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.
- Bilingual FR-EN real parity
- Bridging Programme non-French speakers
- DNB 83% pass 67%, grade B+
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.
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.
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.
- Bridging Programme for Non-French Speakers
- Compulsory Albanian language learning
- AEFE Homologation + CNED High School
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.
- Differentiated spaces and active pedagogy
- French-English bilingualism from nursery
- Mandatory Albanian learning
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.
Nursery school
TPS to GS. Bilingual approach from 2 years old, focus on autonomy and personal development. First discoveries of the three languages.
Elementary
CP at CM2. Complete French curriculum, daily English, Albanian learning.
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.
High school
Second year of *Terminale*, in partnership with the CNED. French Baccalaureate prepared, personalised support for post-Baccalaureate guidance.
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.
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.
- After School
- Leisure centre
- Sport
- Art
- Theatre
- Eco-journal
- Democracy
- Sustainable development
- School transport
- Restoration
- Multilingual
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.
Official recognition of our innovative educational commitment and our openness to the world.
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.
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.
Every child has their own pace. Our approach offers the best of both worlds: French rigour and international openness, rooted in Tirana.
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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.
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- Individual or group visit
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All that The parents are asking us.
From what age can my child be registered?
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.
Can my child, who doesn't speak French, enrol in school?
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.
Baccalauréat
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.
Is learning Albanian compulsory?
Yes, Learning Albanian is mandatory for all pupils, from nursery school. An introduction to local culture which complements French-English bilingualism.
Do you offer school transport?
Yes, we offer a service School transport covering the main neighbourhoods of Tirana. More information available on request during your visit.