Albanian International School

Albanian International School
Address
Rr. Elbasanit, No.24 Tirana, Albania Tirana Albania
Information
School type	Private
Motto	Dream Bigger, Learn Better, Shine Brighter
Religious affiliation(s)	None
School code	Licensed
Director	Mr. Todd Combs
Teaching staff	International
Grades	Pre-K-11
Age range	3-16
Education system	Common Core aligned international curriculum
Accreditation	MOE and beginning WASC accreditation cycle

Sky, our student created mascot.

AIS uses and follows a tailored curriculum based on the Common Core curriculum developed in the United States. It is used in various international schools and in a majority of states in the US. It is a rigorous curriculum that incorporates language arts and literature, history and geography, mathematics, science, music, and the visual arts. The Albanian International School (AIS) strives to be a model international school offering a broad, challenging, and stimulating educational program to students from diverse cultural backgrounds. AIS is committed to inspiring students to achieve the highest measure of intellectual and personal development through a stimulating and comprehensive program. Within a caring, respectful and multicultural environment, AIS is committed to instilling in each student a desire to learn, to take appropriate risks, and to accept challenges. The AIS community is committed to developing students who are resilient and adaptable, equipped with knowledge, skills, and a disposition to be life-long learners who become personally fulfilled, interdependent, socially responsible adults. The Albanian International School (AIS) faculty and administration recognize the individuality of each student and the right of each student to receive the opportunity through education to develop to his/her fullest potential. Through dedication, hard work, and effective planning a flexible academic and extracurricular program is offered that allows each student opportunities to experience success. Through positive discipline AIS believes an atmosphere can be created to enable academic, social and physical development. AIS further believes that through cooperative interaction of the administration, faculty, students, parents, and community, each student can achieve his/her academic goals, develop a life-long love for learning, respect for self and others, and an enthusiasm for life that will help to ensure his/her success and happiness.

Fact

We are working to create a society of global citizens. Through advances in technology and simplified travel, the world around us is becoming more and more accessible to everyone. We believe that a true international education in English can foster the development of global thinkers, who will have the skills and abilities to communicate and prosper in our new world economy.

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Tirana

Neighbourhoods	Bam Babrru Bathorë Mujos Pazari i Ri Laprakë Kombinat Xhamlliku Allias Tirana e Re Ish-Blloku Ali Demi Instituti Qyteti Studenti Selita

Administrative units	Tirana 1 Tirana 2 Tirana 3 Tirana 4 Tirana 5 Tirana 6 Tirana 7 Tirana 8 Tirana 9 Tirana 10 Tirana 11 Petrelë Farkë Dajt Zall-Bastar Bërzhitë Krrabë Baldushk Shëngjergj Vaqarr Kashar Pezë Ndroq Zall-Herr

Streets, squares and bridges	Skanderbeg Square Ali Demi Street Bajram Curri Boulevard Elbasan Street Kavajë Street Dibër Street Durrës Street Zogu I Boulevard Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard Zhan D'Ark Boulevard Mustafa Lleshi Street Pjetër Budi Street

Major landmarks	Parks Tirana Park on the Artificial Lake Rinia Park Botanical Gardens of Tirana Palaces Presidential Palace of Tirana Palace of Culture of Tirana Fortress of Justinian Palace of Congresses Monuments and remembrance Skanderbeg Monument Enver Hoxha Mausoleum Royal Mausoleum Sulejman Pasha Tomb Kapllan Pasha Tomb Bride's Tomb Unknown Soldier Mother Albania (statue) National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania Clock Tower of Tirana Tanners' Bridge Tirana Mosaic Other Tirana Zoo

Museums, archives and libraries	National Historical Museum National Gallery of Figurative Arts of Albania Natural Sciences Museum of Albania National Archaeological Museum Ethnographic Museum National Archives of Albania National Library of Albania Assembly of the Republic of Albania

Religion	Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë-Durrës Archbishop of Tirana Et'hem Bey Mosque Great Mosque of Tirana Bejtyl Evel Mosque Tanners' Mosque Kokonozi Mosque Sulejman Pasha Mosque Sheh Dyrri Teqe Dervish Hatixhe Teqe St Paul's Cathedral Sacred Heart Church Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral of Tirana Saint Procopius Church of Tirana

Economy and business	Tirana East Gate TID Tower Tirana Stock Exchange Tirana Bank ABA Business Center QTU Shopping Centre Tirana International Hotel Sheraton Tirana Hotel and Towers Rogner Hotel Hotel Dajti Taivani Citypark Albania

Education	Academy of Music and Arts of Albania Academy of Sciences of Albania Centre of Albanological Studies European University of Tirana Luarasi University Polytechnic University of Tirana Academy of Physical and Sports Education Vojo Kushi Tirana International School University of Tirana Agricultural University of Tirana University of New York Tirana Kristal University Marin Barleti University Marubi film school Skanderbeg Military University Albanian International School International Montessori School of Albania Ismail Qemali High School Polytechnical High School Qemal Stafa High School Petro Nini Luarasi High School Sami Frashëri High School Çajupi High School Abdullah Keta High School Artistic Lycee Sports mastery school Loro Boriçi

Sport	KF Tirana Partizani Tirana Dinamo Tirana Qemal Stafa Stadium Selman Stërmasi Stadium Asllan Rusi Palace of Sports

Transport	Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza Tirana Rail Station Bus lines

Healthcare	Mother Teresa Hospital Tirana Military Hospital Universal Hospital Tirana Milingona Hospital

Media	Tirana TV TVSH Club FM, Tirana Albania Today Dita Tirana Observer

Arts and culture	Festivali i Këngës në RTSH Tirana Jazz Festival Tirana Circus National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania National Theatre of Albania National Comedy Theatre of Albania

Dialect	Tirana dialect

Coordinates: 41°19′13″N 19°49′34″E / 41.3203°N 19.8260°E / 41.3203; 19.8260

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