North Macedonia: Getting special education support
A practical route for raising concerns, documenting barriers and asking the school what support is available.
Use this guide to prepare questions and evidence, then confirm current requirements with the school and the responsible national, regional or local education authority.
Start with the barrier
Describe what the child finds difficult in learning, communication, participation, behaviour, attendance or access—not only a diagnosis.
Ask what is already happening
Request a written summary of current classroom strategies, adjustments, specialist input and how progress is being measured.
Agree a review point
Ask who coordinates support, what outcomes are expected and the date when the school will review whether support is working.
Escalate when needed
If ordinary school support is insufficient, ask which formal assessment, specialist or authority route applies locally.
Check the current framework
The European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education provides country information, national contacts and links to current policy sources. Rules and terminology can change and may differ within a country.