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Croatia's First Officially Recognised Language School
Vodnikova is a language school in Zagreb for English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Croatian for foreigners.
Enrolment for the winter semester 2026/2027
Classes for the winter semester start in September 2026.
Students of the school may enrol in the next semester after passing the exam.
External candidates without prior knowledge can enrol through our student office from 23 June 2026, while candidates with previous knowledge first complete the online placement test and register for the oral part.
Oral placement testing dates
2 July 2026
17:00-18:00
3 July 2026
11:00-12:00
Croatian
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Valid for all listed languages. The oral part of the placement test is conducted by phone.
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Years of tradition
Types of Courses
For Adults (14+)
Courses for beginners and more advanced learners, in person in Zagreb or online, with a clear path from enrolment to higher modules.
For Business Clients
General or business language programmes tailored to company needs. Send us an enquiry at vodnikova@vodnikova.hr
For Children
Programmes designed for primary school pupils, aligned with school rhythm and the gradual development of language habits from the start.
For Individual Learners
All programme types, methods and teaching pace aligned with your needs.
Foreign Language Courses in Zagreb and Online
Programmes are organised by language, adapted to all levels, and available in person in Zagreb or online.
Exams
From placement testing to an official certificate and the language part of the court interpreter exam, this is where you choose the exam that matches your goal.
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Free placement
Placement Test
Candidates with prior knowledge quickly find out which module best matches their level through the written and oral parts.
- online test + oral part by phone or in person
- choice of date and module after testing
- the fastest route to the right level
Official Certificate
Recognised A1-C2 Exam
For external candidates and students who want to formally confirm their level from A1 to C2.
- English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Croatian
- results as soon as the next day
- certificate eligible for entry in the electronic employment record
Language Part of the Exam
Court Interpreter Exam
The highest level of language assessment for candidates taking the court interpreter exam.
- detailed reading lists by language
- entry requirements and scoring rules
- online application and payment instructions
News from Vodnikova
News
Novosti, obavijesti, savjeti i priče iz Vodnikove o tečajevima, upisima i ispitima.
19. June 2026.
Croatian Course for Foreigners
Croatian for foreigners with recognised programmes, exams and certificates from A1.1 to C2.
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19. June 2026.
Croatian Programme for Foreign Workers
Croatian for foreign workers, tailored to employment sectors and eligible for voucher co-financing.
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19. June 2026.
Learn in Class or Online
At Vodnikova you can attend classes in person, online or in a hybrid format from Zagreb or abroad.
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19. June 2026.
Online Enrolment Saves You Time
Online enrolment speeds up the whole process, from choosing the module to payment confirmation.
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19. June 2026.
Happiness Is Within Us
Our happiness does not depend on products or promises. It is most often already within us.
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Why Vodnikova?
These are brief glimpses into our teaching methods, mentoring and classroom atmosphere that best explain what learning at Vodnikova looks like.
Teaching Methods
Why Vodnikova?
We work in groups, pairs or individually, and small groups give everyone a chance to participate. Frontal teaching is reduced to a minimum, so learners discover grammar and vocabulary through games, tasks and guided conversation.
Mentoring
Vodnikova as support and guidance
Mentoring is an important part of our approach because it gives learners and future teachers more confidence, clear feedback and the feeling that they are not left on their own in the learning process.
Classroom Atmosphere
Bright, cheerful and relaxed classes
We want classes to be serious in quality but relaxed in atmosphere. When the pace is right and the space feels safe, it is easier to speak, ask questions, make mistakes and truly progress.
