French International School of Skopje

North Macedonia, Skopje

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French

Fees MKD 6,003 - 7,711

Ages 2 - 15 years

Pupil numbers 96

Type Co-educational

Opened 1999

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum

Taught languages French, English, Spanish

Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School

Introduction

The French International School of Skopje is an international day school located at Nikola Parapunov br. 19, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia. It follows the French national education system, with teachers who hold qualifications from the French Ministry of National Education. The curriculum is identical to that of French schools. The school serves students aged 2 to 15, covering Maternelle (ages 2–6), Elementary (ages 6–11), and Collège (ages 11–15). From kindergarten, English and Macedonian are taught; English is six hours per week from CP, and four hours per week in nursery. A Passerelle program supports non-French-speaking children to integrate into CP with targeted French as a foreign language instruction. Admissions for the 2025-2026 intake are open. The institution provides daycare before and after school, transport, and a school restaurant with meals. The French-language instruction is complemented by local language study to support international students. The school emphasizes language development alongside core studies.

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Nikola Parapunov br.19, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in Skopje, North Macedonia. The address is Nikola Parapunov 19, 1000 Skopje.

Stages

The school has 12 instructional levels: Petite section (PS), Moyenne section (MS), Grande section (GS), CP (1st grade), CE1 (2nd), CE2 (3rd), CM1 (4th), CM2 (5th), Sixième (6th), Cinquième (7th), Quatrième (8th), Troisième (9th).

Type

International day school

Country affiliation

France

Religious affiliation

Secular

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Fees

Overview for the 2025/2026 academic year

Tuition fees (annual and per-term — per-term amounts are the annual fee divided by three, calculated for convenience)
- Maternelle (ages 2–6)
- TPS–PS: EUR 6,003 per year. Per term (calculated): EUR 2,001.00.
- MS–GS: EUR 6,003 per year. Per term (calculated): EUR 2,001.00.
- Élémentaire (CP–CM2, ages 6–11)
- EUR 7,193 per year. Per term (calculated): EUR 2,397.67.
- Collège (6ème–3ème, ages 11–15)
- EUR 7,711 per year. Per term (calculated): EUR 2,570.33.
(These annual amounts are stated in the school fee schedule.)

Application, registration and re‑registration fees
- First-time registration fee (Droits de première inscription): EUR 500 (one-time).
- Re‑registration fee, including school materials: EUR 270 per year.
- These registration / re‑registration charges are payable within seven (7) working days after receipt of the invoice and are required for admission.

Family discounts
- Second child: 15% discount on tuition fees.
- Third child and subsequent children: 20% discount on tuition fees.

Specific programme fees and optional academic support
- Programme Passerelle (support for non‑Francophone children admitted from CP): EUR 800 per year.

Additional services and their charges
- Transport (school bus/service): EUR 950 per year.
- Garderie du soir (after‑school care / evening care): EUR 75 per month or EUR 5 per hour.
- Restauration scolaire (school meals / canteen): listed amounts include EUR 2.80 per lunch, EUR 0.75 (per… entry shown) and EUR 0.70 per snack/collation in the published fee list.
- Garderie during school holidays (canteen billed in addition where applicable): EUR 12 per day.
(These services are listed as separate optional/extra charges and are not included in the tuition totals above.)

Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed in the school fee schedule. Boarding is not shown as an offered paid service in the published tariffs.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published fee schedule shows annual tuition amounts and specifies that registration and re‑registration fees are payable within seven working days of the invoice and condition admission. The schedule does not present a detailed, itemized tuition billing calendar (for example, fixed trimester or monthly invoice dates) within the published tariff document. Per‑term figures in this overview are calculated by dividing the stated annual amount by three.

Refund information
- The published tariff document requires payment of registration and re‑registration fees within the stated timeline but does not provide a general tuition refund policy or a detailed table of refundable amounts in the fee sheet itself. The schedule does not list explicit tuition‑refund rules in the published tariff page.

Other possible costs
- School uniforms, project/activity fees and some school materials are indicated as not included in the tuition figures; associated costs for projects, activities and uniforms are billed separately.
- Standard ancillary costs (exam fees, special project fees, extracurricular activities and specific educational materials) are typically charged in addition to the tuition and services listed above when applicable. These ancillary items appear on the school's list of excluded items from the tuition totals.

Fee payment options
- The published fee sheet lists amounts and payment timing for registration fees but does not itemize the accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, direct debit or cheque) on the tariff page itself. Payment instructions and accepted methods are handled through the school's administrative billing process.

If you need the numeric per‑term amounts shown above expressed differently, they are presented here as the annual tuition divided by three and rounded to two decimals for clarity.

