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Number of students |
615 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
5 |
Most common nationality |
Romanian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
99% |
Native English and Romanian speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Romanian |
No |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, German |
Max. number of students per class |
18 |
Average number of students per class |
17 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Our vision regarding technology is to provide every student with the digital competencies that prepare them for the ever-changing world that we live in. We create a culture where everyone embraces new ideas and technologies. We guide young adults to become principled digital citizens. Avenor College has developed the “ Bring Your Own Device” program in the belief that this is a suitable way for the school to provide teachers and students opportunities to extend and enrich learning by: shifting instruction towards more engaging, autonomous, student-centered learning where inquiry and authentic learning are emphasized (Skill Based); focusing on 21st Century Learning, including critical and creative thinking, collaboration, communication, self-direction, and global and cultural awareness; using online learning tools and digital content. When used during class time, devices can and will do more than substitute learning tasks that can be equally done offline – they will be used for tasks where technology enhances learning and offers appropriate challenge, differentiation or/and personalisation. The use of technology opens the door for student’s voice, choice and agency, promotes independent thinking and increases motivation. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
We consider the current moment as one that opens new horizons in education, one in which learning transcends the walls of a classroom, in which students are connected to learning in different flexible ways, depending on their interests and particularities. We are constantly working to develop our pedagogy in accordance with the latest research and technologies of the latest generation, to meet the needs of all students, whether they are physically present at school or at home, accessing learning synchronously or asynchronously.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, AS and A Level |
Results in these examinations |
For school year 2020 - 2021
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Lower Primary - 30 min/week
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We apply differentiation in every lesson, we offer clubs for high performance and our students are encouraged to participate to competitions both national and internationals. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
In order to fulfil our educational mission, Avenor College seeks students who meet and exceed standards and have the potential to be leaders in their chosen fields upon graduation. When a student applies to Avenor, his or her application for admission is subject to a rigorous, careful, thoughtful, and complete review. When reading an application, we use a holistic approach by combining the criteria being evaluated.
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Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
At Avenor we accept applications throughout the school year and offer personalized advice to each family regarding the educational path according to each child. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8.00 |
School finish time |
17.00 |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, jolly phonics, calligraphy, world traveler, public speaking, cinematographic adaptations from comics, the art of communication, mind lab, gardening, fashion, reading hour, fitness, scouts, basketball, handball, table tennis, sports games, multisport, children in action, Zumba, painting, designers, science illustration, techniques of creativity, musical jukebox, choir, bass guitar, percussion, recorder, crafty hands, creativity, art factory, do it yourself, fashion illustration. |
Sports activities included |
Minimum of 2 hours of sport per week (sports such as basketball, volleyball, handball, multisport etc.)
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Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Library
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Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor and outdoor sports fields, indoor sports hall, outdoor spaces for play and recreation |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Avenor College is a non-profit, bilingual international school rooted in Romanian culture. It co-creates for each individual student aged 2 to 18 a challenging learning experience, providing them with skills for the future. |
Teaching approach of the school |
One of the multiple meanings of the term “curriculum” refers to “road/route”. The essence of the Avenor College curricular and co-curricular route consists of reconfiguring the National Romanian Curriculum by focusing education on the student. Adaptation of teaching to individual learning needs involves the use of complementary educational strategies along with varied and interactive teaching materials. Thus, education at Avenor College is founded on a skill-based curriculum, where teaching and assessment by means of project based learning (PBL) create real opportunities of progress through a series of direct and indirect learning experiences in formal or informal contexts. |