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British School of Tirana

Albania, Tirana

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ALL 400,000 - 935,000
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages Albanian, French, German
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

British School of Tirana (BST) is a British‑style international school located at Rezidenca Kodra e Diellit 2, Tirana, Albania. It delivers the National Curriculum of England and Wales through Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and A‑Levels, under license from the Albanian Council of Ministers. The school serves learners aged 0–18, offering Early Years through A‑Levels. Founded in 2016 as an Early Years setting, BST is now home to about 500 students from over 15 countries and is the first and only fully accredited British‑style school in Albania, regularly inspected by British authorities. Class sizes average 18 students, with a maximum of 22, and wellbeing support from professional counsellors. BST operates across two campuses in Kodra e Diellit 2, with a Primary library, gym, art room, computer lab and KS1 playground, plus a Secondary gym, art atelier and science lab. The programme emphasizes enrichment through sport, performing arts and Model United Nations globally.

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Rezidenca Kodra e Diellit 2, Tirana, Albania

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The Essentials

British School of Tirana has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Tirana, Albania. Address: Rezidenca Kodra e Diellit 2, Tirana, Albania. The school serves students aged 9 months to 18 years (Early Years to Year 13).

Stages
Early Years (9M-5Y); Primary School (5Y-11Y); Secondary School & A-Level (11Y-18Y)

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school welcomes nearly 500 students aged 1 to 18 from over 15 countries.

Country affiliation
British-style international school in Albania; follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales.

Bus service
BST offers a safe and reliable school bus service with routes planned to meet the needs of the school community; for routes, schedules, and availability contact +355 69 7780 012.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at British School of Tirana ranges from ALL 400,000 to ALL 935,000 for 2026/27.

Registration / Application Fee

- Registration fee (paid once when joining): ALL 18,000. Sibling registration fee: ALL 15,000 per additional child. The registration fee is not refundable.

Standard tuition fees (Academic year September 2026 – June 2027)

- Early Years (Infants/Toddlers group, 0–3 years): Annual tuition ALL 400,000. Per term (annual fee divided by three terms; calculated figure): ALL 133,333.
- Early Years (Nursery/Reception group, 3–5 years): Annual tuition ALL 500,000. Per term (calculated): ALL 166,667.
- Primary School (Year 1 to Year 6): Annual tuition ALL 660,000. Per term (calculated): ALL 220,000.
- Secondary School Year 7–9: Annual tuition ALL 825,000. Per term (calculated): ALL 275,000.
- Secondary School Year 10–11: Annual tuition ALL 880,000. Per term (calculated): ALL 293,333.
- Sixth Form (Year 12–13): Annual tuition ALL 935,000. Per term (calculated): ALL 311,667.

Per-term note

- The per-term figures above are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three (the academic year is published as September–June). The school publishes the annual tuition amounts and the payment plan; the per-term figures shown here are derived for clarity.

Examination, curriculum materials and other academic costs

- External examination fees: Year 6 (Primary) ALL 21,000 (tbc). IGCSE (Year 11) external examination fee listed as ALL 21,000 per examination (tbc).
- Uniform (summer, winter, sport and ceremony uniform set): ALL 48,000 for a full set.
- School stationery set: ALL 19,000.
- Textbooks and online books/applications: Year-specific charges are published; examples shown include Y1–Y6 generally ALL 25,000 where applicable, Y7–Y9 examples ALL 50,000, and Y10–Y13 examples ALL 100,000 (amounts noted as to be confirmed for some years). Exact textbook charges are confirmed at enrollment per year group.

Other charges and optional services

- International and optional school trips, graduation expenses, specialist one-to-one learning support, after-school clubs and some enrichment are not included in the annual tuition and will incur additional charges as applicable.
- Transport (school bus): ALL 100,000 per academic year when the service is required; to be paid upfront in two installments.
- After-hours care (Primary/Secondary): ALL 1,500 per hour (applies after 15:45 and before 08:30). Nursery after-hours care (after 17:35 and before 07:30) is ALL 1,500 per hour.

Discounts

- Sibling discounts: 5% discount on the oldest child's annual fee in the case of two children. For three children from the same family, a 5% discount is applied on the annual fees of the oldest two children.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Registration and non-refundable enrollment installment must be paid to secure a place. School fees must be paid according to the published payment plan.

- Primary/Secondary payment plan (examples shown as ranges tied to the payable amounts):
- Registration (on joining): ALL 18,000 (siblings ALL 15,000). Due on registration.
- 1st enrolment installment: ALL 120,000 – 240,000. Due upon registration / on joining.
- 2nd installment: ALL 180,000 – 240,000. Due 5th September.
- 3rd installment: ALL 120,000 – 240,000. Due 5th December.
- 4th installment: Any remaining figure. Due 5th February.

- Nursery payment plan (illustrative installment ranges published):
- Registration (on joining): ALL 18,000 (siblings ALL 15,000). Due on registration.
- 1st instalment: ALL 60,000 – 80,000. Due 1st September.
- 2nd instalment: ALL 60,000 – 80,000. Due 5th October.
- 3rd instalment: ALL 60,000 – 80,000. Due 5th December.
- 4th instalment: ALL 60,000 – 80,000. Due 5th February.
- 5th instalment: ALL 60,000 – 80,000. Due 5th March.
- 6th instalment: Any remaining figure. Due 5th June.

Late payment and related penalties

- Late payment charges apply when fees are not paid by the due date. The current late payment charge is calculated at an interest rate of 2%, plus an additional administrative fee for processing the late payment. All parents remain liable for fee payments on the published due dates.

Refunds and withdrawal notice

- The registration fee is explicitly non-refundable. The non-refundable enrollment installment is required to secure a place. Written notice of withdrawal must be given by the legal guardian or parent at least TWO MONTHS before the last day of the student's last term. The published schedule and conditions govern refunds and remaining fee liabilities.

Boarding

- Boarding is not listed or charged; no boarding fees are published for the school.

Fee payment options and banking details

- Payments should be made directly to the designated bank account in the agreed currency. If payment is made in a different currency than agreed, the school reserves the right to apply its own exchange rate and notify if there is any difference. The published bank details: Banka Kombëtare Tregtare; Account number: 425000221; Account name: British School of Tirana; EURO IBAN: AL6920511258000221CLPRCFEURO; LEK IBAN: AL9220511258000221CLPRCLALLA; SWIFT: NCBAALTX. All payments should include payer name and invoice/account reference.

Summary of headline amounts (annual, ALL)

- Registration: ALL 18,000 (siblings ALL 15,000).
- Early Years (0–3): ALL 400,000. Early Years (3–5): ALL 500,000.
- Primary (Y1–Y6): ALL 660,000.
- Secondary Y7–Y9: ALL 825,000. Y10–Y11: ALL 880,000. Y12–Y13: ALL 935,000.

(Fees and dates shown are those published for the 2026/27 academic year.)
Academics

British School of Tirana teaches British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows exclusively the National Curriculum of England and Wales, licensed by the Albanian Council of Ministers. It offers Early Years, Primary, Secondary and A-Level education. The school prepares students for internationally recognised qualifications including IGCSE and A Levels. These qualifications are delivered in partnership with leading international examination boards such as Pearson Edexcel.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size around 18 students, with a maximum of 22.

Gifted and Talented
Enrichment and extra-curricular programmes nurture the whole child, offering opportunities that develop leadership, teamwork and global awareness, including international enrichment experiences such as Model United Nations (MUN).
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