The Independent College of Tirana

Albania, Tirana

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Albanian, English

Fees ALL 3,200 - 4,500

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1999

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Australian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages Albanian, English

Typical class size 18

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

The Independent College of Tirana is a private Cambridge International School located in Tirana, Albania, serving students from ages 3 to 18. The college operates a dual Albanian and Cambridge curriculum, with Pre-School (ages 3–5) emphasizing play-based learning and social-emotional development, and Primary through Upper Secondary building toward Cambridge checkpoints and A Levels alongside a national pathway (State Matura). The school offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, alongside Australian Curriculum components where relevant. Class sizes are capped at 18 students, and Pre-School groups are limited to 12, supporting individual attention. Campus facilities include 24 modern classrooms, 4 science spaces, a well-stocked library of over 8,000 titles, a sports field, dedicated art and music rooms, and a conference hall. Extracurriculars span art, music, and choir; daily physical education; and Cambridge-oriented examinations with strong State Matura results. With comprehensive university and career guidance.

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The Essentials

Location

The Independent College of Tirana is located in Tirana, Albania. The Tirana campus is a purpose-built facility designed for education, not a converted building. The school offers a dual Albanian and Cambridge International curriculum for students from age 5 through to university. A transport service is available for Tirana and several nearby cities (fees apply).

Stages

From age 5 to university. Four stages: Pre-School (ages 3–5), Primary (Grades I–V), Lower Secondary (Grades VI–IX), Upper Secondary (Grades X–XII).

Type

Private Cambridge International School

Country affiliation

Albania

Bus service

Transport is offered for Tirana and several nearby cities; the fee is separate. Routes are arranged through admissions.

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Fees

Application fees
- No separate application or enrollment fee amount is listed in the school's published tuition information for new admissions.

Tuition fees by school stage (annual)
- Pre‑School: EUR 3,200 per year. Meals and afternoon activities are included.
- Primary (Grades I–V): EUR 3,800 per year. Meals and learning materials are included.
- Secondary (Grades VI–XII / IGCSE & A Level stages): EUR 4,500 per year. International examination and university guidance programs are provided (exam fees are not itemized).

Tuition broken down by payment frequency
- Annual: amounts listed above are the standard annual tuition figures.
- Quarterly: the school offers quarterly payment plans; to compute a quarterly amount, divide the annual tuition by the number of quarters you agree with the school (the school does not publish the exact number of quarters used in its billing cycle).
- Monthly: the school offers monthly payment plans; to compute a monthly amount, divide the annual tuition by the number of months you agree with the school (the school does not publish the exact months used in its billing cycle).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Discounts: 10% sibling discount for a second child and a 5% discount for full‑year payment are available.
- Payment plans: monthly or quarterly payment plans are offered; specific installment due dates, deposit requirements, and late‑payment penalties are not specified in the publicly displayed tuition information.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed among the services or facilities; the school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees.

Other costs and additional fees
- Transport: school transport is offered for Tirana and nearby cities and is charged separately; route‑specific transport fees are not itemized in the tuition summary.
- Meals: included for Pre‑School and Primary as noted above.
- Learning materials: included for Primary as noted above; consumables, external exam registration fees, field trips, uniform or specific supply lists are not itemized in the tuition summary.

Refund information
- No specific refund policy, refund deadlines, or conditions for refunding tuition or deposits are stated in the school's published tuition information.

Fee payment options
- The school offers flexible payment frequency options (monthly or quarterly) and a full‑year payment discount; the publicly displayed information does not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or direct debit) or bank details.

Summary (key figures for 2026–2027 admissions reference)
- Pre‑School: EUR 3,200 per year.
- Primary: EUR 3,800 per year.
- Secondary: EUR 4,500 per year.
- Discounts: 10% for a second child; 5% for full‑year payment. Monthly and quarterly payment plans are available. Transport is charged separately. Boarding is not offered. No application fee, detailed installment schedule, uniform cost, or refund policy is itemized in the published tuition summary.

Academics

Curriculum

Four stages built on a dual Albanian and Cambridge International curriculum. Pre-School (ages 3–5) emphasizes play-based learning and social-emotional development, with a maximum of 12 students per class. Primary (Grades I–V) combines the Albanian standard with Cambridge Primary, including Cambridge Primary English and Cambridge Primary Maths/Science, and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint is taken in Grade V. Lower Secondary (Grades VI–IX) covers Albanian language, English, a second foreign language, Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry), Biology, Chemistry, Physics (labs), History, Geography, Civic Education, IT & Basic Engineering; Albanian State Exam is in Grade IX and Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint. Upper Secondary (Grades X–XII) offers a Cambridge pathway (IGCSE, AS, A Level) and a national pathway (State Matura), or both in parallel, with university and career guidance.

Student Teacher Ratio

Pre-School has a maximum of 12 students per class.

Exam Results

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint in Grade V; Albanian State Exam in Grade IX; Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint; Cambridge IGCSE in Grade X, AS Level in Grade XI, and A Level in Grade XII; State Matura for the national pathway. 100% of graduates are admitted to universities, including UNC and the University of Tirana, Imperial College London, KU Leuven, and Bocconi.

