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Acton Academy Timișoara

Romania, Timișoara

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RON 6,480
Ages 6 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2021
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Romanian
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, High School
Introduction

Acton Academy Timisoara is a private American school located at Strada Ariadna 32, Dumbrăvița, Timis, Romania. It serves students aged 6 to 18 and operates in mixed-age Studios where learners mentor one another under guidance from facilitators. The school is accredited by the International Association of Learner-Driven Schools (IALDS) and recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education as a US-accredited institution listed in ARACIP's Special Register. The learner-driven curriculum centers on Core Skills: math, reading, and writing, plus Romanian as an optional language, with 2–3 hours daily on adaptive platforms such as Khan Academy, Beast Academy, Zearn, and ALEKS. Reading emphasizes pleasure and presentations; English communication develops through Night Zookeeper and NoRedInk. Socratic discussions occur daily; a four-year Civilization cycle covers history, geography, and economics; Quests last 5–6 weeks and culminate in exhibitions. Physical Education is weekly, and apprenticeships begin in middle school, expanding to part-time roles in high school.

Strada Ariadna Nr. 32, Dumbrăvița, Timiș, Romania

The Essentials

Acton Academy Timișoara has instruction in English.

Location
Located in the northern area of Timisoara, at the entrance to Dumbrăvița, just after the Petrom gas station, opposite Hotel Galaxy. Address: Str. Ariadna Nr. 32, Dumbrăvița, Timis County, Romania.

Stages
Acton Academy Timișoara is a 21st-century private school (grades 0-12).

Type
The school is an American private school.

Country affiliation
The school is an American private school accredited by The International Association of Learner-Driven Schools (IALDS) and recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education as an educational institution accredited in the United States.

School day structure
The day begins and ends with a Socratic Discussion in a circle; learners work in mixed-age Studios; there are 2–3 outdoor breaks each day; apprenticeships begin in middle school and progress into high school.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Acton Academy Timișoara is a private American school (grades 0-12) that is part of the Acton Academy global network and joined the IALDS global network in May 2021. Guides (teachers) facilitate learning in mixed-age studios, and governance is learner-driven within the studio. The school is recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education as accredited in the United States and is registered by ARACIP in the Special Register for private schools whose activities correspond to a foreign education system.
Fees

Annual tuition at Acton Academy Timișoara ranges from RON 6,480 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- One-time registration (enrolment) fee: EUR 575.

Tuition fees (per year group and per payment period)

- Annual tuition (all grades offered): EUR 6,480 per year.
- Stated monthly breakdown option: EUR 648 per month for 10 months (equivalent to the annual amount above).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Published billing example shows the annual tuition may be expressed as a 10-month monthly schedule (EUR 648 × 10 = EUR 6,480).
- No detailed calendar of payment deadlines, term-by-term invoicing dates, penalty/late-fee amounts, or required deposit schedule is published.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed as a service; therefore there are no published boarding fees applicable.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, materials, extras)

- No mandatory uniform fee, materials fee, or standard additional recurring fee is published alongside the tuition schedule. The only explicitly stated additional charge is the one-time registration fee (EUR 575). Families may incur optional or incidental costs (for example: personal supplies, extracurricular activities, school excursions, meals, or transportation) but no fixed amounts for those items are published.

Refund information

- No published refund or withdrawal schedule for tuition or registration fee refunds is available on the school's public pages. The one-time registration fee is described only by amount; no refund terms for that fee are published.

Fee payment options

- No specific payment methods (for example: credit card, direct debit, online payment portal, or bank-transfer details) are published alongside the tuition and registration amounts. Contact details for the school are published for arranging enrolment and administrative matters.

Brief note on completeness of published fee information

- Published, specific amounts are: Registration fee EUR 575; tuition EUR 6,480/year (or EUR 648/month for 10 months). Detailed operational terms commonly requested by parents—such as exact invoicing dates, payment-deadline schedule, late-payment penalties, mandatory additional fees (uniform, meals, transport), explicit refund/withdrawal terms, and accepted payment methods—are not published alongside those amounts.
Academics

Acton Academy Timișoara teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
Acton Academy Timișoara uses a learner-driven curriculum. Core Skills include math, reading, writing, and optionally Romanian, practiced 2–3 hours daily on online platforms or in notebooks. Learners try to solve problems independently first; Guides facilitate with questions, and older learners may help peers. Math uses Khan Academy, Beast Academy, Zearn, and ALEKS to adapt to pace, with progress tracked by parents and the Guide. Reading emphasizes pleasure reading with badge goals, reviews on Goodreads, and presentations; English communication develops via Night Zookeeper and NoRedInk; exhibitions showcase learner work. Essential Skills include Socratic discussions in a daily circle; Civilization (history/geography/economics) in a four-year cycle; Quests (5–6 weeks) with exhibitions; Art integration; Physical Education weekly with outdoor breaks; Apprenticeships begin in middle school with job shadowing and expand to part-time work in high school.

