Why the Genesis College Educational Model Makes the Difference
Genesis College provides more than a high-performing curriculum. The school’s academic model is designed to develop balanced, autonomous children, ready to face the realities of an ever-changing world.
Integrating the national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate programmes does not double the volume of content, but enhances learning. Genesis College students are encouraged to understand, analyse and ask questions, as well as apply the knowledge they acquire to real-life situations, from their first years of school.
Genesis education is distinctive through its continuity and consistency: the same academic principles are adapted to each age level, from Kindergarten through High School, ensuring a stable educational journey without methodological gaps or moving goalposts.
What Are the Actual Advantages of Being a Genesis College Student?
Genuine Academic Continuity, from the First Years to the Final Diploma
Genesis College is one of the few private schools in Romania offering a complete academic journey, covering all three International Baccalaureate programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
This continuity allows our students to:
- Progress through a coherent system based on clear and gradual expectations
- Avoid having to readapt to major methodological changes
- Reach High School prepared for higher academic requirements
- Choose the academic pathway that best suits them, in Romania or worldwide
Genesis Kindergarten – Early Education in a Safe, Bilingual Environment
Genesis Kindergarten, accredited nationally and internationally, provides children with an effective, modern educational system, enhanced by the integration of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for early education as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB).
On a modern campus north of Bucharest, with spacious playgrounds, dedicated medical staff and a safe and welcoming environment, we guide children through their first steps in bilingual education, developing confidence and empathy.
What We Develop at Genesis Kindergarten
Primary School – Continuity and Academic Performance
In Primary School, students continue their academic journey through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), integrated into the national curriculum. Learning is tailored to each student, assessment is based on ongoing feedback, and English is studied intensively.
The academic environment supports academic performance, emotional development and the discovery of individual passions, preparing students for an international academic journey.
The PYP Exhibition – A Meaningful Transition to Middle School
The Final Exhibition is the culminating project of the Primary Years Programme (PYP). It marks the end of Year 4 and the transition to Middle School within Genesis College. This group project is based on in-depth research into a topic of personal interest, through which students apply skills developed throughout their Primary School years, such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication and independent learning.
The Final Exhibition has a strong social dimension, as students identify, investigate and propose solutions to real-life problems, demonstrating that they can apply their knowledge in practice and genuinely understand their role within the community.
Primary School at Genesis College
Middle School – Middle Years Programme (MYP)
At Middle School level, Genesis College students follow the Middle Years Programme (MYP) of the International Baccalaureate® (IB), designed for students aged 11–16 and harmoniously integrated into the Romanian curriculum.
The MYP encourages critical thinking, creativity and reflection, supporting students in making connections between what they learn and the real world. The Romanian curriculum is complemented by IB elements, ensuring a relevant and applied education.
With over 25 years of experience, Genesis College teachers provide each student with the support, safety and guidance they need during this vital stage of their development. Subjects are taught in Romanian and English, through experiences that go beyond the classroom and nurture confidence, empathy and autonomy.
The curriculum is enriched with MYP elements, following the IB Learner Profile and developing Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, supporting results achieved both through the mind and the heart.
The MYP Curriculum and the Personal Project
The subjects covered by the Romanian curriculum are adapted to the requirements of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme for students aged 11–15/16. The programme therefore starts in Middle School and continues into High School, ending at the end of Year 10.
MYP proposes a balanced academic approach that develops critical thinking, independence and essential life skills. Teaching goes beyond traditional subjects and is complemented by varied extracurricular activities, selected according to students’ interests and passions.
The 8 Study Areas Specific to the Middle Years Programme Are:
The Personal Project – completing the MYP
The MYP programme encourages individual research through the Personal Project, which is required to complete the programme in Year 10.
An essential element of the programme, the Personal Project is completed in Year 10.
It reflects the student’s interests and consists of creating a concrete product, showcased in an exhibition and accompanied by a reflection report. The project is assessed according to International Baccalaureate Organisation requirements, as it demonstrates the development of skills acquired during the MYP.
Genesis College High School – Romanian Curriculum and Diploma Programme (DP)
In High School, Genesis College provides a complete accredited academic journey that combines the Romanian curriculum with the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate® (IB). Students enhance their academic training while developing essential life skills in an environment that fosters excellence, reflection and responsibility.
Genesis College is an accredited Diploma Programme (DP) school, an IB programme for learners aged 16–19. At the end of Year 10, students can choose either to continue their studies within the international DP pathway or to continue in the Romanian upper secondary education system, culminating in the Romanian Baccalaureate examination.
The DP is the natural continuation of the MYP programme, being student-centred and focused on conceptual learning.
Genesis College is one of the few schools in Romania certified to provide all three IB programmes: PYP, MYP and DP.
Romanian curriculum – profiles
Students can choose one of the following profiles from the Romanian curriculum:
- S.T.E.M. – Computer Science (Mathematics – Informatics)
- Humanities – Social Sciences (Bilingual English)
All subjects are adapted to the requirements of the IB Middle Years Programme, which starts in Middle School and continues through Year 10. Students who continue their studies at Genesis High School complete the final years of the MYP within a consistent and balanced educational environment.
Diploma Programme Curriculum
The Diploma Programme (DP) is a programme for learners aged 16–19. Its main objective is to develop students holistically from intellectual, emotional, physical and moral perspectives.
The DP encourages learners to reflect on the nature of knowledge, conduct independent research and develop projects based on community service activities.
The Diploma Programme curriculum comprises three fundamental elements and six subject groups.
The three fundamental DP Programme elements are:
- Theory of Knowledge
- Extended Essay
- Creativity, Activity, Service
The Genesis College Diploma Programme prepares learners for leading universities in Romania and worldwide. The IB Diploma is internationally recognised and provides a competitive advantage in the admissions process, supported by guidance from the Genesis College University Guidance team.
The six DP subject groups are:
- Studies in Language and Literature
- Language Acquisition
- Individuals and Societies
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- The Arts
Genesis College – Higher Education Destinations
Global academic success | Preparing graduates for top-level careers in Romania and worldwide.
Genesis College University Guidance supports these results through dedicated guidance for admission to international universities, advising graduates on choosing the right higher education pathway and building competitive applications.
