Compare International Schools in Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees RON 6,320 - 7,740

Type Co-educational

Colina International School is located at Principală 16A, Băbuțiu, 407596, Vultureni, Cluj, Romania. The school serves students aged 2 to 18 and follows an American-based curriculum delivered through a bespoke Expeditionary Learning model. The program uses New York State Learning Standards within an experiential, project-based framework, with highly personalized learning and real-world applications. Colina is authorized by ARACIP and internationally accredited by NEASC, reflecting more than 25 years of research behind its approach. The first campus is part of Colina Noua, a Green Campus with organic farms and nature trails. Innovative Learning Environments support collaboration and flexible spaces, while a focus on outdoor experiences underpins trips and nature-based activities. Learning extends beyond the building through The World is Our Campus. Assessments emphasize mastery, including documentation through a Mastery Transcript. Mindful Art and nature-inspired programs feature prominently in the arts and extracurricular life. It prioritizes student voice, responsibility, and collaboration globally.

Location

Colina International School is located in Colina Nouă, in the north of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The campus sits within a residential development in Colina Nouă. It is accessible from central Cluj-Napoca by local roads and scheduled bus routes.

Stages

Kindergarten; Primary; Middle School

Type

International School

Country affiliation

Romania

School day structure

Hours: 8:00–15:00. Curricular day: 9:00–15:00. Co-curricular clubs: 15:00–16:00.

Bus service

Bus service with schedules: Morning 8:30 departure from Auchan Iris to Colina International (9:00 arrival); Afternoon 15:00 and 16:00 departures from Colina International (15:30 and 16:30 arrivals).

Application / Registration fee
- One-time registration fee: EUR 330.

Tuition and related fees (by year group) — values shown per instalment (monthly) and per academic year
- Note: fees are billed monthly in 10 instalments (September–June).

Kindergarten (per instalment / monthly)
- Curricular fee (monthly): EUR 535.
- Resources fee (monthly): EUR 97.
- Typical optional add-ons (monthly):
- Meals: EUR 140.
- Transport (two-way, Mon–Fri): EUR 170.
- Co-curricular clubs: EUR 55 – EUR 145 (varies by number of clubs selected).
- Example totals for Kindergarten (monthly):
- Curricular + Resources = EUR 632 per month (EUR 535 + EUR 97).
- Curricular + Resources + Meals + Transport = EUR 942 per month (EUR 632 + EUR 140 + EUR 170).
- Annual (10 instalments, September–June):
- Curricular fee (annual): EUR 5,350.
- Resources fee (annual): EUR 970.
- Meals (annual, if taken monthly): EUR 1,400. Transport (annual, if taken monthly): EUR 1,700. Co-curricular clubs annual cost will vary by selection.

Primary and Middle School (per instalment / monthly)
- Curricular fee (monthly): EUR 665.
- Resources fee (monthly): EUR 109.
- Typical optional add-ons (monthly):
- Meals: EUR 140.
- Transport (two-way, Mon–Fri): EUR 170.
- Co-curricular clubs: EUR 55 – EUR 145 (varies by number of clubs selected).
- Example totals for Primary & Middle (monthly):
- Curricular + Resources = EUR 774 per month (EUR 665 + EUR 109).
- Curricular + Resources + Meals + Transport = EUR 1,084 per month (EUR 774 + EUR 140 + EUR 170).
- Annual (10 instalments, September–June):
- Curricular fee (annual): EUR 6,650.
- Resources fee (annual): EUR 1,090.
- Meals (annual, if taken monthly): EUR 1,400. Transport (annual, if taken monthly): EUR 1,700. Co-curricular clubs annual cost will vary by selection.

What is included and additional charges
- Included in the Curricular Fees: curricular activities from 9:00 to 15:00.
- Included in the Resources Fees: learning resources, Transform events, and end-of-year celebration.
- Additional payable items (examples): meals, co-curricular programme (3–4 pm), summer expeditions, various clubs.

Discounts
- Sibling discount: 10% discount is available for siblings (not applicable to the first sibling registered).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing frequency and instalments: All fees are paid monthly in 10 instalments from September to June.
- Registration fee is a one-time payment at enrolment.

Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are published; the school does not list boarding as a feeed service in the public admissions and fees information.

Refund information
- The public fee information states that fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change; no detailed refund schedule or formal refund policy is published in the publicly displayed admissions and fees material.

