Dear Secondary School students and families,
Welcome to the academic 2025-2026! Our team is excited to usher in a new school year that promises a safe and inclusive environment for your children, in the respective programs they follow with us (MYP/DP). To those of you who are new to our community - thank you for trusting us with your child’s education. To all returning families and students - thank you for continuing to call NOVA your academic home!
In regards to the start of our school year, we have a few activities planned for our learners and their families. Please be mindful of the following dates and times:
August 18th, we are hosting our Orientation Day for new students and their parents (new to the NOVA community)
Below is our schedule for the day
11:00am-12:30pm
Students - Grades 6-12
(Secondary School Library for grades 6-9; Design Studio for grades 10-12)
Parents - Grades 6-12
(Upper Secondary School Auditorium)
If you plan to attend the Orientation day sessions, please confirm your presence on the following FORM, the latest by Friday, August 15th, 3pm. You can find our location on the following LINK; parking is available on the school’s premises on the Prashka street-side.
August 19th, we are welcoming all students (6-12) for their first school day, which will follow a shortened schedule. Students are expected to arrive at school by 8:00am the latest, and report to their respective buildings (Lower Secondary to the ES/LSS building - grades 6-8; Upper Secondary to the USS building - grades 9-12). This shortened day will run till 12:00pm, so please make sure you are able to pick up your child (if needed).
August 20th, we are commencing our school year with a full day for all students, with classes starting at 8:15am. Though a full day, as a Wednesday, classes will finish at 14:15pm (this information will also be available on Alma the latest by Monday, August 18th). All other school days (sans Wednesdays) will wrap at 14:35pm. As always, students are encouraged to come on campus, the latest by 8:05am.
On that note, my team and I look forward to the year ahead, and the many opportunities for all of us to connect.
Kind regards,
Bela Gligorova, PhD
Secondary School Principal