Middle School
Avenor’s Middle School caters to the unique developmental needs of adolescents, prioritising emotional and intellectual growth. Students in Middle School are empowered with choice and ownership, honing independent learning skills within a dynamic environment.
Our Secondary School is committed to supporting every student, emphasising progress over mere attainment. While we celebrate academic achievements, our primary goal is to add significant value to each student’s journey at Avenor. We are dedicated to nurturing growth and instilling values that endure beyond their time in our school.
Middle School
by the numbers
216
STUDENTS
50
TEACHERS
35
CLUBS
2
LINES OF STUDY
Curriculum
In middle school classes, the requirements of the Romanian National Curriculum – standards, reference objectives and competences -, as well as learning contents and evaluation forms are followed. Equally, teachers are prepared to use teaching methods and teaching principles specific to international education to tailor the resources, contents and methods of teaching / assessment to the individual learning needs of students according to Cambridge’s curriculum and educational resources.
Approaching learning from the Cambridge perspective helps students to communicate efficiently and convincingly, develop critical and creative thinking skills, as well as the capacity to apply information from various communication sources/environments to concrete, authentic situations.
Learning experience
PBL
PBL is the acronym for Project-Based Learning, a teaching and learning program that involves teamwork and connections between the disciplines studied. In the Middle School, students have 1-2 hours of PBL per week in Romanian and / or English in which they work on group projects related to school top…
PBL is the acronym for Project-Based Learning, a teaching and learning program that involves teamwork and connections between the disciplines studied. In the Middle School, students have 1-2 hours of PBL per week in Romanian and / or English in which they work on group projects related to school topics. The purpose of projects carried out during PBL classes is to develop “soft skills” such as cooperation, critical and creative thinking, empathy, the ability to make decisions in groups and solve real life problems.
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Trips
Throughout middle school years, students go on trips in Romania and begin to explore travelling outside of the country. It is a good opportunity to discover other cultures, to learn new habits and to become more flexible and tolerant towards the differences between people and cultures. Trips destina…
Throughout middle school years, students go on trips in Romania and begin to explore travelling outside of the country. It is a good opportunity to discover other cultures, to learn new habits and to become more flexible and tolerant towards the differences between people and cultures. Trips destinations are chosen according to the topics discussed during the classes.
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Form time
Each day, each form tutor dedicates 20 minutes to teaching students how to learn based on an action plan established in the meetings of each department. This plan is based on the needs of children and aims to train and develop study skills and a reflective attitude towards learning.
Clubs
Avenor College clubs are designed to support and develop the individual interests and aspirations of each student and to meet the students’ personal development needs.
For Grades 5 to 8, clubs are provided for an intensive and thorough study that will help students nurture talents, skills, and passions at a level that will help them in choosing their profession and in personal development, providing the basis for a complete and specialised solid culture.
Knowledge clubs
These activities teach students how to organise and present an activity, how to develop skills of cooperation and coordination in various situations. Knowledge clubs offer ways to socialize, self-iden…These activities teach students how to organise and present an activity, how to develop skills of cooperation and coordination in various situations. Knowledge clubs offer ways to socialize, self-identify and self-evaluate when the child comes into contact with colleagues, teachers and even people outside the community. It encourages them to respect values and those around them, to develop a sense of belonging to the community and motivation for learning.
Physical Development Club
What about improving your child’s fine and gross motor skills, to keep healthy by exercising or to just blow off some steam after a day full of learning? All children need to move, run and consolida…What about improving your child’s fine and gross motor skills, to keep healthy by exercising or to just blow off some steam after a day full of learning? All children need to move, run and consolidate their self-care abilities, so including in the co-curricular selection some movement clubs is just what your child needs!
Art clubs
Art clubs stimulate role play and develop the musical and artistic side. Activities such as: theater, music clubs, drama, arts, etc. contribute to the completion of general education by providing a ha…Personal Development
We want our students to be happy children and to become well-balanced future adults, able to develop beautiful relationships with those around them, to empathise and be receptive to the environment in which they live. In addition to curricular activities, these children need to invent, take risks, make mistakes, play together and enjoy life. They need personal development. They need personal development.
Avenor College’s vision is inspired by Howard Gardner’s theory of “multiple intelligences”, according to which the school must develop and motivate students’ individual values through academic, sports and artistic programmes supported by personal, emotional, and social factors.
