Nova International School Skopje
NOVA International School Skopje () is an independent, university-preparatory, coeducational, day school that offers an educational program from pre-kindergarten (three-year-olds) through grade 12. The school was founded in 1997, and the campus is situated in a residential neighborhood near the city center. The school year is divided into two semesters and extends from late August to mid-June. During the year students have a one-week fall break (October), a three-week winter break, a shorter (February) break, and a one-week spring break (April). Early Education Center (grades PK3-K) The youngest students study the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). This internationally recognised curriculum was developed with global best practice and the developmental needs of 2-6 year olds in mind. It supports key areas of learning through holistic enquiry and play-based approaches. Elementary School (grades 1-5) NOVA Elementary School is an independent, co-educational international school comprising Grade 1 through Grade 5. All instruction is delivered in English with Macedonian language and Macedonian culture and language being offered to elementary students too. The curriculum is based on the child-centred ‘International Primary Curriculum’ which is used by over 1000 schools worldwide. The school also uses the US Common Core Standards as a reference for both Literacy