Albanian College Tirana I vs World Academy of Tirana

	A Albanian College Tirana I Tirana, Albania	W World Academy of Tirana Tirana, Albania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ALL 4,000 - 10,450	Fees / year ALL 7,300 - 14,370
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,100	Pupils 500
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened 2010
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Rr. Dritan Hoxha, nr. 18, Tirana, 1057, Albania. Tirana is the capital city of Albania. The school is located in Tirana.	Location The World Academy of Tirana is located at Rruga e Rezervave, Lundër, Tirana, Albania. The address places the school in the Lundër area of Tirana.
Stages	Stages PYP Programme (ages 3-10), MYP Programme (ages 11-16), DP Programme (ages 16-18), American Programme (grades 6-12).	Stages IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
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Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 38 nationalities represented; expatriate and local students mix in a cosmopolitan learning environment.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is provided for students who need it.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Albania
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - A non-refundable application fee of EUR 70 is payable when the application form is submitted; this covers administrative costs including any required testing. Tuition fees by programme and year group (annual and installment breakdowns) - ACT American Programme (annual tuition): - Early Years: EUR 4,000 per year. - Grades 1–5: EUR 4,800 per year. - Grades 6–12: EUR 5,800 per year. - ACT International Baccalaureate (annual tuition): - Early Years: EUR 7,000 per year. - Grades 1–5: EUR 9,250 per year. - Grades 6–9: EUR 9,450 per year. - Grades 10–12: EUR 10,450 per year. - Installment payment breakdown (three-installment option): - Installment dates: 1 August, 1 December, and 1 April (payments must be received by the due date). - ACT American Programme three-installment amounts: - Early Years: EUR 1,400 / EUR 1,400 / EUR 1,200. - Grades 1–5: EUR 1,600 / EUR 1,600 / EUR 1,600. - Grades 6–12: EUR 2,000 / EUR 2,000 / EUR 1,800. - ACT IB Programme three-installment amounts: - Early Years: EUR 2,400 / EUR 2,400 / EUR 2,200. - Grades 1–5: EUR 3,100 / EUR 3,100 / EUR 3,050. - Grades 6–9: EUR 3,150 / EUR 3,150 / EUR 3,150. - Grades 10–12: EUR 3,500 / EUR 3,500 / EUR 3,450. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing schedule: three installments with due dates on 1 August, 1 December, and 1 April. Payments must be received by the due date to avoid penalties. - Late payment penalty: interest charged at 2% compounded monthly on amounts not received by the due date. - New enrolments: a five-day grace period applies for students enrolling after a scheduled payment date before late fees are applied. - Re-enrolment: students are considered re-enrolled automatically unless the school is notified in writing by 1 August of the coming school year. Late fees apply thereafter. - Sibling discounts: - For the IB Programme there is a 10% discount for additional children in the same family (the oldest child pays full fees). Early Years students do not receive tuition discounts. - No sibling discount is offered for the American Programme. Boarding fees - There is no boarding programme or boarding fees listed as part of the published tuition procedures; fees reflect day-school provision only. Other costs and optional fees - School uniform: a uniform set is not included in tuition and is charged at EUR 150. - Transportation: an optional transport service is charged at EUR 1,200 per year; transportation may be paid in three installments. - Textbooks and learning materials: - For the IB Programme, textbooks are offered on loan; parents are responsible for replacement costs and a 20% restocking fee if books are returned damaged. Textbook costs vary by grade and are not included in tuition. - For the American Programme, textbooks are not included in tuition and vary by grade. - Calculators: Grade 11 students are required to have a TI-84 Plus; the school may supply one for purchase at up to EUR 300. Grade 12 students in the IB Programme may also incur calculator-related charges. - Examination fees: Grade 12 IB students have examination fees in addition to tuition; the specific amount is charged separately. - After-school activities: most after-school activities are included in tuition, but certain activities may have additional charges when advertised by activity organisers. Refund information - The application fee is explicitly non-refundable. There is no separate tuition-refund schedule detailed in the published tuition procedures. Refunds or charges for lost/damaged loaned textbooks and other specific charges are handled as described (e.g., replacement price + 20% restocking for damaged IB textbooks). Fee payment options and instructions - Accepted payment channel: bank transfer to the school's accounts at OTP Bank Albania or Raiffeisen Bank, in EUR or ALL, using the beneficiary name “ALBANIAN COLLEGE SHPK.” Parents are asked to forward the payment receipt to accounting@actirana.edu.al after making the transfer. Specific account numbers and SWIFT codes are supplied for EUR and ALL payments. - Transportation may be paid in three installments in line with the tuition installment schedule. Approval and fee-setting note - The published tuition procedures indicate that fees for succeeding years are released by the end of March of the current academic year and that fees are set annually in accordance with related costs.	Fee details Application & initial charges - Registration Fee (per child): EUR 550 — payable once at registration. This fee is non‑refundable. - Guarantee Fee: EUR 1,000 — charged in April and treated as a non‑refundable guarantee added to the tuition; no discounts apply to this fee. Tuition fees by year group (2026–27) — annual and instalments - Early Years (age 5): Annual tuition EUR 7,300. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: 1st instalment EUR 3,650 (due 01‑Jun‑2026), 2nd instalment EUR 3,650 (due 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals included: 3 meals/day. - PYP1 (age 6): Annual tuition EUR 9,300. