ACCREDITATIONS
British International School of Timisoara has achieved both international accreditation planned for this year – COBIS and Cambridge.
International Accreditations
Council of British International Schools (COBIS)
The most prestigious accreditation for an international school with a British based curriculum, is the COBIS accreditation and this has been achieved following a rigorous inspection in November 2019. A school with the COBIS label is a school that operates based on specific guidelines of ethical practice and adheres to rigours and robust standards in all areas of the school life. A COBIS school is a school that puts the safety of the children, their emotional wellbeing and their development at the centre of everything they do.
Cambridge Assessment International Education
BIST has become a Cambridge International School and is a Cambridge International Examination centre, as of February 2020. Cambridge Assessment International Education is one of the most prestigious examination boards and provider of international education and qualifications in the world. Cambridge Assessment International Education is offering examinations and qualifications to 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries. A Cambridge International curriculum school is a school that is offering a high-quality curriculum and gives its students the unique opportunity to achieve internationally recognised qualifications.
Secondary School Qualifications
Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16-year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide and is an international passport to progression and success. Developed over 30 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by schools worldwide. The IGCSE programme offers a very good bridge towards the Key Stage 5 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Highschool Qualifications
The International Baccalaureate
BIST aims to become an IB school and will offer its students in Key Stage 5 the great opportunity to graduate with a prestigious and internationally recognised qualification.
The IB Diploma Programme will allow our students to apply to any university in the world, including Romania.
National Recognition
Agentia Nationala de Asigurare a Calitatii Invatamantului Preuniversitar (ARACIP)
BIST has started the authorization process with ARACIP and will be recognised as an international school with a British based curriculum, following the COBIS accreditation. This
will take place within the first operational year.