Compare IB Curriculum International Schools in North macedonia

Instructs in English

Ages 16 - 18 years

Pupils 160

Type Co-educational

American High School Skopje is a private high school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 18. It is located at Treta Makedonska Brigada 60, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia; campus visits are available by appointment. Founded by Venera Krliu, the school aims to foster a safe and inclusive learning community that celebrates diversity and treats every individual with dignity. AHSS emphasizes interactive, collaborative learning to develop critical thinking and freedom of expression. It integrates local and international standards to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for higher education. The IB Diploma Programme is academically rigorous and balanced, with final examinations designed to prepare students for university study and life beyond. The school uses a student-centered approach with innovative teaching methods and personalized attention to help each student reach their fullest potential. Core values include honesty, loyalty, compassion, and tolerance. Extracurricular activities include coding club, robotics, debate, and a music band.

Application / Enrollment fees

- Enrollment fee for standard high‑school admission: MKD 40,000. This enrollment fee may be taken at registration as part of certain installment plans.
- Enrollment fee for IB Diploma Programme students (where specified): MKD 60,000.

Tuition fees by year group (academic 2026/2027)

- Grade 9 (first year of high school): EUR 3,800 per academic year.
- Grade 10 (second year): EUR 3,750 per academic year.
- Grades 11 and 12 (third and fourth year): EUR 3,350 per academic year.
- Tuition for foreign citizens (standard high‑school enrolment): EUR 5,000 per academic year.
- Tuition for students joining via international exchange programs (standard high‑school enrolment): EUR 6,000 per academic year.
- Tuition for current AHSS students who are foreign citizens continuing in Grades 10–12: EUR 4,800 per academic year.

IB Diploma Programme tuition (academic 2026/2027)

- IB DP Grade 11 (first DP year): EUR 5,700 per academic year.
- IB DP Grade 12 (second DP year): EUR 5,200 per academic year.
- IB DP tuition for foreign citizens and for students via international exchange: EUR 6,700 per academic year.

Per‑term / instalment detail (billing schedule and payment terms)

- Accepted payment schedules: full annual payment; two semiannual installments (i.e., two equal payments per academic year); a four‑installment plan in which the first installment is paid on enrollment and the remaining balance is paid in three further payments (September, December and April) with a 5% surcharge applied to the remaining balance; or an option where an enrollment fee (MKD 40,000 for standard tuition or MKD 60,000 for IB DP where specified) is paid up front followed by up to nine monthly instalments (September–May) with a 5% surcharge applied to the remaining tuition.
- Fixed exchange rate used in the school fee schedules: 1 EUR = MKD 61.8. Amounts above are shown in EUR where listed and additional administrative charges are shown in MKD.
- When selecting the two semiannual installment option, each semiannual payment equals one half of the published annual tuition amount (example: Grade 9 semiannual payment = EUR 1,900). The four‑installment and nine‑installment options apply the 5% increase described above to the outstanding balance as specified in the payment terms.

Additional / other compulsory costs and common one‑off fees

- Additional package fee (locker and token, accident insurance, one‑day school activities such as field trips and museum visits, literature and other administrative fees): MKD 20,000 (standard high‑school and IB DP listing for 2026/2027).
- Administrative fee for disenrollment confirmation: MKD 7,000.
- Administrative fee for transfer from another school: MKD 4,000 (where applicable).
- Fee for late enrollment in a higher grade: MKD 6,000.
- Reissuing a grade transcript: MKD 2,000.
- Reissuing a diploma: MKD 3,000.
- Fee for a lost school locker key: MKD 1,000.
- Fee for a lost electronic token: MKD 1,000.
- Fee for late return of library materials: MKD 3,000 (where listed) and compensation for lost/damaged book: MKD 2,000 (or reimbursement of full replacement cost where specified).
- Formal graduation ceremony (includes four tickets, gown rental and diploma awarded by the School): MKD 5,000; additional ceremony ticket: MKD 600.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- The school operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees.

Refund and disenrollment notes

- A specific administrative fee for disenrollment confirmation is MKD 7,000.
- If an online payment is made in error or a technical payment error occurs, a Request for refund may be submitted to the school's Finance Office for consideration; the school provides contact details for finance queries and refund requests.

Fee payment options (channels and technical processing)

- Online payment portal available for fee payments (payment entry form accepts MKD amounts and student identification).
- The school accepts secure online card payments (credit and debit cards including Visa and Mastercard) processed by the school's certified payment processor. Electronic payments may be made from domestic and international sources; card data are processed by the bank/payment processor and are not stored by the school.

Other practical notes (billing and discounts)

- Early‑registration and advance‑payment discounts are offered in specific cases (for example, a 5% early‑registration discount and other limited financial assistance categories are listed in the fee schedule; combined financial assistance limits apply).
- The fee schedules indicate that tuition and additional fees can be revised annually.

