doris
Find Schools Events My shortlist My account Ask doris
Parent Guide Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
W

World Academy of Tirana

Albania, Tirana

Shortlist
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · Chief Marketing Officer

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ALL 7,300 - 14,370
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Albanian, English
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The World Academy of Tirana is an International Baccalaureate school located in Lundër, Tirana. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, serving students aged 5 to 18. English is the language of tuition, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support available as needed. The school has been operating since 2013 and is the first authorised IB World School in Albania, part of the Orbital Education group. Students benefit from an inquiry-based curriculum that connects Arts, Health, Maths, Science and other core subjects, with emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. The school draws a cosmopolitan student body from expatriate and local communities, with 38 nationalities represented and a focus on intercultural understanding. The program emphasises student leadership, community service and action, and offers an Athletics program with a Lions sports identity. Arts are central to studies, and creative development is encouraged through curricular and extracurricular activities.

wat.al

Rruga e Rezervave, Lundër, Tirana, Albania

Vibes and Culture
The school has not added this information
The Essentials

World Academy of Tirana has 500 pupils, instruction in English.

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
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

Pupil Nationality Mix
38 nationalities represented; expatriate and local students mix in a cosmopolitan learning environment.

Additional learning support
EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is provided for students who need it.

Country affiliation
Albania
Diving Deeper
The school has not added this information
Fees

Annual tuition at World Academy of Tirana ranges from ALL 7,300 to ALL 14,370 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

World Academy of Tirana teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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
Graduates attend universities worldwide, including University of Geneva, University of Bristol, City, University of London, Maastricht University, University of Vienna, and University of York.
Wellbeing
The school has not added this information
Parent Experience
The school has not added this information
Facilities
The school has not added this information
Extra-Curricular Activities
The school has not added this information
Languages
The school has not added this information
Reputation
The school has not added this information
Admissions

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
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
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.
School Events
The school has not added events
Search for more schools
Search schools in Albania View all schools in Tirana View all schools in Albania IB curriculum schools in Albania Open days & tours in Tirana What is the IB curriculum? View all schools Search all schools
doris
linked-in-logo facebook-logo instagram-logo
About
Parent Guide
Transparency Charter
Privacy Notice Terms of Use Cookies Notice Cookie Preferences
© 2026 doris Worldwide Ltd. All rights reserved.