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: EUR 4,650 / EUR 4,650 (due 01‑Jun‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals included: 2 meals/day. - PYP2 (age 7): Annual tuition EUR 9,300. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: EUR 4,650 / EUR 4,650 (due 01‑Jun‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals included: 2 meals/day. - PYP3 (age 8): Annual tuition EUR 9,870. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: EUR 4,935 / EUR 4,935 (due 01‑Jun‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals included: 2 meals/day. - PYP4 (age 9): Annual tuition EUR 9,870. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: EUR 4,935 / EUR 4,935 (due 01‑Jun‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals included: 2 meals/day. - PYP5 (age 10): Annual tuition EUR 9,870. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: EUR 4,935 / EUR 4,935 (due 01‑Jun‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals included: 2 meals/day. - MYP1 (age 11): Annual tuition EUR 11,350. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: EUR 5,675 / EUR 5,675 (due 01‑Jun‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals included: 2 meals/day. - MYP2 (age 12): Annual tuition EUR 11,350. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: EUR 5,675 / EUR 5,675 (due 01‑Jun‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals included: 2 meals/day. - MYP3 (age 13): Annual tuition EUR 11,500. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: EUR 5,750 / EUR 5,750 (due 01‑Jun‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals included: 2 meals/day. - MYP4 (age 14): Annual tuition EUR 11,500. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: EUR 5,750 / EUR 5,750 (due 01‑Jun‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals included: 2 meals/day. - MYP5 (age 15): Annual tuition EUR 11,500. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: EUR 5,750 / EUR 5,750 (due 01‑Jun‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals included: 2 meals/day. - DP1 (age 16): Annual tuition EUR 13,950. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: EUR 6,975 / EUR 6,975 (due 01‑Jun‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals not included (available on request). The tuition includes the IB Diploma external examinations fee of EUR 1,000 (this element is excluded from any discount). - DP2 (age 17): Annual tuition EUR 14,370. Guarantee fee EUR 1,000. Instalments: EUR 7,185 / EUR 7,185 (due 01‑Jun‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026). Meals not included (available on request). Tuition includes IB DP external examinations fee of EUR 1,000 (excluded from discounts). Billing schedule and payment terms - Place‑holding guarantee (EUR 1,000) is due by 01‑Apr‑2026. First term instalment is due by 01‑Jun‑2026; second instalment is due by 10‑Dec‑2026. Full payment deadlines and specific instalment dates are applied as above. - Full annual tuition paid in advance by 15‑Apr‑2026 receives an 8% discount on the annual tuition (discount excludes guarantee fee, application/registration fees, admission fees and transport). - Late payments: a 2% commission applies to the total outstanding obligation for each month of delay beyond contractual deadlines, until full settlement. - New enrolments occurring after 15‑Jun‑2026 must pay the registration fee plus the first term tuition including the guarantee fee within five days to secure a place. Transport, meals and other payable items - Transport: EUR 1,400 for the entire school year if paid in one instalment (payment before 15‑Aug‑2026). If paid per semester the total is EUR 1,600 with instalments due 15‑Aug‑2026 and 10‑Dec‑2026. Separate bank account details apply for transport payments. - Meals: included for Early Years (3 meals/day) and for PYP/MYP groups (2 meals/day). DP students do not have meals included; meals are available upon request and would be charged separately. - IB DP external examinations fee of EUR 1,000 is included in the DP tuition and is excluded from discounts. Additional costs such as optional field trips or subject‑specific expenses may be charged separately. Sibling discount - For families with two or more children enrolled simultaneously: 5% reduction on the annual tuition for the second child and 10% reduction for the third and any additional children. Discounts exclude the guarantee fee, application/registration/admission fees and transport. Refunds and early‑departure reimbursement - Refunds for withdrawal during the school year are calculated according to the Early Departure Reimbursement table and the guarantee fee of EUR 1,000 is non‑refundable. Reimbursement percentages of the applicable tuition portion are as follows by month of departure: September 70%; October 60%; November 50%; December 40%; January 30%; February 20%; March 15%; April 10%; May 0%; June 0%. Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer (EUR) — payments may be made to the school's tuition bank account; IBAN and SWIFT details are provided for euro transfers. Example tuition account: IBAN AL11 2051 1557 6037 13 CLCPCFEURJ; SWIFT NCBAALTX. A separate IBAN is provided for transport payments. Card payments are accepted at the school front desk. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; there are no boarding fees in the school's fee schedule for 2026–27.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Albanian College Tirana 1 offers IB Primary School Programme (PYP), IB Middle School Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), and the American Programme (AMP). The DP is fully authorised as an IB World School for students aged 16–19, with six subject groups and a Core (Theory of Knowledge, CAS, Extended Essay). PYP and MYP are inquiry-based, transdisciplinary programmes with Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills; language of instruction is English with Albanian language classes. Albanian Literature and English Language and Literature are offered within the DP, and English B is available through Language Acquisition. The American Programme provides Cognia-accredited, standards-based education for grades 6–12 with core subjects and electives (including German, Albanian, the arts, and technology) and supports college/university pathways.	