Our team
At EFIP, we purposefully create an environment to meet the needs of the students, from early childhood to emerging adolescence. The educational team at EFIP consists of qualified professionals who have a strong understanding of the curriculum and teaching methods tailored to students. Open to innovation and new technologies, they adapt to changes in the curriculum. The team is attentive to the needs of students and works collaboratively to provide coherent and effective teaching.
Interested in joining our team?
Get in touch with us and discover a rewarding professional experience in Kosovo!📩 info@efip-edu.org
Miranda Shala
Head of School and Teacher for Grades 2 and 3
Kindergarten
Mathilde Guignard
Kindergarten teacher
Hello! My name is Mathilde and I am French. I have lived in the Balkans for over 8 years and I have been in Pristina since September. I am the kindergarten class teacher for children aged 3 to 5. In my classe I try to develop my students' curiosity and love of the French language through varied and fun activities.
Valentina Kerolli
Deputy to the Lead Teacher & Albanian Teacher
Hello, my name is Valentina Kerolli and I am an assistant and teacher of the Albanian language in kindergarten. It is my 7th year that I continue to work with passion and dedication to teaching. My favorite activity is artistic creation with children, inspiring them on a joyful journey of educational development.
"My profession is a path filled with love and desire to help each student reach their maximum potential."
Edonjeta Curri
Early Childhood Educator – Albanian
Hello! Since 2019 I am a teacher in Early Education. This is the first year in the French school with kindergarten children under the age of 3. For me, it is very important to provide a warm environment that respects everyone's needs and accepts everyone for who they are and what they show. I feel good when I see children grow up happy and confident, only then I understand that I am on the right and right path. I always start from the fact that, "Every child is an artist, the question is how to remain a growing artist" and this is best highlighted only by a good teacher.
Xheneta Mustafa
Early Childhood Educator – French
Elementary School
Laurie Vandegar
Teacher for Grade 1
Hello! Originally from Belgium, my mother tongue is French.
Always passionate about learning and childhood, it was quite natural that I turned to teaching. Certified, among other things, in positive psychology, kindness is my priority.
My goal? That my students develop their potential while feeling good about themselves and their environment.
Elvida Berisha-Firmin
FLSCO teacher
Hello! I am a teacher of French as the language of schooling (FLSco) for students who have not previously been educated in a French system. Since 2019, I have been part of the French school team in Pristina.
My goal is to create an effective learning environment for new French-speaking students. This not only improves their French skills, but also provides a solid foundation for their integration into the French school system.
Paul O’NeilL
English Teacher
Hello! I'm Paul from Cork in Ireland. I've been living in Kosovo for over two years now. I speak English, French, Irish, and German. I'm the English teacher from 1st to 6th grades. I'm very passionate about teaching and always make sure the classroom is a fun and productive place for students to learn as much as possible!
Sanie Sylejmani
Albanian Teacher
Hello, my name is Sanie Bajrami, and I am a teacher of the Albanian language for the primary cycle at the French School. I completed my postgraduate studies at the University of Pristina, and this is my first year being engaged at this school. The love for teaching and helping others is the main passion of every teacher. I have 8 years of experience in education in various institutions, and I have always encouraged students to develop new skills and explore their passions. I believe that education is a powerful tool for change, and I always strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all students.
Gazmend Preniqi
Teacher of physical education
I am Gazmend Preniqi from Pristina.
Since 2015 I have been a Physical Education teacher and this is the first year with the French School.
Teaching is not just a profession for me; it's a mission. My goal is to create an inclusive and supportive environment where every student feels empowered to explore their physical potential. Whether it's through team sports, fitness routines, or health education, my goal is to foster a love of an active lifestyle that extends beyond the classroom.
