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

145

STUDENTS

15

IGCSE SUBJECTS

14

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 …

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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 …

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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

At Avenor, students receive extensive support and exposure to explore various career paths and university options. This journey begins as early as nursery school with the “Career Week” event and continues through their schooling, particularly during PSHE lessons. As students enter high school, they …

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Results

2022-2023 school year 2021-2022 school year 2020-2021 school year 2019-2020 school year 2018-2019 school year 2017-2018 school year 2016-2017 school year

IGCSE

The 10th-grade students at Avenor International College have successfully completed the eighth round of IGCSE exams organised in our school.

100%

pass rate

20%

of all of the grades achieved were  A* 

44%

of all of the grades achieved were  A* or A

91%

of grades are between A* and C

AS

The results of the 11th-grade students who completed the AS exams at Avenor International College are as follows:

98%

pass rate

26%

of all of the grades achieved were A

77%

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

The educational path of our students and their results at the end of high school enable Avenor graduates to gain admission to top universities, with their choice of specializations driven by their individual passions. We take pride in the diverse range of courses our graduates have pursued at prestigious universities worldwide.

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.

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…
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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.

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…
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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

Alin – Constantin Cîrtog

Teacher of Romanian Language
Form Tutor 8 Omega

Angela Bontaș

Art Consultant

Benjamin Carvell

Teacher of Mathematics

Clare Boswell

Teacher of Chemistry

Claudia Andrei

Clubs Coordinator Primary & Secondary
Counsellor Primary
DSL Whole School

Colin McKean

Teacher of Mathematics

Cristina Yong

Teacher of English

Dana Papadima

Educational Director
Board Member

Daniel Bullen

Teacher of Computer Science

Dr. Daniela Vasile

Director of Learning

Dr. Mihaela Stancu

Romanian Curriculum Leader
Teacher of Romanian Language
Form Tutor 11 Alfa

Dr. Viorel Căpățînă

Leader of Humanities Department
Teacher of Geography and Global Perspectives
Form Tutor 9 Alfa

Florina-Mădălina Poenaru

School Counsellor

Georgiana Socoliu

Deputy Head of Secondary
Teacher of History
11 Omega Form Tutor

Ioana Slav

Teacher of Romanian Language
Form Tutor 8 Delta

Ionel Vodă

Sports & PE Curriculum Leader
Teacher of Sports & PE

Irina Zamfir

EPA Curriculum Leader
Teacher of Art & Design
Form Tutor 10 Alfa

Jennifer Taylor

Head of Science
Teacher of Science

Kealyn Spies

Teacher of Media Studies

Livia Forțan

Teacher of Spanish
Form Tutor 12 Delta

Louisa Dăscălescu

Teacher of History
EPQ/HPQ Coordinator
Career Guidance Counsellor

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 6 Omega

Olivia Robinson

Teacher of English

Richard Thomason

Head of Secondary
Teacher of History

Roxana Moisa

Teacher of Psychology

Roxana Tudor

Teacher of Mathematics
Form Tutor 9 Delta

Smaranda Nicolau

Teacher of Drama and Media Studies
Form tutor 10 Delta

Spike Strang

Teacher of Mathematics

Valentin Brabete

Teacher of Economics & Business Studies
Form Tutor 9 Omega

Life at Avenor

The Things We Don’t Talk About

This year, we’re relaunching the School from Home program, a component of the PSHE (Personal, Social, and Health Education) curriculum, designed to support parents as they navigate the journey of ra…

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Why does it matter how we feel at school? A new chapter in building community at Avenor College

This year, at Avenor, we are setting out to reflect more deeply on the experiences we all go through in a school setting. What makes us feel good at school? What elements help us stay connected, and w…

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Key Lessons from the British Ambassador at the 4th edition of “What’s Worth Learning?” Conference

To celebrate  International Teacher’s Day, Avenor College proudly hosted the 4th edition of the “What’s Worth Learning?” conference, featuring a remarkable guest: His Excellency Giles Matthew Portm…

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A Molecule of Joy

Based on a recommendation received years ago from Professor Mircea Miclea—to intentionally find or create “molecules of joy”, which he described as “those small details in each of our lives that giv…

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Stephen Marr joins Avenor as Head of Primary & Nursery

We are excited to welcome Stephen Marr as the new Head of Primary & Nursery at Avenor. With a diverse background in education and a deep passion for nurturing young minds, Stephen brings a wealth …

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A Journey into Volunteering on Via Transilvanica

In the last week of June, Oana Asaftei, Romanian language teacher, and Octavia Paul, Modern Foreign Languages Curriculum Leader, set off with four high school students to foster a partnership between …

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The National Evaluation: Between Myth and Reality

On the day of the National Evaluation (EN) results, I want to congratulate all the students who gave their best for this exam! Facing the most competitive school exam at the age of 14 is a significant…

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The unseen strength behind Avenor

At Avenor, our mission is to co-create the best future. While we might think that the subjects studied, the quality of the curriculum, the rigor of exams, or the strictness of teachers are all that ma…

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Avenor Science Fair – Inspiring Learning through Discovery for Middle School Students

Each year, students in grades 6, 7, and 8 have the chance to participate in the Science Fair, an annual event that enables them to apply the scientific skills they’ve acquired throughout the school ye…

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