OPEN ENROLMENT ALL YEAR ROUND

The French international school that opens Tirana to the world.

From kindergarten to high school, French-English bilingual programme, a "Passerelle" programme for non-French speakers and Albanian language learning. In Tirana since 2011, 240 students, AEFE accreditation.

About · EFI Tirana

The French International School from Tirana.

Founded in 2011, EFIT welcomes 240 pupils from nursery to secondary school. Since September 2019, our campus has been located in the dynamic Tirana East Gate district. French official programme, AEFE accredited from PS to Year 7, secondary school in partnership with CNED.

VISIT THE SCHOOL · TIRANA

Discover the EFIT.

Guided tour of the campus at Tirana East Gate, meeting with management and teachers, discussions with parents. Admissions open all year round, by appointment.

By appointment
Monday → Friday · via Calendly
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Why EFI Tirana?

French excellence, open to the world.

«The best of both worlds»: French educational requirements, international openness and Albanian roots. Passerelle programme for non-Francophones, mandatory Albanian learning, equal French-English bilingualism.

Nursery · 2 to 6 years

From 2 years old, a bilingual cocoon for growing.

From TPS to GS, an active and caring pedagogical approach, focusing on autonomy and personal development. Franco-English bilingualism on equal footing from day one, with initial introductions to Albanian.

French
English
Albanian
The learning journey

From nursery to secondary school, A continuity of excellence.

At each stage, your children will develop within a demanding yet nurturing French framework, enriched by English and Albanian. From ages 2 to 18, a rare continuity in Albania.

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2 – 6 YEARS

Nursery school

TPS to GS. Bilingual approach from 2 years old, focus on autonomy and personal development. First discoveries of the three languages.

★ TPS to GS
02
6 – 11 YEARS

Elementary

CP at CM2. Complete French curriculum, daily English, Albanian learning.

Bilingual + Albanian
03
11 – 15 YEARS

Secondary school

Years 6 to 9; French curriculum accredited by the AEFE up to Year 6. Preparation for the DNB in Year 9, with 831 students passing and 671 receiving ‘Good’ or ‘Very Good’ grades.

DNB 83% pass
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15 – 18 YEARS

High school

Second year of *Terminale*, in partnership with the CNED. French Baccalaureate prepared, personalised support for post-Baccalaureate guidance.

Degree + CNED
Results and qualifications

Results passes at the DNB.

The Brevet des collèges (DNB) prepared in Year 9, the French Baccalauréat in Year 12 via CNED. Recognised French schooling, with results that speak for themselves.

83%
Success in the DNB
Promotion 2025
67%
Mentions Good and Very Good
At the DNB
240
Pupils
Advanced Mathematics, Year 13
3
Languages
FR · EN · Albanian
School and extracurricular life

Much more than a school: a community.

Leisure centre on Friday afternoons, After School, sport, art, democracy. School transport and catering. A rich school life at the heart of Tirana East Gate.

The Odyssey Network

International legitimacy, local anchorage.

EFI Tirana is a partner of the group Odyssey Education and approved by the French Ministry of Education. More than 70 nationalities in the network, with schools all over the world.

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Establishments
11
Pays
15
Languages
+70
Nationalities
700
Teachers
240
Pupils in Tirana
Accreditations & Partners
2026 Finalist · EFE Palms, Innovative Action

Official recognition of our innovative educational commitment and our openness to the world.

Testimonials

It's your turn our families.

"

My two children settled in from the first week. The bilingual team is exceptionally kind. The Passerelle programme helped my eldest with French within a few months.

Camille M.
Parent of pupils (Year 2 and Year 7)
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We chose EFIT for the genuine bilingual immersion and the Passerelle programme. Three years in, the children speak French, English and Albanian fluently. The team is incredibly supportive.

James W.
Father of two (Year 4 and Year 7)
"

Every child has their own pace. Our approach offers the best of both worlds: French rigour and international openness, rooted in Tirana.

The teaching team
EFI Tirana
Registration · All year round

Book your Visit, in just a few clicks.

Guided tour of the campus at Tirana East Gate, meeting with management and teachers. Personalised response within 24 working hours. In French, English or Albanian.

Frequently asked questions

All that The parents are asking us.

Nous accueillons les enfants dès la naissance. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) - Younger children (from 2 years old), up to the final year of secondary school (age 18). Registration is open all year round.

Yes. Our «Gateway» programme» It is specially designed to support non-French speaking pupils. In a few months, your child will gradually integrate into the standard French curriculum.

The French Baccalaureate, prepared in partnership with the CNED (National Centre for Distance Learning). Official French programme recognised for access to French and international universities.

Yes, Learning Albanian is mandatory for all pupils, from nursery school. An introduction to local culture which complements French-English bilingualism.

Yes, we offer a service School transport covering the main neighbourhoods of Tirana. More information available on request during your visit.