The world is awaiting your achievements
World of possibilities
A group of talented and skilled teachers and educators offer development of great number of abilities and talents. Sporting, musical and artistic talents and abilities are stimulated and given due attention. Even the most hidden abilities and talents will be recognised and developed even further.
Outside of the classroom there is a huge world of possibilities that is awaiting to be explored, and whether it is in musical or artistic form, or if a person shows affinities toward sporting activities, the ISS offers the students the opportunity of recognition of such a talent and the opportunity to act on it.
In addition to such abilities, the ISS offers opportunities for volunteering activities and experiencing growth on personal level by making a difference in someone else’s life.
ARTISTIC ISS
Visual and Performing Arts
At the ISS, we consider creativity to be a vital part of students’ development, and thus the ISS Art Department is a centre where students’ creativity and individuality are supported, self-confidence is increased, ideas are developed and their expression is highly cherished.
The ISS Art Department is focused on the individual, and we believe that when one-to-one instruction and motivation is given, the opportunity to develop one’s talent is greater and students show outstanding results.
Our teaching is focused on individuality, and our aim is to guide students to discover and build upon their personal strengths, and so as part of the ISS Art Department we offer the following techniques: Painting, Printing, Textiles, Sculpture, Drawing, Photography.
At the ISS, we consider creativity to be a vital part of students’ development, and thus the ISS Art Department is a centre where students’ creativity and individuality are supported, self-confidence is increased, ideas are developed and their expression is highly cherished.
The ISS Art Department is focused on the individual, and we believe that when one-to-one instruction and motivation is given, the opportunity to develop one’s talent is greater and students show outstanding results.
Our teaching is focused on individuality, and our aim is to guide students to discover and build upon their personal strengths, and so as part of the ISS Art Department we offer the following techniques: Painting, Printing, Textiles, Sculpture, Drawing, Photography.
ART FOR ALL
We believe that everyone is artistic in their own way and thus, as part of the Further Development Programme, we encourage all of our students to take part in the annual ISS Exhibition.
ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE CURRICULUM
Students can choose to study Arts at different levels and from different perspectives, including Photography.
ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE CURRICULUM
Students can choose to study Arts at different levels and from different perspectives, including Photography.
VISITS AND TRIPS
The Art Department takes frequent visits to museums, galleries, theatres and operas, both here and abroad, including Venice, Verona, Milan, Florence, Pisa, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, Amsterdam, etc.
EXHIBITIONS
The Art Department organises an annual ISS Exhibition. Art is highly appreciated and supported at the International School of Skopje and since it enhances student’s educational performance and naturally develops critical and innovative thinking skills, we motivate our students to express themselves.
Drama
The ISS Drama Department is prepared for the future stars and those whose confidence builds up by being involved in the process of drama.
Students that show affinity for drama, whether it is acting, directing, writing scripts, or designing costumes and setting, are offered the opportunity to work on their talent and develop skills that will inspire.
ACADEMIC DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES
Students are given the opportunity to explore all aspects of drama, including the drama process and the application of drama on stage. When it comes to theatre itself, students are given invaluable knowledge in the area of theatre practices.
Drama
The ISS Drama Department is prepared for the future stars and those whose confidence builds up by being involved in the process of drama.
Students that show affinity for drama, whether it is acting, directing, writing scripts, or designing costumes and setting, are offered the opportunity to work on their talent and develop skills that will inspire.
ACADEMIC DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES
Our curriculum offers students the opportunity to study Drama and create their own masterpieces in the process. As part of the Drama programme, students also take trips to theatres in order to strengthen their knowledge of the subject.
Students are given the opportunity to explore all aspects of drama, including the drama process and the application of drama on stage. When it comes to theatre itself, students are given invaluable knowledge in the area of theatre practices.
The ISS Music Department
This Department offers music for everyone, those with both great potential and knowledge, as well as those with limited musical knowledge, since we believe that everyone should be offered encouragement and inspiration and the possibility to excel.
