Colina is an Official International School
Authorized by ARACIP (Romanian Ministry of Education)
and internationally accredited by NEASC
(New England Association of Schools and Colleges)
In October 2025, the school in Băbuțiu received ARACIP authorization, officially becoming Colina International School. Alongside its NEASC accreditation (December 2023), this recognition confirms both the quality and the impact of Colina’s educational approach—one that looks beyond grades and exams, focusing on the development of well-rounded individuals.
Diplomas earned at Colina International School are officially recognized and can be equivalated worldwide.
The Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Pre-University Education (ARACIP) is the national public authority responsible for the external evaluation, authorization, accreditation, and quality assurance of pre-university schools in Romania. Operating under the Ministry of Education, ARACIP ensures that schools meet rigorous national standards and comply with all legal requirements to operate within the Romanian education system. By receiving ARACIP authorization, Colina is officially recognized as an international school in Romania, providing families with the assurance that our educational approach is both nationally authorized and internationally aligned.
NEASC was founded in 1885 by the president of Harvard University, they work with some of the most prestigious and established American and International schools and colleges in the world. We chose NEASC because their approach to accreditation matches our learning vision. Their ‘transformative accreditation’ process helps us to ensure that we are doing what we say we do, and inspires us to be both an innovagtive and rigorous school.
This is a well-established and thorough international accreditation. Our learners will be able to transfer to other national and international schools and they can choose to continue their studies at national or international universities.
Colina International and The Educational Collaborative For International Schools (ECIS) partnered in 2022 to provide Child Protection Training for our staff, along with other professional development opportunities.
We proudly lead the groundbreaking ERASMUS+ project titled "Connecting European Parents' Learning Communities," in collaboration with esteemed institutions: Real School from Budapest and Col.legi Montserrat from Spain. This ambitious project, under the Erasmus+ initiative, is dedicated to fostering stronger connections between parents and educators, elevating the learning experiences for both children and adults.
Our relentless pursuit involves developing and sharing a comprehensive methodology and exemplary practices that empower adult learning. By equipping schools across Europe with effective strategies to engage parents in their children's educational journey, we aim to enhance the overall educational landscape.
Central to our project is the unwavering belief in the pivotal role parents play in their children's education. We understand that supporting parents on their lifelong learning journey is essential for creating a positive and nurturing educational environment within the home.
Through two years of dedicated collaboration, our schools are uniting their expertise to design and implement a comprehensive methodology tailored to adult learning. The result is an invaluable resource of content and methodologies that hold immense value for schools throughout Europe.
