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Josip Broz Tito High School

North Macedonia, Skopje

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Macedonian, Turkish, German, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1536
Type Co-educational
Opened 1944
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Macedonian, Turkish, German, English, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

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.

ул. “Димитрија Чуповски” бр.27, 1000 Скопје, Republic of North Macedonia

The Essentials

Josip Broz Tito High School has 1,536 pupils, instruction in Macedonian, Turkish, German, 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.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a state co-educational institution.
Fees
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.
Academics

Josip Broz Tito High School teaches IB (DP), German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

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.
Wellbeing

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.
Parent Experience

History
The school was founded in 1944/45 as the first high school to teach the general high school programme in Macedonian in the capital city of Skopje. The present school building was constructed in 1972, with a total space of 7246 m2. It enrolls around 1400 students who study in two shifts and provides facilities for diverse extracurricular and sports activities. It offers instruction in Macedonian and Turkish general curricula leading to the external state Matura exam, and there is also instruction in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English along with an advanced course for a German language certificate. The IB Diploma Programme has been taught since September 1996.

Community
The school maintains a broad co-curricular program including choir, band, drama, ecology, Red Cross, class communities, CAS program, and Open Day. It participates in Erasmus+ and eTwinning projects and organizes activities and excursions in collaboration with the local and international community. The IB Diploma Programme fosters international cooperation with other IB world schools through excursions, student exchanges, and participation in international events such as the Spring Festival at Gimnazija Maribor in Slovenia, International Days at Rudjer Bošković in Belgrade, Serbia, and BaL MUN at Gimnazija Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and it hosts YES Abroad students from the USA. Numerous graduates of the IB Diploma Programme have pursued degrees at universities worldwide, including Reed College, Bucknell University, Harvard University, Penn, LSE, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and other institutions.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school building was constructed in 1972 and covers 7,246 square meters. It enrolls around 1,400 students who study in two shifts. The facilities support a modern and efficient organization of the educational process with spaces for diverse extracurricular and sports activities. It provides Macedonian-language general high school education and Turkish-language general high school education and hosts the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English, together with an advanced course for a German language certificate.

Sports Facilities
Facilities for diverse extracurricular and sports activities are provided. The building accommodates these activities as part of the school's overall facilities.

Academic Facilities
Education is provided in the Macedonian general high school curriculum and the Turkish-language general high school curriculum, and the school also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English. The IB Diploma Programme has been taught since 1996, with a team of teachers trained to implement the curriculum. The Diploma Programme spans two years for students in the third and fourth years of high school (ages 16–19) and requires six subjects (three to four at higher level and the remainder at standard level), leading to final examinations in May. Courses include Macedonian A Literature (HL), English B (HL), Mathematics (HL), Physics or Chemistry (SL), Geography (SL), and Visual Arts (SL), plus Theory of Knowledge (TOK). Students must complete at least four hours per week of CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) and write a 4,000-word Extended Essay under supervision.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include a choir, a band, and drama. Ecology activities and Red Cross programs are offered. There is a Classroom Community group and a CAS program (Creativity, Action and Service). The school also hosts Open Day events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides general high school education in Macedonian and Turkish as languages of instruction. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English and an advanced course for a German language certificate. The IB Diploma Programme has been taught since September 1996 by a team trained to implement its curriculum and assessment principles. The Diploma Programme requires six subjects over two years and includes Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay, preparing students for higher education and lifelong learning.

Arts & Creative
Visual Arts is offered as part of the IB Diploma Programme. The school supports artistic development within the IB framework and encourages creative expression. Students pursue visual arts projects as part of their diploma requirements and participate in related school arts activities. The program provides opportunities for creative exploration within the broader IB curriculum.

Cultural & Language
Instruction is available in Macedonian and Turkish languages of instruction, and the IB Diploma Programme is taught in English. The school promotes international cooperation with IB world schools through excursions, student exchanges, and participation in international events. The IB program develops international mindedness, tolerance, and understanding of multicultural society and encourages language study and cross-cultural communication. The school fosters communication across cultures.

Social & Hobbies
The school organizes workshops and debates in cooperation with NGOs to raise awareness of community concerns and global issues. Students participate in clubs and other extracurricular activities as part of school life and the IB CAS requirements. The school supports student-led initiatives and collaborative projects within the classroom and beyond.

Community & Service
The school cooperates with non-governmental organizations through workshops to address community concerns. It partners with charities to provide assistance and raise awareness of social issues. Students engage in service activities as part of the IB CAS program and other community initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
Internal professional development for teachers focuses on active learning methods and instructional techniques. The school supports ongoing staff training to implement contemporary curricula and improve learning outcomes. Leadership is fostered through school activities, governance structures, and collaboration with parents and the local community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school maintains a healthy and positive climate for learning. The building covers 7,246 square meters and houses facilities for diverse extracurricular and sports activities. The school enrolls around 1,400 students and operates in two shifts, supporting student welfare, physical education, and a range of organized activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is an IB World School since 1996. The Diploma Programme is a two-year program for students aged 16 to 19, structured into six subject groups with a central core of the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and the CAS programme. Macedonian A HL and English B HL are among the subjects taught. The Diploma is recognized by universities worldwide.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has German language parallel classes and Turkish language parallel classes. In the German language parallel class, German is studied as the first foreign language, with six hours per week; other subjects are studied according to the national secondary program. The Turkish parallel classes are taught in Macedonian and Turkish, and there is also a class where instruction is primarily in German.

Immersion Programs
German language parallel class provides language-focused immersion with German language study and opportunities such as the DSD certification; Turkish parallel classes provide education in Macedonian and Turkish, with at least some content delivered in German.
Reputation

Accreditations
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) is offered in English; students enroll in the third and fourth year (ages 16–19); the programme has been taught for over 20 years at Josip Broz Tito High School.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The IB Diploma Programme is taught in English. Applicants must have completed the first and second year of general high school education and demonstrate excellent knowledge of English. They must participate in an entrance examination that includes an English Essay, a Mathematics and Chemistry test, a short essay in Macedonian, and an interview conducted in Macedonian and English. 2. Open Day and programme presentation take place in the first week of May. Applications for the IB Diploma Programme are accepted from May 5 to May 15. Prospective students and parents are encouraged to attend the Open Day to learn about the programme. 3. Entrance exams are held in the second week of June. The examination components include an English Essay, a Mathematics and Chemistry test, a short essay in Macedonian, and an interview conducted in Macedonian and English. Candidates should prepare for these components accordingly. 4. The enrollment results are announced by the end of June. A meeting with students and parents of the new IB class is arranged to discuss enrollment and next steps. Families should follow the instructions provided during the meeting.
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