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Wilson International School of Tirana

Albania, Tirana

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Albanian, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Albanian, English
Strengths STEM, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Woodrow Wilson International School of Tirana, located in Parku Kombëtar near Tirana's Artificial Lake Park, serves children from preschool to 18. It is organized into Nursery & Kindergarten, a 9-year primary cycle, middle/high school, a Summer Camp, and a boarding facility. The school offers Cambridge Curriculum from Primary to Cambridge IGCSE, AS Levels and A Levels, complemented by a Bespoke Curriculum. The American teaching methods follow a curriculum model approved by the Ministry of Education and Sports of Albania, aligning with the Cambridge International Education network. Facilities include science laboratories for information technology, chemistry, biology, and physics, a well-stocked library, a gym and swimming pool, and extensive green spaces. Accommodation includes meals and transport. Dedicated after-hours study support provides individualized attention. Distinctive programs include American Studies, Sciences in English, Junior Achievement, and entrepreneurship modules; and the Nature and Children project, cultivating environmental awareness from preschool onward for curious, global learners.

Parku Kombëtar, Liqeni Artificial i Tiranës, Tiranë, Shqipëri

The Essentials

Wilson International School of Tirana has instruction in Albanian, English.

Location
National Park, Tirana's Artificial Lake, Tirana, Albania. The school sits beside Tirana's Artificial Lake within the National Park area. It is located in a green setting near central Tirana and is accessible by road.

Stages
Preschool; 9-year cycle (primary) with lower and upper levels; Secondary (high school). A summer program and boarding facilities are available.

Type
Private

Country affiliation
Cambridge International Education network

Bus service
The school offers transportation for students who do not reside in Tirana.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has a boarding system (konvikt) for students who do not live in Tirana and for students from marginalized segments who receive scholarships. The konvikt provides functional facilities with comfortable environments, strict rules, study rooms, a nurse, a doctor, a psychologist, a dorm supervisor, a 24/7 security system and staff. The konvikt capacity meets the needs of boarding students and offers help to achieve good academic results while supporting artistic and sporting activities.

Food Options
The school provides a healthy, nutritious, and balanced diet for all students, prepared daily by a professional team focused on quality, health, and taste. Students are educated about healthy eating and are encouraged to follow the five food groups: vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, and protein.

Governance and Ownership
The Woodrow Wilson School is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Albania as a non-public (private) school under Order No. 266 dated 06 September 2000 (Prot. No. 1876/1) and Order No. 120 dated 21 May 2002 (Prot. No. 1775). It was founded in May 2001 by Mr. Lulëzim Masha, who serves as president of the board of directors. The school is part of the Cambridge International Education network.
Fees
Application fees
- No published one-time admissions/application fee for school entry is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.
- A summer-camp (ChampCamp) application/registration fee is published as ALL 60,000 for that specific camp offering; this is a camp fee, not a published general admissions fee.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- There is no publicly posted tuition schedule showing per-term or per-year amounts for any year groups (pre‑school, primary/9‑year cycle, or secondary) for the 2026/27 academic year; no alternative published schedule for 2025/26 was found.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published standard billing schedule (for example: termly, monthly, or annual invoicing dates), payment deadlines, late‑payment penalties, or discount/discount-for-multiple-children rules are publicly available.

Boarding (accommodation) fees
- Boarding/overnight accommodation is offered as a school service (the school provides accommodation, meals and transport for students), but no published boarding fee schedule (per term or per year) is available.

Other costs and fees
- No published amounts were found for the following typical additional charges: school uniform costs, book/technology fees, extracurricular/activity fees, transport fees, meal plans, exam or registration levies, or capital/maintenance funds.
- The school runs summer and special programmes that list specific participation fees (for example the ChampCamp camp fee shown above).

Refund information
- No published refund or withdrawal/refund policy (for deposits, tuition prepayments, or camp/course fees) was found.

Fee payment options
- No publicly posted list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, in-person payment, online portal payment, etc.) was available. The school does provide a parent/student/teacher portal and a listed administrative contact for queries.

Administrative contact for fee queries
- For precise, current fee amounts, billing schedule, boarding charges, payment methods, refund rules and any written fee schedule, contact the school by phone or email: +355 67 20 53 482; +355 42 66 901 / +355 42 66 902; info@wwi.edu.al.

