The school year comprises 3 trimesters extending from early September to mid-June. The School is governed by the Board of Directors of Quality Schools International, the membership of which is formed as set forth in the Bylaws of Quality Schools International. An Advisory Board, composed of 6 members who reside in Tirana and are appointed jointly by the President of Quality Schools International and the Director of the Tirana International School, assists the School in its operation. The School offers an outcomes-based educational program with a curriculum similar to that of U.S. public and private schools. Instruction, leading to individual mastery, takes advantage of small class sizes and the diverse educational backgrounds of the students.
Instruction is in English.
High school students may take courses through the University of Nebraska. These courses are administered by the School. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Both U.S. students are dependents of private U.S. citizens. The School is located in converted residences inside a residential compound.