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International Schools in Tirana, Albania

Compare 17 international schools in Tirana, Albania. Filter by curriculum, fees (average ALL 145,848), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
17
Curricula
17
Average annual fee
ALL 8,711
Fee range
ALL 3,200 – 26,900
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (4 schools)
Average school size
440 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Albanian College Tirana I
Oldest
Tirana International School (1991)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Tirana, Albania

International schools in Tirana are concentrated in the capital and typically offer a mix of recognised international programmes - International Baccalaureate, British/Cambridge pathways, American-style or French national curricula - delivered mainly in English but often with strong Albanian language provision and options such as French or Italian. Annual tuition varies widely by provider and pupil age; public reporting and school fee schedules indicate ranges from the low thousands of euros for smaller private options up to around €25,000 a year at long-established international schools, with many schools publishing detailed fee and transport schedules. The academic year follows the northern-hemisphere pattern with classes beginning in early September, schools publishing term dates and opening registrations months before the autumn term, and many schools handling mid-term entry on a pro-rata basis. Relocating families should expect a small market, ask schools for their current accreditation, language-support (EAL) arrangements, and full fee schedules including extras such as meals, uniforms and transport before committing.

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What types of curricula do international schools in Tirana offer?
Schools in Tirana commonly offer the International Baccalaureate (at several schools), British/Cambridge programmes, American-style college-preparatory tracks and at least one French national/international programme; some providers also offer hybrid or bespoke curricula. Parents should check each school’s published curriculum documents to confirm which years are authorised for IB, Cambridge IGCSE/A-levels or other qualifications.
Which languages are used for teaching and what language support is available?
English is the primary language of instruction at most international schools in Tirana, with Albanian taught as a local language and French or Italian commonly offered as additional languages. Schools routinely provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) or intensive English support where needed and will set out their language-of-instruction and support policies in admissions materials.
How much should we budget for school fees and extra costs?
Published reporting and school fee schedules show a wide spread: smaller private/international options can be considerably less expensive, while long-established international schools often charge fees toward the higher end of the market (reports commonly cite figures up to about €25,000 a year for older students). Always request the school’s current fee schedule because costs such as registration, capital levies, meals, uniforms, extracurricular activities, transport and exam fees are frequently listed separately.
When should we apply and how do admissions timings work?
The local international sector follows a northern-hemisphere calendar with the school year starting in early September and schools opening registration and places several months beforehand; many providers publish term dates and admissions timetables on their websites. Schools often accept applications year-round for mid-term entry and will explain placement testing, age-grouping and any pro-rata billing for late starts in their admissions policy.
What should relocating families look for when comparing schools in Tirana?
Check each school’s accreditation or authorisation (IB, national accreditation bodies or recognised international school networks), the match between the school’s curriculum and your child’s next steps, published support for learners of other languages or special educational needs, class sizes and pastoral care, and up-to-date fees and term dates. Visit where possible, review recent school calendars and policies, and ask for written examples of recent reports/credentials so you can compare what the school actually delivers versus its marketing.