Higher Education Progression

100% of graduates are admitted to universities. Graduates go on to institutions including UNC, the University of Tirana, Imperial College London, KU Leuven, and Bocconi.

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Admissions

Three steps, one visit, and one conversation. Online application: Fill out the form — name, grade, parent contact. 2 minutes. Campus visit: Schedule a meeting with admissions. We show you the facilities, you tell us about the student. Placement test: A short assessment (English + Math) for the right grade. It is not pass/fail. Key dates 2026–2027: 15 March Applications open for the 2026–2027 academic year; 1–30 April Scheduled campus visits; 15 May Placement tests; 30 June Final enrollment confirmation; 15 September Academic year begins.

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FAQs

Where is The Independent College of Tirana located, and what is notable about its campus?

The Independent College of Tirana is in Tirana, Albania. The Tirana campus is purpose-built for education, not a converted building, and the school has been part of the Cambridge International network since 2011. The head of school is Fatmir Vejsiu.

What age range does the school serve, and how are the four stages structured?

The school serves ages 3 to 18 across four stages: Pre-School (3–5), Primary (Grades I–V), Lower Secondary (Grades VI–IX), and Upper Secondary (Grades X–XII). Upper Secondary offers a Cambridge pathway (IGCSE, AS, A Level) and a national Matura pathway, or both in parallel, with university and career guidance.

Is The Independent College of Tirana a day school and do you offer any boarding?

Yes, it operates as a day school. Boarding is not offered, but there is a school transport service for Tirana and nearby cities, charged separately.

What are the annual tuition fees by stage, and what is included in the fee?

Pre-School costs EUR 3,200 per year, Primary EUR 3,800, and Secondary EUR 4,500. Meals are included for Pre-School and Primary; international examination and university guidance programs are provided at the Secondary level, though exam fees are not itemized. Transport is charged separately.

How does the admissions process work and when are key dates?

The admissions process has three steps: online application, a campus visit, and a short placement test in English and Math (not pass/fail). For 2026–2027, applications open 15 March, campus visits run 1–30 April, placements test 15 May, enrollment by 30 June, and the academic year starts 15 September.

Are there any discounts or payment plans?

Yes. There is a 10% sibling discount for a second child and a 5% discount for full-year payment. Monthly or quarterly payment plans are available, though exact due dates aren't published, and there is no listed application fee.

How does the dual Albanian and Cambridge International curriculum work across the stages?

The school combines the Albanian standard with Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Checkpoint, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge AS/A Levels. Cambridge Checkpoint is taken in Grade V and IX, and students can pursue IGCSE/AS/A Level or the national Matura pathway, or both in parallel, with university guidance.

What are the key Cambridge exam milestones and university destinations for graduates?

Cambridge exams begin from Grade 5 (Cambridge Primary English) and continue through Checkpoints, IGCSE, AS, and A Levels. The Albanian State Exam occurs in Grade IX. All graduates are admitted to universities, including UNC, the University of Tirana, Imperial College London, KU Leuven, and Bocconi.

How big are classes and what about support for higher education?

Pre-School classes are capped at 12 students. Across the campus, there are 24 modern classrooms with a maximum of 18 students per class. The school provides university guidance and Cambridge examination preparation to support higher education.

What facilities does the campus offer?

The campus features 24 modern classrooms (max 18 students each), 4 science spaces (biology, chemistry, physics labs), a dedicated computer science space, and a library with over 8,000 titles. There are art and music rooms, a school choir, and a conference hall for seminars and parent events, plus a sports field for volleyball, basketball, and football with daily PE.

Are there dedicated spaces to support science and digital learning?

Yes. There are biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories and a dedicated computer science space, along with flexible classroom setups to support both Cambridge and Albanian curricula.

Is the library well-equipped for students?

Yes. The library holds over 8,000 titles in Albanian and English and includes a quiet reading area plus group study spaces.

What extracurricular offerings does The Independent College of Tirana provide?

The school offers on-campus arts facilities, including art and music rooms and a school choir, and hosts seminars and parent events in a conference hall, complementing the Cambridge-based academic program.

Are arts and performing arts supported on campus?

Yes, there are dedicated art and music rooms for painting, ceramics, instruments, and the choir, enabling creative development alongside academics.

Do students have opportunities to prepare for international examinations?

Cambridge exams are embedded in the curriculum from Grade 5, including Cambridge Primary, Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS, and A Levels, providing international exam readiness.

How is English language supported at the school?

English is used as a functional second language from day one and Cambridge exams start in Grade 5, ensuring early exposure to international standards within daily learning.

Are there dedicated SEN or safeguarding policies mentioned?

There is no specific information provided about SEN services or safeguarding policies, though small class sizes support individualized attention.

What about student wellbeing and mental health support?

The school notes small class sizes to foster dialogue and questions, but there is no explicit detail about mental health programs or wellbeing staff.

Is boarding available, and what about daily meals?

Boarding is not offered. Meals are included for Pre-School and Primary, while meals for other stages are not specified.

Who governs the school and when was it established?

The Independent College was founded by Mina Hasanaj; the Tirana campus opened in 2001 after the Fier campus in 1999. It has been Cambridge-licensed since 2011 and is accredited by Cambridge International Education, the Ministry of Education, and the British Council.

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