{"id":7767,"date":"2020-02-15T19:57:16","date_gmt":"2020-02-15T19:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/?p=7767"},"modified":"2020-02-15T19:57:18","modified_gmt":"2020-02-15T19:57:18","slug":"comparing-the-schools-and-comments-working-in-albania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/comparing-the-schools-and-comments-working-in-albania\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing the Schools and Comments: Working in Albania"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Around the world, there are countries (like Albania) that have more than one international school. Many times there is an American school, a British School, and an international school that uses an international curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The big question always is…how do the comments about each school compare to each other?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog series looks at comparing some of these comments, all coming from international schools in the same country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Albania<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Currently, we have 6 schools<\/a> listed in Albania on International School Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 of these schools<\/a> have had comments submitted on them. Here are some that have the most submitted comments:

World Academy of Tirana<\/a> (41 Total Comments)
Albanian International School<\/a> (32 Total Comments)
Albanian College Tirana<\/a> (12 Total Comments)
Albanian College Durres<\/a> (103 Total Comments)
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Amount of Money Left to be Saved<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“You can save around 1000 to 1500 Euros each month depending on your lifestyle. Traveling around the region is quite tempting, so you will have to prioritize if you really want to save some money or explore the world…” – Albanian College Durres<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Extremely easy to save money. Restaurants and local hotels are not expensive…” – World Academy of Tirana<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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School Campus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“In south of city, owner just bought a field in front of school for student play…” – Albanian College Tirana<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The school has serious safety concerns. The railings could easily fit a small child through them. The ceilings on the main floor have collapsed. There is a pool in the basement without proper ventilation. The only outdoor space for the children to play is on the roof and it is woefully inadequate…” – Albanian College Durres<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The school moved to its current 4-storey building in 2015, with a purpose-built Science Laboratory, Design workshop, Permaculture Garden, multi-functional Sports Court, Gymnasium, Visual Arts studio, Dance Studio, Music Studio, two Libraries, Cafeteria and Bistro…” – World Academy of Tirana<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Housing Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“Housing is provided by the school. Value is 300E per month. Staff pays their own utilities, cable, internet, etc…” – World Academy of Tirana<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Housing allowance is 400 Euros per month for a single teacher…” – Albanian College Tirana<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Housing allowance ranges from 300-400 Euro’s per month depending on single status and number of dependents…” – Albanian College Durres<\/a>
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Sample prices for food, transportation, average hourly rates for a housekeeper, etc.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“Prices much lower than surrounding countries…beer in local restaurants range from 1.2 E to 2.5 euros…” – World Academy of Tirana\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“To take a taxi from within the center of the city, it will cost you around 350-450 LEK. Quite cheap! Going out for food will probably cost you around 1600-1700 LEK for two people, and that includes a few drinks and appetizers…” – Albanian International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Housekeepers prices vary. Some expats pay 10,000 Leke per month for a housekeeper visit 2 per week…” – Albanian College Tirana<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(These are just 4 of the 66 different comments topics that are on each school profile page on our website.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you work at an international school in Albania, share what you know. Consider becoming a Mayor<\/a> for unlimited free premium membership!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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