PSHE classes
Every week, Avenor College students have a personal development class in which, through discussions and thematic projects, they learn to understand each other and to understand those around them.
Assembly
These meetings attended by children from different grades, grouped by age, point out the key aspects of school life, through experiential learning activities. These meetings are organised on different topics and they are an excellent peer-to-peer learning opportunity. Also, in Assembly, special dist…
These meetings attended by children from different grades, grouped by age, point out the key aspects of school life, through experiential learning activities. These meetings are organised on different topics and they are an excellent peer-to-peer learning opportunity. Also, in Assembly, special distinctions are offered to students or remarkable merits are recognised.
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Avenor College Assessment System.
This system is one that encourages personal development. Regardless of the activities in which they participate (curricular or co-curricular), children are always evaluated taking into account both the “Attainment” (results) and the effort and progress for each subject.
“House points” system
Children from the entire school are divided into four houses and accumulate points for joint activities and projects, school events or volunteer activities. Belonging to houses helps them to develop relationships with older or younger students and to join forces in common goals.
Student council
It is the way in which students can express their point of view (through representatives elected by vote in each class) on how they think school activities should be conducted, but also an opportunity to develop their leadership skills.
Results
Being present in the top of Bucharest’ best schools every year, through the excellent results of Avenor students at the National Evaluation exams, showed that through perseverance, responsibility and very good student-teachers coordination you can achieve your goals. Students who opted for the Cambridge Checkpoint exams achieved the performance of having a generational results’ average well above the global average. Through motivation, appropriate learning strategies and good organization, Avenor students have successfully developed their skills and abilities and this was reflected in the results obtained
Georgiana Socoliu
Deputy Head of Secondary
School year 2022 – 2023
National Evaluation
Romanian N.E.
9.40
Maths N.E.
9.34
Average N.E:
9.37
Top Schools Bucharest
Locul 10
National Evaluation:
Avenor students who participated in the National Evaluation achieved excellent scores, with the school’s average being 9.37. This result positions us at the 10th place in the ranking of schools in Bucharest.
Cambridge Checkpoint:
This year, the overall average of the graduating middle school students’ generation was 42 out of a maximum of 50 points. This OUTSTANDING result places Avenor at the top of the rankings, considering that the global average is 32 points.
Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE):
93% of the Avenor students who took the FCE have obtained grades A and B.
School year 2021-2022
Cambridge Checkpoint:
This year the overall score of our Avenor middle school graduates was 5,6 out of the maximum of 6, above the international average, which was just over 4.
Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE):
90% of the Avenor students who took the FCE have obtained grades A and B.
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE):
100% of the Avenor students who took the CAE have obtained A, the maximum grade.
School year 2020-2021
Cambridge Checkpoint:
This year the overall score of our Avenor middle school graduates was 5.4 out of a maximum of 6, above the international average, which was just over 4.
Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE):
Avenor students scored above the world average. 45% of them obtained grade A and 36% grade B.
2019-2020 school year
National Evaluation
Romanian N.E.
9.33
Maths N.E.
9.10
Average N.E:
9.22
HS Admission
9.33
Top Schools Bucharest
Locul 12
Cambridge Checkpoint:
This year, Avenor College organised the Checkpoint Maths exam internally, and the class average was excellent – 5.9 points out of 6.0 (maximum score).
2018-2019 school year
National Evaluation
Romanian N.E.
9.73
Maths N.E.
9.70
Average N.E:
9.71
HS Admission
9.72
Top Schools Bucharest
Locul 1
Cambridge Checkpoint:
56% of our students got maximum scores (6.0) in both Maths and English as a Second language exams
85% obtained Excellent results (above 5.0).
2017-2018 school year
National Evaluation
Romanian N.E.
9.05
Maths N.E.
8.22
Average N.E:
8.63
HS Admission
8.84
Top Schools Bucharest
Locul 13
Cambridge Checkpoint:
66% of our students got maximum scores (6.0) in both Maths and English as a Second language exams
88% obtained Excellent results (above 5.0).
2016-2017 school year
National Evaluation
Romanian N.E.
10
Maths N.E.