Curriculum

AHSS offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as part of its advanced academic offerings. The school follows a student-centered learning approach and emphasizes educational excellence. It integrates local and international standards to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for higher education and global success. The IB Diploma Programme is academically challenging and balanced, with final examinations, and prepares students aged 16 to 19 for success at university and in life beyond. Innovative teaching methods and personalized attention help each student reach their fullest potential.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates are prepared for higher education institutions. The IB Diploma Programme has gained recognition from leading universities worldwide. AHSS integrates local and international standards to support global higher education opportunities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

AHSS delivers holistic student care that prioritizes social-emotional development. A School Psychologist provides support for academic, personal-social, and career development and helps create a nurturing, inclusive environment. Classroom lessons address academic, social-emotional, and career development, and the school offers small group counseling and short-term individual counseling. Services are free to current students, with appointments arranged via psychologist@ahss.edu.mk or the counseling office. All counseling is confidential, and AHSS provides resources and referrals to external mental health organizations as needed.

Mental Wellbeing

AHSS provides mental wellbeing support through a School Psychologist who supports academic, personal-social, and career development. The wellbeing services include classroom lessons focused on academic, social-emotional, and career development, plus small group counseling. Individual counseling is available as short-term support. All counseling is confidential and privacy is protected. Students or parents can contact the school psychologist via psychologist@ahss.edu.mk or visit the counseling office to schedule appointments; services are free to current students, and external resources such as Kids Health, Active Minds, NIMH, and Reachout are provided as needed.

Safeguarding

AHSS follows national and international guidelines for child safety and protection. Staff are trained to identify and report abuse or neglect and to refer concerns to appropriate authorities. The school collaborates with external health, social, and educational agencies to safeguard children. We develop special alerts and procedures regarding cyber trends and threats to recognize forms of cyber abuse. Reporting channels include general email reportviolence@ahss.edu.mk and designated contacts: Petar Daneski, School Psychologist (psychologist@ahss.edu.mk), and Natasha Angjeleska, Pedagogue (natasha.angjeleska@uacs.edu.mk). An anonymous online report form for bullying and safety concerns is available. The safeguarding framework is supported by the AHSS Child Protection Policy and related procedures to protect students.

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OOU Braka Miladinovci

Instructs in Macedonian

Pupils 576

Type Co-educational

OOU Braka Miladinovci is a coeducational, day IB World School located at ul. 23 Oktomvri 5 in Aerodrom municipality of Skopje, North Macedonia. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate across the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP), with English as the language of instruction. It was authorised to run the Macedonian-language IB programme on 22 June 2017 and the English-language IB programme on 26 October 2020, reflecting a commitment to multilingual, recognised education. The campus supports a PYP curriculum guided by a dedicated PYP coordinator. A key feature is the school's emphasis on intercultural learning; the Interethnic Integration in Education (MIO) program and intercultural activities foster inclusive understanding. Students participate in leadership through a student parliament, and the school runs humanitarian actions and environmental initiatives such as Earth Day. The school also prioritizes staff professional development and offers arts programming, including a choir and an orchestra.

Location

Vladimir Komarov 5, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia.

Stages

Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Type

State; Coeducational; Day school; IB World School

Country affiliation

North Macedonia

Application fees
- There is no application fee for enrollment at OOU Braka Miladinovci. OOU Braka Miladinovci is a state (municipal) primary school and primary education is provided free of charge.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- There are no tuition fees for any year groups (grades 1–9). No per-term or per-year tuition is charged for regular attendance in this state primary school.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Because no tuition is charged, there is no school-wide billing schedule or tuition payment plan for regular instruction. Optional, chargeable services (see below) are billed and collected according to the organiser's schedule and local (municipal) arrangements when they apply.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- OOU Braka Miladinovci operates as a day primary school; boarding is not applicable for normal primary-year students at this school. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical items parents pay for
- School meals: The school may organize at least one meal during the school day; the cost of such meals is normally paid by parents unless local assistance or subsidy applies (special cases such as guaranteed minimum assistance or specific municipal support can alter payment responsibility).
- Textbooks: Textbooks for pupils in public primary schools are provided free of charge.
- School supplies and personal learning materials: Parents are responsible for purchasing personal school supplies, stationery and any required exercise books or consumables not provided free by the school or municipality.
- Extracurricular activities, outings and one-day/field trips: Participation in optional activities, extra-curricular courses, or some longer trips may require parental payment to cover transport, entrance fees or external provider costs; these charges are set per activity and collected according to the organiser's rules.
- Voluntary parent contributions or school-fund collections: Where a parents' council or school organises voluntary fundraising or contributions for non-essential items, those are voluntary and organised at school or municipal level.
- Uniforms: There is no standard, school-wide mandatory tuition or uniform fee indicated for state primary schools; any special dress requirements or event clothing costs are handled locally if applicable.

Refund information
- There is no tuition to refund for regular instruction because primary education at this state school is free. Refunds for paid, optional services (meals, trips, extracurricular providers) are handled according to the specific provider's or organiser's payment and refund policies and any applicable municipal rules.

Fee payment options
- There are no central tuition payments for regular instruction. Payment methods for optional, chargeable items (meals, trips, extracurricular activities, voluntary contributions) vary by organiser or municipality and commonly include local arrangements such as cash payments, bank transfer to the organiser's/municipal account, or other locally accepted methods as determined at the time the service is offered.