Exam Results
Students benchmark their academic knowledge every year through internationally recognized standard tests.

Higher Education Progression
The school supports learners in discovering and pursuing a path after graduation, including going to university, a gap year, entrepreneurship, nonprofit work, or entering the workforce.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Acton Academy Timișoara is a 21st‑century private school with learner‑driven technology, Socratic discussions, hands‑on projects, and real‑world apprenticeships in a diverse, character‑forging community. Students (Eagles) are trusted, guided, and empowered to own their learning, set personal goals, and develop long‑term, practical skills. Guides are facilitators of learning, not lecturers, and progress is tracked daily on an online dashboard that both students and parents can view. Students learn in mixed‑age studios, mentoring and being mentored by peers. Essential life skills are emphasized, including critical thinking, independent reading, project management, executive communication, social fluidity, entrepreneurship and financial literacy, and discovering their hero's journey.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English communication skills are developed through online platforms such as Night Zookeeper for storytelling and NoRedInk for grammar. Younger learners work in writing notebooks to build handwriting and clear expression. Core Skills include math, reading, writing, and, optionally, Romanian. Romanian may be included as part of the core skills where appropriate.

Mental Wellbeing
Physical Education occurs weekly with a variety of sports and activities, and learners have 2–3 outdoor breaks daily to support balance, energy, and well‑being. The Hero's Journey framework and real‑world Apprenticeship experiences contribute to purpose, resilience, and personal growth. Civilization and Quest projects foster collaboration, persistence, and self‑awareness. Regular, structured discussions in circles promote respectful dialogue and social‑emotional development. Well‑being is integrated into everyday learning through movement and reflection.
Parent Experience

History
Acton Academy Timisoara is a private American school (grades 0-12) that uses adaptive educational software, Socratic discussions, team projects to master concepts, and real-world practice to develop independent learners and strong character. It is part of the global Acton Academy network, founded in 2009 in Texas. The school is recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education as a US-accredited institution and is listed by ARACIP in the Special Register of private schools operating under a foreign education system. Acton Academy Timisoara opened in September 2021 with families who wanted to keep alive the spark in their children's eyes. The founding leadership includes Rebeca Crăciun (Co-founder & Lead Guide) and Daniel Tiriteu (Co-founder), with Radu Druța (Co-founder) among the early leadership.

Community
Acton Academy Timisoara builds a learner-centered community where students of different ages learn together in the same studio, guided by Socratic mentors who facilitate rather than lecture. The community emphasizes developing character, relationships, and independent study, and families join the school as partners in the learning journey. Open Saturdays invite families to explore the school's philosophy and curriculum on upcoming dates (7, 14, and 21 March). Exhibition is an evening at the end of a Team Project when students present what they have learned and created to parents.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Acton Academy Timisoara uses mixed-age Studios instead of traditional classrooms. The Studios are beautiful and flexible spaces for work, learning, and play, where students mentor and are mentored by each other. Guides are not lecturers but facilitators of learning, and progress is tracked on an online dashboard updated daily. Elementary Studio (ages 6-11, grades 0-5) launched in September 2022; Middle School Studio (ages 12-14, grades 6-8) launched in January 2026; High School Studio launches in the future.

Sports Facilities
Physical Education occurs once a week with a variety of sports activities, including archery, badminton, and volleyball; learners also have 2–3 outdoor breaks each day.

