(P) International School of Bucharest achieves International Baccalaureate World School status

The International School of Bucharest has become the newest member of an ever-growing global community of over 4000 schools offering the International Baccalaureate in 147 different countries. Students will be able to take the IB Diploma Programme at the school, with the first cohort commencing their studies on 4

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September 2017. The IB has a positive impact on students, schools and their wider communities with learning going well beyond the classroom. Its unique and innovative approach to learning means both students and teachers are genuinely engaged with the programs and benefit from being a part of an unparalleled global network. Students are able to participate in international conferences and educators work with their peers internationally to ensure that the IB remains at the cutting edge of international education. David Newsham, Head of Secondary says: “We wanted to offer our students a more holistic education which will instill in them the skills, knowledge, and outlook to succeed in the 21

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century, both in their local community and in the wider world. At the same time, we wanted to give our teachers the opportunity to be a part of an international network of experts leading the field in education. We are delighted to become an IB World School and we look forward to reaping the many benefits of the programme.” Adrian Kearney, Regional Director IB Africa, Europe, Middle East says: “The IB is recognized across the world for its innovative approach to education. We strongly believe that it is important to place an equal focus on academics and other, transferrable skills, in order to best prepare students for success beyond school. “That ISB has now successfully completed the authorization process and can now start offering the IB marks an exciting time for ISB and more importantly, for the students who will benefit from an IB education.” About the International Baccalaureate: Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit foundation which offers four high quality and challenging educational programmes for a worldwide community of schools. For close to 50 years, IB programmes have gained a reputation for their rigor and high academic standards, for preparing students for life in a globalized 21st century, and for helping to develop citizens who will create a better, more peaceful world. Currently, more than 1,3 million IB students attend over 4,500 schools in 147 countries. Further information about the number of IB World Schools and programmes offered in Romania, and International Baccalaureate can be found here. International School of Bucharest was established in 1996. Our school is authorized by the Romanian Ministry of Education and accredited by the Council of International Schools and provides a complete educational programme for over 750 students from ages 2-18 from 40 countries around the globe. International School of Bucharest is a member of a not-for-profit Foundation and has been serving the educational needs of the international community in Bucharest, as well as the educational needs of Romanian students who are committed to accessing an international education curriculum in English for 20 years now. We are proud of the high academic standards attained by our students, and encourage them to achieve their best in all aspects of the curriculum. We promote the values of respect, caring, self-discipline, humor, a love of learning and a sense of discovery which are all so important to the successful adults of the future, who will soon be shaping our world. For further information on our school and admission procedure please visit our school’s