Every child known
No student is anonymous here. Small classes and attentive teachers mean each child's strengths, struggles, and spark are seen — and nurtured — every day.
About ISM
A school built around every child
International School Maximilian pairs a world-class international curriculum with the warmth of a close community, in the heart of Skopje.
Our Story
Rooted in Skopje, open to the world
International School Maximilian was founded to bring a truly international education to North Macedonia — one that holds students to the highest global standards while honouring the language and culture of home. Today, our classrooms bring together learners from more than twenty nations, taught in small groups by teachers who know every child by name. From the first day of kindergarten to graduation, each student follows one continuous journey: the IB and Oxford International pathway, delivered with individual attention that only a genuinely small school can give.
Explore our academics
10 Average class size
20+ Nationalities
3–19 Ages
5 Languages taught
Our Values
What we believe
Internationally minded
We raise curious, open-hearted citizens of the world who are equally at home in Macedonian, English, and the cultures of their classmates.
Excellence with purpose
High expectations matter — but grades are a by-product. We aim for deep understanding, honest effort, and pride in work well done.
Care before curriculum
Children learn when they feel safe and valued. Wellbeing comes first, and our dedicated support team meets every learner where they are.
Our Campus
Spaces designed for childhood
Our campus was purpose-built for how children actually learn: bright classrooms with big windows, a glazed indoor play terrace for every kind of weather, quiet nap rooms for our youngest, and dedicated spaces for music, art, and chess. Everything a child needs to grow — under one roof, surrounded by green.
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Maximilian in the media
Interviews, features, and stories about how ISM is shaping education in Skopje. Articles open in their original language.
Интервју со Софија Филиповска, директорка на Меѓународното училиште „Максимилијан“
Read the articleНашите паралелки имаат по 10 ученици, затоа местата ни се ограничени — интервју со директорката
Read the articleРазговор со Софија Филиповска: Пристапот кон секое дете е индивидуален, но успехот е заеднички
Read the articleВашето дете заслужува образование кое мотивира и поттикнува критичко размислување
Read the articleГолемо браво за учениците од „Максимилијан“ кои го разубавија базарот наменет за ранливи деца
Read the articleУчениците на „Максимилијан“ потсетија дека празниците треба да нè направат подобри луѓе
Read the articleAccredited & recognised
Authorised IB World School · Member of the Oxford International Curriculum · Licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science
Come visit us
Come and see it for yourself
The best way to understand ISM is to walk its halls. Book a tour and meet the teachers who will know your child by name.