9.85
Average N.E:
9.92
HS Admission
9.93
Top Schools Bucharest
Locul 1
Cambridge Checkpoint:
10 of the 15 students who sat the Cambridge Checkpoint this year obtained the maximum score (6.0) on both Maths and English exams class average is also very good: 5.8 (Maths), 5.9 (English).
2015-2016 school year
National Evaluation
Romanian N.E.
9.05
Maths N.E.
8.91
Average N.E:
8.98
HS Admission
9.17
Top Schools Bucharest
Locul 8
Cambridge Checkpoint:
Our Grade 8 students sat their first Cambridge Checkpoint exams at Avenor with very good results.
The maximum score in the international system is 6.0 and our students’ class average was 6.0 in Maths (100%) and 5.9 in English (98%).
2014-2015 school year
National Evaluation
Romanian N.E.
8.63
Maths N.E.
9.72
Average N.E:
9.17
HS Admission
9.29
Top Schools Bucharest
Locul 6
2013-2014 school year
National Evaluation
Romanian N.E.
8.33
Maths N.E.
8.88
Average N.E:
8.60
HS Admission
8.85
Top Schools Bucharest
Locul 8
What do our students say?
Events
Avenor events enrich the experience of our students, create opportunities for them to socialize, give them the opportunity to show their talents or to prove their progress from year to year.
Middle 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…Middle 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.Middle 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.Middle 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.
Middle 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…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.
Middle School
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.
Middle 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…Middle 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.Middle 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…Middle 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.Middle 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…Middle 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.
Middle 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 …Middle School
Science Fair
Organizing an annual Science Fair at Avenor College gives elementary and middle school students the opportunity to be involved in research projects and work in teams. Children create experiments, inve…Organizing an annual Science Fair at Avenor College gives elementary and middle school students the opportunity to be involved in research projects and work in teams. Children create experiments, investigate hypotheses, make predictions, measurements and calculations and reach conclusions that they present to colleagues and teachers. For the middle school students, a project competition is organized, judged by specialists.
Middle School
Work in Progress
Hundreds of art works made by children aged 6 to 18 within the artistic project “Work in progress” are exhibited annually for a week in the art gallery at the headquarters of UniCredit Bank on Exhibit…Hundreds of art works made by children aged 6 to 18 within the artistic project “Work in progress” are exhibited annually for a week in the art gallery at the headquarters of UniCredit Bank on Exhibition Boulevard. The exhibition project is organized by Avenor College and has a different theme each year.
Middle School Team
Andreea Mihai
Teacher of MathematicsAndrei Bălașa
Teacher of MusicAndrei Dăscălescu
Teacher of ScienceForm Tutor 6 Omega
Summer School Educational Coordinator – Middle School
Andrei Vasiliu
Teacher of PhysicsAngela Bontaș
Art ConsultantAzkawening
Teacher of EnglishDavid McColgan
Teacher of MathematicsDr. Ahmet SALGÜR
Teacher of ChemistryDr. Bogdan Topîrceanu
Teacher of ArtsDr. 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 EnglishJoy Săftoiu
Teacher of ScienceMarta Vartolomei
Teacher of GermanOana Otves
Teacher of HistoryRoxana Tudor
Teacher of MathematicsSalih Gokcel
Teacher of Computer Science & TechnologySmaranda Nicolau
Teacher of Drama and Media StudiesSpike Strang
Teacher of MathematicsVlad Oancea
Teacher of DramaLife at Avenor
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Avenor Summer School – the best way to spend the hot summer days
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Gold Award for 11 Avenor students in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award programme
At a ceremony held at Elisabeta Palace, 11 Avenor high school students were awarded Gold level completion certificates by Her Royal Highness Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown. During the same…Learn more >
“Teachers for Teachers” Programme – brief review one year after launch
One year ago, Avenor launched “Teachers for Teachers”, a training and mentoring programme for early-career teachers who want to turn their profession into a true vocation. Our goal was to recruit both…Learn more >
A new Avenor student-led project
The 24 hours Business Challenge is a student-led project that involved a 24 hours challenge for 4 teams of students who had to come up with a business plan prompted by a brief they received on the day…Learn more >
How do you choose the right nursery for your child?
From the moment they enter an early years setting toddlers and preschoolers start spending more and more active time in the nursery than at home every day. From the routine they had in their home envi…Learn more >
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 >