Most popular international schools in Skopje

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.

Annual fees

MKD 4,700 – 15,600

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

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.

Annual fees

MKD 3,000 – 17,000

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

MKD 3,500 – 4,200

Ages

0 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

1 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

American School Macedonia sits at Ul. Nikola Parapunov 41, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia. It offers an American Curriculum with Advanced Placement and instruction in English. The Elementary Program is CCSS-aligned across English, Math, Science, and Social Studies; Grades 6–8 follow an ASM-adopted CCSS curriculum with Social Studies aligned to NCSS. High School program is CCSS-aligned, with a sequence of English, Geometry, American Literature, Calculus, U.S. Government, U.S. History, U.S. Economics, German (optional), and Computer Science; some subjects alternate between Grades 11 and 12. The school prepares students for higher education with SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge ESOL prep (FCE, CAE, CPE). Cognia-accredited for elementary and high school; High School is accredited by the Macedonian Ministry of Education and Science. ESL is available for elementary students. MAP tests in Reading, Language Usage, Mathematics for Grades 1–11. After-school classes and parent volunteering accompany co-curriculars including art, coding, and a seasonal events club.

Annual fees

MKD 4,401 – 4,905

Ages

Ages not listed

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)