Mission
Transylvania International School offers a pre-university education based on a holistic philosophy of education. This involves high academic standards that prepare students for the best high schools and universities in Romania and around the world, assisting them in their intellectual, personal, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development, as well as attention to a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
TIS wants to support students in forming a critical spirit, nurturing curiosity and stimulating creativity, so that they can contribute, throughout their lives, to the good of people and society, in the spirit of Christian values.
Vision
Transylvania International School promotes a holistic philosophy of education from a Christian perspective.
It is an environment where:
- respects the student's own pace by creating a non-competitive, student-centered environment centered on the student and his/her needs, in line with those learning competencies specific to the 21st century (pilot school in accelerated learning, mentoring, counseling and guidance in a universal learning framework, etc.);
- freedom of expression and critical thinking is encouraged (through subjects such as life skills, neuroscience and critical thinking, character development, etc.);
- cultivating a love of nature and fellow human beings (mini zoo, lake, orchard, generous green spaces, planting plots, social projects, camps, charitable projects, parents' school, etc.);
- emphasis is placed on physical development (sports are practised, sports and technical activities are organised, etc.);
- the development of emotional and social intelligence is encouraged through specific educational programmes;
- Christian values are promoted - the understanding that a child is a precious gift from God, unique and unrepeatable, endowed with specific talents and abilities, with its own pace of learning and unique opportunities to be of use to its peers;
- educational activities are carried out in small study groups (with an average of no more than 15 pupils/teacher);
- the artistic side is cultivated (literary circle, school magazine, drama, vocal and instrumental music, choir, etc.);
- a healthy lifestyle is encouraged (nutrition, exercise, positive attitude, enjoyment of education, 20-minute breaks for play and socialising, teachers as mentors -cultivating trusting relationships, etc.).
- learning through play is encouraged;
- STEM activities are organised from an early age in primary school;
- responsibility for cultural heritage is cultivated, coupled with an international outlook (teachers from abroad, multicultural projects, etc.);
- a community-based educational approach is strengthened, in which families, teachers and children are part of a complete educational community.
