Schools in the Republic of Croatia are public institutions which educate and nurture children from six to fifteen years of age. It is mandatory and free for all students. Because of the modern way of life, society and families ask for more engagement inupbringing and educating children. Extended stay in school is a form of educational work for students from the lower classes of elementary school. This form of educational work is primarily organized for students whose parents are employed. More and more schools in the Republic of Croatia, which are able to (considering finances, staff and other organisational aspects) are introducing extended stay like a form of educational work for students. The goal of this graduation thesis is, by interviewing students - attendees of the extended stay, to determine level of contentment, do students like extended stay more than regular classes and what they would change in the extended stay. The results of the research are showing how students are satisfied with the work of extended stay and the way of organization of this educational work. Besides that, children love extended stay more because they are relaxed and they have more time available which they design themselves.