Summary of findings: OOU Braka Miladinovci is a state primary school and does not charge application or tuition fees for regular primary education; it functions as a day school. Optional charges that parents may encounter include school meals (normally parent-paid unless subsidised), school supplies, extracurricular activities and trips; those optional charges are set and collected according to the organiser's or municipality's rules.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has an inclusive team that supports student well-being and inclusion. The inclusive team includes the director, a special education teacher, a psychologist, and an educator, together with classroom teachers, to coordinate support across the school.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

There are no parallel classes for students with special educational needs. The school operates an inclusive team that includes a special education teacher and a psychologist to support students.

Mental Wellbeing

A psychologist is part of the inclusive team to support student mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding

The school has a student ombudsperson to safeguard student rights.

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NOVA International School Skopje

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees MKD 4,700 - 15,600

Pupils 730

Type Co-educational

NOVA International School Skopje is an IB World Continuum School offering PK3 through Grade 12 on a campus in Skopje. Founded in 1997, it is the oldest private school in North Macedonia and largest international school in the country. The school delivers the IB Primary Years Programme in Early Education Center and Elementary School, the IB Middle Years Programme in Lower Secondary, and the IB Diploma Programme in Upper Secondary, with TOK, CAS, and Extended Essay as core elements. The Elementary School uses AERO standards aligned with the U.S. Common Core for literacy and numeracy, featuring AERO Science, Social Studies, and World Languages. The campus features buildings connected by a sky bridge and elevator, with on-site science laboratories, art rooms, libraries, cafeterias, indoor amphitheaters, music and dance studios, a drama room, a design studio, and an elementary gym. An adjacent sports center supports PE and events; the campus is wireless.

Location

Prashka 27, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia. The campus is located in a residential neighborhood near the city center and is a purpose-built campus designed to support focus, connection, and student well-being.

Stages

Pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 (PK-12).

Type

Co-educational day school; IB World Continuum School offering PYP, MYP, and DP.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Representing more than 40 nationalities; the school community includes international families and staff.

Additional learning support

Student Support Services provide counseling, learning support for mild to moderate learning differences and behavioral challenges, health services with two registered nurses on duty daily, and tutoring by arrangement.

Country affiliation

North Macedonia

School day structure

The Secondary day begins at 8:15 a.m. with 65‑minute classes; the schedule runs on A and B days with four blocks per day. The day ends at 2:35 p.m. (2:15 p.m. on Wednesdays). A FLEX period and advisory sessions support learning and social-emotional development.

Bus service

The bus service is contracted to Transportation Service. The routes run Monday through Friday with morning pickups and an afternoon drop-off in front of the school; routes are finalized in the first week of school and communicated to parents. The semester bus fee is €975 per student (one-way €650); VAT of 5% is included. Sign-up through the Bus Service forms; contact Mr. Nikola Smilkov for questions.

Application, Enrollment and Capital Fees
- Application fee (new students): EUR 150 (non-refundable).
- Enrollment fee (Grades 1–12): EUR 450 (payable once on enrollment; not prorated; non-refundable).
- Capital fee (Grades 1–12): EUR 500 for Macedonian-fee status (not prorated; non-refundable). For international families whose employer covers educational costs, a different capital fee amount is listed (EUR 3,000).
- Tuition deposit: EUR 1,000 (non-refundable) required to secure a place; due on signing the tuition contract (deadline stated on the school's tuition schedule).

Annual tuition by year group (listed amounts are annual tuition in EUR) — Macedonian fee level
- Early Education Center (PK3–PK4): EUR 4,700.
- Per quarter (approx.): EUR 1,175.00 (annual ÷ 4).
- Elementary (Grade K): EUR 5,950.
- Per quarter (approx.): EUR 1,487.50.
- Elementary (Grades 1–5): EUR 7,950.
- Per quarter (approx.): EUR 1,987.50.
- Secondary (Grades 6–8): EUR 8,050.
- Per quarter (approx.): EUR 2,012.50.
- Secondary (Grades 9–10): EUR 8,250.
- Per quarter (approx.): EUR 2,062.50.
- Secondary (Grades 11–12): EUR 8,300.
- Per quarter (approx.): EUR 2,075.00.

Annual tuition by year group — International fee level
- Early Education Center (PK3–PK4): EUR 4,700 (listed also with an alternative amount EUR 14,250 for families with employer-covered costs).
- Per quarter (approx.): EUR 1,175.00 (or EUR 3,562.50 for EUR 14,250).
- Elementary (Grades K–5): EUR 14,250.
- Per quarter (approx.): EUR 3,562.50.
- Secondary (Grades 6–8): EUR 14,550.
- Per quarter (approx.): EUR 3,637.50.
- Secondary (Grades 9–10): EUR 15,550.
- Per quarter (approx.): EUR 3,887.50.
- Secondary (Grades 11–12): EUR 15,600.
- Per quarter (approx.): EUR 3,900.00.