Fee payment options
- Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) are not specified in the publicly displayed admissions and fees material. For direct enquiries about accepted payment methods and invoicing, the school can be contacted at contact@colinainternational.com or by phone at +40 786 837 027.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Colina International School integrates social and emotional development into its learning model. Learners build character as well as intellect, with a holistic focus on physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth. Families participate through Learning Partnership Meetings to co-create expeditions, resolve problems, and celebrate learning. Adults lead expeditions and share expertise on topics such as mindfulness, and families contribute to learning design. Mindfulness practice and other wellbeing topics are included in school activities, supporting learner wellbeing. The approach emphasizes self-direction, collaboration, and high expectations to develop social-emotional skills.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Colina International School aims to provide inclusive education and does not discriminate on disability in admissions. It provides support for learners who are extraordinary. It cannot cater to certain special needs due to current staffing and capacity. The school welcomes children from 2 to 14 years old. Admissions emphasize alignment between family values and Colina's vision, including consideration of the learner's needs during the process.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school is an English-based international school. For Early Years and Preschool, children may enter with limited or no English. For Primary School, learners' English level will be assessed and, if necessary, extra support will be provided by the learning team.

Mental Wellbeing

Mindfulness practice is a focus in family-led activities and is part of the wellbeing-related topics supported by the school. The Learning Partnership Meetings involve families in co-creating learning and supporting student wellbeing, with a focus on developing emotional resilience.

Safeguarding

Colina is authorized by ARACIP and NEASC accreditation; ARACIP authorization was granted in October 2025 and NEASC accreditation in December 2023. The school is a member of ECIS and partnered in 2022 to provide Child Protection Training for staff.

History

Colina International School is an Official International School authorized by ARACIP (Romanian Ministry of Education) and internationally accredited by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). It has over 25 years of research behind its approach. Expeditionary Learning was designed by Harvard and Outward Bound International, with Benjamin Davies, Co-Creator Head of School, as a key leader. The school emphasizes a real-world, life-skills oriented program described as Learning to Design a Thriving, Purposeful Life. The first campus is part of Colina Noua, an innovative residential concept featuring green spaces, organic farms and nature trails.

Community

Colina International School is a learning community. It follows an expeditionary learning model, with learning by doing as a guiding principle. Trips and activities in nature are a regular part of learning, and real projects with impact guide student work. An Open Day is scheduled for October 3 at 10:30 am.

Facilities Overview

The spaces emphasize the whole journey (mind, body, spirit, and emotions) and have a bias toward the outdoors. The school feels like a home, sometimes like a workplace, often like a playground, and occasionally like a temple. Innovative Learning Environments support collaboration with versatile spaces that can be arranged for individual or group work. A Green Campus features sustainable design and green elements from the outset. The World is Our Campus extends learning beyond the building, with real-world experiences and nature-based trips as a regular part of learning.

Academic Facilities

Innovative Learning Environments support collaboration and flexible room configurations for individual and group work. Self-directed Learning is encouraged, with learners as agents in their own learning. Expeditionary Learning uses real projects with impact in the real world. The World is Our Campus extends learning beyond the building, encouraging outdoor and real-world experiences. Trips and activities in nature are a regular part of learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Expeditionary Learning was designed by Harvard and Outward Bound International. Trips and activities in nature are a regular part of learning. Summer School offers programs such as 'Green Minds, Bright Future' to explore environmental topics.

Academic & Intellectual

Expeditionary Learning underpins the academic program. Learners engage in real-world, interdisciplinary projects that connect academic topics to authentic contexts. Learning is personalized, with learners choosing ways and resources that fit their interests. Assessments focus on mastery of skills and knowledge rather than traditional grades, using mastery-based approaches such as a Mastery Transcript to document achievement.

Arts & Creative

Mindful Art is part of the arts program, taught by a dedicated Mindful Art teacher. The program emphasizes creativity and mindfulness through art activities. Creativity and reflective practice are integrated into learners' development as creative expression complements academic work.

Cultural & Language

Learners come with varying levels of English. Early Years and Preschool may enter with limited or no English, with extra support from the learning team as needed. This supports language development within Colina International's international learning community.

Social & Hobbies

Co-curricular clubs run after school from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Clubs and activities have various fees, typically €55 to €145 depending on the mix of clubs selected. The clubs provide opportunities for social interaction and interest-based participation.