Unique possibility to enjoy music in all of its forms
The ISS Music Department offers our students the unique possibility to appreciate music in all of its forms, and learn about and appreciate classical and popular music. Our classes and lessons provide students the possibility to explore their interest in a group or to engage in solo activities.
Concerts and Trips
CONCERTS
At the International School of Skopje, we believe that everything that has been achieved through hard work and involvement should be presented for the others to be able to appreciate it. Thus, we believe that the highest point for every student that has painstakingly been devoted to perfecting their musical talent is for them to perform, and we highly value the enthusiasm and willingness for a student to participate in public events held by the school or by the community.
TRIPS AND TOURS
The ISS Music Department takes frequent visits to concerts in Skopje and abroad.
SPORTS AT THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SKOPJE
Sport at the International School of Skopje significantly contributes in our school life.
Our objective is to invest in both the mental and the physical preparation of the students in order to be able to reach the goal of succeeding at a certain sport. We believe that the best athletes come from a combination of practice, persistence, developing skills and believing in them.
In addition to offering engaging in sports, our school also takes into consideration that not all of our students may be interested in a certain sport, but having in mind that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for everybody, we also offer programmes such as Wellness and Lifetime Fitness which are specifically designed for this purpose.
Promoting teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship
AIMS of THE ISS SPORTS DEPARTMENT
- Providing regular competitive fixtures and promoting values such as teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship;
- Educating our students about the benefits of participating in a sport;
- Providing opportunities for gaining expertise to be able to play at regional or national levels;
- Sports on offer include biking, football, athletics, hiking, swimming, tennis, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, handball, e-sports and chess.
AIMS of THE ISS SPORTS DEPARTMENT
- Providing regular competitive fixtures and promoting values such as teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship;
- Educating our students about the benefits of participating in a sport;
- Providing opportunities for gaining expertise to be able to play at regional or national levels;
- Sports on offer include biking, football, athletics, hiking, swimming, tennis, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, handball, e-sports and chess.
Elite SportS Programme
As we believe that students should strive to be the best versions of themselves, at the International School of Skopje we offer an Elite Sports Programme where talented students are given a personal programme and they represent the school at regional and national levels. Students talented at sports are encouraged to pursue and develop their talent while at the same time focus on academic studies.
The programmes that are offered to our students are on the basis of their abilities and attitudes. The aim of every programme offered is to help the proper development of the physical and the mental sporting ability of students.
Our Elite Sports Programmes are structured around the four pillars of performance: physical, psychological, tactical and technical.
Elite SportS Programme
As we believe that students should strive to be the best versions of themselves, at the International School of Skopje we offer an Elite Sports Programme where talented students are given a personal programme and they represent the school at regional and national levels. Students talented at sports are encouraged to pursue and develop their talent while at the same time focus on academic studies.
The programmes that are offered to our students are on the basis of their abilities and attitudes. The aim of every programme offered is to help the proper development of the physical and the mental sporting ability of students.
Our Elite Sports Programmes are structured around the four pillars of performance: physical, psychological, tactical and technical.
Development of new skills, trying something new and exploring new possibilities
AimS Of The Further Development Programme
As part of our Further Development Programme, we offer a wide range of activities that cover a spectrum of disciplines, whether sport-related, artistic, musical or performance-related disciplines, and their aim is to offer motivating and unusual activities that propose our students to develop a new skill, try something new and explore new possibilities.
The ISS Further Development Programme is one of the ways in which we ensure that our students are prepared for the world. The ISS Further Development Programme offers the following development to our students:
– Stepping outside of the comfort zone and developing oneself as a person;
– Making sure that students develop skills that they will be able to use later in life;
– Following students’ progress and encouraging them to follow their passion for extracurricular activities;
– Following students’ progress on their academic studies and encouraging them to further explore a subject at which they excel;
– Making students feel appreciated and esteemed.
Wide range of
academic clubs
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND SUPPORT
The Further Development Programme offers a wide range of academic clubs for students to be able to further explore the subjects that spark their interests.
