American British STEM Academy

What American British STEM Academy does

American British STEM Academy (ABASTEM) is a private K-12 institution located in Tirana, Albania, operating as the first school in the country to implement a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) methodology. The school serves students across three levels — Classes I-V (elementary), Classes VI-IX (middle school), and Gjimnazi (high school, Grades 10-12) — and is supported by NYC Educational Group, a parent organization with a 35-year relationship with SUNY and partnerships with the University of Bolton and the University of New York in Tirana (UNYT). The academy is led by Didactic Director Mimoza Matraxhiu and was inaugurated in May 2023, opening its doors for the 2023-2024 academic year in September 2023.

The core product consists of a British-American integrated curriculum delivered through hands-on learning in four purpose-built laboratories — Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science — with emphasis on critical thinking, collaboration, and experimentation. Pedagogical methodology is rooted in a Finnish educational philosophy adapted to the Albanian context, and the school markets continuous staff training, international exposure, and university placement mentorship as core differentiators. Academic outcomes include multiple students progressing to Phase II of national olympiads in Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, and English, with a notable 1st-place finish in the Phase II Chemistry Olympiad (48/50 points among 90 competitors).

The business model is tuition-based subscription revenue across K-12 grade levels, supplemented by an excellence scholarship program (announced for the 2026-2027 academic year) offering 30% to 100% tuition coverage for Grade 10 entrants selected through a competitive examination. The go-to-market is a hybrid of direct campus enrollment (with early-bird tuition discounts), an annual scholarship examination funnel, and community/event-driven marketing supported by government endorsements and an active social media presence. Specific tuition pricing is not publicly disclosed; the institution operates from a single Linzë-area campus in Tirana and reports a small staff footprint.

Name

American British STEM Academy

Legal name

American British STEM Academy

Website

https://abastem.edu.al

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

American British STEM Academy is Albania's first private K-12 STEM-methodology school, serving elementary through high-school students in Tirana with British-American curriculum integration, four specialized laboratories, and international university placement pathways via NYC Educational Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 STEM Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• STEM education
• K-12 schooling
• Laboratory learning
• British-American curriculum
• University preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tirana

HQ country

Albania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: School tuition fees for K-12 education across three levels: Classes I-V (Elementary), VI-IX (Middle), and Gjimnazi (High School/Classes 10-12). Early reservations qualify for tuition fee reductions.
2. Scholarship Awards: Excellence scholarships covering 30% to 100% of tuition based on examination results in Mathematics, Albanian Language/Literature, and Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). Funded through school resources to support high-achieving students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

American British STEM Academy (ABASTEM) is a private K-12 school in Tirana, Albania, delivering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education through three academic levels — Classes I-V (Elementary), VI-IX (Middle School), and Gjimnazi (High School). Instruction is anchored in four specialized laboratories (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science) supporting hands-on, experiment-based learning. The school also runs an excellence scholarship program offering 30% to 100% tuition coverage for 10th-grade entrants.

Product overview

American British STEM Academy operates as a unified educational institution offering comprehensive STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education from elementary school (Grades 1-5) through high school (Grades 10-12). The school features four specialized laboratories (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Physics) that support its hands-on, experiment-based learning methodology. The institution also offers an excellence scholarship program for high school admissions. The academic programs span three educational levels, each designed to develop critical thinking, creativity, and scientific skills through practical laboratory work and collaborative learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Klasa I-V (Elementary Program, Grades 1-5)
• Klasa VI-IX (Middle School Program, Grades 6-9)
• Gjimnazi (High School Program, Grades 10-12)
• Bursa Studimi (Excellence Scholarship Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• Student achieved 1st place in Chemistry Olympiad Phase II (48/50 points) among 90 competitors from all 1st-year high school classes in Tirana
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• New York College Educational Group (NYC Educational Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and strategic partner providing educational methodology, pedagogical support, and international connections. ABASTEM is described as a new initiative of NYC Educational Group and its Albanian partners. NYC EG has 35 years of experience with university partnerships across Greece, Czech Republic, and Albania.
• State University of New York (SUNY)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest state university system in the USA. NYC Educational Group has maintained a 35-year collaboration with SUNY through its operations in Greece, Czech Republic, and Albania. SUNY represented at NYC Athens graduation ceremonies by President Dr. Lisa Vollendorf.
• Public British University of BOLTONflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish state university with established partnership with NYC Educational Group. President George Holmes declared university readiness to collaborate and offer Bachelor, Master, and PhD degrees through institutions created by NYC EG in Tirana. Dr. Anthony Keating serves as STEM advisor to the Vice Chancellor's office.
• University of New York in Tirana (UNYT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst private university in Albania, co-founded by Elias Foutsis and Prof. Gramoz Pashko. ABASTEM represents continuation of this educational mission at the K-12 level, bringing the same quality standards and international connections to earlier education stages.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Albanian International School: Private international school in Tirana providing English-language K-12 education. Direct competitor to ABASTEM in the premium private school segment serving both Albanian and expatriate families.
• World Academy Tirana: Private K-12 school in Tirana offering international curriculum. Competes with ABASTEM for the same premium-segment Albanian families seeking non-traditional education options in Tirana.
• Tirana International School: Private international K-12 school based in Tirana, Albania. Directly comparable to ABASTEM in serving Albanian families seeking English-language/international curriculum education at premium price points in the same geographic market.
• Hellenic American Educational Foundation: Operator of international schools in Greece (and historically connected to NYC Educational Group ecosystem via Elias Foutsis). Highly comparable as a private international K-12 institution with STEM orientation and university placement focus in a similar emerging European market.
• British International School of Tirana: British-curriculum international school in Tirana. Closely comparable to ABASTEM's British/American dual-curriculum positioning and serves overlapping Albanian families seeking international credentials.

Emerging players

• STEM Schools Network: US network of STEM-focused schools emphasizing inquiry-based science and mathematics instruction. Comparable in educational philosophy (hands-on STEM, inquiry-driven labs) to ABASTEM's methodology.

Others

• NYC Educational Group: Parent organization of ABASTEM, operating private universities (Athens, Tirana, Prague) and educational entities across Greece, Czech Republic, and Albania. Comparable as the broader institutional ecosystem that supports ABASTEM's university placement pipeline.
• University of New York Tirana (UNYT): First private university in Albania, co-founded by Elias Foutsis and Prof. Gramoz Pashko. Comparable as a related entity within the NYC EG ecosystem and as a higher-education destination for ABASTEM graduates.

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: Established US-based network of STEM-focused K-12 charter schools known for rigorous STEM curriculum and university placement outcomes. Comparable as a benchmark for what a mature STEM K-12 institution looks like at scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgLrA9uItu4NBj5ZFrm9U-g/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/American.British.stem.Academy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-british-stem-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/american_british_stem_academy/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@american.british1

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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