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The four schools North macedonia parents researched most this year, chosen from the 9 international schools in the country. 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.
QSI International School of Skopje is at Zenevska #51, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia, serving ages 3 to 18 with an American curriculum and AP. Mastery Learning guides Preschool to Secondary, with Frog Street literacy and English Support. The Elementary program covers core subjects and offers art, library, music and PE, plus Languages Other Than English and Reading Literacy or Intensive English. Middle School emphasizes project-based learning with mathematics, literature or Intensive English, and cultural studies, and offers Technology, American Studies, instrumental music and Dramatic Arts. The Secondary program is college-preparatory, offering Academic Diploma, Academic Diploma with Honors and General Diploma, plus AP within a 240-credit framework. Facilities include a 1,600 m2 building with 14 classrooms, a music studio, art room, library, gym and Community Center, plus 6,500 m2 outdoors and an ecological garden. Extracurriculars include Coding, Robotics, Gardening, Chess, Drama and Model United Nations, with athletics and an after-school schedule.
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.
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.
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.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 9 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.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by total enrolment.
Average school size is 533 students · based on the 6 schools that report enrolment.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 12.5 students · based on the 4 schools that report it.
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 5 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in MKD.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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