World Academy of Tirana to host international Model United Nations conference for Ariston Education schools

World Academy of Tirana (WAT), part of the Ariston Education global network of schools, will host an international Model United Nations (MUN) conference in Tirana, Albania, from 2 to 4 February 2027.
Under the theme “Diplomacy in Action: Bridging Global Goals with Sustainable Educational Transformation”, student delegates from different schools will step into the role of UN diplomats, debating, negotiating and drafting resolutions on some of the most pressing issues facing young people today, from the regulation of artificial intelligence to climate education and the right to learn in conflict zones.

Different Schools, One Global Debate

Joining host school World Academy of Tirana there will be other Ariston Education schools such as Britannica International School, Budapest, British International School of Ljubljana, Baleares International College, Sa Porrassa and Colegio Internacional Alminar, Seville.

Over three days, delegates will represent countries in mock UN committees, research their assigned nation’s position, build alliances and follow formal parliamentary procedure to reach agreement.

Model United Nations is one of the most widely recognised educational simulations in the world, with major conferences such as THIMUN in The Hague and Harvard’s HMUN. It develops public speaking, research, critical thinking, negotiation and leadership, and is widely regarded as one of the strongest extracurricular experiences for students considering university studies in international relations, law, politics and economics.

From AI Governance to Climate Education

Delegates will work across four committees, each linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals:

1. The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) will debate the regulation of AI and emerging technologies in education, and the protection of schools and students in conflict zones.

2. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will address the digital divide in K–12 classrooms worldwide and the role of youth entrepreneurship and STEM education in future labour markets.

3. The Environmental and Social Committee (UNEP) will consider making climate change education and action mandatory in school curricula globally, alongside sustainable population growth and wildlife protection.

4. The Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will focus on guaranteeing quality education for displaced and refugee youth, and protecting the rights of young women and marginalised groups in STEM and higher education.

The programme moves from opening speeches and agenda-setting on the first day, through bloc formation, working papers and line-by-line amendments, to a final vote and a General Assembly plenary on 4 February 2027, where passed resolutions will be presented before the closing ceremony and committee awards. Delegates from the schools will also come together for a Cultural Gala featuring Albanian cultural performances. The conference will have the presence of guest speakers Ms. Megi Fino, Deputy Foreign Minister of Albania and a team member of the United Nations Albania, with Mr. Niko Peleshi, Speaker of Parliament hosting all delegates for a visit to Parliament.

Students Telling the Story

Alongside the four committees, an International Press Corps of student journalists will cover the conference as it happens, producing daily bulletins, investigative articles on committee debates and a closing media showcase. A dedicated media hub will host “Diplomacy Live”, a student-run podcast station where every school delegation will have its own airtime, alongside interview slots with government and international guests. Each participating school will also receive its own photo and video kit after the event to share with its community.

Human Power Skills and Student Voice in Action

For Ariston Education, the conference reflects the network’s focus on Human Power Skills, the communication, collaboration, empathy, critical thinking and leadership that students need in an AI-driven world, and on Student Voice. It also shows the value of a global network: students from schools in different countries debating side by side on real issues that will shape their future.

Brian Rogove, CEO of Ariston Education, said: “Model United Nations is Human Power Skills in action. To succeed, students have to research deeply, listen to perspectives very different from their own, argue with conviction and then find common ground. That is exactly what we want every Ariston student to be able to do. I am grateful to World Academy of Tirana for bringing several of our schools together in Tirana, and I look forward to seeing our students tackle questions such as how AI should be governed in education and how every child, including refugees, can access quality learning.”

Mirlinda Boshnjaku, CEO of World Academy of Tirana, said: “Our mission is to cultivate internationally minded students who connect what they learn to action in the real world. Hosting this conference gives our students and their peers from across the Ariston network the chance to do exactly that: to work with people from other cultures, to debate with compassion and respect, and to propose real solutions to global challenges. We are proud to welcome them to Tirana.”

The conference forms part of World Academy of Tirana’s wider commitment to shaping the future of education in Albania through global networks and knowledge sharing. This year, the school is launching hubs for teacher certification, as well as workshops and conferences for parents and education professionals. As a Gold Partner of Albania’s first major Education Fair, organised with the Ministry of Education from 21 to 23 January, WAT will also help lead the event’s workshops, forums and panel discussions.

ABOUT ARISTON EDUCATION

Ariston Education is the world’s first global schools platform founded in the AI era. The group brings together premium K–12 schools across multiple regions, each locally distinct, globally connected, and relentlessly student-centred. Every school in the network keeps its own name, character and community, while sharing the academic standards, talent development and investment that no single school could achieve alone. Following the addition of the Merited Alliance of Schools, Ariston Education now operates across EMEA and the Americas, with a network of 19 schools serving more than 11,000 students.

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