NOVA International School

Early Education Center ( 3-5 years old)

The NOVA Early Education Center provides education for three to five year old children. It is a place where learning happens in an age appropriate environment, through positive relationship between children and adults.
Our developmentally appropriate curriculum promotes learning in each of the following areas: social, emotional, physical, and cognitive. It incorporates the influences of family, community and culture into the learning process.
Instruction is based on observing and documenting children’s actions and words, tailoring the program to the child’s individual needs. Focus is placed on developing daily routines, relationships, and exploratory play in a safe and stimulating environment. As a result, children develop independence, self-control, empathy, understanding for others and ability to relate and appreciate diversity.

Elementary School ( grade 1-4 )

OVERVIEW

NOVA Elementary School is an independent, co-educational international school, bringing together children from around the world, as well as from Macedonia. All instruction is in English. . Our focus is on the whole child, helping students grow emotionally, academically, socially and physically. The curriculum is based on the American Massachusetts State Framework and has been modified to meet international standards. Our faculty is made up of both native speakers and teachers who are highly proficient in English. They are well educated and hold Bachelor degrees in education or the equivalent. Serving a growing, diverse and vibrant community of international families, we create a safe, nurturing, and enriched learning environment. We help children develop the character, knowledge and skills to be successful, productive and happy lifelong learners.

FACILITIES

The new purpose-built facility which houses all three divisions – the Early Education Center, the Elementary School and Middle School - is spacious and filled with sunlight and warm colors. The classrooms, corridors and public areas were designed to be provocative and challenging, inspiring
students to explore and learn. This innovative design has won the 2010 Annual Grand Prix Award from
the Association of Macedonian Architects. Classrooms open to the outside, where there are ample green areas and a safe playground with a climbing frame. There is also an outdoor basketball court and small soccer field. The building is ecologically sound, including a green roof with sustainable plants that use the rainwater, act as insulation and cut down radiation reflected into adjacent classroom windows. Living trees and plants that change from season to season grow in gardens in the atrium and amphitheater area. Our new, award-winning building is just another reason why NOVA students love to come to school.

STUDENTS

We are a family of different countries and cultures

Our student body is 70% international students, and 30% children from the local community. The Macedonian students are ethnically mixed and add another level of diversity to the school’s international community. All students are valued and encouraged to share and take pride in their heritage. As educators we understand the unique advantages and challenges of raising children abroad.

Middle School ( grade 5-8 )

Nova International Schools Middle School is a coeducational institution rooted in best practice. Students in grade 5-8 (ages 10-14) take part in a dynamic and inquiry based education from quality, qualified teachers. Our curriculum is based on the Massachusetts learning standards which have been adopted to reflect the international community. We are a dynamic community of international and host national families.

OVERVIEW

Middle school is a unique time in a student’s life. Students are rapidly changing and growing, and they leave middle school often bearing little physical resemblance to who they were when they arrived. All of our teachers are either native speakers or highly fluent in English. All instruction is in English and all teachers hold appropriate degrees. More so, all teachers have received training in the physical and emotional needs of the early adolescent, and use these trainings to help the form and guide their instruction. Teachers take part in frequent reviews of best teaching practices and brain research to assure that their instruction is in line with the developing adolescent ability. All of our middle school teachers attend trainings and refresher courses on developmental physiology and psychology to best serve the needs of our population.

FACILITIES

The new purpose-built facility which houses all three divisions – the Early Education Center, the Elementary School and Middle School - is spacious and filled with sunlight and warm colors. The classrooms, corridors and public areas were designed to be provocative and challenging, inspiring students to explore and learn. This innovative design has won the 2010 Annual Grand Prix Award from the Association of Macedonian Architects. Classrooms open to the outside, where there are ample green areas and a safe playground with a climbing frame. There is also an outdoor basketball court and small soccer field. The building is ecologically sound, including a green roof with sustainable plants that use the rainwater, act as insulation and cut down radiation reflected into adjacent classroom windows. Living trees and plants that change from season to season grow in gardens in the atrium and amphitheater area. Our new, award-winning building is just another reason why NOVA students love to come to school.

STUDENTS

Nova Middle School is a diverse and interesting place to be! We derive 60 percent of our population form the international community and 40 percent from the host nation. Our students take part in multiple social learning initiatives throughout the year. We take car to educate students on the dangers of peer pressure, bullying and attempt to interest them in the world around us. We look at modern social issues through an age appropriate lens and ask students to find solutions to global problems. Students are active in our Go Green Team, community service initiatives and in school programs.

High School ( grade 9-12 )

NOVA High School is the leading independent day school in Macedonia, offering co-educational college preparatory curriculum in English to students in grades 9 through 12. The school is best known for its superb academic program that exposes young people from all corners of the world to our community of talented educators.

OVERVIEW

The high school at NOVA International is a leading independent day school in Skopje, Macedonia, offering co-educational college preparatory curriculum in grades 9-12. The language of instruction is English. The school is best known as a thriving community of learners, where students from many different countries are exposed to talented educators. NOVA receives international and US accreditation from the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC). The Macedonian Ministry of Education and Science accredits NOVA as a full member of the Macedonian secondary school system. NOVA is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers a full IB Diploma Program, and is also authorized by the US College Board to offer many Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Many of our students earn advanced college credit through the IB and AP programs. The school is a full member of the Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA), and is assisted by the US Department of State.

FACILITIES

Our campus is energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Located in a safe residential area just 3 km (1.8 miles) from the city center, the high school has received numerous architectural awards and acclaims for its functional use of space. It offers its students full wireless connectivity, multiple computer labs, general classrooms and science labs, specialty art, drama and music studios, an auditorium, a dedicated high school library, a full-service cafeteria, a bookstore and a fitness center. The outdoor area includes recreational surfaces, an open auditorium and a sports court.

STUDENTS

We are family to students from more than 40 nations and many more cultures. Macedonian students that comprise the predominant group are also ethnically diverse. They add another level of diversity to the school’s international focus.

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