MISSION STATEMENT 

"We educate, inspire, and develop young people to fully achieve their academic and personal potential and to become socially responsible and tolerant individuals who respect human diversity."

PHILOSOPHY OF WORK

• Academic growth should be guided by caring educators who bring cross-cultural experiences to a diverse classroom;
• An exemplary curriculum should challenge a range of student abilities and emphasize practical application;
• There should be ample resources and new information technologies available to all students;
• Personal growth should be guided by meaningful student leadership activities, community service projects, participation in international events and sports;
• The school should be a collaborative community which spans the four corners of the world;
• The school should be a safe, supportive and aspiring place that celebrates our individual and cultural differences. 

BELIEFS

We believe in:

-          A safe and supportive school environment;

-          Educational programs that challenge a range of student abilities;

-          Evidence and data driven instructional strategies;

-          Ethical and environmentally responsible behavior of every member of our school community;

-          Effort and persistence as important determinants of student growth and success;

-          Development of intellectual curiosity to bring about new ideas and human progress;

-          Leadership through student-led initiatives and volunteerism through service projects;

-          Promoting physically active and nutritionally balanced lifestyles;

-          Respect for human diversity;

-          Constructive student participation to help our wider community.  

ORGANIZATION

The Schools are governed by a 9-member Advisory Board; 2 members are directly appointed by the U.S. Ambassador. They are incorporated under Macedonian law and accredited by the Macedonian Ministry of Education, the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS) and most recently by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). The school is a member of the Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA). 

CURRICULUM 

In the Elementary and Middle School, NOVA offers a mastery learning approach to well-defined outcomes for all ages. In the High School it offers a rigorous college-preparatory experience including the International Baccalaureate and the Advanced Placement programs. The curriculum is a balance of the language arts (English language and literature, and foreign languages such as French, Spanish, German, Italian, Macedonian, and Albanian), sciences (mathematics, natural sciences and IT), humanities (social sciences, fine and performing arts) and wellness (physical education, sports and character education). NOVA strongly supports the continuation of learning through extra-curricular activities and service learning opportunities. NOVA is a testing center for the Advanced Placement exams, PSAT, SAT, iBT TOEFL, and the IB Diploma examinations. All of NOVA graduates continue their education with the majority matriculating to American or European institutions of higher learning.

FACILITIES

In 2010, NOVA added a new Elementary and Middle school facility, and a new PK-K facility to its existing High School facility. The entire campus offers wireless connectivity and the latest information technologies, science labs, art, dance, music and photography studios, fitness centers, a book store, computer labs, separate libraries for the Elementary and Middle School as well as for the High School, a full-service kitchen preparing warm meals throughout the campus cafeterias, indoor auditoriums, outdoor amphitheatres, and a sports court. Additionally, NOVA rents nearby sports facilities and state university science laboratories for the needs of its curriculum.