Academics

Curriculum

Founded in 1999, the French International School of Skopje welcomes students from kindergarten through secondary school. The curriculum is absolutely similar to the French national education system, taught in part by teachers who hold qualifications from the French Ministry of National Education. Maternelle covers ages 2 to 6; Elementary covers ages 6 to 11; Collège covers ages 11 to 15. English and the local language are taught from kindergarten, with three hours of English and three hours of the local language. Start your future today — admissions for the 2025-2026 intake are open.

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Admissions

1. Processing of the application & pedagogical interview. After the application is submitted and processed by the admissions department, an educational interview will be scheduled within 5 working days. 2. Admission decision. The admission committee will notify you by email of your child's admission within 2-3 days. Additional documents will be requested as needed. 3. Payment of tuition fees. After admission is confirmed, pay the first registration fee of 300 €. In case of withdrawal, the first registration fee is not refunded. Your child's final registration will be confirmed by email within 7 days of payment. Admission is confirmed only after the first registration fee has been paid.

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FAQs

Where is the French International School of Skopje located and what age range does it serve?

The school is located at Nikola Parapunov 19, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia. It is an international day school serving ages 2 to 15, from Maternelle (early years) through Collège (secondary).

What curriculum does EFIS follow and what levels are included?

EFIS follows the French national education system. It includes Maternelle (ages 2–6), Élémentaire (ages 6–11), and Collège (ages 11–15), with teachers who hold qualifications from the French Ministry of National Education.

Who is the head of the school?

The Head of School is Brice Bernabeu.

What are the tuition fees by level for the 2025/2026 year?

Tuition is EUR 6,003 per year for Maternelle, EUR 7,193 per year for Élémentaire, and EUR 7,711 per year for Collège. Per-term amounts are calculated by dividing the annual fee by three.

What additional costs should families expect beyond tuition?

In addition to tuition, there is a first-time registration fee of EUR 500 (one-time) and a yearly re-registration fee of EUR 270. Optional transport costs EUR 950 per year; meals cost about EUR 2.80 per lunch; after-school care is EUR 75 per month or EUR 5 per hour. Uniforms and other project fees are billed separately.

How does the admissions process work and when are fees due after admission?

Applications are processed and followed by a pedagogical interview within five working days, with an admission decision 2–3 days after. After admission, you pay the first registration fee (EUR 500 per the tariff; EUR 300 is also cited in admissions communications) and final registration is confirmed within seven days of payment.

Does EFIS offer discounts for families with more than one child?

Yes. The second child receives a 15% tuition discount, and the third child and beyond receive a 20% discount.

Is transport or meals optional, and what are the typical costs?

Transport is an optional service at EUR 950 per year. Meals are available through the canteen at around EUR 2.80 per lunch.

What languages are taught and when does language learning begin?

English and the local language (Macedonian) are taught from kindergarten. From CP, English is six hours per week, and the local language is three hours per week; in nursery, English is four hours per week.

Is there a program to help non-French-speaking students integrate into CP?

Yes—the Passerelle program provides targeted French language instruction to help non-French-speaking children integrate into CP.

What levels and ages are covered at EFIS?

EFIS uses 12 levels: Petite Section (PS), Moyenne Section (MS), Grande Section (GS); CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2; Sixième, Cinquième, Quatrième, Troisième.

What facilities does EFIS offer on campus?

EFIS provides facilities and equipment for all students in line with the French education model. Specific facilities aren't itemized in the available information.

Are there sports facilities on campus?

Sports facilities are not specified in the available information.

Are meals and after-school care available on campus?

Yes. There is a school canteen offering meals, and Garderie du soir provides after-school care from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. (and breakfast is available at 8:00 a.m.).

What extracurricular activities or clubs are available?

Extracurricular activities are offered; a leisure center runs during school holidays with sessions in French or Macedonian, and holiday camps are organized by the educational teams.

Are there holiday camps during school breaks?

Yes, holiday camps are organized by the school teams, and a leisure center provides supervised activities during holidays.

How does the school approach wellbeing and inclusive learning?

The school uses a personalized, active pedagogy and differentiates instruction to place students at the center of learning, aiming to foster cooperation, self-confidence, creativity, and effective communication.

What safeguarding measures are in place?

Internal regulations address student safety and well-being, including protection from physical or moral aggression and safeguarding the school community.

Is there support for students who are not fluent in English or Macedonian (EAL support)?

Yes. English and Macedonian are taught from kindergarten, with English hours expanding in primary (six per week) and Macedonian as the local language; Passerelle supports non-French speakers.

Is boarding available at EFIS?

No—EFIS operates as a day school and does not offer boarding.

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