High School
Avenor International High School follows the Cambridge curriculum and is authorised to organise IGCSE and A level exams. Like the entire school, the high school has double Romanian and British accreditation, and the academic programmes are complemented by learning outside of the classroom opportunities, internships, career counseling and university guidance.
High School
by the numbers
141
STUDENTS
17
IGCSE SUBJECTS
15
A LEVEL SUBJECTS
45
COMPANIES THAT OFFERED INTERNSHIPS
Curriculum
IGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary Education
The IGCSE level covers the first two years of high school – Grades 9 and 10 in the Romanian system / years 10 and 11 of KS4 in the British system. IGCSE is a two-year course with 8 official examinations held at the end of the cycle*.
Advanced AS/A2
The Advanced Level Examination has two parts: AS and A2. The Advanced level covers the final two years of high school – Grades 11 and 12 in the Romanian system/ Years 12 and 13 of KS5 in the British system – and prepares students for University entrance.
Students will study 3 or 4 subjects at AS and 3 subjects at A2 level. The choice of subjects studied should be closely linked to future university study plans. Students have exams* at the end of each of the two years and only if they pass their AS exams they can continue their studies at A2 level.
*IGCSE and A Level exams are scheduled for May / June and / or October / November of each year. The completed papers are sent to Cambridge where they are marked by specialist examiners. The results are announced officially in mid-August each year.
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Learning experience
LOTC
At Avenor College, we believe that learning happens not only in a traditional setup, but also through experiences taking place outside traditional school framework. Major changes in the world economy and the business environment will have a profound impact on the way the labor market is structured a…
At Avenor College, we believe that learning happens not only in a traditional setup, but also through experiences taking place outside traditional school framework.
Major changes in the world economy and the business environment will have a profound impact on the way the labor market is structured and on the skills needed for the jobs of the future. The latest reports show that 65% of children entering primary school now will have jobs that have not yet been invented. In a rapidly changing world, the ability to anticipate and prepare students for the skills of the future is essential for any educational institution.
Our “Learning Outside of the Classroom” programme addresses these new trends through a curriculum based on a 2-year cycle.
The aims are to:
- develop necessary skills to understand enterprises and running their own businesses
- develop the ability to work in teams
- appreciate the roles and perspectives of a range of people and organisations
- investigate the world of work and entrepreneurial organisations
- develop the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations, using a range of appropriate techniques.
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INTERNSHIPS
Our high school students are involved every year in internship programmes offering them the opportunity to spend several days in different workplaces, understanding how a business works, and learning about teamwork, challenges, passion, enthusiasm and the entrepreneurial mindset. At the end of the i…
Our high school students are involved every year in internship programmes offering them the opportunity to spend several days in different workplaces, understanding how a business works, and learning about teamwork, challenges, passion, enthusiasm and the entrepreneurial mindset.
At the end of the internship programme, students give a presentation in front of colleagues, teachers and parents to share their experience.
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Awardis a non-formal education programme that offers young people the opportunity to demonstrate their personal development and progress in an internationally recognised setting. It is a non-competitive, voluntary and balanc…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Awardis a non-formal education programme that offers young people the opportunity to demonstrate their personal development and progress in an internationally recognised setting. It is a non-competitive, voluntary and balanced programme, which requires a sustained effort throughout its course.
The programme has 3 levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold, each level having 4 sections: volunteering, physical activities, personal skills and adventure. Within the gold level, there is an additional section: the residential project.
After completing the chosen level, students will attend an official ceremony and receive an internationally recognised certificate acknowledging their efforts. The gold level ceremonies are hosted by Her Majesty Margaret, Custodian of the Romanian Crown, the patron of the programme in Romania.
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CAREER GUIDANCE
Students at Avenor are provided with a lot of exposure and support to explore career options and university choices. In addition, we work with some external partners to give further expert advice. Career exposure starts as early as Nursery school with the “Career Week” event and continues throug…
Students at Avenor are provided with a lot of exposure and support to explore career options and university choices. In addition, we work with some external partners to give further expert advice.