Community & Service

Expeditionary Learning centers on real-world projects with impact in the community. Learning expeditions take learners outside the classroom to engage with nature and local communities. Projects are designed to create real-world benefits, with reflection and shared learning as part of progress.

Leadership & Professional

Students develop leadership and collaboration through participative leadership and teamwork. The curriculum explicitly highlights leading with impact, critical thinking, and creativity as core competencies. Educators are called Learning Designers and focus on designing powerful, interdisciplinary learning experiences; the Head of School serves as a learning designer.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The learning model emphasizes physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development. Trips and activities in nature are a regular part of learning, expanding opportunities for outdoor experiences. The campus environment and learning philosophy promote wellbeing by connecting learners with the world beyond the classroom.

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KEY International School

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 11 years

Pupils 15

Type Co-educational, Day School

KEY International School is the only IB candidate school for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Transylvania, offering nursery through primary education in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The school provides holistic student development with extracurricular activities including art, dance, music, karate, and robotics, at the lowest fees of any international school in Cluj.

Location

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Stages

Nursery through Primary

Type

Private IB candidate school

Religious affiliation

Non-denominational

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Royal School in Transylvania

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 19 years

Pupils 290

Type Co-educational, Day School

Royal School in Transylvania is a Cambridge International school in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, offering the full Cambridge pathway from Early Years through A-Levels for students aged 3 to 19. Accredited by COBIS and ARACIP, the school provides English-medium instruction with German and other modern languages. It offers the Duke of Edinburgh International Award and SEND coordination.

Location

44-46 Henri Barbusse, 400616, Cluj Napoca, Romania

Stages

Ages 3 to 19 (Early Years to A-Level)

Type

Private international school

Pupil Nationality Mix

International and diverse community

Additional learning support

SEND coordination available

Country affiliation

United Kingdom

Religious affiliation

Non-denominational

School day structure

Full day

Boarding Arrangements

International school community fostering academic excellence with personal development through PSHE and Duke of Edinburgh programmes.

Uniform Requirement

Parent portal access for school communications.

Food Options

Campus at 44-46 Henri Barbusse in Cluj-Napoca.

Governance and Ownership

Full Cambridge pathway from Early Years to A-Level, COBIS accredited, Duke of Edinburgh International Award, SEND support

Academic & Intellectual

IGCSE and A-Level preparation

Cultural & Language

Educational trips and international activities

Social & Hobbies

After-school clubs

Community & Service

Duke of Edinburgh service component

Leadership & Professional

Duke of Edinburgh International Award, career guidance

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

PSHE programme

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Transylvania College

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 700

Type Co-educational

Transylvania College is a coeducational day school in Cluj-Napoca providing education from nursery through high school. Students may follow an English-medium Cambridge International pathway or a Romanian–English bilingual programme. The international pathway progresses through Early Years, Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge International AS and A Levels. The campus includes classrooms for different age groups, science and technology spaces, libraries, arts facilities and indoor and outdoor sports areas. Students can participate in academic competitions, music, drama, visual arts, sports, volunteering and leadership activities. A distinctive element is the school’s structured focus on personal leadership, which encourages students to understand their strengths, take responsibility and contribute to their communities. Older pupils can also participate in work-experience opportunities, university preparation and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Founded in 1993, the school serves both Romanian and internationally mobile families seeking Cambridge qualifications alongside multilingual learning in Cluj-Napoca.

Location

Transylvania College is located at Aleea Băișoara 2A in Cluj-Napoca, Romania (postal code 400445). Cluj-Napoca is Romania's second-largest city, known for its universities, tech industry, and cultural scene in the heart of Transylvania.

Stages

The school offers Kindergarten, Primary, Middle School, and High School levels. A Bilingual Lyceum programme is also available, combining the international curriculum with Romanian national requirements.

Type

Transylvania College is a co-educational day school serving both international and local families in Cluj-Napoca.

Academic & Intellectual

University and career preparation programmes support academic ambition. Work experience opportunities provide real-world learning.

Cultural & Language

The bilingual approach develops proficiency in both English and Romanian. The school is situated in Cluj-Napoca, a culturally rich city in Transylvania.

Community & Service

The Duke of Edinburgh Award provides structured opportunities for community service, skill development, and physical activity.

Leadership & Professional

The Duke of Edinburgh Award develops leadership and independence. Work experience opportunities prepare students for professional life.

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