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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Results

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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

Students in Grade 11 took part in the first session of AS examinations hosted by Avenor College International High School.

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.

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Events

Our high school students are involved in events, not only as participants, but often as organizers. In recent years, the events they have organised have brought together hundreds of community participants and often served a charitable purpose. In this way, students develop important skills in project management, which will help them later, regardless of the careers they choose.

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…
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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.

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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…
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High School

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…
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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 – …
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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…
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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…
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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.

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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…
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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.

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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…
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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…
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High School

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 …
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Explore the classrooms

High School team

Ali Yuksel

Head of Data and Technology
Teacher of Computer Science

Alin – Constantin Cîrtog

Teacher of Romanian Language
Form Tutor 7 Omega

Andreea Mihai

Teacher of Mathematics

Andrei Bălașa

Teacher of Music

Angela Bontaș

Art Consultant

Claudia Andrei

Clubs Coordinator Primary & Secondary
Counsellor Primary
DSL Whole School

Dana Papadima

Educational Director
Board Member

Dharmesh Chohan

Teacher of Science

Dr. Ahmet SALGÜR

Teacher of Chemistry

Dr. Daniela Vasile

Director of Learning
Form Tutor 12 Omega
Teacher of Mathematics

Dr. Mihaela Stancu

Romanian Curriculum Leader
Teacher of Romanian Language
Form Tutor 10 Alfa

Dr. Viorel Căpățînă

Leader of Humanities Department
Teacher of Geography and Global Perspectives
Form Tutor 8 Alfa

Gillian Carroll

Teacher of Physics
Careers Counsellor

Ionel Vodă

Sports & PE Curriculum Leader
Teacher of Sports & PE

Irina Zamfir

EPA Curriculum Leader
Form Tutor 9 Alfa
Teacher of Art & Design

Israel Rodriquez

Teacher of Spanish and French

Iulia Anghel

Teacher of Romanian Language
Form Tutor 9 Delta

Jennifer Taylor

Head of Science
Teacher of Science

Joshua Norris

Teacher of English

Katie Hargreaves

Teacher of Media Studies

Livia Forțan

Teacher of Spanish
Form Tutor 11 Omega

Louisa Dăscălescu

Teacher of History
Form Tutor 11 Alfa
Summer School Educational Coordinator – Middle School

Marana Matei

School Counsellor

Marta Vartolomei

Teacher of German

Mihaela Ancuța

Assistant Head of Secondary
Mathematics Curriculum Leader
Teacher of Mathematics

Nadina Negru

Teacher of Chemistry
Science Lab Coordinator

Oana Asaftei

Teacher of Romanian Language
Form Tutor 5 Omega

Octavia Paul

MFL Curriculum Leader
Teacher of French
Form Tutor 7 Alfa

Olivia Robinson

Teacher of Drama and English

Richard Thomason

Head of Secondary
Teacher of History

Roxana Moisa

Teacher of Psychology

Salih Gokcel

Teacher of Computer Science & Technology

Sebastian Ion

Teacher of Sports & PE
Form Tutor 5 Delta

Smaranda Nicolau

Teacher of Drama and Media Studies

Spike Strang

Teacher of Mathematics

Valentin Brabete

Teacher of Economics & Business Studies
Form Tutor 12 Alfa

Vlad Oancea

Teacher of Drama

Life 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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