Career exposure starts as early as Nursery school with the “Career Week” event and continues through the school, particularly in PSHE lessons. . In Grade 8, PSHE counsellors complete the Romanian OSP test to help students begin to consider career ideas and options. Once students join High School they begin a series of internships where they explore careers first hand. They are guided through the process of producing a CV/Resume and involved in exploring the domain they wish to work in.
Grade 10 provides the opportunity for students to consult our external partners Yourway/Youradvisor for a JVIS test which is a standardised test on the population of Romania and is approved by the College of Psychologists of Romania. This test involves a series of 1:1 feedback sessions to explore strengths and interests in relation to choosing A levels and in career opportunities. We want to ensure that all our students are able to make well informed decisions that are guided and supported impartially.Vrem să ne asigurăm că toți elevii noștri sunt capabili să ia decizii bine informate, care sunt ghidate și susținute imparțial.
Grade 11 and 12 are heavily focused on exploring career and university choices. Extra services are provided by Avenor, including a Career and University guidance counsellor to support the application process and the use of BridgeU (an online tool) to help students explore universities and courses.
Our external partner Yourway/Youradvisor has a lot of experience in supporting applications across the globe and they continue to provide advice to our students until graduation.
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Results
A Levels
The seventh generation of Avenor International High School grade 10 students sat their IGCSE exams.
100%
pass rate
34,3%
of all of the grades achieved were A* and A
90%
of grades are between A and C
AS
Students from grade 11 took part in the sixth of AS examinations hosted by Avenor College International High School.
100%
pass rate
22.4%
of all grades were A
IGCSE
Students in grade 12 took part in the fifth session of A2 examinations hosted by Avenor College International High School.
41%
of all of the grades achieved were A* and A
88%
of grades are between A* and C
IGCSE
The sixth generation of Avenor International High School grade 10 students sat their IGCSE exams.
100%
pass rate
87%
of all of the grades achieved were between A* and C
45%
off all the grades were between A and A*
AS
Students from grade 11 took part in the fifth of AS examinations hosted by Avenor College International High School.
100%
pass rate
36%
of all grades were A
A Levels
Students in grade 12 took part in the fourth session of A2 examinations hosted by Avenor College International High School.
100%
pass rate
47%
of grades are A* and A
IGCSE
The fifth generation of Avenor International High School Grade 10 students sat their IGCSE exams.
100%
pass rate
96%
of all the grades achieved were between A* and C
63%
of all the grades were between A* and A
AS
Students from grade 11 took part in the fourth of AS examinations hosted by Avenor College International High School.
100%
pass rate
61%
of all the grades were A
A Levels
Students in Grade 12 took part in the third session of A2 examinations hosted by Avenor College International High School.
100%
pass rate
63%
of grades are A* and A
IGCSE
The fourth generation of Avenor International High School Grade 10 students sat their IGCSE exams.
100%
pass rate
93%
of all the grades achieved were between A* and C
58%
of all the grades were between A* and A
AS
Students in Grade 11 took part in the third session of AS examinations hosted by Avenor College International High School.
100%
pass rate
46%
of all the grades were A
96%
of all the grades achieved were between A and C
A Levels
12th graders took the second session of A2 exams at Avenor College International High School.
100%
pass rate
32%
of grades are A* and A
76%
of all the grades were A*and B
91%
of all the grades achieved were between A* and C
IGCSE
The fourth generation of Avenor International High School Grade 10 students sat their IGCSE exams.
100%
pass rate
95%
of all the grades achieved were between A* and C
46%
of all the grades were between A* and A
AS
11th graders took part in the second AS exam session at Avenor College International High School.
100%
pass rate
21%
of all the grades were A
77%
of all the grades achieved were between A and C
A Levels
12th graders took the first A2 exam session at Avenor College International High School.
18%
of grades are A* and A
46%
of all grades were B or better
100%
of Grades in Media, English and Spanish were at Grade B or better
IGCSE
The second generation of Avenor International High School Grade 10 students sat their IGCSE exams.
