Prishtina High School

Kosovo, Pristina

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees €6,100 - 16,500

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 300

Type Co-educational

Opened 2007

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum American Curriculum

Taught languages English, Albanian, German

Typical class size 9

Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Prishtina High School (PHS) is a K-12 English-immersion school located in Prishtinë, Kosovo, offering an American-style curriculum under the Kosovo MOEST standards. The school serves pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade with instruction in English; the curriculum follows the common core used in public U.S. schools and aligns with Kosovo standards. PHS is a university-preparatory program; textbooks and materials are in English and reflect U.S. public school practice. It is affiliated with the NICS/OASIS Network and holds accreditation from AdvancED (Cognia). Established in 2007, PHS has grown to over 300 students from about 20 countries, with Kosovar and international faculty. The school runs an Athletics program with volleyball, basketball, and football (soccer) and requires students to complete 20 hours of community service per year to graduate. A broad after-school culture includes clubs such as Model United Nations, Volunteer Club, Journalism, Mock Trial, Craft, Chess, and Pilates, spanning academic, cultural, and service activities.

www.prishtinahighschool.org

Prishtinë, Mati 3, Kosovë

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in the Matiqan neighborhood of Prishtina, Kosovo. It is about 5 kilometers from the city center. The campus covers more than 6000 square meters and includes the five-story main building, a full-size basketball gymnasium, a soccer field, the school garden, a large playground recess area, an outdoor seating area for lunch, and a parking area; indoor facilities include a cafeteria, library, two computer labs, three science labs, large art and drama rooms, and a multipurpose room. The curriculum follows the Common Core standards; textbooks and classroom materials are written in English, and all classroom instruction is conducted in English.

Stages

Age 4-5 Pre-K & Kindergarten; Grade 1-5 Elementary School; Grade 6-8 Middle School; Grade 9-12 High School

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school has students from more than 15 nationalities, including the United States, England, India, Germany, Scotland, Ireland, Slovenia and more. About 60% are Kosovars and 40% are from other nationalities.

Country affiliation

Kosovo

School day structure

School hours are from 7:50 am to 3:30 pm, including seven class periods, breaks and lunchtime.

Bus service

Yes. Bus transportation provides door-to-door transportation; service is based on an agreement between the interested parent and the transport contractor, and each student has their own seat and must wear a seatbelt.

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Fees

Application & registration fees

- Registration fee: € 50.00 per student.
- Non-refundable deposit to secure a place: € 500.00 (required by March 31, 2026); this deposit is deducted from the first tuition installment.

Tuition fees (annual) — National and International rates for 2026–2027

- National tuition (annual):
- Pre‑Kindergarten: € 6,100.00.
- Kindergarten: € 6,100.00.
- Elementary School (Grades 1–5): € 6,500.00.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): € 7,250.00.
- High School (Grades 9–12): € 7,500.00.

- International (non‑subsidized) tuition (annual — applicable when employer does not provide a tuition allowance):
- Pre‑Kindergarten: € 6,100.00.
- Kindergarten: € 6,100.00.
- Elementary School: € 14,000.00.
- Middle School: € 15,000.00.
- High School: € 16,500.00.

Additional mandatory fees (per student)

- MAP, IT, Science fee (grades where applicable):
- Elementary: € 70.00; Middle School: € 90.00; High School: € 145.00.
- Capital fee (for capital expenditures): € 200.00 for Elementary, Middle and High School where listed.
- Other listed fees under "Fee Payments": Pre‑K and Kindergarten € 50.00; Elementary € 320.00; Middle School € 340.00; High School € 395.00.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Deposit and invoicing: a non‑refundable deposit of € 500.00 is required to secure a place and is deducted from the first tuition installment.
- Early‑payment discounts for full prepayment of tuition: full prepayment in March = 6% discount; full prepayment in April = 4% discount; full prepayment in May = 3% discount.
- Late fees and consequences:
- A 10% late registration fee applies if a student registers after the 15th day of school.
- A 10% overdue fee is added to any tuition invoice that is past due 30 days or more.
- If tuition payment has not been received 30 days after the invoice due date, the student will not be permitted to attend classes until full payment is made.

Billing cadence / per‑term amounts

- The school publishes annual tuition rates and indicates that the deposit will be applied against the first tuition installment; the school does not publish a per‑term fee table or a fixed public schedule of the number of tuition installments or per‑term amounts. Per‑term invoicing details (number of installments and exact per‑term amounts) are managed through the school's billing process and Families' portal.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered as part of Prishtina High School's program; the school provides day‑school services, recommended private bus transportation options, and an on‑site cafeteria. Any costs for bus transport are set by the contracted transport provider.

