Tirana International School

Tirana International School, established in 1991 directly before the fall of the communist system in Albania, is an English-medium international school in Tirana, Albania. Its curriculum, while similar to US schools, contains links to both local culture and international educational elements. The current enrollment is approximately 400 students from 35 countries in preK – 12th grade classes. Tirana International School is part of Quality Schools International and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Tirana International School
Location
Rruga Gim Gilson, Mullet Village (Near TEG), Tirana Albania
Coordinates	41.2722°N 19.8660°E / 41.2722; 19.8660
Information
Type	Private
Motto	Success For All
Founded	1991
Principal	Jonathan Mudd
Grades	Pre-K - 12
Number of students	400+
Language	English
Color(s)	Orange and black
Mascot	Tiger
Team name	TIS Tigers
Website	www.qsi.org/tirana

With tuition fees starting at around 25.000 euros per year, since its inception Tirana International School has been the most expensive private education provider in Albania, attended almost exclusively by the children of the country's wealthiest elite and the children of diplomatic staff based in Tirana.

Curriculum

The curriculum focuses on English literacy skills, mathematics, cultural studies, the sciences, computer literacy, art, music, foreign languages (French, Spanish, German, Albanian and Russian) and physical education as part of the regular program. Intensive English classes are provided for those with a limited knowledge of the English language.

TIS offers onsite the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma and individual AP courses. As of 2021, TIS offers the International Baccalaureate diploma (IB). Students choose the IB, AP, or standard TIS track to complete high school.

Faculty

There are 87 teachers currently employed at TIS, and 121 total staff. Teachers come mainly from the United States and Albania, with several other countries represented, including the UK, China, and Senegal. All teachers are certified.

Activities

Tirana International School offers a range of extra-curricular activities for students in the 5-year-old to the secondary level. Competitive sports and activities include volleyball, soccer, tennis, basketball, swimming, team robotics, model United Nations, cross country, and knowledge bowl. Musical activities include violin, guitar, piano, and choir. Younger children are offered a wide range of interest-based activities four times a week after school.

Tirana International School is a founding member of the Tirana Association of International Schools (TAIS) and a long-standing member of the Central and Eastern European School Association (CEESA). Middle school and secondary students participate in competitive and cultural events with member schools across Europe.

Facilities

Tirana International School is situated on a 5.5-hectare site at the edge of the city in an upscale, secure residential area. The facility contains classroom space, music rooms, a full-size gymnasium, cafeteria, open-air terrace, full science lab, two technology labs, and a workout room. The outside territory features a soccer pitch, tennis court, track, and a multi-purpose court.

External links

• Quality Schools International