Other compulsory and optional fees
- IB MYP e‑Assessment fee (optional, Grade 10): approx. EUR 65 per eAssessment.
- IB DP exam fee (optional, Grade 12): approx. EUR 102 per IB exam (amount depends on number of exams taken).
- Graduation fee (Grade 12 only): EUR 100 (not prorated; non-refundable).
- ID Nova card: EUR 10.
- After‑School Activities (ASA) — per trimester: EUR 100 (semester/trimester fees for extracurriculars, daycare, language institute, homework assistance and private tutoring are published and charged separately). Examples from the school's fee portal: Daycare (per semester) EUR 250; Language Institute (per semester) EUR 150; Homework assistance (per trimester) EUR 180; Tutoring (individual) EUR 200 per session (rates vary by format). A transaction processing surcharge applies to card payments (see payment options).

Billing schedule, payment terms and proration
- A contractual tuition agreement is required for each enrolling student. Several payment plans are available; multi‑installment plans attract an additional charge. Bank/wire transfer charges are the responsibility of the payer.
- The tuition deposit (EUR 1,000) must be paid to secure a place and is non‑refundable. Specific deposit deadlines are stated on the school's tuition schedule.
- Late enrollment and early departure are charged on a proration schedule based on academic quarters. Example quarter dates and the corresponding charge/credit percentages for the 2026–27 year are published (1st Quarter through 4th Quarter with percentages that determine the tuition charged or credited). The school uses these quarter periods when calculating tuition for mid‑term enrollments or withdrawals. Quarterly proration examples are published with specific dates and percentage charge/credit levels.

Refunds and activity cancellations
- The tuition deposit is non‑refundable. Enrollment, capital and graduation fees are not prorated and are non‑refundable.
- For after‑school activities (ASA): there is no refund if a family discontinues attendance during a semester; if the school cancels an activity the fee will be pro‑rated and refunded to enrolled students. Other refunds or prorations for school‑cancelled items are handled according to the school's policies.

Boarding
- NOVA is a PK–12 day school; there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees.

Payment methods and payment processing
- Online card payments (credit/debit) are accepted through the school's payment portal; card transactions require the payer to supply card details and are subject to a processing surcharge (example: a transaction fee percentage is shown on the payment portal). Payments made through the portal are registered with the school (allow up to one working day for registration).
- Wire/bank transfers are accepted; any bank charges or wire fees are the responsibility of the payer. Multi‑installment payment plans are available but may incur additional fees.

Notes on calculations shown above
- Per‑quarter amounts presented under each year group are the annual tuition divided by four and shown as approximate quarterly amounts for billing/proration reference; the school's published proration and quarter dates are used for mid‑term enrollment/withdrawal calculations.

Curriculum

The school offers an IB continuum from PK3 through Grade 12. The Early Education Center (EEC) and Elementary School (ES) teach the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The ES follows the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) standards aligned with U.S. Common Core in literacy and numeracy, and includes AERO Science, Social Studies, and World Languages. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is authorized for grades 6–10, with eight subject groups and service learning; students complete a Personal Project in Grade 10. The Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11–12 comprises six subject groups and the DP core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay. NOVA is an IB World School since 2006 and the IB framework is used PK3 through Grade 12.

Student Teacher Ratio

The school has 520 students and 70 faculty members (64 full‑time and 6 part‑time), yielding an approximate student–teacher ratio of 7.4 to 1.

Exam Results

In May 2024, 48 candidates obtained the Diploma; the average DP score was 5.13 and the highest score was 44 points, with 33 diploma recipients and a global comparison showing a passing rate around 80%. The school notes that 80% passed the Diploma Programme in that session.

Higher Education Progression

The school reports 181 university acceptances across 99 universities in 19 countries for the Class of 2026, with graduates enrolling in universities worldwide. Notable destinations include Brown University, Harvard College, New York University, University of Toronto, Imperial College London, King's College London, Leiden University, University College London, University of Groningen, Utrecht University, Bocconi University, Delft University of Technology, IE University, and others.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides counselling guidance focusing on students' academic, personal, and social-emotional development, with guidance sessions held twice a month in both the Elementary and Secondary divisions. Students in need receive mental health, social-emotional well-being, or academic progress support through Responsive Services. A Learning Support (LS) team assists students with mild to moderate learning differences and emotional or behavioral challenges, helping develop emotional regulation, self-management, decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness. The Student Support Services links students, families, school resources, and community-based health and social services to support well-being. Health services are provided by two registered nurses on site, who attend to health, provide health promotion, and can discuss troubling emotional or social matters with students. Tutoring is available on request to support learning, with processes managed through the Tutor Request Form.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Learning Support is provided for students with mild to moderate learning differences, learning gaps, and behavioral or emotional challenges, delivered one-on-one or in small groups. The LS team uses evidence-based strategies to address identified needs and increase academic and personal success, helping students become self-reliant and develop learning skills.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

NOVA offers an English as an Additional Language (EAL) support program for students whose current English language proficiency may limit their ability to fully access the curriculum and participate confidently in mainstream classes. As a member of the WIDA International School Consortium, the school uses WIDA's standards and assessments to determine language proficiency and appropriate level of support. The EAL program includes a combination of push-in and pull-out support with small-group instruction by trained EAL teachers during the regular school day. Assessments may be adapted until students reach proficiency; the type and duration of EAL support are determined collaboratively by homeroom and EAL teachers following formal assessment. After-school tutoring may also be available for an additional cost.

