Andrei \u0218aguna National College in Bra\u0219ov has become the first state school in Romania to be approved as a Cambridge International School, marking a significant milestone in the country\u2019s education system. The announcement was made on July 7 by Cambridge University Press & Assessment\u2019s International Education group, according to a press release.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With this approval, the Romanian public high school joins a global network of over 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries that offer Cambridge programmes.<\/p>\n
Consistently ranked among the top-performing schools in Romania, Andrei \u0218aguna College will begin offering internationally recognized Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications. These programmes will be integrated into the school\u2019s bilingual curriculum for students in grades 5 through 12, with a focus on mathematics, physics, and English.<\/p>\n
Stelu\u021ba \u0218tef\u0103nescu, Country Manager and Senior Education Consultant, Romania for International Education at Cambridge, said: \u201cThe implementation of Cambridge programmes will support students in reaching their full potential and prepare them for success in a globalized world. Cambridge programmes emphasize skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning, which help students thrive at university and beyond.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Carmen-Felicia T\u0103n\u0103sescu, Principal at Andrei \u0218aguna National College, added: \u201cThis recognition from Cambridge International Education is a great honor and confirms our commitment to excellence and international openness. By integrating Cambridge programmes, we aim to expand our students\u2019 academic portfolios, attract new international partnerships, and prepare them to become global citizens ready for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
The number of Romanian students enrolling in Cambridge programmes is growing, with a 15% increase in exam entries recorded in June 2024 compared to the previous year.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Andrei \u0218aguna\u2019s approval by the Ministry of Education as a provider of international education highlights the potential for other Romanian state schools to follow. Cambridge provides qualifications to nearly one million students in 160 countries every year.<\/p>\n
Andrei \u0218aguna National College in Bra\u0219ov, founded in the 19th century, provides lower and upper secondary education for students aged 11 to 19, offering intensive and bilingual programs in widely spoken international languages such as English, French, and German.<\/p>\n
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