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Albanian College Tirana I

Albania, Tirana

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ALL 4,000 - 10,450
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages English, Albanian, German
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, High School
Introduction

Albanian College Tirana I sits at Rr. Dritan Hoxha, nr. 18, Tirana 1057, and offers IB PYP for ages 3–10, IB MYP, IB DP, and the American Programme (AMP). Instruction is in English with Albanian language classes; Albanian Literature and English Language and Literature are offered within the DP, and English B is available via Language Acquisition. The DP is authorised as an IB World School for ages 16–19, with six subject groups and Core (TOK, CAS, Extended Essay). PYP and MYP are inquiry-based, transdisciplinary programmes with ATL skills. AMP provides Cognia-accredited, standards-based education for grades 6–12 with core subjects and electives (including German, Albanian, the arts, and technology) and college pathways. The Tirana campus is the largest in central Tirana; Tirana 2 opened in 2024. Two football pitches exist on campus. Extracurricular opportunities and competitions are available.

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The Essentials

Albanian College Tirana I has 1,100 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Rr. Dritan Hoxha, nr. 18, Tirana, 1057, Albania. Tirana is the capital city of Albania. The school is located in Tirana.

Stages
PYP Programme (ages 3-10), MYP Programme (ages 11-16), DP Programme (ages 16-18), American Programme (grades 6-12).
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Fees

Annual tuition at Albanian College Tirana I ranges from ALL 4,000 to ALL 10,450 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Albanian College Tirana I teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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.

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.
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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.
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