Summary of findings
- No published school fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (or the 2025/26 academic year) is publicly available. Published fee information was limited to programme-specific charges such as the ChampCamp registration fee (ALL 60,000). The school does state that it offers accommodation, meals and transport, but no associated fee amounts or payment terms for those services are published.
Academics

Wilson International School of Tirana teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
The school uses American teaching methods based entirely on the curriculum model approved by the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Albania. Woodrow Wilson School consists of five main structures: Kindergarten & Preschool; a 9-year school with divisions: Lower Cycle; Lower Middle Cycle; Upper Middle Cycle; Middle School / Gymnasium; Summer School; and Dormitory. Facilities include laboratories equipped for information technology, chemistry, biology, physics, and the arts; a well-stocked library; sports facilities, a gym, a swimming pool; and spaces surrounded by greenery and the fresh air of the lake park. Very good accommodation conditions include a dormitory, meals, transport, etc. We offer dedicated after-hours study support under the guidance of education and pedagogy specialists, with individualized attention and unconditional support for each student in academic, artistic, and sporting initiatives, fostering talent and individuality and encouraging younger generations in the creative process. Special programs include American Studies; Sciences in English; Junior Achievement project (Entrepreneurship and Administration); 11th-grade modules on business ethics and management; 12th-grade modules on entrepreneurship and leadership for a day; Nature and Children project (creating a garden with bio vegetables to cultivate love for nature and the ability to recognize and cultivate flora as a valuable asset for the planet), dedicated to the preschool system and the lower cycle. The strategy expresses commitment to prioritizing what is most important for the development of our children and youth, acknowledging that challenges and mission remain constant. We must believe in what we teach our children. Woodrow Wilson School – Light and Future.

Gifted and Talented
Special programs include American Studies; Sciences in English; Junior Achievement – entrepreneurship and administration; Modules for Class 11 on business ethics and management; Modules for Class 12 on entrepreneurship and leadership for a day; Nature and Children project (bio garden).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through a multidisciplinary staff that includes English language teachers, a psychologist, and a social worker. An on-site psychologist monitors each student's progress step by step, supporting emotional well-being. A nurse and a doctor are available to support student health. In the kindergarten, the psychologist follows the student's progress and provides guidance. Health care also covers nutrition, personal and communal hygiene, and educational counseling. After-hours study support is offered under the guidance of education specialists, with unconditional support for each student in academic, artistic, and athletic initiatives, helping students grow as individuals within a caring community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has specialized teachers for students with special needs, including staff trained for early childhood and primary levels. The staff includes English language teachers, a psychologist, and a social worker to support students with diverse needs. The school provides dedicated support and counseling for students with special needs and tailors interventions to individual learning profiles. A doctor is available for health-related considerations as part of an integrated approach to student welfare.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has English language teachers. It is part of the Cambridge International Education network. The curriculum includes English-language instruction and English-language delivery of subjects such as sciences. English teachers are listed among the staff across grade levels, including the 9-year cycle and secondary cycle.

Mental Wellbeing
A school psychologist is on staff to support mental wellbeing and monitor student progress. The staff also includes a social worker and a doctor to support welfare needs. Health care emphasizes nutrition, personal and communal hygiene, and educational counseling. The boarding system provides a secure environment with a nurse, a caregiver, and 24/7 security and supervision, supporting student well-being. After-hours academic support is provided by specialists to aid learning and well-being.

Safeguarding
The boarding system includes a 24/7 security and warding arrangement. The staff includes a psychologist and a doctor to support safeguarding and welfare, with a dedicated boarding house caregiver. Safeguarding and welfare practices are embedded in campus life through medical, psychological, and social support.
Parent Experience

History
Woodrow Wilson International School was founded in May 2001 on the initiative of Mr. Lulëzim Masha, President of the Board. It is named after the U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, known for his support of the Albanian cause. It is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Albania as a private school under Decree No. 266 dated 6 September 2000 (Protocol No. 1876/1) and Decree No. 120 dated 21 May 2002 (Protocol No. 1775). The school comprises five main units: Nursery & Kindergarten; the 9-year school (Lower and Middle cycles); the Middle/High School; a Summer Camp; and a boarding facility. The American teaching methods follow a curriculum model approved by the Ministry, with laboratories for computing, chemistry, biology, and physics, a well-stocked library, sports facilities including a gym and a swimming pool, and a green campus near Tirana's lake park.

Community
Wilson hosts a range of community activities and projects. Economics modules for graduating students are conducted in partnership with Junior Achievement and the Ministry of Education and Sports, and a reading project is undertaken with the National Library and the American Embassy. The 'American Week' features activities in art, sport, and communication in cooperation with the American Embassy, the school board, and the student government. Environmental and cultural initiatives include a vegetable garden project inspired by Michelle Obama's initiative to promote healthy eating, a drama program, school fairs, and career counseling with university guidance offices.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in Parku Kombëtar, Liqeni Artificial i Tiranës, Tirana, Albania. It serves preschool, a 9-year primary cycle, and secondary levels. The school offers accommodation including meals and lodging, and provides transport for students who do not live in Tirana. It is located near one of the best areas of Tirana, in the Artificial Lake Park area. It is part of the Cambridge International Education network.