Other costs and regular extras

- Transportation: a recommended private bus contractor provides door‑to‑door transport; transport fees are charged by that contractor and are communicated separately to parents. The handbook also notes disciplinary rules regarding bus conduct and that parents remain financially responsible for bus service even if a student is suspended from the bus; in at least one disciplinary case the handbook specifies no refund of bus fees.
- Cafeteria / meals: on‑site cafeteria service is available; meal costs are handled through cafeteria arrangements.
- Uniform / dress code: a school dress code is enforced; no published uniform fee is listed in the fee schedule. Clothing‑related expectations and disciplinary actions for dress code violations are described in the parent‑student handbook.
- Independent study or credit recovery: specific fees are mentioned in the handbook for some optional academic services (example: a fee for independent study supervision).

Refund information

- The enrolment deposit (€ 500.00) is explicitly non‑refundable; it is applied to the first tuition installment.
- Bus fees: the parent‑student handbook specifies circumstances where bus fees are not refunded (for example, when a student is suspended from the bus for misconduct).
- No separate general tuition‑refund schedule or detailed tuition‑refund policy for mid‑year withdrawals is published in the fee schedule; refund handling for other fees or partial‑year attendance is governed by school policy and the school's billing procedures.

Fee payment options

- Online billing and payments are processed through the FACTS Family Portal (ParentsWeb), which the school uses for invoices, online school payments, lunch ordering and other family services. Families access FACTS at factsmgt.com via the ParentsWeb / FACTS Family Portal.
- For billing or payment support families may contact the school finance office (contact details are published with school contact information).

Financial aid / tuition assistance

- Tuition assistance and financial aid are available on a case‑by‑case basis; financial aid may be awarded up to 50% of tuition for eligible families and is awarded annually. Applications for tuition assistance must be submitted at the time of enrollment and are evaluated on need and other criteria.

Summary of limitations in available published fee detail

- Annual tuition rates, mandatory additional fees, deposit amount and deadlines, early‑payment discounts and late‑fee policies are published for the 2026–2027 academic year. The school does not publish a public per‑term fee table or a fixed public schedule listing the number of tuition installments and exact per‑term amounts; per‑term invoicing arrangements are handled through the school's billing process (FACTS Family Portal) and the school's admissions/finance office.

Academics

Curriculum

PHS follows the common core curriculum developed and used by public schools in the United States. Textbooks and classroom materials are written in English and are the same as those used in many public schools in the United States. The curriculum accords with the standards of the Kosovo Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology. PHS is an English-immersion, university-preparatory school serving pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade; instruction in the elementary builds on core curricula at the lower levels and expands to college-preparatory coursework at the upper levels. The school is an affiliate of the NICS/OASIS Network and is fully accredited by AdvancED (Cognia).

Student Teacher Ratio

The school has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9 to 1.

Exam Results

54 of our alumni study in international universities. 100 of our students pass Matura Exam.

Higher Education Progression

Over 54 percent of our graduates continue their studies internationally at universities in more than 20 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, South Korea, Finland, Austria, Bulgaria, England, and Germany. Graduates have attended universities such as Queen Mary University of London, American University of Rome, Politecnico di Milano, Rochester Institute of Technology, Duke University, Trinity College Dublin, University of Michigan, American University of Bulgaria, Hofstra University, Berea College, and more.

Gifted and Talented

Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered to high school students. Honors courses provide in-depth study with additional projects and reading and may involve increased rigor. Advanced Placement (AP) courses follow the College Board curriculum and are university-level and highly rigorous, with increased workload and projects often assigned over breaks. The Academic team assists with placement decisions based on GPA (2.5 for honors, 3.0 for AP), MAP scores, and teacher recommendations.

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Admissions

1. Book a tour: Parents may visit Prishtina High School. Individual appointments are available Monday–Friday from 8:00 to 16:00, during which an Admissions Team member will give a tour of the school, answer questions, and outline the admissions process. 2. Entry Requirements: Enrollment is not automatic; the admissions procedure ensures that students have the capacity to thrive within and benefit from Prishtina High School. Students entering kindergarten and 1st grade are interviewed by an instructional leader to demonstrate verbal processing, critical thinking, and reasoning skills. Students entering 2nd through 12th grade take an entrance exam. MAP® is an assessment created by NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association), a global not‑for‑profit educational services organization. Entrance exam and interview sessions are scheduled by Admissions. 3. Application Steps: 1) Complete and submit all online application documentation (birth certificate, transcript of previous grade, passport, immunization card). 2) Entrance Exam: an English language and mathematics exam; if needed, the exam can be retaken before the school year begins. 3) School Contract: if admission is granted, parents/guardians are notified by email; the School Contract for the pertinent school year is enclosed and must be signed and returned. For further information about the admissions process, call +383 (0) 44 901901.

