Ecole Francaise Internationale de Tirana

Albania, Tirana

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 250

Type Co-educational

Opened 2011

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary)

Taught languages Albanian, French, English

Typical class size 25

Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

EFI Tirana is a French international school in Tirana, AEFE-accredited and part of the Odyssey Education network. It serves learners from age 2 to 18, offering a multilingual curriculum with French-English bilingual instruction and Albanian language learning. Official French National Education up to middle school is delivered on site, with high school taught on-site through CNED in a CNED+ format. Cambridge IGCSE is also part of the programme at secondary level. The school has a long history since its founding in 2011 and currently serves around 240 pupils. It relocated in 2019 to a Tirana East Gate campus and is moving to a brand-new 5,000 m² campus near the city center for 2026-27, housed in two buildings with modern facilities. Classrooms are large and air-conditioned; facilities include a science lab, two libraries, dedicated arts rooms, a music room, language-learning spaces, a 600 m² covered multisport complex, a canteen, and outdoor courtyards. Graduates enroll worldwide.

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Rrugen Rezervat e Shtetit, Lundër 1, Tirana, Albania (current campus); Rruga Jordan Misja 66, Tiranë, Albania (new campus from Sept 2026)

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The Essentials

Location

EFI Tirana is located in Tirana, Albania. The current campus is at Rruga Jordan Misja 66, near the city centre. A brand-new 5,000 m² campus will open in September 2026 on the same street to accommodate up to 400 students.

Stages

Nursery school (2-6), Primary school (6-11), Secondary school (11-15), Sixth Form (11-15).

Type

French international school (AEFE-accredited)

Country affiliation

France (AEFE-accredited French national education program; Odyssey Education partner)

School day structure

Nursery and primary follow 9 half days per week: 4 full days (Mon–Thu) and a Friday half-day. Classes run 8:30–15:30; Wednesdays finish at 12:30. Morning break around 10:00–10:30; lunch break 1h15.

Bus service

EFIT organizes a school transport service for nursery to high school. Buses are minibuses (7–20 seats), air-conditioned, with seat belts. Ideally the same driver operates for the year. Registration is annual. Afternoon departures are at 3:35–3:40 p.m. Options for round-trip or one-way. Coordinator speaks Albanian, French, and English.

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Fees

Application / registration fees

- A non‑refundable first registration fee applies at the time a place is confirmed. The published amounts are EUR 480 for pupils entering maternelle through collège and EUR 580 for pupils entering lycée.

Tuition fees (by year group / per term / per year)

- Annual or per‑term tuition amounts by year group are not published as fixed figures in the school's public admissions materials. Specific tuition charges for each year group and the per‑term breakdown are provided directly by the school through the registration/admissions process and the school's family portal.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment of the first registration fee is required after confirmation of admission; once that payment is received the pupil's registration is confirmed (the school confirms final registration within seven days of payment).

- The school's meal service is organised on an annual basis but may be started or terminated at any time; payment is owed for every month started for the meal programme. This indicates a monthly billing/proration rule for the catering service.

- No public, detailed schedule for tuition instalments (dates for termly/annual payments, penalties for late payment, or standard instalment options) is published in the publicly available materials; instalment options and precise billing dates are managed through the school's registration process and family portal.

Boarding / residential fees

- The school's published materials describe day‑school services (class programme, transport, canteen, after‑school and holiday care) and do not list any boarding (internat) provision or boarding fees. On that basis, the school does not operate a boarding programme and there are no boarding fees. (This conclusion is an inference from the school's services and brochure content.)

Other costs and optional charges

- Meal service (demi‑pension / canteen): charged separately; enrolment is normally for the full year but may be started or stopped during the year with the rule that payment is owed for each month started. Exact meal prices are not published in the public materials.

- School transport: a school bus service is provided (managed by an external operator). Transport is an additional service and is charged separately; the specific route fees or monthly/annual transport charges are not published publicly.

- After‑school clubs, extra‑curricular activities and holiday leisure centre: these activities are listed as optional paid services; specific fees for each activity or for the holiday centre are not stated in the public brochure.

- Garderie / supervised after‑school care (15:30–16:30): this service is provided; specific charges are not published in the publicly available materials.

- School materials, exam registration or specific course materials (where applicable) and certain trips/events are typically charged separately at many international schools; no comprehensive public list of such ancillary charges is published in the school's public admissions materials.

Refund information

- The first registration fee (droit de première inscription) is expressly non‑refundable in case of withdrawal.

- For the meal service, termination may be requested at any time but payment is due for every month started. No broad, public tuition‑refund policy (for example prorated refunds for mid‑year withdrawal of tuition) is published in the publicly available admissions or brochure materials.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The publicly accessible admissions materials and family portal references do not publish a comprehensive list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). The school uses a dedicated family portal for enrolment and administration; detailed payment methods and instructions are provided to enrolling families through that portal and during the registration process.

Summary note on availability of figures

- The only explicit fee amounts published in the school's public enrolment materials are the non‑refundable first registration fees (EUR 480 for maternelle–collège and EUR 580 for lycée). Other common fee items (annual tuition by year group, per‑term rates, transport and canteen tariffs, and any optional activity fees) are not published as fixed figures in the school's public brochure, admissions pages or public PDFs and are provided to families during the admissions/registration process or via the secure family portal.