All students are prompted to develop particular passion for a certain subject, something that they show interest in and something at which they show extraordinary results. At the ISS we see no reason for these interest and results to remain at that level and by introducing students to academic clubs we offer them the opportunity to expand their knowledge, push their limits and get proficient in the area of their interest.
Our students can take part in one of the following clubs:
| Math Club | Shakespeare Society |
| Physics Club | Book Club |
| IT Club | Culture Club |
| Chemistry Club | Art Club |
| Biology Club | Photography Club |
| Business Club | Hiking Club |
| Politics Club | Biking Club |
| Time-to-Talk Club |
Backgammon Club |
| Creative Writing Club | Chess Club |
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND SUPPORT
The Further Development Programme offers a wide range of academic clubs for students to be able to further explore the subjects that spark their interests.
All students are prompted to develop particular passion for a certain subject, something that they show interest in and something at which they show extraordinary results. At the ISS we see no reason for these interest and results to remain at that level and by introducing students to academic clubs we offer them the opportunity to expand their knowledge, push their limits and get proficient in the area of their interest.
Our students can take part in one of the following clubs:
| Math Club | Shakespeare Society |
| Physics Club | Book Club |
| IT Club | Culture Club |
| Chemistry Club | Art Club |
| Biology Club | Photography Club |
| Business Club | Hiking Club |
| Politics Club | Biking Club |
| Time-to-Talk Club | Backgammon Club |
| Chess Club | |
| Poetry Club |
Backgammon Club |
COMMUNITY services and ACTIVITIES
As part of the ISS programme, each year of their studies, students are encouraged to be helpful and to actively participate in community activities. The purpose of these activities is for students to become aware of other people’s needs, to search for ways in helping them and to reasonably exploit available resources.
CHARITY
COMMUNITY services and ACTIVITIES
As part of the ISS programme, each year of their studies, students are encouraged to be helpful and to actively participate in community activities. The purpose of these activities is for students to become aware of other people’s needs, to search for ways in helping them and to reasonably exploit available resources.
CHARITY
Development of practical life skills
As part of our Further Development Programme, we encourage our students to develop their practical life skills.
Engrossed in the Further Development Programme is our tendency to introduce students with the notion that while expanding their knowledge they are able to enhance their practical life skills.
The aim of including this as part of the learning process is to build independence in our students and to make them organise their own personal time and finish their assignments and activities.
Projects
Academic Writing
Professional Orientation
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
As part of our programme, students attend the following classes:
- Academic Writing
- Professional Orientation
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The purpose of including such projects in our programme is for the students to develop their abilities and to be prepared for the challenges that await them in the world.
The purpose of Academic Writing is to prepare the students for any required writing assignments. They will be able to explore the different kinds of academic writing, learn the rules and be able to produce a well-structured and supported piece of writing.
The purpose of Professional Orientation is to find the strengths and abilities of the students and guide them in the right direction. Through exploring every possible option, and considering the aptitudes of the students, the ISS aims to encourage them to further develop the skills and knowledge they will need to continue their education.
The purpose of Innovation and Entrepreneurship is for students to be able to express their creativeness and their ability to be innovative. As part of these projects the students will be able to explore the world of innovation, organization, planning and execution. The students will learn to value the outcomes of hard work and determination to reach a certain goal.
As part of our programme, students attend the following classes:
- Academic Writing
- Professional Orientation
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The purpose of including such projects in our programme is for the students to develop their abilities and to be prepared for the challenges that await them in the world.
The purpose of Academic Writing is to prepare the students for any required writing assignments. They will be able to explore the different kinds of academic writing, learn the rules and be able to produce a well-structured and supported piece of writing.
The purpose of Professional Orientation is to find the strengths and abilities of the students and guide them in the right direction. Through exploring every possible option, and considering the aptitudes of the students, the ISS aims to encourage them to further develop the skills and knowledge they will need to continue their education.
The purpose of Innovation and Entrepreneurship is for students to be able to express their creativeness and their ability to be innovative. As part of these projects the students will be able to explore the world of innovation, organization, planning and execution. The students will learn to value the outcomes of hard work and determination to reach a certain goal.