Curriculum details The World Academy of Tirana is the first authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Albania and operates as an IB World School with an IB continuum. The curriculum emphasises inquiry-based learning across Arts, Health, Maths, Science and other core subjects. English is the language of tuition, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support available. The school welcomes a cosmopolitan student body from expatriate and local communities and fosters intercultural understanding. It prepares students for university and beyond.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IB Diploma results for the Class of 2024 show an average diploma score of 33 points, above the world average of 30.6. The diploma pass rate was 83%, above the world average of 81.3%. Six graduates earned a Grade A in Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and the Diploma subject average surpassed the world average of 4.9. Graduates gained offers to universities worldwide including University of Geneva, University of Bordeaux, University of Vienna, University of York, and several others.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The American Programme is Cognia-accredited, ranks grades 6–12, and supports college/university pathways worldwide with an advisory program to help students identify and pursue higher education opportunities; many students also supplement their studies with Albanian Matura for local university access.	Higher education progression Graduates attend universities worldwide, including University of Geneva, University of Bristol, City, University of London, Maastricht University, University of Vienna, and University of York.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Enrichment options include Pamoja online DP courses (Economics HL/SL, Digital Society SL/HL, Philosophy SL, Psychology SL/HL) offered to Diploma Programme students.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1. How to apply and obtain information. The school provides a How to Apply section to guide prospective families and to learn more about Albanian College Tirana. The section clarifies how to apply and where to access additional information. The links available are APPLY HERE, MORE INFORMATION, and SCHOOL PROFILE. Step 2. Submit an Expression of Interest. An online Expression of Interest form is available via the APPLY HERE link. The form is titled "Expression of Interest Form" and is hosted on Google Forms, with fields including the Programme and Grade Level, School Year, Student's Full Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Gender, Age, Nationality, Previous School, Home Address, Parent Name, English Speaker, Parent's Phone Number, Parent's Email, and School Transport Requested. Step 3. Access the School Profile and contact information. The School Profile is available via a linked resource, and the page provides contact details such as the address and email: Rr. Dritan Hoxha, nr. 18, Tirana, 1057, Albania; info@actirana.edu.al.	Admissions 1. Contact our Admissions Team. Register interest by completing the online enquiry form. After submission a member of the Admissions Team will contact you to provide further information and arrange a visit to the school. You may also be invited to community events and open days. 2. School Tour. The Admissions Team will take you on a personal tour of the facilities, classrooms and specialist spaces. A virtual campus tour is available if preferred. The school teaches in English. 3. Start your Application. Submit your child's application via the online admissions portal. The portal stays open for the duration of the admissions journey and provides progress updates. You will upload documents including the student application form and summary of academic history, the enrolment agreement, medical questionnaire, two photos, passport copies, school reports for the past two years, and any letters of recommendation or psychological-educational evaluations if available. Edits are not possible after submission. 4. Assessment & Interview. Students applying to join the Secondary School participate in an interview and take an English language test that covers listening, writing, speaking and reading. The English language assessment determines the level of English language support and does not affect admission. Some maths and science assessments may be required depending on documentation. WAT is an inclusive school and admits students irrespective of gender, religion and nationality; additional physical or learning needs are considered on a case by case basis with safety and program impact in mind. 5. Offer & Acceptance. If the application meets all conditions and a place is available, a formal offer is made and issued via the admissions portal along with the contract to sign. The student receives a school account for necessary information. If there are more applicants than places, admission is determined by the date of application and a waiting list is formed.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Partial scholarships are offered to existing students and to students applying in MYP 5 and DP 1. Eligibility criteria include demonstrating academic excellence, leadership potential, active involvement in extracurricular activities or community service, and commitment to the values of the school and/or International Baccalaureate Programme. To apply, students submit a personal statement and take two exams (English and Maths) and an interview with the Secondary Principal. The application deadline is June 30. A scholarship selection committee of four members reviews all applications and selects recipients. Successful applicants will be notified by July 15.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist A waiting list is formed when there are more applicants than available places. Admission decisions follow the order of the application date and all conditions are met; openings are filled as they arise.
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