Academics

Curriculum

EFI Tirana offers a multilingual curriculum from nursery to high school with French-English bilingual instruction and Albanian language learning. AEFE accreditation applies to the official French curriculum up to middle school, while high school is delivered on site through CNED in a CNED+ format. From age 2 to 18, instruction is conducted in French and English, with Albanian learning integrated to foster cultural immersion. A Bridging Programme is available for non-French speakers to integrate into the French education system. At the end of Year 9, students sit the Brevet des collèges (DNB) with a 100% pass rate; the French Baccalauréat is prepared in partnership with CNED, with on-site support, and results indicate high achievement; graduates have access to universities worldwide.

Exam Results

Brevet des collèges (DNB) pass rate is 100%. In a recent year, 1,001 students passed the DNB and 701 received Good or Very Good grades. The Baccalauréat is prepared in partnership with CNED, with on-site support, and post-Baccalaureate guidance is available.

Higher Education Progression

Directly after completing the baccalauréat, students can gain access to the best universities in the world. The school provides personalised support for post-Baccalaureate guidance to help students plan higher education paths.

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Admissions

1. Processing of your application and pedagogical interview. The dossier submitted to the admissions service is processed by the admissions team. A pedagogical interview is proposed within five working days. The admissions process comprises three steps. 2. Admission decision. Following the admissions commission, the place of your child is confirmed by email within two to three days. Additional documents may be requested. The admission decision is communicated by email. 3. Payment of registration fees. After admission confirmation, the first registration fee must be paid. If withdrawal occurs, the first registration fee is non-refundable. Final enrollment is confirmed by email within seven days after payment.

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FAQs

Where is EFI Tirana located and what age range does it serve?

EFI Tirana is in Tirana, Albania, at Rruga Jordan Misja 66, near the city centre. It serves pupils from age 2 through 18, from nursery to high school, with a new 5,000 m² campus opening in September 2026 on the same street to accommodate up to 400 students.

What curriculum does EFI Tirana offer and is it AEFE-accredited?

The school offers a multilingual curriculum with French-English bilingual instruction and Albanian language learning. AEFE accreditation applies to the official French curriculum up to middle school, while high school is delivered on-site through CNED in a CNED+ format.

When did EFI Tirana open and how many pupils does it currently have?

EFI Tirana opened in 2011 and currently serves around 250 pupils. A brand-new campus is planned to open in September 2026 to support up to 400 students.

What are the initial registration fees?

There is a non-refundable first registration fee: EUR 480 for pupils entering maternelle through collège and EUR 580 for pupils entering lycée.

How does the admissions process work, and when is a place confirmed?

The process includes a pedagogical interview, an admissions decision by email within two to three days after the commission, and payment of the first registration fee. Final enrollment is confirmed by email within seven days after payment.

Are tuition fees published publicly, and what other costs should I expect?

Tuition charges by year group and per-term rates are not published publicly and are provided directly during registration. Other costs such as meals, transport, after-school activities, and the holiday/leisure centre are charged separately and vary by service.

What languages are used in instruction, and is Albanian included?

Instruction is in French and English from nursery onward, with Albanian taught as part of the curriculum (1 hour 30 minutes per week). A Bridging Programme helps non-French speakers integrate into the French system.

What exams do EFI Tirana students take and how have they performed?

At the end of Year 9, students sit the Brevet des collèges (DNB) with a 100% pass rate. The French Baccalauréat is prepared on-site with CNED support, and results indicate high achievement.

What support exists for students who are new to French education or need language help?

A Bridging Programme helps non-French speakers integrate into the French education system, with on-site support and CNED for the Baccalauréat pathway. There is daily on-campus support from qualified teachers and staff.

What facilities will the new campus include and when will it open?

The 5,000 m² campus will have two buildings, air-conditioned classrooms, a science lab, dedicated arts rooms, a 600 m² covered multisport complex, two libraries, a modern computer room, language spaces, a bright canteen, a multipurpose hall, two outdoor courtyards, secure facilities, and ample parking. It is set to open in September 2026.

What sports facilities does EFI Tirana offer?

The campus features a 600 m² covered multisport complex for year-round activity and spaces for football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and tennis, plus two outdoor recreation areas.

What academic facilities support learning?

The new campus includes two libraries (primary and secondary), a modern computer room, a science laboratory, an arts room, a music room, and dedicated spaces for French as a Foreign Language and other languages.

What extracurricular activities are available?

EFI Tirana offers after-school activities, a Friday leisure program, and a leisure centre, with clubs across languages, sciences, digital learning, and citizenship projects.

Is there a Friday leisure program and citizenship projects?

Yes. The Friday leisure program runs as part of campus life, and students participate in citizenship projects through extracurricular activities.

How does EFI Tirana support student wellbeing and personal development?

The school provides a safe, stimulating environment with a dedicated international teaching team focused on student wellbeing and learning, and moral and civic education is integrated into the curriculum.

How is EAL and Albanian language learning handled?

From nursery, instruction is bilingual in French and English, with Albanian taught 1 hour 30 minutes per week. There are options for additional languages and a bridging pathway for non-French speakers.

Does EFI Tirana offer boarding?

No, EFI Tirana is a day school. A daycare option after classes is available from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

What accreditations does EFI Tirana hold?

EFI Tirana holds AEFE accreditation for the French curriculum up to middle school and Cambridge international certifications, and it is a member of the Odyssey Education network.

Is there a school uniform policy?

The public information does not specify a school uniform policy.

What food options are available during lunch?

Students may bring their own lunches or use the half-board meal programme provided by Family Katering, with meals developed by a nutritionist; the meal service runs for the full academic year.

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