Mental Wellbeing

Counselling and guidance focus on students' emotional health and resilience, with twice-monthly sessions across both divisions. Responsive Services provide mental health, social-emotional well-being, and academic progress support as needed. On-site health staff includes two registered nurses who promote health and can discuss troubling emotional or social matters with students. The Learning Support team helps students build emotional competencies such as emotional regulation, self-management, and relationship skills to support ongoing mental well-being. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages healthy coping strategies and resilience.

Safeguarding

NOVA International School Skopje follows the WHO definition of child abuse and neglect and aligns with the International Taskforce on Child Protection. The school aims to provide a safe, positive, and stimulating environment that supports students' academic, social, physical, and moral development. Safeguarding procedures raise staff awareness, maintain structured procedures for suspected abuse, and develop relationships with external agencies responsible for child welfare. Staff and volunteers with contact with children are checked for suitability, and all staff are obliged to report suspected incidences of abuse or neglect. During distance learning, safeguarding guidelines are adapted to keep students safe.

Admissions

Talk to the admissions team in person or online and ask everything. They provide direct information about NOVA and its admissions process. They will tell you honestly when NOVA may not be the right fit. They can arrange a campus visit at a time that fits your schedule. The language of instruction is English; Macedonian language classes are offered across the school, and students can study French, German or Spanish. The five steps of the process are: Talk to the admissions team, Apply online, Send documents, Assessment and interview, and the final Decision. The admissions team responds to inquiries with named contacts and can help book visits. The process starts with an inquiry if you are unsure which option to pursue.

Scholarships

NOVA Boris Trajkovski Scholarship was established in 2005 in honor of the late Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski, and the 2026-2027 academic year marks the 21st year of partnership with the BT International Foundation. The program provides full-tuition scholarships for high school students in grades 9-12 and has supported 68 matriculations between 2005 and 2026. For 2026-2027, recipients are Iva Buhova, Jakov Grujovski, and Una Trajkovska. The application process includes a Round 1 video essay and reflection; top candidates proceed to Round 2 Selection Day, where English language proficiency and math skills are tested.

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IPS Macedonia

Instructs in English

Ages 1 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

IPS Macedonia offers an IB Continuum with PYP, MYP, and DP, educating students from age 1 to 18. English is the language of instruction, and the school is IB-recognized. The Primary Years Programme supports learning through play-based exploration, while the Middle Years Programme emphasizes active, real-world connections, and the Diploma Programme prepares students for university studies. The school operates on two campuses in Skopje: a Primary, Middle & Secondary campus at st. Skupi 11 and a Preschool campus at Karposhovo Vostanie no. 1. Facilities include a dedicated science laboratory and classrooms designed for Design, Music, and Visual Arts, plus a gym and extensive outdoor spaces with a sports field and multiple play zones. A door-to-door bus service and a broad range of after-school activities support family routines. IPS Macedonia places inquiry-based learning at the center of student growth, promoting curiosity, collaboration, and preparation for higher education within a recognized framework.

Location

Skopje, North Macedonia. IPS Macedonia operates two campuses in Skopje: Primary, Middle & Secondary School Facility at Skupi 11, Skopje; Kindergarten Facility at Karposhovo Vostanie no. 1, obj. 3G/2, Skopje. The school is private and open to students of all nationalities. A School Bus service is available to transport students.

Stages

Preschool; Primary School; Middle School; Secondary School

Type

Private

Additional learning support

In-class support and 1:1 support. The Learning Support Programme is designed to assist in developing the academic, behavioral and social development of students identified as in need of extra support. It is a referral program with individualized goals and strategies; no grades are assigned; an additional fee per session.

Bus service

School Bus service for pick-up and drop off. The timing of the drop-off and pick up varies depending on the number of children and the route. Children will be picked up from home between 7:00 am and 7:30 am.

Application fee

- No public application fee amount is published. Admissions materials and application forms are present, but no fixed application fee is listed for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term / per year)

- No per-term or per-year tuition figures are published for any year group (Preschool / Early Years, Primary/PYP, Middle/MYP, Secondary/DP). There are no publicly posted tuition tables or fee schedules for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published billing schedule, payment deadlines, or standard payment-terms (for example: termly, monthly, or annual billing dates; late-payment penalties) are available in the publicly accessible admissions or policy materials.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. IPS Macedonia does not publish or describe boarding facilities or boarding fees; the school operates as a day school.

Other costs and additional fees

- School Bus: A school bus service is offered, but specific route fees or per-term / per-year bus charges are not published in the publicly available service materials.

- Meals / Catering: A catering/food service option is offered and parents may alternatively send homemade food; however, specific meal-plan prices or per-term / per-month costs are not published.

- Learning Support / Individual sessions: Learning support is available and the school states that "an additional fee per session is charged" for individualized support; the exact per-session rate is not published.

