LTSM High School
The high school curriculum focuses on developing functional skills essential for successful integration into both national and international university environments, through an educational programme centred on interdisciplinarity and academic excellence.
Investigative instruction causes students to develop the skills to research the information they need for intellectual development. Liceul Teoretic Școala Mea encourages high school students to approach reflective learning, which involves building their own system of analysis and creation, the ultimate goal being the acquisition of intellectual autonomy of complete and complex knowledge.
LTSM develops students’ ability to process the information they accumulate by helping them to identify, understand, and make logical connections between their own ideas and arguments, detect reasoning errors in arguments and debates, and build and perceive the justifications behind opinions or beliefs.
Respecting different opinions is a principle that LTSM students learn through contact with various cultures by joining our programs, organized in collaboration with schools in different countries.
Liceul teoretic Școala Mea proposes the development of the entrepreneurial spirit of its students through various entrepreneurial education programs:
- “My Parent, My Hero” – entrepreneurial education program that involves parents;
- Community learning programs, by organizing extracurricular activities supported by partners in various fields of economic activity (Financial education programs supported by banking institutions, Volunteer Programs or Fundraising Events).
Education for social responsibility guarantees the social integration of the personality of the educated throughout his existence. An important component of it is moral education, which determines the formation of personality through civic values such as: autonomy, internal motivation to perform actions, human solidarity, valuing integrity, etc.
Cultural education provides awareness, knowledge and competence and thus promotes communication and cooperation in the community. The programs of Liceul Teoretic Școala Mea use the cultural and social concept as an indispensable element in the instructive processes, as follows:
The Peer Mentoring Program and the Student Council, cohesion programs of the LTSM student community, through which they share educational and cultural experiences and initiate and practice the formation of community leadership skills.
LTSM students are regularly involved in internal volunteer activities aimed at supporting charitable projects. These take place through traditional events: Drama Week, Cup of Good Hope, Christmas Fair, Talent Show.
Volunteer programs in partnership with various economic actors or cultural bodies are also manifestations of social responsibility (Joy at the Box Project, Conferences on educational topics, etc.).
Assemblies, intercultural competitions, the “Special Days” program aim to promote LTSM values and respect for universal cultural values.
Liceul Teoretic Școala Mea offers its high school students a national curriculum, national and international curriculum and an exclusively international study program:
IGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary Education
The IGCSE encompasses the first two years of high school, specifically grades 9 and 10 in the Romanian system or Year 10 and Year 11 within Key Stage 4 (KS4) of the British system. At the end of these two years, students take 8 official exams.
Advanced AS/A2
The Advanced Level course consists of two components: AS and A2, which cover the last two years of high school, specifically grades 11 and 12 in the Romanian system or Year 12 and Year 13 within Key Stage 5 (KS5) in the British system. This course prepares students for university admission.
Students will take 3 or 4 subjects at the AS level and 3 subjects at the A2 level. The selection of subjects should be closely related to their future university study plans. At the end of each academic year, students must take exams*. Success in the AS exam is necessary to continue to the A2 level.
Nationally accredited degree programmes: Natural Sciences Route.
Nationally accredited degree programmes: Social Sciences Route.
Cambridge IGCSE and A Level exam preparation programs (AS and A2).
The Cambridge training program facilitates the completion of the personal portfolio to meet the conditions for admission to educational institutions abroad.
The Cambridge IGCSE and A Level exam preparation program runs outside the national curriculum program.
List of CAMBRIDGE Subjects for the SCIENCE Profile, Natural Sciences
Science Track: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology
Engineering Track 1: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science
Engineering Track 2: Mathematics, Physics, Economics
Economics Track 1: Mathematics, Economics, History
List of CAMBRIDGE Subjects for the HUMANITIES Profile, Social Sciences
Economics Track 1: Mathematics, Economics, History
Economics Track 2: Mathematics, Economics, Geography
Humanities Track: Mathematics, Sociology, English
- Training focus program for the subjects included in the National Baccalaureate;
- Learning progress monitoring and support programs for Cambridge exam preparation;
LTSM organizes advanced learning programs for students passionate about Mathematics. The program is constantly carried out between October 1 and May 31, one hour per week. Students who have met the selection criteria, according to the provisions of the Regulation, can enroll in the support program. The program is completed by intensive training sessions for performance in the disciplines: Physics and Romanian in the periods preceding the school Olympics;
- A Course in American and British Literature (4 years program);
- Strategies for Taking IELTS (1 year program).
