Leadership Through Innovation: Solving Global Challenges with STEAM
Cluj, Romania | OCT 25 - OCT 31, 2026
International Schools Association
Youth Leadership Encounter
The central concept of the meeting will be Leadership Through Innovation: Solving Global Challenges with STEAM
Venue
Transylvania College
Transylvania College provides a bilingual educational pathway from Nursery through high school, offering both a Romanian national track and a British International track. The school delivers internationally recognised qualifications, including IGCSEs, A Levels, and the Romanian Baccalaureate, and is the only Cambridge-accredited British School Overseas in the region, as well as an Edexcel examination centre.
Renowned for academic excellence, Transylvania College consistently achieves outstanding examination results and has received numerous national and international awards. Its graduates are admitted to top universities worldwide, reflecting the school’s strong academic standards and global perspective.
Learning is supported by a diverse, highly qualified international faculty and a strong commitment to continuous professional development. As an accredited member of COBIS, Transylvania College fosters a high-quality, student-focused learning environment that promotes academic achievement, international mindedness, and personal growth.
Accomodation
Hotel: Royal Class
Royal Class Hotel provides a safe and comfortable accommodation option for students, offering a secure environment and modern facilities designed for longer stays. The hotel features well-appointed rooms with free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, air conditioning and study-friendly layouts, ensuring both comfort and functionality. Students can enjoy welcoming common areas ideal for studying, socialising and relaxing, along with on-site dining options and attentive staff, creating a supportive and reliable living environment close to the city and key transport links.
Sunday
October 25th
Arrival to Cluj International Airport
Airport transfer to the hotel
Check-in and leisure time
Evening: Greetings, registration & casual dinner
(hotel)
Chaperones short meeting
(hotel)
Monday
October 26th
7:30-8:30 Breakfast at the hotel
8:45-9:30 Welcoming guests, school tour
9:30-10:45 Opening ceremony
11:00-12:30 Discovery groups games
Getting to know each other
12:30-13:30 Lunch @ Stradale, TC
15-18:00 Walking city Tour
Casual clothing
18:30 -20:30 Dinner in the City (Chios/Boema/Unirii Square)
Tuesday
October 27th
7:30-8:30 Breakfast at the hotel
9:00-9:30 Previous day reflection & discovery group challenge
9:30-12:00 Project presentation
Day 1
12:00 - 13:00 STEAM & Robotics workshops
12:30-13:30 Lunch @ Stradale, TC
14:00-17:00 Visit to Robots / UTCN
Bus to hotel, free time
18:30 - 20:30 Traditional dinner: Casa Dacilor - Brancusi
15 min walk from hotel
Wednesday
October 28th
7:30-8:30 Breakfast at the hotel
09:30 - 10:30 Leadership teams / Leadership workshops
10:45 - 12:00 Drive to Turda Salt Mine
13:00 - 16:00 Visit the salt mine, guided tour and activities
16:30 - 18:00 Visit ISSA Resort Horse show
18:30-20:30 Dinner @ ISSA Resort
Thursday
October 29th
7:30-8:30 Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 -9:30 Previous day reflection & discovery group challenge
9:30-12:30 Banffy Castle (guide tour & workshops)
12:30-13:30 Lunch @ Stradale, TC
14:00-18:00 Spending time together and shopping @ Vivo / Urban Mall
18:00 - 21:00 Hype Park - activities and dinner
Bus to hotel
Friday
October 30th
7:30-8:30 Breakfast at the hotel
8:45-9:30 Drive to Sighisoara + previous day reflection & discovery group
9:30-12:00 Hike Discover Sighisoara medieval fortress
History museum, clock tower, guilds towers and museum, church on the hill, covered stairs... treasure hunt on 3 teams & discovery groups challenges
13:30 Drive back to Cluj
13:30 - 17:00 Free Time
18:00-21:00 Closing Ceremony Dinner & Dracula Party @ TC
Registration - Fees
Included Services
- Transport from and to Cluj International Airport
- Hotel accommodation
- Transport from the hotel to the school
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Trips (with guide)
- Activities (with guide)
- Access to all panels, workshops and activities
- School supplies
Services Not Included
- Flights from country of origin
- lnsurance (Travel)
- lnsurance (Health)
- Visa
Participants are responsible for their own travel and health insurance.
There is no student discount or grant.
FAQ's
Some of the most common questions
Early bird registration: March 31st
Normal registration: May 30th
Late Registration with a late fee: June 30th
None. You can register as many participants as you want.
No. You have to be an ISA member
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