- Uniforms / School supplies / Extracurricular fees: No published prices for uniforms, standard supply lists, extracurricular-program fees, or instrument / activity charges were found in the publicly accessible documents.

Refund information

- No publicly posted refund, withdrawal, or fee-cancellation policy (for example: pro‑rata refunds, deadlines for full/partial refund, or administrative charges on withdrawal) is available in the published admissions or policy materials.

Fee payment options

- No publicly stated list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, local currency bank account details, credit/debit card acceptance, or online payment portal) is published in the admissions or policies accessible without sign-in.

Summary of findings and gaps

- Admissions pages and downloadable application forms are present but contain no explicit fee schedule or numeric fee amounts. Several service policies (school bus, food) are linked as Google Drive / PDF documents; those links exist but the content is not accessible without sign-in, and no numeric fee details appeared in the publicly viewable pages reviewed. As a result, no concrete fee figures, billing dates, or payment-method details for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) could be located in publicly accessible materials.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school supports social and emotional development as part of its IB continuum. In the Primary Years Programme, the Early Years use play-based learning to foster social, emotional and academic growth. In the Middle Years Programme, teachers guide students to reflect on their learning, supporting personal growth. The Diploma Programme emphasizes developing a strong sense of identity and culture and the ability to understand and engage with people from other countries and cultures. The school combines multilingual and intercultural education with these approaches to promote international awareness.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Learning Support Programme (LSP) is designed to assist in developing the academic, behavioral and social development of students needing extra support. It offers a continuum of services from teacher consultation to individualized instruction. Its aim is to help students become successful, independent learners with positive self-advocacy skills. Referrals can be made by staff, students or parents, and individualized goals are set to support each student. Communication among student, parents and teachers is central to the program.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

IPS Macedonia emphasises multilingual and intercultural education, promoting international awareness.

Mental Wellbeing

Social development and emotional learning underpin students' mental wellbeing.

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International School Maximilian

Instructs in English, Macedonian, French, German

Ages 0 - 18 years

Fees MKD 3,500 - 4,200

Pupils 100

Type Co-educational

International School Maximilian in Skopje provides continuous international education for ages 0–18. Kindergarten uses Montessori pedagogy in a nurturing, multilingual setting, and Primary follows the IB Primary Years Programme. Secondary offers a rigorous national and international diploma pathway, with High School tracking both national and international curricula. The school is an IB World School and a member of the Oxford International Curriculum, and it is described as the region's only Oxford school. Class sizes are small, with an average of about ten students, and the community includes 100+ learners from more than 20 nationalities. Instruction is multilingual, with English, Macedonian, French, and German, alongside substantial mother-language support. Founded in 2009, ISM has developed a continuous journey from early years through graduation, combining IB and Oxford pathways with individualized attention. The campus features a green lawn, a playground, and airy classrooms, while facilities support five languages, music, visual arts, and cultural activities through after-school programs.

Location

Skopje, North Macedonia. Address: Blvd. 8mi Septemvri no. 14, 1000 Skopje.

Stages

Ages 0–5 Kindergarten; Ages 6–12 Primary; Ages 12–14 Secondary; Ages 14–18 High School.

Pupil Nationality Mix

100+ students; 20+ nationalities represented, including North Macedonia, USA, United Kingdom, Albania, Bulgaria, Türkiye, Romania, China, Japan, Qatar, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine, Russia, Australia, Sweden, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and more.

Additional learning support

Special Needs Department provides support for students with special educational needs or learning disabilities; inclusive ethos.

Bus service

Door-to-door transport is available as an optional supervised pick-up and drop-off service.

Application & enrolment fees
- Non‑refundable enrolment fee: EUR 100.
- Administrative / admission fee: EUR 150.

Annual tuition (2026/27)
- Primary (Grades 1–5, ages 6–12): EUR 4,200 per year. Tuition is shown on an annual basis.
- Secondary (Grades 6–9, ages 12–14): EUR 4,200 per year. Tuition is shown on an annual basis.
- High School (Grades 10–12, ages 14–18): EUR 3,500 per year. Tuition is shown on an annual basis.
- Kindergarten pricing: Contact the school for specific kindergarten fees. Tuition for primary/secondary/high school is billed annually.

Per‑term breakdown / billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed annually. No per‑term amounts are published; families receive annual invoices. Payment timing and instalment arrangements are managed by the school's finance office.

Boarding / day status
- The school operates as a day school (no boarding provision).

Other mandatory and one‑off costs
- Book sets: EUR 250 (per year / per set).
- Uniform set: EUR 250 (one set).
- Fee surcharge for foreign citizens: additional EUR 1,000 on top of the regular tuition.

Optional services and their fees
- Transport: Door‑to‑door transport is available as an optional service; pricing and routes are managed separately.
- Meals: Campus meals are available as an optional service; meals are invoiced separately from tuition.
- Extended Day / Day Care Centre (ages 6–11): EUR 850 per semester or EUR 1,500 per year (MKD counter value).
- Afterschool clubs and other enrichment activities are optional and charged separately.

