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Colina International School

Romania, Cluj-Napoca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RON 6,320 - 7,740
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Romanian
Strengths Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

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.

Principală 16A, Băbuțiu, 407596, Vultureni / Cluj, Romania

The Essentials

Colina International School has instruction in English.

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).
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Meals: €140 (optional fee).

Governance and Ownership
Authorized by ARACIP (Romanian Ministry of Education) and NEASC-accredited. In October 2025 ARACIP authorization was granted, establishing Colina International School. Colina is a member of ECIS.
Fees

Annual tuition at Colina International School ranges from RON 6,320 to RON 7,740 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Colina International School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
A dynamic curriculum based on the Expeditionary Learning Model. The curriculum uses the New York State Learning Standards delivered through a customized Expeditionary Learning approach, with experiential, project-based and highly personalized learning.
Wellbeing

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.
Parent Experience

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

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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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.
Languages

Language Provision
The school is an English-based international school. For primary school children, English level is assessed and additional English language support is provided if necessary. Preschool learners have no minimum English language requirements.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
ARACIP authorization (October 2025); NEASC accreditation (December 2023). Diplomas earned are officially recognized and can be equivalated worldwide. The school is a member of ECIS and has a transformative accreditation with NEASC.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Learn about Colina International by attending an Open Day or by contacting the school to ask questions or arrange a visit. You can reach out via contact@colinainternational.com. This initial step helps families understand the school's environment and determine fit. 2. Apply at Colina International by clicking 'Apply at Colina International', which links to an online form hosted by forms.office.com. The admissions process begins with submitting the online application. The button to apply is clearly visible on the admissions page. 3. Admissions criteria and English language assessment. The school's vision is a diverse and inclusive English-based international school, and it welcomes children from 2 to 14 years old (Early Years, Preschool, Primary and Middle School are open; High School opens in September 2027). For primary students, English proficiency is assessed and additional support provided if necessary; preschool learners have no minimum English language requirements. Alignment with family values and the school's vision is an important consideration in admissions.
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