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CEESA Newsletter: June 2026 Edition
On May 21st, the entire country celebrated Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day.
For the second year in a row, we welcomed our graduating seniors to Breakfast with Seniors, a tradition that gives us a chance to celebrate the end of their NOVA journey together.
Our Upper Secondary students recently had the opportunity to meet Lasko Džurovski, a renowned Macedonian typographer and graphic designer, for a thoughtful workshop on safeguarding the original Macedonian alphabet and typography
We were pleased to host the CEESA Elementary Math Competition at our school, welcoming 12 teams from five international schools.
This Saturday, our NOVA community came together for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the NOVA Family Festival.
Yesterday we hosted the Chinese Spring Festival, organized in partnership with the Chinese Embassy and the Confucius Institute in Skopje.
The Battle of the Books Finals brought our elementary community together for a joyful academic celebration.
“Nothing About Me or For Me Without Me”: Personal Learning …
CEESA Newsletter: May 2026 Edition
CEESA 2026 Student Keynote Speeches from Sofia.
On April 18th, the American International School of Vilnius proudly hosted the 13th Multilingual Tournament of Lithuania, “I Speak, You Speak – We Communicate.”
Held on Saturday, April 11, TEDxTIS Youth—now in its 6th year—brought together 10 students from grades 10–12, each delivering compelling talks on a wide range of engaging and thought-provoking subjects.
In April, IS Krakow was proud to host educators and leaders from across the CEESA region for a four-day workshop on the Adaptive Schools approach
Grade 11 students visited PROSA.
CEESA Newsletter: April 2026 Edition
This year’s original Grade 4/5 Elementary Musical, “Messin’ with the Timeline” was a powerful journey of confidence, creativity and collaboration for ISP students and faculty.
You might recognize Kyrylo from his recent emceeing at the CEESA Conference in Sofia, but he hasn’t always lived in Sofia
At Pechersk School International in Kyiv, that reality became the heart of a new documentary: Learning Against the War.
At the International School of Belgrade, educators are exploring how AI can support teaching and learning through collaborative inquiry.


QSI Kyiv’s Vyshyvanka Day celebration
On May 21st, the entire country celebrated Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day.


Breakfast with the Seniors: Graduates Send-Off
For the second year in a row, we welcomed our graduating seniors to Breakfast with Seniors, a tradition that gives us a chance to celebrate the end of their NOVA journey together.

Month of Macedonian Language: Cyrillic Letters Carry History, Identity, and Memory
Our Upper Secondary students recently had the opportunity to meet Lasko Džurovski, a renowned Macedonian typographer and graphic designer, for a thoughtful workshop on safeguarding the original Macedonian alphabet and typography

Young Minds in Motion: CEESA Math Competition at NOVA
We were pleased to host the CEESA Elementary Math Competition at our school, welcoming 12 teams from five international schools.

One Community, One Day: NOVA Family Festival
This Saturday, our NOVA community came together for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the NOVA Family Festival.

NOVA Celebrates the Chinese Spring Festival as One Community
Yesterday we hosted the Chinese Spring Festival, organized in partnership with the Chinese Embassy and the Confucius Institute in Skopje.

Battle of the Books Finals: A Celebration of Readers, Teams, and Thinking
The Battle of the Books Finals brought our elementary community together for a joyful academic celebration.

Nothing About Me or For Me Without Me”: Personal Learning Guides at ISH
“Nothing About Me or For Me Without Me”: Personal Learning Guides at ISH Published: Supporting student agency through Personal Learning Guides (PLGs). At the International


CEESA 2026 Student Keynote Speeches: Voices from Sofia
CEESA 2026 Student Keynote Speeches from Sofia.

Multilingual Tournament at AISV
On April 18th, the American International School of Vilnius proudly hosted the 13th Multilingual Tournament of Lithuania, “I Speak, You Speak – We Communicate.”

Trailblazers: Voices of Tomorrow at TEDxTIS Youth
Held on Saturday, April 11, TEDxTIS Youth—now in its 6th year—brought together 10 students from grades 10–12, each delivering compelling talks on a wide range of engaging and thought-provoking subjects.

Beyond Teamwork: IS Krakow Hosts Adaptive Schools Training
In April, IS Krakow was proud to host educators and leaders from across the CEESA region for a four-day workshop on the Adaptive Schools approach

Building Bridges: VIS Grade 11 Partners with PROSA for Educational Equity
Grade 11 students visited PROSA.


Messin’ with the Timeline: An Elementary Musical on the Importance of History
This year’s original Grade 4/5 Elementary Musical, “Messin’ with the Timeline” was a powerful journey of confidence, creativity and collaboration for ISP students and faculty.

Kyrylo’s Journey at AAS Sofia
You might recognize Kyrylo from his recent emceeing at the CEESA Conference in Sofia, but he hasn’t always lived in Sofia

What It Means to Keep Learning Alive: A Story from Pechersk School International
At Pechersk School International in Kyiv, that reality became the heart of a new documentary: Learning Against the War.

The Pedagogical Pivot: Why Humanistic AI is an Essential Partner for the Modern Classroom
At the International School of Belgrade, educators are exploring how AI can support teaching and learning through collaborative inquiry.


Musical “Cinderella” inspires us to dream
In the first week of February, AISV proudly presented the Upper School musical Cinderella (Youth Edition) to the school community and invited guests. This production was a true triumph of talent, dedication, perseverance, and creativity.

Middle School Inquiry Challenge at AISV
After winter break, AISV Middle School students returned to school buzzing with excitement.

CEESA Newsletter – February 2026
CEESA Newsletter: February 2026 Edition

American International School of Bucharest: Connecting Students with Host
An AISB-led arts residency bringing Romanian contemporary dance-theatre into the heart
of student learning.

Holding The Light Through The Darkness in Ukraine
There are moments when resilience is not a plan or a choice. It is simply what remains when everything familiar is stripped away.

AAS Sofia Book Donation Drive
AAS Sofia Book Donation Drive – Together, they delivered over five boxes of books to the Sofia City Library.

Remembering Mr. Dan Owen (1978–2025) and Cooper Owen (2009-2025)
The international education community mourns the loss of Mr. Dan Owen, and his son, Cooper, who both tragically passed away on October 15, 2025.

Elementary Students Explore AI Through Music and Movement!
As part of the global Hour of AI initiative, our Grade 3, 4, and 5 students took part in the “Mix and Move with AI” workshop designed by the Science for Kids team.