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Number of students |
341 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
22 |
Most common nationality |
Romanian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
60% |
Max. number of students per class |
The maximum class size is 17. At the Director’s discretion, the school may exceed this class size by 1 (to a maximum of 18) considering that the school can provide both a large enough classroom and appropriate support for the classroom teacher. |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Native English speaking teachers |
Verita’s international teachers are required to have an Academic Degree(s) in Education with a valid teaching certificate/license and at least two years full-time classroom teaching experience. Verita’s Romanian Teachers are required to have an Academic Degree (s) in Education with at least 2 year of full-time classroom teaching experience, preferably in an UK, US, or international school setting. At VIS, approximately 50% of staff are international teachers. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
English is the language of instruction at Verita. In addition, we offer Romanian and French language classes. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Starting with Year 1, ICT subject (Information and Communications Technology) is being taught by a specialist teacher and each child has one tablet/laptop. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we offer Online Learning. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
At Verita we believe that regular, modest amounts of homework are an important element of improving student learning and developing the skills and attitudes that will support our students in their continued education as well as the personal initiative required in adult life. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework time can vary from 20 minutes to 2 hours ( for older children ). |
Uniform required |
Our students do not wear a uniform. However, we use specific clothing for our PE classes. |
Waiting list |
If there are no places available, your child’s file will be placed on the waiting list and will be processed after the re-enrolment period has finished. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Your child might be invited to spend a test day at school or to come in for an assessment and an interview. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Primary-aged children will be assessed using a variety of age-appropriate tools including oral interviews and oral reading as well as reading comprehension tests and writing samples where appropriate. The purpose of this testing is to help determine the nature of the support needed rather than entry to the school. In the Secondary School children must have a high level of English and Mathematics proficiency to access the curriculum and to successfully graduate therefore Verita has increasing expectations for Mathematics and English proficiency with each year of Secondary School. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
New enrolments can be made at any time throughout the year depending on the availability of the places in school. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We only have Year 10 at this moment, therefore we can not make a report in this regard. |
External examinations or assessments available |
At VIS we use the ISA examination to determine a student’s instructional level and to measure academic growth from year to year in the areas of Mathematical Fluency, Reading and Writing. Verita offers the ISA to students in Year 4 and above.
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Results in these examinations |
Results are being sent to parents individually for each child. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
N/A |
School bus service available |
Yes! Transport will be arranged at an additional cost. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We can integrate a limited number of students with additional needs per class, in order to maintain the highest standard of care. |
Learning support offered |
The Learning Support team at Verita School coordinates programs and services for students with additional needs, based on the DIR/Floortime model. This developmental model offers a holistic child approach, taking into account their individual differences and fostering emotional connection through relationships. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
At this moment we don’t have a program for gifted/talented children. |
Student access to education psychologist |
VIS has a school counselor and a team of SEL specialists who are offering psychological support to the students and who is periodically evaluating them. |
School start time |
08:45 |
School finish time |
15:45 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, latest pick up time is at 17:30. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Extracurricular activities can accessed here: https://www.veritaschool.ro/after-school-workshops/. |
School provided lunches |
We offer our students lunches and snacks that are cooked by our personal chefs and are 100% Certified Organic and Bio. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Sports activities included |
Verita International School has rented for its students at Student Complex Tei (in the school proximity ), daily from 9 to 3 PM, the following fields: 1 indoor soccer field (dome), 2 outdoor soccer fields, 1 tennis field for the PE activities but also for the school breaks. The students can play soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, but also use the fields for free play. |
Sports facilities at the school |
After School activities: Aikido, Dance, Fencing, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming, Yoga. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Children who participated at Aikido, Soccer, Swimming, Fencing, participated at the competitions organized by the club who supplies the workshop. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Verita International School lays the foundation for students to become self-directed, independent lifelong learners, engaged global citizens, and enquirers with the capacity to see issues and ideas from multiple perspectives. Verita offers an unparalleled education where British education meets 21st-century learning. Our unique and nurturing school environment motivates students through high expectations in a collaborative and fun learning environment. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Verita International School has a teaching approach that builds on the idea that educators and students both share responsibility for learning. Students’ questions, ideas and observations are at the centre of the learning experience. Inquiry methodologies require students to engage in evidence-based reasoning, learning by doing and creative problem-solving. |