Tirana International School

Tirana International School
Shkolla Ndërkombëtare e Tiranës
Location
Tirana
Albania
Information
Founded 1991
School code N/A
Administrator Dr. Jerry Ashby
Principal Dr. Jerry Ashby
Grades Pre-K - 7
Age range Pre-K - 12
Number of students 159
Color(s) Orange and Black
Mascot Tiger
Team name TIS Tigers
Accreditation 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. The current enrollment is 189 students.[2] 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. Tirana International School offers education in the English language for pre-school, elementary, and secondary students. Students between the ages of 3 and 18 are currently enrolled at Tirana International School. There are 167 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 Tennis Court Auditorium Lunch Room

Outdoor Facilities: Sports field Parking lot Courtyard Playgrounds Outdoor Facility

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 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.

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 (volleyball, basketball, soccer) 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. The school is also part of the "Tirana Association of International Schools".

Participating in CEESA tournaments for MS and HS

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.

References

  1. ↑ US Department of State report
  2. ↑ "Quality Schools International". www.qsi.org. Retrieved 2015-11-16.

External links

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