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The four schools Pristina parents researched most this year, chosen from the 5 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026.
EFIP, the French International School of Prishtina, is a private, secular campus in Matiçan that serves students from age 3 to 18. It is part of the AEFE network and holds dual accreditation from the education ministries of France and Kosovo, reflecting its Francophone curriculum and governance. The school follows the official French curriculum, with CNED materials used in secondary grades to lead to the French Baccalaureate, and it opened its High School level in 2024 (Grades 10-12). In primary school, students choose one of two language tracks: English plus Albanian, or Albanian plus English, with language-centered instruction in grammar, spelling, and portions of mathematics. From Grade 7 a third language - Spanish or German - begins. EFIP emphasizes multilingualism through a library in French, English, and Albanian and a supportive FLSco program for non-French speakers. Facilities span over 1,000 m2, with dedicated zones for each school level, a canteen, daycare, and minibus transport options.
QSI International School of Kosovo is located in Veternik, Pristina, offering an American-inspired curriculum with AP options. The school serves Preschool through Secondary and emphasizes 21st-century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, and digital literacy. Preschool uses Mastery Learning in an English environment, blending purposeful play with problem solving. The Elementary program covers Mathematics, Literacy, Library, Music, Physical Education, Art, Technology, Science, Cultural Studies, and Languages Other Than English in grades. Middle and Secondary expand Mathematics, Languages, English, Health, Cultural Studies, Science, and Creative & Applied Arts. AP offerings include Calculus, Statistics, Literature & Composition, Language & Composition, European and U.S. History, and Psychology. The EMPOWER program supports social-emotional learning and success orientations, aligned with CASEL, ISCA, AISA, UNCRC, and ICMEC. Facilities include outdoor fields, a multi-court, a 100-seat auditorium, a library, a computer lab, and a 300 m2 indoor gym. Extracurriculars include intramural sports and Spirit and Literacy Weeks.
ILG School in Pristina, Kosovo, is a non-profit international school delivering the International Baccalaureate curriculum across the continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Instruction is in English, with English Language Acquisition support for learners from 40 countries. Albanian Language and Literature is taught for native speakers, while French is offered in Elementary as a second language and French or German in Secondary. The school uses MAP Growth and DRA to monitor progress and tailor instruction. The three-building campus includes a library, two gyms, a cafeteria, and spaces for music, art, design, and multimedia, plus a science laboratory and outdoor sports areas. ILG is Cognia accredited, licensed by the Kosovo Ministry of Education, and member of ACES, CEESA, and AAIE. It is the only school in Kosovo authorized to offer all three IB Programmes. Executive Director serves as President of KISA. It emphasizes a warm, inclusive community.
Prishtina High School (PHS) is a K-12 English-immersion school located in Prishtinë, Kosovo, offering an American-style curriculum under the Kosovo MOEST standards. The school serves pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade with instruction in English; the curriculum follows the common core used in public U.S. schools and aligns with Kosovo standards. PHS is a university-preparatory program; textbooks and materials are in English and reflect U.S. public school practice. It is affiliated with the NICS/OASIS Network and holds accreditation from AdvancED (Cognia). Established in 2007, PHS has grown to over 300 students from about 20 countries, with Kosovar and international faculty. The school runs an Athletics program with volleyball, basketball, and football (soccer) and requires students to complete 20 hours of community service per year to graduate. A broad after-school culture includes clubs such as Model United Nations, Volunteer Club, Journalism, Mock Trial, Craft, Chess, and Pilates, spanning academic, cultural, and service activities.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 5 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 3 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in EUR.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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