Academic Facilities
Learning occurs in mixed-age Studios. Core Skills include math, reading, writing, and Romanian, with 2-3 hours daily on these skills using online platforms such as Khan Academy, Beast Academy, Zearn, and ALEKS. Reading fosters independent, pleasure-based reading; books are purchased for learners and reviews/presentations are created. English communication is developed with Night Zookeeper and NoRedInk; younger learners work in writing notebooks. Socratic discussions take place daily with the whole community and guides facilitate; there are Exhibitions where learners present their work to parents.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Quests are 5–6 week learning experiences with themes and end in an Exhibition; examples include Game Design Quest, Anatomy Quest, Detectives Quest, Chemistry Quest, Architecture Quest, Entrepreneurship Quest, Electricity Quest, Astronomy Quest, and Gardening Quest. Art is integrated into Quest projects. Physical Education includes weekly sports like archery, badminton, volleyball. Apprenticeships begin in middle school with job shadowing and continue in high school with part-time work; Gardening Quest is one of the Quest projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Core skills include math, reading, writing, and, optionally, Romanian. Learners spend 2–3 hours daily developing these skills on online platforms or in notebooks. Math is taught with adaptive platforms such as Khan Academy, Beast Academy, Zearn, and ALEKS, allowing learners to progress at their own pace. Reading emphasizes reading for pleasure and initiative; learners choose books for reading and create reviews and presentations to demonstrate understanding.

Arts & Creative
Art is explored through different artistic movements and techniques, with freedom for expression and creativity. Art is woven into Quest projects, so creative work appears in many challenges and outcomes. Learners develop an aesthetic sense and learn to observe and appreciate beauty, with exhibitions that showcase their work alongside other Quest outcomes.

Cultural & Language
Romanian is optional in Core Skills; learners develop English communication through Night Zookeeper (storytelling and creative writing) and NoRedInk (grammar). Younger learners also work in writing notebooks to build handwriting and clear expression, and complete creative writing challenges. Exhibitions provide opportunities to share work with parents and celebrate progress.

Social & Hobbies
Quests are learning experiences that involve teamwork, with five- to six-week projects where learners collaborate to explore a theme and create a concrete outcome. Daily Socratic discussions train critical thinking, reflection, and clear communication. Physical education and two to three outdoor breaks daily support movement, with weekly sports such as archery, badminton, and volleyball.

Leadership & Professional
From middle school, learners participate in job-shadowing experiences alongside professionals; in high school they take on part-time jobs and manage the process themselves, including researching opportunities, building connections, organizing placements, and reflecting on what they learn. The Entrepreneurship Quest challenges students to implement business ideas in practice and participate in the Acton Children's Business Fair.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education occurs once a week with a variety of sports activities, including archery, badminton, volleyball, and more. Learners enjoy two to three outdoor breaks each day to support balance, energy, and well-being. Movement and sport contribute to the development of perseverance, self-discipline, and healthy habits.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Romanian is offered as an optional language. Core Skills include math, reading, and writing, with English communication emphasized.
Reputation

Accreditations
Acton Academy Timișoara is a private American school for grades 0–12. It is recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education as an educational institution accredited in the United States and is registered by ARACIP in the Special Register of private schools whose activities correspond to a foreign educational system. The school joined the global Acton Academy network and is accredited by the International Association of Learner-Driven Schools (IALDS).
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school accepts enrollments year-round. The school currently accepts enrollments for Grades 0-6 for the 2025-2026 school year. The enrollment process is designed so that, at its conclusion, the school can determine whether it is a good fit for the child and the family. The process requires a significant time commitment for information gathering and processing. Many families report enjoying this process and hope it will be a positive experience for them.

2. Complete the introductory questionnaire. The first step in the enrollment process is to fill out the introductory questionnaire. Shortly after you complete the first step, you will receive an email with instructions for the second step. This initiates the documentation and moves the process forward. The school notes that many families enjoy this process and hope it will be a positive experience.

3. Collaborative Interview. You and your entire family are invited to an interactive interview in which we determine whether Acton Academy Timisoara is the right fit for you. The interview is informal and offers an opportunity to ask questions and learn together. The interview emphasizes mutual learning and dialogue as part of the fit assessment.

4. Invitation to Enroll. If you identify with the ideas presented by Acton Academy Timisoara and are ready to help your child begin the Hero's Journey, you may have additional questions to address before enrolling. Schedule a meeting to discuss any remaining questions. The invitation to enroll marks the transition from inquiry to enrollment.

5. Non-discrimination policy. Acton Academy accepts students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin. They have all rights, privileges, and participate in all activities generally accorded to Acton Academy students. Acton Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color or national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.
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