of education and training.