Scholarships

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): The tuition assistance program at Prishtina High School provides support for families with genuine financial need, with resources that are limited and vary by fiscal year. The primary responsibility for tuition payment remains with the family. TAP policy requires that all families contribute to tuition expenses and that income/assets are reported honestly. TAP does not reduce staff compensation to fund assistance. All TAP applications, reviews, and awards are confidential. TAP awards are year-to-year with no guarantee of continued assistance and cannot be transferred to another family or student. Students receiving TAP must be in the same immediate family or be legally adopted, and TAP determinations are at the sole discretion of the TAP committee. All families needing TAP must submit a current TAP application each year at enrollment or admission. TAP awards are offered as funding and space allow, and re-enrollment with timely TAP applications is encouraged.

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FAQs

Where is Prishtina High School located, and what is the campus like?

Prishtina High School sits in the Matiqan neighborhood of Prishtina, Kosovo, about 5 kilometers from the city center. The campus covers more than 6,000 square meters and includes a five‑story main building, a full‑size basketball gym, a soccer field, a library, multiple science labs, art and drama spaces, a school garden, and outdoor seating and playground areas.

What grade levels does PHS serve and what is the typical age range?

PHS is a K‑12, English‑immersion, university‑prep school serving pre‑kindergarten through twelfth grade. The age range starts at about four years old, with programs extending through high school.

What curriculum does Prishtina High School follow and in what language are classes taught?

PHS follows the U.S. Common Core standards, with textbooks and materials in English. All classroom instruction is conducted in English, and the curriculum also aligns with Kosovo's Ministry of Education standards.

How much does tuition cost at Prishtina High School, and are there different rates for locals and international families?

Tuition varies by level and whether a student is funded locally or internationally. National rates run from €6,100 for Pre‑Kindergarten and Kindergarten up to €7,500 for High School, while international rates are higher (Elementary €14,000; Middle €15,000; High €16,500). There is also a non‑refundable €500 deposit and a €50 registration fee, plus grade‑specific mandatory fees.

What is the admissions process and when is the deposit due?

Families can book a tour and then complete online application documents. For entry, KG‑1 students are interviewed, while Grades 2–12 take an entrance exam; MAP assessments may be used as well. A non‑refundable €500 deposit is required to secure a place and is applied toward the first tuition installment.

Is there financial aid or scholarships available?

Yes. The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) provides need‑based support, up to about 50% of tuition, awarded year by year. Applications for TAP must be submitted at enrollment, are confidential, and awards depend on funding and the TAP committee's decision.

What is the student‑teacher ratio at PHS, and how does that influence class size?

PHS maintains a student‑teacher ratio of 9:1, which supports more individual attention and smaller class dynamics across grade levels.

What are the academic outcomes for graduates and exam results?

About 54% of alumni study at international universities, and all students pass the Matura Exam. Graduates have enrolled in universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, and other countries.

Are honors or AP courses offered, and how are placement decisions made?

Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered. Placement decisions consider GPA (2.5 for honors, 3.0 for AP), MAP scores, and teacher recommendations.

What facilities and sports facilities does the campus offer?

Facilities include a five‑story main building, a gym, a soccer field, a library, two computer labs, three science labs, large art and drama rooms, and a multipurpose room. The Athletics program offers volleyball, basketball, soccer, and intramural opportunities for all levels.

What extracurricular activities and clubs are available?

Students can join existing clubs or start new ones, with options such as Model United Nations, Volunteer Club, Recycle and Reusing Club, Journalism Club, Mock Trial, Interact Club, Craft Club, Chess Club, and Pilates Club. Clubs meet after school for about one hour each week.

What wellbeing and support services are available for students?

The Learner Support Department provides academic, social‑emotional, occupational, and English language support, working with families and teachers. A Director of Student Services focuses on social‑emotional health, and safeguarding policies ensure a safe school environment with reporting procedures.

How does the school handle safeguarding and campus safety?

Bullying, harassment, and intimidation are prohibited, with formal procedures for prevention and intervention. The campus features high‑end security, fire detection, video surveillance, gate systems, a single entry, background checks for staff and volunteers, and internet safety measures.

Is there a uniform or dress code at PHS, and what are clothing expectations?

There is no formal uniform, but a dress code is enforced. Clothing should fully cover the midriff, skirts/shorts should be fingertip‑length, and outfits should be appropriate and not see‑through or overly tight.

What are the food options and how is meals managed on campus?

There is a full‑service on‑site cafeteria serving breakfast, breaks, and lunches, and students may also bring lunch. Water is allowed everywhere except in designated eating areas, and food deliveries require prior administration approval.

What accreditations and official recognition does PHS hold?

Prishtina High School is Cognia/AdvancED accredited and holds a permanent license from Kosovo's Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology.

What is the school's history and its community profile?

PHS was established in 2007 to serve Kosovar and international families, growing from a high school into a K‑12 institution with students from more than 15 nationalities. The student body includes about 60% Kosovars and 40% international students.

What community involvement is expected or encouraged for students?

All students complete 20 hours of community service per year to graduate. The school organizes and participates in activities such as recycling drives, tutoring, donations to public schools, coaching, charity events, and volunteering with local organizations.

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