Tirana International School

Tirana International School Shkolla Ndërkombëtare e Tiranës

Location
Tirana, 1527 Albania
Coordinates	41°16'18.6"N 19°51'57.0"E
Information
Founded	1991
School code	N/A
Administrator	Dr. Jerry Ashby
Principal	Dr. Jerry Ashby
Grades	Pre-K - 12
Age range	Pre-K - 12
Number of students	193
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 193 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.

School

Tirana International School is situated on a 5.5-hectare site at the edge of the city in an upscale, growing residential area. The new facility offers a full-size gymnasium; a cafeteria/auditorium; terraces, balconies, and informal study areas; two computer labs; and an outdoor sports complex that features a soccer pitch, track, lighted tennis court, and multi-purpose court.^[3]

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 1 Soccer Field 1 Tennis Court Donkey and Goat stall

Indoor Facilities: 2 computer labs Cafetorium Library 1 Basketball Court 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

Knowledge Bowl
Math counts
Swimming
Cross Country
Basketball
Robotics
Soccer
Model United Nations

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

↑ US Department of State report
↑ "Quality Schools International". www.qsi.org. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
↑ "Tirana International School". www.qsi.org. Retrieved 2016-02-23.

External links

Quality Schools International

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

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