Refund information
- The enrolment fee is explicitly non‑refundable. Other refund policies for tuition, optional services, or deposits are not published in the quoted fee documents; refund handling is managed by the school's finance office.

Fee payment arrangements and contacts
- Invoicing, contracts, and financial queries are handled by the school's finance team (clients@maximilian.edu.mk). For general enquiries the school can be reached at info@maximilian.edu.mk or +389 70 344 794. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00.

Notes on what each fee covers
- Tuition covers core instruction and access to campus facilities. Books, uniforms, transport, meals, and optional activities are charged separately. Sibling discounts and early‑registration incentives may apply. Tuition and additional fees are presented in euros (MKD counter value where applicable).

Curriculum

Programmes for every stage run from ages 0–18. Kindergarten offers a nurturing, play-based start in a multilingual environment and uses Montessori pedagogy. Primary follows the IB Primary Years Programme, while Secondary provides a rigorous secondary curriculum; High School offers national and international diploma tracks. The school is an IB World School and uses the Oxford International Curriculum, and is the region's only Oxford school. Average class size is ten, with 100+ students from 20+ nationalities; instruction is multilingual with English, Macedonian, French, and German, plus mother-language support.

Student Teacher Ratio

Average class size is ten students.

Exam Results

Graduates ready for the world's best universities. IB and Oxford programmes open doors in Skopje and far beyond.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates are prepared for higher education, including top universities worldwide.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social and emotional development is supported through a nurturing environment and a holistic approach. The Preparatory Program provides social and emotional foundations to ease transitions into the main program. A culture of acceptance and a bullying-free environment is described, with families noting care, love, and opportunities for personal growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Instruction is delivered in English, Macedonian, French, and German, with mother-language support.

Mental Wellbeing

Wellbeing is supported by a nurturing environment, staff attention to individual needs, and a focus on emotional and social development.

Safeguarding

A safe, supportive, and peaceful environment with a culture of acceptance is described by families, including no bullying.

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Josip Broz Tito High School

Instructs in Macedonian, Turkish, German, English

Ages - 17 years

Pupils 1536

Type Co-educational

Josip Broz Tito High School in Skopje is housed in a 7,246-square-meter building constructed in 1972. It offers three curricula: the Macedonian general high school curriculum and the Turkish-language general curriculum, both leading to the external Matura exam, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in English, taught since 1996. The IB DP is a two-year program for students in the third and fourth years (ages 16–19), requiring six subjects (three to four at Higher Level and the rest at Standard Level), with final examinations in May. Core components include Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and a 4,000-word Extended Essay. The school enrolls around 1,400 students, who study in two shifts, and provides spaces for diverse extracurricular and sports activities. Extracurriculars include choir, band, drama, ecology activities, Red Cross programs, and Open Day events. Instruction is in Macedonian and Turkish for the national curricula, with the IB programme in English.

Location

Skopje, Center Municipality, Republic of North Macedonia. Address: 27 Dimitrija Čupovski Street, Skopje 1000.

Stages

Four-year gymnasium (I–IV year). Macedonian parallel classes; Turkish parallel classes; International Matura program; German parallel.

Country affiliation

North Macedonia

School day structure

Timetables published for I–II year and III–IV year. Programs include Macedonian, Turkish, German, and International Matura tracks.

Application fees
- There is no application fee for admission to the school's state-funded gymnasium programmes; applications are managed through the public enrolment process for the school.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- Regular state gymnasium programmes (Years I–IV) do not charge tuition fees; there is no per-term or per-year tuition for the standard municipal/state curriculum.
- For students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, there are separate IB registration and per‑subject examination charges set by the International Baccalaureate Organization; these are charged in addition to the school's regular programmes and are billed according to IB procedures (IB exam fees are assessed per candidate and per subject — example scales for May 2026 show per‑subject fees on the order of ~USD 123–124). Exact IB fees are set by the IB and billed to schools/parents.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no regular school tuition billing schedule for the state gymnasium programmes because no tuition is charged.
- IB-related charges (registration and assessment fees) follow the IB invoicing and registration calendar; schools collect these fees and forward payments per the IB billing timetable (deadlines and late fees apply). Expect IB registration/invoice deadlines in the months before the May exam session and additional late fees for missed deadlines.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school only; boarding facilities are not provided. There are therefore no boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, materials, extracurriculars, lunches, trips, etc.)
- There is no published mandatory uniform fee for the state gymnasium programme on the school's statutory and public information documents. Standard outlays that families commonly meet include personal school supplies, textbooks where applicable, and incidental purchases (canteen/buffet, project materials, local excursions or extracurricular activity contributions). The school has a library and a canteen/buffet on site, and extracurricular activities and projects are part of the school's operations. These incidental costs are not presented as formal tuition charges.
- For IB candidates, additional costs can include: the IB registration/candidacy fee, per‑subject IB examination fees, and possible charges for coursework moderation, shipping or other IB administration — these items are billed separately from municipal schooling and vary by session and by school.