Samuel Bernier
Teacher for Grades 4 and 5
I have been a teacher for about fifteen years and am trained as a scientist. I worked in primary schools in France before continuing my career internationally, notably in Greece, Turkey, Burkina Faso, and Morocco. These experiences allowed me to develop an open-minded approach to the world, which has now been further enriched by my move to Kosovo. In my teaching practice, I place the student at the center of learning, fostering an atmosphere of kindness and trust. I strive to instill a love of learning, encourage curiosity, and develop students as responsible citizens, capable of expressing themselves, cooperating, and progressing confidently. Convinced that making mistakes is an essential part of learning, I support each child so that they dare, persevere, and flourish in an environment that is both challenging and safe.
Lucie Greff
Support teacher
My name is Lucie Greff, and I am happy to be part of the EFIP team. I have been working with children since 2019 as a qualified activity leader (BAFA), as an animator and deputy director, as well as in childcare. I recently graduated with a Master’s degree in International Relations, and this is my first year in professional life.
At EFIP, I am also the Sustainable Development Coordinator. I am continuing to develop my skills in education, with a special focus on supporting students with special educational needs. I enjoy discovering new things and sharing this curiosity with children, encouraging them to ask questions, explore, and learn in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Middle and High Schools
Roksana Salihu
CNED Tutor and German Teacher
Hello! My name is Roksana and I am a CNED tutor for classes from 6th to 3rd. I take care of the 'German' club. After a few years in the media in France, I decided to return to my origins and work with what fascinates me: children.
My mission? Make children want to learn, encourage them to pursue and realize their dreams.
Angélique Barroux
CNED Tutor / Teacher of Mathematics and Life and Earth Sciences (SVT)
Hello, my name is Angélique. I completed higher education studies in General Biology and Earth Sciences at the University of Rennes in France, and I have been teaching in French schools abroad for about fifteen years. Kosovo is my fifth country, after Uzbekistan, Thailand, Egypt, and Morocco.
My specialty? Life and Earth Sciences (SVT), a subject that enables students to discover and understand the environment around them.
In Pristina, I am responsible for teaching science subjects (Life and Earth Sciences and Physics-Chemistry) at middle school level, as well as Mathematics in 6th grade and 11th grade STMG students.
Jetmira Lushi
Spanish Teacher
Pauline Kurtz
CNED tutor et Professeure d’Histoire/Géographie
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Flavien Ferrand
CNED tutor and French teacher
As a French teacher at middle and high school level, I teach with both high standards and a caring approach.
After completing a Master’s degree in French linguistics and literature, I first worked in Kazakhstan, then at the French middle and high school Joseph de Jussieu in Ecuador, before joining the Beijing branch of the prestigious Paris Chimie school, where I taught for three years.
These international experiences have taught me to adapt to students with very diverse profiles. I strive to provide them with solid foundations in grammar, written and oral expression, as well as literary analysis, in order to support rapid and lasting progress. I also place great importance on self-confidence, encouraging each student to dare, to try, and to persevere.
Didier Texier
CNED tutor and high school teacher, 11th grade STMG (Sciences and Technologies of Management and Administration)
As a certified professor in Economics and Social Sciences, I taught for many years abroad, notably in Asia (Seoul, Bangkok). Since last September, I have been working as a tutor at EFIP. I teach subjects with a strong economic focus related to the business world, economics, management, and digital management sciences.
The French International School of Pristina offers an environment that is both friendly and academically demanding. It enables each student to co-construct a personal and educational pathway thanks to the many opportunities provided by the French education system.
Marigona Hashani
CNED tutor
Hello. My name is Marigona. I am a CNED tutor at college. It has now been two years since I left Paris to settle in Pristina and join the EFIP.
I am in charge of the middle school classes, ranging from 6th to 3rd grade.
Patient, educational, I like working with children by encouraging them and making them want to always surpass themselves.
Rajmonda Berisha
Albanian Teacher
Hello! I am Rajmonda Berisha, a teacher of Albanian language and literature. I am part of the French School EFIP. At the high school level, I dedicate myself to developing students' linguistic and literary skills by creating an inspiring and collaborative learning environment. Language and culture are bridges that connect generations and encourage critical thinking.






