100%
pass rate
82.5%
of all the grades achieved were between A* and C, ensuring our students have a solid basis for continuing their studies at A Level.
35.7%
of all the grades achieved were between A*and A
AS
100%
Economics pass rate. 60% A and B grades
67%
of all the grades achieved were between A*and A
100%
Computer science pass rate. 40% A and B grades
Our first generation of high school students took their IGCSE exams in May 2017 They were entered into a total of 104 exams: Math, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, English Literature, Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German), History, Enterprise, Global Perspectives, ICT.
100%
pass rate
80%
of all the grades achieved were between A* and C
31%
of all the grades achieved were between A*and A
Personal Development
At Avenor College, we believe that learning happens not only in a traditional setup, but also through experiences taking place outside traditional school framework. In such a rapidly evolving landscape, the ability to anticipate and prepare for the skills of the future is essential to any educational institution. We approach this aspect through our activities and programs dedicated to personal development: weekly classes with our school psychologists, annual awards given to students, out-of-class learning programs, but also a program created by school psychologists for parents in the community.
Events
High School
Remembrance Day
On November 11, with a poppy flower on their chest, Avenor students honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty in the First World War. It is a moment of commemoration marked in Asse…High School
Teachers’ Day
This event is a wonderful occasion to celebrate our teachers. Together with the students, we prepare for the teachers an unforgettable day, with surprises and gratitude.High School
The opening ceremony of the school year
The opening of the school year is an emotional moment for all members of the Avenor community – students, teachers, parents. See you colleagues, talk about what we did during the summer vacation.High School
Welcome, new parents!
Every year we welcome the parents of students who join our school at Avenor College. In an informal meeting, senior parents in the Avenor community, along with teachers and members of the management t…Every year we welcome the parents of students who join our school at Avenor College. In an informal meeting, senior parents in the Avenor community, along with teachers and members of the management team, answer questions and help them integrate more easily into the student-parent-teacher community at Avenor College.
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Avenor Awards
Every year, we proudly and respectfully celebrate the Avenor Awards winners: Brightest Star, Honorary Students and Avenor Fellows. Avenor Awards are given to students who, during the school year, have…Every year, we proudly and respectfully celebrate the Avenor Awards winners: Brightest Star, Honorary Students and Avenor Fellows. Avenor Awards are given to students who, during the school year, have had excellent academic results and have been role models, attitudes and involvement for their peers and for our entire community.
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Avenor Forest Run
Organized at the end of the first month of school, Avenor Forest Run promotes the movement as a lifestyle and aims to raise funds for charitable projects. Participants – children, parents, teachers – …Organized at the end of the first month of school, Avenor Forest Run promotes the movement as a lifestyle and aims to raise funds for charitable projects. Participants – children, parents, teachers – take part in the races organized by age categories, assisted by an enthusiastic team of volunteers – students of Avenor College. Romsilva is a partner of this event.
High School
Freshers’ Ball
Avenor Freshers’ Ball is part of our tradition, marking our 9th graders’ first year as high school students. Their colleagues and guests – Avenor alumni and teachers – enjoy a festive evening with…High School
Anti Bullying Awareness Days
These days are an opportunity for all Avenor students to raise awareness of the bullying phenomenon. Avenor counselors coordinate special activities to cover this topic, and involve students in discus…High School
Romania’s National Day
A day in which we celebrate Romania with traditional food, songs and dances. At the end of the day we will all gather on the sports court and dance the traditional hora.High School
12th grade graduation of the Romanian Course
A special moment, in which our 12th grade students participate in a public speaking session that marks the graduation of the Romanian language and literature course at Avenor College.High School
Avenor Christmas Charity Fair
What could be more beautiful than organizing a Christmas fair? Our high school students work with great passion on a charity event-project that annually fills the campus with avenorians eager to contr…High School
International Women’s Day
The celebration of March 8 turned into a celebration of our community, with flowers, wishes, smiles, gifts and a lot of gratitude.High School
Winter Shows
All Avenor students prepare an artistic gift for their parents, which they offer at the end of the calendar year. From pregătitoare to grade 8, each class presents a theater, music and dance performa…High School
Carolling Day
Before the winter holidays, the Avenor College campus is adorned with celebration and resounds with wishes and carols. During breaks, the teachers go around the school carrolling and inviting the stud…Before the winter holidays, the Avenor College campus is adorned with celebration and resounds with wishes and carols. During breaks, the teachers go around the school carrolling and inviting the students to join them. And at the end of the day, we all gather – students, teachers, parents – on the sports field and sing together.
