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School details
| Number of students |
855 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Romanian |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Primary students seeking admission by transfer are required to take an interview/a test aimed at evaluating their academic potential. Students that possess solid English skills are given priority. The admission to the high or middle school is conditioned by a high level of proficiency in English (International Division) or in the two languages of instruction – English, and Romanian. Diagnostic tests and assessed in one of the following subject areas: English and/or Romanian, and Maths. Entry into the IB Diploma Programme in Grade 11 is conditioned upon excellent academic results, proficiency in the English language and a recommendation from the school. Students will be tested on their English language proficiency and on knowledge of chosen DP subjects. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Mark Twain is a private, independent, co-educational school offering excellent English and bilingual (English-Romanian) international programmes of study to students from around the world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
MTIS is committed to offering its students a high-performing, yet supportive learning environment, tailored to their individual needs, styles and goals, that will encourage them to become informed life-long learners. |