Who we are?
IPS Macedonia is a private school open to students of all nationalities between the ages of 1 to 18 years. IPS was first established in 1998 by a diplomat of Brazilian/ American nationality temporarily residing in Skopje, in collaboration with Marija Mihailovikj and Tanja Todorovski, two Macedonian university students, as a means of providing her children with a good nursery school education. IPS Macedonia with its 24 years of existence and implementing educational activity, is the oldest private International preschool, now a school, in Skopje. It is a testimony to the quality teaching that is performed in it, and the proof of that is the very successful generations of students resulting from it. Now they are knowledgeable professionals in their work in various spheres of life. In 2018 IPS started to implement primary educational activities and in 2020, the Secondary school started to enrol students. With the growth of the Secondary school, IPS Macedonia will cater for children between 1 – 18 years old. The school aims to achieve its full capacity of 570 students in the coming years. Our campus provides the ideal environment for your child to learn and grow. We offer dedicated facilities to support different types of learning.
What are the advantages of our education?
- IB World Schools (the only schools authorised to offer IB programmes) are subject to a strict accreditation process monitored by the IB, ensuring that schools provide a high-quality education.
- IB teaching methods and curricula are research-based and draw from the best educational practices from systems around the world.
- IB teachers are required to participate in many professional development opportunities to continually promote their awareness of current educational practices and apply new thinking and skills.
- IB programmes are recognised internationally and ease the educational transitions of mobile students so that their education is not adversely affected if families relocate.
IPS Mission
We strive to provide opportunities to reach both the intrinsic and extrinsic educational potential of every student. We create global leaders who are compassionate learners, who engage, enlighten, empower and contribute to build a better world.
IPS Vision
What we offer?
- A dedicated science lab
- Classrooms designed for, Design, Music and Visual Arts
- Gym for Physical Education
- Extensive outdoor spaces including a sports field, and multiple play spaces
- A wide range of After school activities
- A wide range of After school activities
- A door-to-door bus service.
Our programmes:
In the Primary Years Programme, the school offers a play-based learning approach through the Early Years, allowing children to discover the world around them and supporting the development of the whole child. Through play and inquiry children develop an essential set of skills and they develop as readers, writers and mathematicians, and a sense of wonder is fostered as they grow socially, emotionally and academically.
The Middle Years Programme encourages students to be active learners who ask challenging questions, allowing them to continuously make meaningful connections between their learning and the world outside the classroom. During the MYP, our team of experienced teachers accompany and guides students on their learning journey. Emphasis is placed on individual growth and encouraging students to reflect upon their learning. Teachers facilitate students’ learning and help prepare them for the rigorous demands of the IB Diploma Programme.
IPS Macedonia is authorized to offer the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). IB schools share a common philosophy – a commitment to high quality, rigorous assessment and – a challenging international education that IPS Macedonia believes is important for our students.
The Diploma Programme prepares students for university and encourages them to learn how to learn, develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture and develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures.
Within the dynamic IB environment, students are encouraged to think critically and become independent learners, coming prepared to class, presenting the material and being coached by their teachers. Assignments are demanding, and the balance between academic work and co-curricular activities allows students to tailor the programme according to their interests and develop an impressive university profile in the process.
Students who successfully complete the IB Diploma Programme demonstrate a strong commitment to learning, both in terms of their mastering of a range of subjects and in their development of skills and disciplines necessary for success in our competitive, global world.
Application
Students can apply to our school all year round based on availability. For further information about admissions or to schedule a visit to the school, please contact us at infopyp@ips.mk
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