Refund information
- There is no tuition refund policy required for state gymnasium tuition because no tuition is charged. For IB fees, refund and retake policies are governed by the International Baccalaureate Organization and depend on IB deadlines and the IB's published rules (fees may be non‑refundable after IB processing deadlines; late registration or changes may incur additional charges). Parents should follow the IB invoicing and deadline provisions for any IB fee refund or adjustment.

Fee payment options
- No standard tuition-payment methods apply for state gymnasium tuition (no tuition collected).
- IB invoicing and payment are arranged through the IB's billing procedures; typical schools remit IB fees to the IB by the methods specified on IB invoices (schools commonly use bank transfer or the payment methods stated on IB invoices). Parents who are billed by the school for IB fees should follow the school's stated payment channels for those IB charges (school-collected IB fees are then forwarded according to IB billing instructions).

Summary statement for parents
- The Josip Broz Tito High School in Skopje is a municipal/state secondary school and does not charge application or tuition fees for its regular Years I–IV gymnasium programmes. There is no boarding and therefore no boarding fees. Additional direct charges may apply only for the IB Diploma Programme (IB registration and per‑subject exam fees set by the IB) and for incidental items such as books, supplies, canteen purchases, extracurricular trips or project materials.

Curriculum

The school offers three curricula: the Macedonian national general high school curriculum, the Turkish-language general high school curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) taught in English. The Macedonian and Turkish curricula lead to the external state Matura exam at the end of the fourth year. The IB Diploma Programme has been taught since 1996 and enrolls students in the third and fourth years (ages 16–19). The IB DP requires six subjects (3–4 at Higher Level and the rest at Standard Level) studied over two years, with final examinations in May of the final year. The DP includes courses such as Macedonian A Literature (HL), English B (HL), Mathematics (HL), Physics or Chemistry (SL), Geography (SL) and Visual Arts (SL), plus Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and a 4000-word Extended Essay, all aimed at developing international-mindedness and intercultural understanding.

Higher Education Progression

IB graduates have been admitted to world-renowned universities, including Reed College, Bucknell University, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, London School of Economics, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of Sheffield, and Staffordshire University. They have pursued higher education at German institutions such as RWTH Aachen, Magdeburg, Reutlingen, Stuttgart, and Berlin; CEU in Hungary; City College and the American University in Thessaloniki, Greece; AUBG in Bulgaria; Politecnico di Milano and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy; and universities in the Netherlands such as Utrecht and Tilburg.

Gifted and Talented

The IB Diploma Programme provides a rigorous two-year curriculum for high-achieving students. It includes six subjects, Theory of Knowledge, CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service), and a 4000-word Extended Essay.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school aims to develop a healthy personality (mental, physical and social) in students and staff, capable of caring for their own health and the health of family, the environment and the community. Activities in this domain are planned at the school level and involve all students and staff. Health protection and health education are realized within curricula, class hours, and student activities; the program is implemented in collaboration with Bit Pazar Polyclinic, the Centre for Public Health, and the Red Cross of RM. The school takes actions to increase student safety and prevent violence. Regular consultative meetings with students, teachers and parents are held regarding related events, and students with deviant behavior are identified and monitored throughout the school year. The annual program addresses topics such as moral character, forming a positive attitude toward peers and school property, initial adaptation and integration into the new environment, democracy, coexistence, tolerance and solidarity, and media literacy.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is taught in English. Macedonian general high school curriculum is offered, and Turkish is used as a language of instruction in parallel Turkish-language tracks. The IB Diploma Programme includes English Language B (for IB) as a course, alongside other subjects such as Macedonian A Literature, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, Geography and Visual Arts. The IB Diploma Programme requires six subjects, a Theory of Knowledge course, at least 4 hours per week of CAS (Creativity, Action and Service), and an Extended Essay. The school has more than 20 years of experience teaching the IB Diploma Programme and offers instruction in English for the IB, with additional language offerings and a long-established IB team.

Mental Wellbeing

The health protection and health education aim to build a healthy personality (mental, physical and social) able to care for personal health and the health of family, environment and community. Health content is delivered within regular curricula, class hours and student activities, and is realized in cooperation with local health institutions (Bit Pazar Polyclinic, Centre for Public Health, Red Cross). These activities, along with regular supportive conversations, contribute to students' mental and emotional wellbeing and safe school life.

Safeguarding

The school maintains security provisions to safeguard students. There are four staff responsible for physical security working in two shifts (two from 7:00 to 15:00 and two from 12:00 to 20:00); during peak student flow, all four are present. The school has two entrances, with one entrance for teachers via electronic access cards and a second entrance for students that is locked after classes begin (with a tolerance of about five minutes). Two duty students, wearing vests, supervise the entrance during each shift and log visitors in a notebook. Each floor has a duty teacher and a duty supervisor in the teachers' office; the school coordinates with police and juvenile delinquency units when needed. The school's violence-reduction policy aims to develop non-violent ethics, ensure everyone—staff, students, and parents—knows what constitutes violent behavior, and to implement activities that prevent violence and reduce it within the school. Safety and welfare are core responsibilities of the school community, with respect as a fundamental value enabling non-violent communication and conflict resolution.

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