Academic Facilities
Science laboratories support practical teaching, enabling students to gain knowledge and formation in science and social studies. The laboratories are equipped with everything needed and are fully functional to support interactive lessons. The school uses practical teaching methods to enhance learning. The Cambridge International Education network is part of the school's academic framework.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Economics modules for upper secondary students are offered in ongoing activities in collaboration with Junior Achievement and the Ministry of Education and Sports. The 'Policia në art' project is a collaboration between the Ministry of Culture and Poetekën. American Week is built around activities in art, sport, and communication, in collaboration with the American Embassy, the school board, and student government. Pedalimi (cycling) is offered for students aged 5-12. The reading project is a collaboration with the National Library and the American Embassy's reading corner. Drama on stage, various fairs, an animal protection and care project with Sauk Animal Hospital, and motto projects 'How to Save' and 'How to Use Water'.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Ongoing economics modules for senior students form part of a collaboration with Junior Achievement and the Ministry of Education and Sports. A cycle of lectures in American Studies is delivered by international instructors. Projects in science and other subjects are conducted in English to develop practical understanding. American Week integrates art, sport, and communication activities through collaboration with the American Embassy, the school board, and the student government.

Arts & Creative
The curriculum includes music, visual arts, dance, and sport, with participation in championships and regional, national, and international festivals and school or national projects. Stage drama and theatre productions are organized for each level, supported by modern facilities including a theatre, sports fields, a gym, a playground, and a pool. The school also hosts artistic exhibitions and performances tied to annual school and community events.

Cultural & Language
American Studies is taught by international instructors. American Week features cross-cultural activities in art, sport, and communication conducted with the American Embassy, the school board, and the student government. A reading corner and library projects are implemented in partnership with the National Library and the American Embassy to support language and literacy development. Cultural collaborations also include initiatives such as the Policia në art project with the Ministry of Culture and Poetekën.

Social & Hobbies
Stage drama productions are staged for each level and the school maintains a tradition of diverse fairs that foster social interaction. Students engage in cultural and community events that promote social engagement and collaborative work. Reading projects and library activities contribute to cultural participation and informal social experiences. School events and performances also provide informal opportunities for peer connection and enjoyment.

Community & Service
The animal protection and care project operates in collaboration with Sauk Animal Hospital. The vegetable garden initiative follows Michelle Obama's campaign to promote organic produce and healthy eating. Additional sustainability projects focus on saving resources and conserving water. These activities involve students in community service and environmental responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
Career guidance is provided in collaboration with university career services in Albania and abroad. Leadership opportunities and professional skills development are fostered through partnerships with universities and involvement of the student government. The American Week program offers leadership exposure and cross-cultural collaboration for students, alongside engagement with the school board and external partners.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Cycling (pedaling) is offered for students aged 5–12 as a physical activity. The school provides extensive wellness infrastructure, including sports fields, a gym, a playground, a swimming pool, and dedicated spaces to support physical education and wellbeing. The emphasis on sports, physical activity, and practical learning underpins overall student health and lifestyle.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include Albanian and English. Albanian language and literature is a core subject taught by staff; the director's specialization is Albanian language and literature. English is introduced from the preparatory class, and English-language subjects are taught in the 9-year program, including science through 'conversation' courses.

Bilingual Teaching
Albanian and English are used for instruction. English is taught from the preparatory class, and in the 9-year program several subjects are taught in English, including science, through 'conversation' courses such as natural science, biology, chemistry, and physics. English-language instruction runs about five hours per week across all levels from first grade through ninth grade.

Immersion Programs
English-taught subjects are offered within the 9-year program. The 'conversation' courses cover science taught in English (natural science, biology, chemistry, physics). Five hours per week of English instruction are provided for all levels from first grade through ninth grade.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is part of the Cambridge International Education network. It is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science as a non-public educational institution.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Express interest by completing the registration interest form for enrollment. A button provides access to the enrollment registration form. The form is labeled 'Registration interest for enrollment' and begins the admissions process. Completing this form starts the enrollment process. 2. Submit an application through the Apply Now portal. The Apply Now option continues the enrollment application. This portal enables families to submit the formal admission application. After submission, further admissions communications follow. 3. Scholarships: The school runs a scholarship contest for the 2026-2027 academic year. Participation is open to all students finishing grades 3 through 12. The scholarship contest is offered by the school as part of its admissions offerings.

Scholarships
The school runs a scholarship contest for the 2026-2027 academic year. Participation is open to all students finishing grades 3 through 12. The scholarship contest is an internal program awarded by the school.
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