How
it Works
Education at BASICSchool is divided into three departments:
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Experimental Arts Education Unit (EAEU)
Department for experimental music and performing arts education (for children aged 7 to 15)
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Classical Music Department (CMD)
Department for classical music education (for children aged 7 to 15)
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Preschool & Preparatory Division (PPD)
Department for preschool and preparatory education (for children aged 0 to 6)
1. Experimental Arts Education Unit (EAEU)
EAEU offers a fully integrated and dynamic syllabus for children aged 7 to 15, without separate sections or majors. Students choose from various music and performing arts courses, held twice a week. The program is continuously evolving, with new syllabi and projects each semester. Instruction is bilingual, in Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian and English, with an emphasis on English. Small classes of up to 10 students ensure individualized attention. The school year is divided into three semesters. Students choose a minimum of one and a maximum of five courses per semester. To earn a diploma, students must complete at least 12 courses over a minimum of two years. The syllabus is designed to develop artistic, logical, and social skills, with a strong emphasis on ethical decision-making and teamwork.
2. Classical Music Department (CMD)
CMD provides classical music education for children aged 7 to 15 years, with the option to study in the following areas: solo singing, piano, guitar, violin, cello, and flute. Students receive individual instruction classes on their chosen instrument, as well as solfeggio and music theory, according to a well-defined curriculum. The program is divided into six levels, each lasting an academic year and ending with exams in all subjects. After completing each level, students receive a certificate, and after finishing all six levels, they receive a diploma. CMD graduates can prepare for enrollment in a secondary music school and may pursue additional education within the CMD program. Classes are offered in Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian or English.
3. Preschool & Preparatory Division (PPD)
PPD offers innovative preschool and preparatory education for children aged 0 to 6 years through three programs: Music Playgroup (0-3 years), Music Workshop (3-6 years), and Ballet School (3-6 years).
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3.1 Music Playgroup is for children aged 0 to 3 years and focuses on collective music-making and play. Through songs and interactions with their parents, children learn their first words and develop musical skills. Parents accompany their children and actively participate in the music-making process, fostering a strong bond through music.
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3.2 Music Workshop for children aged 3 to 6 years expands musical education through play and animation. Through singing, playing instruments, and exploring music, children develop musical and social skills, preparing them for formal music education. The program encourages concentration, patience, and collaboration while balancing play and learning.
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3.3 Ballet School for children aged 3 to 6 years introduces the basics of ballet and music through dance. The program develops motor skills, discipline, and a sense of teamwork, while also encouraging creativity and self-confidence.
All programs are conducted in small groups, once a week, in Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian or English. Upon completion of the program, children receive a certificate and descriptive grades and can continue their education in the CMD or EAEU departments.
4. Music, Theatrical & Audiovisual Projects (MTAP)
A special fourth division of the school is called Music, Theatrical & Audiovisual Projects (MTAP), which focuses on the production of concert, theatrical, studio, and television projects designed for the school’s students. At the beginning of each school year, the school publishes an annual activity plan that includes various projects such as concerts, musicals, TV shows, dubbing of animated films, and the recording of music covers and albums. Participation is open to all students, providing an opportunity to develop artistic skills through work on real productions.
