School Spotlight 01

American Institute-Thornton
Academy (AITA)

Novi Sad, Serbia Grades 9–12 American curriculum with Thornton Academy, Maine

The gate and yellow façade of the American Institute in Novi Sad, with the school sign on the wall

1.School Spotlight & Autumn 2026

Please briefly introduce your school and share one exciting project, club, event, initiative or campus update launching this autumn.

We are an international high school in Novi Sad, welcoming students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and offering an American curriculum for Grades 9–12. In cooperation with Thornton Academy in Maine, USA, AITA provides students with the opportunity to pursue a U.S. high school education while studying in Serbia. Our international community combines a personalized approach with a strong focus on academic achievement, English-language development, and preparation for university studies in Serbia and abroad.

Students in school polo shirts talking in a corridor

2.Student Voice & Community

Can you share a student-led initiative, club, tradition or part of everyday school life that reflects the spirit of your student community?

At AITA, we believe that student life extends far beyond the classroom. Throughout the school year, our students take part in a variety of activities, workshops, school events, and international trips that help them build confidence, develop new interests, and connect with one another. With a close-knit international community, new students quickly become part of school life, form friendships, and are encouraged to contribute their own ideas and initiatives.

Students around a large table with laptops and notebooks in a classroom

3.Future Skills & Beyond Academics

How does your school empower students to become leaders, creators and global thinkers beyond the classroom?

Beyond the classroom, AITA places a strong emphasis on preparing students for their future. Through regular Career Counseling workshops, students explore university pathways, career options, and their individual strengths and interests. They also take part in volunteering projects, giving them opportunities to contribute to the local community, develop a sense of responsibility, and gain valuable real-world experience. Together, these activities help our students build confidence, independence, leadership, and communication skills that extend well beyond academics.

A student in team kit jumping onto a box in the school gym

4.The School Vibe – in Three Words

Describe your school atmosphere in just three words, then share one short message for students across Belgrade this autumn.

International. Supportive. Ambitious.

Say yes to new experiences, new people, and new challenges. A small school can open the door to a much bigger world.

Words and photographs supplied by the school, which approved this page on 29 September 2026. Headings and layout by The Bridge.

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