British International School

The BIS began as the International High School, Belgrade which was co-founded in 1997 by Aleksandra Keserovic, a local teacher and professional vocalist who received a Master’s Degree in Musicology from the University of Belgrade, and the late Dr Jonathan Rider from California. 

Being the first international secondary school in Serbia based on the English language, the BIS was in the position to accommodate children of corps diplomatique, foreign business families, as well as local children interested in schooling in the English language and wanting to attend universities worldwide.  

Throughout Serbia’s recent political history, IHSB successfully continued to operate and this led to increased growth as the economic and political climates in Serbia became more stable. As a result, the school moved to a new site in 2003, opened a Primary School and renamed itself as the British International School to reflect the emphasis and quality of the education we provide.  

Throughout its history the BIS has changed several campuses. Today the school is spread across 4 campuses – two primary and two secondary ones.