Mark Twain International School
Our journeyFor 20 years, Mark Twain International School of Bucharest has been creating added value in the national and international education arenas, developing a strong culture for 21st century teaching and learning. View our year-by-year journey of achievement and progress below.
Weather Station Launch
15 April 2018
The first professional weather station for research, experimental studies and prognosis becomes functional on the grounds of the MTIS Senior…
Read moreOpening of the After-School English Language Centre
26 March 2018
Mark Twain International School opens its After-School English Language Center for primary school students.
Read moreMTIS offers the International Baccalaureate Exams in the November Session (in addition to the May Session) for the first time
15 November 2014
MTIS offers the International Baccalaureate Exams in the November Session (in addition to the May Session) for the first time,…
Read moreMTIS opens the late afternoon Junior After School Hub
15 April 2014
MTIS opens the late afternoon Junior After School Hub for preschool and pre-primary students, offering a variety of age-appropriate study…
Read moreMTIS opens the late afternoon Junior After School Hub
15 April 2014
MTIS opens the late afternoon Junior After School Hub for preschool and pre-primary students, offering a variety of age-appropriate study…
Read moreMTIS hosts the IB Primary Years Programme Evaluation Visit in the Junior Campus
10 April 2014
MTIS hosts the IB Primary Years Programme Evaluation Visit in the Junior Campus, a requirement and a service provided by…
Read moreMTIS becomes a registered Cambridge International School and a Cambridge International Primary School
20 March 2014
Following a rigorous preparation process, MTIS becomes a registered Cambridge International School and a Cambridge International Primary School (both Cambridge…
Read moreNew Sport Facilities
26 September 2013
2013: With a focus on health, sports and outdoor recreation, MTIS builds a new basketball court and rennovates its outdoor pool…
Read moreMTIS launches two new interschool competitions: The Hercules Fitness Challenge and The Slam Dunk Basketball Championship
26 July 2013
MTIS launches two new interschool competitions: The Hercules Fitness Challenge and The Slam Dunk Basketball Championship; as well as the…
Read moreThe International Division of Mark Twain International School is created
26 June 2013
The International Division of Mark Twain International School is created (to run successfully alongside the experienced MTIS International Bilingual Division),…
Read moreMTIS launches its Summer Academy Program
1 May 2013
MTIS launches its Summer Academy Program as a diverse academic, exploration, creativity and athletics program, open to MTIS and Non-MTIS…
Read moreMTIS hosts the IB Middle Years Programme Evaluation Visit in the Senior Campus
1 October 2012
MTIS hosts the IB Middle Years Programme Evaluation Visit in the Senior Campus, a requirement and a service provided by…
Read moreThe MTIS High School is accredited by the Ministry of Education through the National Education Quality Assurance Agency.
26 May 2012
The MTIS High School is accredited by the Ministry of Education through the National Education Quality Assurance Agency.
Read moreMTIS is the first private school in Romania to undergo the National General School Inspection
26 April 2012
MTIS is the first private school in Romania to undergo the National General School Inspection for quality assessment of all…
Read moreThe National Centre for Professional Development of the Ministry of Education grants accreditation to the professional development programme Developing a culture of professional learning,
26 March 2012
The National Centre for Professional Development of the Ministry of Education grants accreditation to the professional development programme Developing a culture…
Read moreMTIS introduces the ManageBac platform
26 April 2011
MTIS introduces the ManageBac platform, the leading web-based solution designed to help International Baccalureate schools comprehensively manage the IB continuum of…
Read moreMTIS Became Member of the European Council of International Schools
26 March 2011
MTIS becomes a Regular Member of the European Council of International Schools, the leading collaborative global network promoting and supporting…
Read moreMark Twain IS 15th Anniversary
1 June 2010
MTIS celebrates its 15th Anniversary at the Nottara Theatre in Bucharest. The performing arts event is attended widely by many…
Read moreSPYGLASS first edition
26 March 2010
The first issue of the MTIS primary school magazine, SPYGLASS, is published by students in the Junior Campus.
Read moreNew Bus Fleet
26 March 2009
The MTIS acquires a new school bus fleet of 25 vans in order to satisfy growing requests for daily transportation…
Read moreMark Twain International School becomes the twin school of an IB World School, Rheintal International School
15 March 2009
Mark Twain International School becomes the twin school of an IB World School, Rheintal International School in Buchs, participating in…
Read moreIB Diploma Programme
26 November 2008
Mark Twain International School is authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme for students grades 11-12, preparing for the International…
Read moreSchool magazine ZOOM is published
27 October 2008
The first issue of the MTIS senior school magazine, ZOOM, is published by students in the Senior Campus.
Read moreBARK FM on air
26 March 2008
BARK FM, the official MTIS school radio station is established.
Read moreThe Middle Years Programme
26 March 2008
Mark Twain International School is authorized to offer its second International Baccalaureate academic programme, the Middle Years Programme, designed for…
Read moreThe MTIS Science Fair first Edition
1 October 2007
MTIS organizes its first science event, the MTIS Science Fair. The fair is organized annually and validated by acknowledged members…
Read moreThe MTIS Middle School is accredited
15 September 2007
The MTIS Middle School is accredited by the Ministry of Education through the National Education Quality Assurance Agency.
Read moreThe MTIS Primary Division is accredited by the Ministry of Education
26 September 2006
The MTIS Primary Division is accredited by the Ministry of Education, through the National Education Quality Assurance Agency.
Read moreMark Twain International School becomes an IB World School
20 March 2006
Mark Twain International School becomes an IB World School, authorized to offer the first of the challenging three-programme continuum of…
Read moreMTIS Senior Campus inauguration
12 June 2005
MTIS continues to expand and occupies the new MTIS Senior Campus located at 89-93 Erou Iancu Nicolae Street.
Read moreThe MTIS High School Division is established
9 January 2005
The MTIS High School Division is established and authorized by the Ministry of Education.
Read moreThe first edition of the Mark Twain Theatre Festival
10 May 2004
MTIS organizes the first edition of the Mark Twain Theatre Festival, inviting over 30 schools from Bucharest to attend and…
Read moreThe MTIS Choir records its first album
20 October 2003
The MTIS Choir records its first album in a professional music studio in Maronia, Greece, and meets the Mayor of…
Read moreMark Twain International School opens Camp Costinesti
15 July 2003
Mark Twain International School opens Camp Costinesti, its first dedicated school camp on the Black Sea shore, which hosts both…
Read moreYLE University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations for its students.
1 October 2002
Mark Twain International School is the first school in Romania to organize the YLE University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations for…
Read moreMiddle School Division Established
1 September 2002
The MTIS Middle School Division is established.
Read more100 Students Milestone
15 September 2001
Mark Twain International School reaches a student body of 100 and moves to its new location at 25 Erou Iancu…
Read moreFirst performance at the Cultural Centre of the Romanian Mission to the United Nations
5 May 2000
The first delegation of MTIS students abroad presents a performance at the Cultural Center of the Romanian Mission to the…
Read moreCo-curricular Program launching
3 October 1999
Mark Twain IS inaugurates its co-curricular program with over 20 courses and clubs coordinated by specialist teachers and instructors, stimulating…
Read moreMark Twain Primary Division
15 September 1999
Mark Twain International School opens the first Primay Division.
Read moreOpening of the first Mark Twain learning division
1 June 1995
1 June 1995, International Children’s Day: Anca Vlăsceanu and Dan Macovei open the first Early Learning Division of Mark Twain International…
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