Tirana International School
Tirana International School Shkolla Ndërkombëtare e Tiranës | |
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Location | |
Tirana, Albania | |
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Founded | 1991 |
School code | N/A |
Administrator | Dr. Jerry Ashby |
Principal | Dr. Jerry Ashby |
Age range | Pre-K - 12 |
Number of students | 159 |
Mascot | Tiger |
Team name | TIS Tigers |
Accreditation(s) | 2012 |
Yearbook | Yes |
Tirana International School is an English-using international school in Tirana, Albania, established in 1991.[1] Its curriculum is similar to that of US schools. Students range from 3 year old to Grade 12. In 2004-05 it had 68 students and 14 full-time faculty members. In 2008-2009 the school had about 160 students.
Tirana International School is part of Quality Schools International and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The accreditation was renewed in 2012.
General
The school is a private non-profit institution that opened in September 1991. Students between the ages of 3 and 18 are currently enrolled at Tirana International School. There are 154 students from 27 countries which makes Tirana International School a very diverse environment. Tirana International School is located in a residential compound. Some of the classrooms are located within converted residences.
New School
There is going to be a new school to open up in September 2014. The site is 5.5 hectare and it is located at the edge of Tirana. The new school will offer an expanded facility for its students. The new school is set to be completed for Mid February, 2014.
Indoor Facilities: Art classrooms Math classrooms Student Lounge Computer rooms Library Canteen Theater Music/Drama room Gym Locker Rooms
Outdoor Facilities: Sports field Parking lot Courtyard Playgrounds
Curriculum
The curriculum includes English (reading, grammar, composition, keyboarding and spelling), mathematics, cultural studies (history, geography, economics, etc.), science (life, earth, physical, biology etc.), computer literacy, art, music, foreign languages (French and Spanish)and physical education as part of the regular program. Intensive English classes are provided for those with a limited knowledge of the English language.
TIS offers College Board Advanced Placement courses. AP courses give students the opportunity to earn a credit or advanced standing at most colleges and universities in the United States and Europe. We offer AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP World History, AP French, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP Literature, AP Composition, AP Studio Art, and AP Spanish.
Grading System
QSI (Quality Schools International) has a very unique grading system compared to the other American school systems. The students are graded on the mastery of TSW's (the student will) for each class. There are two passing grades: A & B. Upgrading is possible. If the student doesn't master these requirements until the given deadline, he/she has to re-take the course in summer school.
Faculty
There 23 full-time teachers currently employed at TIS and 3 part-time teachers. There are also 7 paraprofessionals employed at Tirana International School.
The school facilities are located in converted residences inside a residential compound.It has two campuses.
Outdoor Facilities: 2 Playgrounds 2 Soccer Fields 3 Basketball Courts Donkey and Goat stall
Indoor Facilities: 2 computer labs Cafeteria Library Multipurpose room Science room
Activities
Extra curricular activities and community activities are also offered for students to participate at Tirana International School. These activities include several sports, knowledge ball, Model UN, robotics and several clubs. Some sports take place in Tirana and are organised by the international schools of Tirana. Students can also participate in the activities organised by CEESA.
Participating in CEESA tournaments for MS and HS
- Knowledge Bowl
- Math counts
- Swimming
- Cross Country
- Basketball
Student Council
Secondary students elect representatives to organize activities such as dances,"lock-in", sleep-over,ski trips and fundraisers for community charities, and movie nights. They also talk more about events for CEESA and about the new school that is supposed to open in January 2014.