The Class of 2025 at ISB achieved record-breaking IB outcomes, reaffirming the school\u2019s commitment to providing students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to thrive:<\/p>\n
\t100% subject pass rate<\/strong> (global average: 81.26%) Highlights include:<\/p>\n \t1 perfect score of 45 points<\/strong> \u2013 Teodora Gandore, the only student in Romania to achieve this distinction and among just over 200 worldwide \u201cThese results reflect our shared vision of inspiring students to aim high, work with resilience, and embrace their potential as global citizens,\u201d said Mr. Oytun Pekel, Head of Secondary.<\/strong><\/p>\n Beyond academic success, ISB has been officially recognised as Romania\u2019s first and only international School of Character by Character.org. This honour reflects four years of embedding ISB\u2019s HERO values\u2014Honesty, Empathy, Respect, and Open-mindedness\u2014across all areas of school life.<\/p>\n Through the Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s International Award, CAS activities, Model United Nations, Eco-School projects, and student-led service initiatives, learners are encouraged to take responsibility, show empathy, and act with integrity.<\/p>\n \u201cThis award belongs to our entire community,\u201d said ISB Head of School Mr. Serdar Sakman<\/strong>. \u201cIt demonstrates our commitment to raising young people who not only excel academically but also care deeply for others and the world around them.\u201d<\/p>\n Responding to the diverse needs and aspirations of its students, ISB is proud to reintroduce Cambridge International A-Levels alongside the IB Diploma Programme. Sixth Form students can now choose between two of the world\u2019s most respected qualifications, ensuring flexibility in university applications and career pathways.<\/p>\n This is a return to familiar ground: ISB has over 14 years of proven success with A-Level examinations, complementing its achievements as an IB World School. The dual pathway approach reflects ISB\u2019s mission to provide a broad, balanced, and personalised education that supports every student in reaching their full potential.<\/p>\n Aligned with the ISB Strategic Plan 2025\u20132030, the school continues to innovate in learning and teaching:<\/p>\n \tImplementing the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework for more meaningful and connected learning experiences ISB will also undergo its CIS 5-Year Accreditation Review in 2025\/2026, a milestone that reinforces the school\u2019s culture of continuous improvement and accountability at the highest international standards.<\/p>\n Founded in 1996, the International School of Bucharest is a not-for-profit school serving students aged 2\u201319. Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and COBIS, ISB is authorised to deliver the IB Diploma Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, and A-Level examinations. With a mission to provide a broad, balanced, and creative education, ISB empowers young people to become independent, respectful, caring, and globally minded citizens.<\/p>\n *This is partner content.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The International School of Bucharest (ISB) begins the new academic year with a series of remarkable achievements that reflect its mission to combine academic excellence with character, creativity, and global citizenship. With Romania\u2019s strongest International Baccalaureate (IB) results, prestigious recognition as a School of Character, and the reintroduction of Cambridge A-Level examinations, ISB continues to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6626"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6626\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\n\t32 students with 30+ points<\/strong><\/p>\nCharacter and Values: A Community Recognised<\/h3>\n
Dual Pathways to Success: IB Diploma & A-Levels<\/h3>\n
Looking Forward: Innovation and Global Citizenship<\/h3>\n
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\n\tStrengthening student leadership, well-being, and global citizenship<\/p>\nAbout ISB<\/h3>\n