Throughout the four years of study, students work with vocational counselors in a complex process of identifying their strengths, which could shape a successful future career. Complementing the specific testing batteries used in the vocational counseling process is the “Future Job Experiences” program. For 9th-grade students, this program includes four study modules led by specialists in the fields of Media, Medicine, 3D Printing, and Debate. For 10th and 11th-grade students, the program offers career counseling and guidance sessions in collaboration with IntegralEdu.
LTSM EVENTS
Drama Week is a LTSM charitable cultural event that runs for four days for students in grades 5-12.
The students involved in this event have various roles: actors, directors, technical team or graphic designers, depending on their personal skills and preferences.
The event aims to develop verbal, nonverbal communication skills, the development of cooperation skills and social relationships skills and the development of a sense of social belonging to the community.
Talent Show is a LTSM event that brings together students, parents and teachers, both from LTSM and other partner institutions, the purpose being to raise funds for a charitable cause.
The event is structured in four categories: music, dance, drama, special skills (gymnastics, hula-hoops, mime, magic etc.).
The Christmas Fair is a cherished tradition that brings the entire LTSM community together for a charitable cause. Students, supported by PTA representatives, create and sell handmade products and festive culinary treats, with all proceeds donated to causes supported by our community. The joyful atmosphere is enhanced by carols, artistic performances, and special moments presented by the school band, the dance team, and surprise guests.
The “Cup of Good Hope” Football Tournament organized by Liceul Teoretic Școala Mea is a sports competition between students of the school and other partner schools, in which the goal is for students to support and contribute to charitable projects, such as “Prima mea faptă bună”, belonging to the “Cutia cu medicamente” Association.
Romania’s National Day is celebrated at Liceul Teoretic Școala Mea through a variety of themed activities and contests, including video collages, a fashion parade featuring costumes created by students or outfits accessorised with traditional Romanian elements, a photo competition entitled “Romania MEA in an Image”, a general knowledge quiz about Romania’s history, and folk dances with special guests. The event is made even more special by the active involvement of parents from the PTA (Parent–Teacher Association).
The Challenge Day programme, dedicated to preparatory classes, consists of fun competitions in which students team up with their parents. These activities take place within the school and last for approximately 50–60 minutes. Beyond their recreational nature, the programme provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen the parent–child bond and to help parents connect with their child’s teachers in a relaxed, non-formal environment. The purpose of the event is to foster meaningful parent–child relationships and to build mutual trust between parents, children, and teachers.
Liceul Teoretic Școala Mea marks this international occasion with activities that inspire collaboration and creativity, while moving away from the traditional spooky themes. The day features engaging learning experiences — from team relays and friendly competitions to imaginative scenarios — bringing joy, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of community to the celebration.
On this day, students are invited to write letters expressing appreciation, love, sympathy, or admiration for their peers, teachers, or support staff and place them in the school’s mailbox. These heartfelt messages are then delivered to their recipients by the “Cupid Team,” made up of high school students.
The activity aims to celebrate and raise awareness of “Dragobete,” the Romanian counterpart to Valentine’s Day, while fostering meaningful connections within the school community.
Every year on 28 February, LTSM marks Anti-Bullying Day with meaningful activities through which students and teachers celebrate the positive aspects of their relationships and collectively say “YES” to non-violence. The programme promotes kindness, respect and inclusion, encouraging our community to stand together, speak up and model the behaviours that make our school a safe and supportive environment for all.
The Spring Fair is a wonderful opportunity to bring the entire LTSM community together for a charitable cause. Primary school students, supported by their parents and high school peers, create and sell handmade products, decorations, and culinary treats inspired by spring and Easter themes. The funds raised are donated to charitable causes supported by our community. The festive atmosphere is further enriched by artistic performances from primary school students, sports workshops, and engaging activity corners.
The first edition of the event was dedicated to supporting refugees from Ukraine through the associations “Șansa Ta” and “Dragoste Desculță”, and it welcomed the participation of refugee children cared for by the “Nightingales” Association.
Săptămâna Altfel Week is an annual project in which a chosen theme inspires the activities, materials, decorations, events, and even the dress code adopted by students throughout the week. The purpose of this initiative is to organise as many activities as possible that differ from the usual school timetable, in settings that encourage creativity, social responsibility, and experiential learning — often held outside the classroom or in open spaces.
In recent years, the themes have included Alice in Wonderland, 5 Days Around the World, History Mystery Week, Pinocchio Week, Fantastic Worlds, and Green Week.