Education pioneer Anca Macovei Vlașceanu, founder of the Mark Twain International School and CEO of Romania Education Alliance (REA), recognized as the "Designer of Tomorrow's Education".

Education pioneer Anca Macovei Vlașceanu, founder of the Mark Twain International School and CEO of Romania Education Alliance (REA), recognized as the "Designer of Tomorrow's Education".

Private Education Blooms in Romania: Mark Twain International School's Expansion Plans Unveiled

Private education in Romania is on the rise, with an estimated 7% of primary school students now enrolled in private institutions. One such education powerhouse is Mark Twain International School (MTIS), the pioneer of dual curriculum education in Romania, celebrating its 30-year milestone as a beacon of modern, student-centered learning.

Anca Macovei Vlașceanu, the dynamic force behind MTIS and a champion of educational entrepreneurship, was bestowed the title of "Architect of Future Education" at the Women in Economy 2025 Gala. Her innovative strategies and commitment to upholding international standards within Romania's education system were recognized.

The glittering ceremony, held at the Romanian Athenaeum, was orchestrated by the National Confederation for Female Entrepreneurship in Romania (CONAF) and honored ten ground-breaking women across various industries.

"Winning the 'Architect of Future Education' award is a glorious honor, but it’s more about the renewed responsibility and dedication I feel towards my life's mission as an educator, entrepreneur, and leader in EDUCATION. Although it seems like an individual achievement, this accolade acknowledges the tireless work and accomplishments of the Mark Twain International School community over the past three decades, both in Romania and globally, as an International Baccalaureate World School," shared Anca upon receiving the award.

The expansion plan initiated by Anca and her family, along with Morphosis Capital, aims to tackle two primary objectives:

• Shaping the Romania Education Alliance (REA): Romania's first educational network will form alliances with successful private schools across major cities, including Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Brasov, Sibiu, Constanța, Timișoara, and Bacău.
• Cultivating the MTIS network within REA: Through opening new, state-of-the-art campuses adhering to MTIS values, principles, and best practices, the expansion will target families in key urban areas.

Three noteworthy projects are underway:

• The new Mark Twain IS Cosmopolis campus: Nestled in the heart of Ilfov County, the campus will sprawl across nearly one hectare, boasting a sports field, playgrounds, and green spaces near Lake Cretuleasca. Spanning 8,000 sqm, the educational buildings will accommodate Kindergarten, Primary School, and Middle School units, catering to over 800 students. The enterprise exceeds €10 million and is being developed in collaboration with Opus Land Development, with a planned opening in September 2025.
• The Mark Twain International School Flagship Campus: Situated in the northern part of Bucharest, this cutting-edge educational ecosystem will span 60,000 sqm and invest €20 million, in partnership with Partener Construct Logistic. With academic, sports, and cultural facilities gracing the lakeshore in Balotes block, the campus will serve over 1,200 students aged 2-18. The campus is scheduled to open in September 2026.
• Preliminary discussions are also ongoing for the construction of an innovative school campus, forming part of an extensive urban renewal project in Bucharest. This urban oasis will span 4,000 sqm and accommodate 400 Kindergarten and Primary School students, with an expected opening in September 2027, boasting a total investment of over €5 million.

Since 1995, more than 5,000 students from Romania and over 60 other countries have been part of the MTIS community. Currently, approximately 650 students are enrolled in the school's two pre-university divisions – a bilingual Romanian-English division and an international division.

MTIS graduates have applied to and been accepted into over 150 prestigious universities in Romania and over 30 countries worldwide, including UCLA, Stanford, Cambridge, London School of Economics, Berklee Boston, Guildhall School London, EH Lausanne, and Babes-Bolyai Cluj.

Mark Twain International School: Setting the Pace for Modern Education

Since its inception, Mark Twain International School has been a trailblazer in delivering a dual curriculum for the entire pre-university educational cycle. The school offers a stimulating and tailored learning environment, ensuring each student's success, confidence, creativity, and lifelong learning. MTIS is accredited by both the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Romanian Ministry of Education, promising a top-tier educational experience.

*This is a Press release.

Background Insights:- The new Mark Twain IS Cosmopolis campus is located on the Ring Road, on the border between Tunari and Ștefăneștii de Jos, near Lake Crețuleasca in Ilfov County.- The campus is designed as a green campus, featuring modern learning environments for Kindergarten, Primary, and Middle School units.- Opus Land Development is a partner in the Cosmopolis campus project, with an investment of over €10 million.- The expansion aims to provide high-quality international education to families living in Ilfov County, thereby reducing daily commutes to Bucharest.- MTIS is notable for being the first private school in Romania to offer a dual curriculum, due to its unique blending of international and national education.- This expansion represents a strategic move to meet the increasing demand for international educational opportunities beyond Bucharest.

1. Anca Macovei Vlașceanu, the driving force behind Mark Twain International School (MTIS), is a champion of educational entrepreneurship.
2. In 2025, Mark Twain International School plans to open a new campus, the Mark Twain IS Cosmopolis campus, in Ilfov County.
3. The Mark Twain IS Cosmopolis campus will cater to over 800 students across Kindergarten, Primary School, and Middle School units.
4. Anca Macovei Vlașceanu aims to create the Shaping the Romania Education Alliance (REA), partnering with successful private schools across major Romanian cities.
5. The MTIS network within REA plans to open new campuses in key urban areas, focusing on upholding the school's values and principles.
6. In partnership with Opus Land Development, the Mark Twain International School Flagship Campus will open in September 2026, spanning 60,000 sqm and serving over 1,200 students.
7. Preliminary discussions are ongoing for the construction of an innovative school campus, integrating into an urban renewal project in Bucharest, targeting 400 Kindergarten and Primary School students with an expected opening in September 2027.
8. Mark Twain International School has been delivering a dual curriculum for the entire pre-university educational cycle since its inception.
9. The school offers a stimulating and tailored learning environment, focusing on ensuring each student's success, confidence, creativity, and lifelong learning.
10. Graduates of Mark Twain International School have been accepted into over 150 prestigious universities in Romania and over 30 countries worldwide.
11. The expansion of Mark Twain International School represents a strategic move to meet the increasing demand for international educational opportunities beyond Bucharest, contributing to the growth of small businesses, wealth management, finance, careers, and personal-finance sectors, as well as the real-estate and housing market, while promoting diversity-and-inclusion, technology, data-and-cloud-computing, education-and-self-development, and personal-growth through leadership and entrepreneurship.

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