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Open Days
Parents of our students have the opportunity to see our school in “action” during the “Open Days” program for grades 2-12. Members of our community can attend and even actively participate in some of …High School team
Andreea Mihai
Teacher of MathematicsAndrei Bălașa
Teacher of MusicAngela Bontaș
Art ConsultantDharmesh Chohan
Teacher of ScienceDr. Ahmet SALGÜR
Teacher of ChemistryDr. Viorel Căpățînă
Leader of Humanities DepartmentTeacher of Geography and Global Perspectives
Form Tutor 8 Alfa
Israel Rodriquez
Teacher of Spanish and FrenchJoshua Norris
Teacher of EnglishKatie Hargreaves
Teacher of Media StudiesLouisa Dăscălescu
Teacher of HistoryForm Tutor 11 Alfa
Summer School Educational Coordinator – Middle School
Marana Matei
School CounsellorMarta Vartolomei
Teacher of GermanOlivia Robinson
Teacher of Drama and EnglishRoxana Moisa
Teacher of PsychologySalih Gokcel
Teacher of Computer Science & TechnologySmaranda Nicolau
Teacher of Drama and Media StudiesSpike Strang
Teacher of MathematicsVlad Oancea
Teacher of DramaLife at Avenor
Very good results in maths competitions for Avenor students
In a world where exploration and innovation are fundamental, Avenor offers passionate mathematics students various development opportunities. Through competitions and mathematical challenges, students…Learn more >
Clara’s ART
Clara’s ART Clara, a grade 12 Alfa student at Avenor, directed her first play which premiered on February 10th, on the stage of Țăndărică Theater. The production received appreciation, c…Learn more >
Avenor hosts Romania’s first-ever Regional Round of the Oxford Schools’ Debate Competition
On February 10th, Avenor hosted the inaugural regional round of the prestigious Oxford Schools’ Debate Competition in Romania, bringing together 56 students from 8 schools. This stage required parti…Learn more >
About Avenor – with Doru Căstăian
On February 8th, we had the pleasure of hosting Doru Căstăian, a philosophy professor, on our campus. He addressed the community on the topic “How to Live a Good Life” – the second conference in the…Learn more >
Discover Avenor – Open Day for families interested in education at international standards
On February 14th, at 8:40 a.m., Avenor is organising the Open Day event for families who want to learn more about the educational journey we offer to students, from ages 2 to 18. Discover Avenor is an…Learn more >
About Philosophy Today – with Doru Căstăian
At Avenor, we are constantly concerned with making learning relevant, interesting, and useful for real life. “What’s Worth Learning?” is an important question for education, and we aim to find an…Learn more >
Whoops, adolescence! – Workshop on how to navigate through adolescence
The adolescence poses numerous challenges, both for children and the adults around them – parents and teachers alike. The well-being of our students and the entire community takes precedence, and we c…Learn more >
STEAM – A Learning Experience
At the conclusion of the initial module of the STEAM project, tailored and introduced specifically for the fifth grade, Smaranda Nicolau reflects on the students’ progress through the first module o…Learn more >
The Avenor Christmas Charity Fair carries on
Maria, a 12th-grade student and coordinator of the Avenor Christmas Charity Fair, tells us what this tradition means to her. Each year, as students bravely assume the responsibility of overseeing…Learn more >