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Arcadia Academy

Achievements

Student Achievements

Arcadia students rate in top 10% of all Cambridge international schools around the world in core subjects, with an average score of 5.8 out of 6 in Maths, Science and English. This school year, Arcadia Academy’s Year 10 pupils had their first IGCSE exams and 60% of them scored A or A*.

With a dedicated approach to academic success that is balanced by sports, outdoor and social activities, students at Arcadia excel.

Accreditations

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Arcadia Academy is a private international school, accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education (previously called Cambridge International Examinations), the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds, and part of the University of Cambridge. View our Cambridge International School certificate. Explore Cambridge qualifications on the Cambridge International website.​

MONTENEGRO MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Arcadia Academy is fully licensed by the Montenegrin Ministry of Education for Preschool, Primary and Secondary (Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels) programme. Our Ministry of Education licence documents can be accessed from the links below.

COUNCIL OF BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

COBIS Members are schools of the highest quality.

British International School Arcadia Academy successfully met Standards one to five of the COBIS Compliance system:

SAFEGUARDING AND SAFER RECRUITMENT: The school places a high priority on the safeguarding of students and staff, including child protection, and the safe recruitment of appropriately qualified and experienced staff.

STUDENT WELFARE: The school provides a safe and supportive environment for all young people.

FACILITIES: The school provides all students with access to an environment conducive to learning and that keeps them safe.

GOVERNANCE: The school’s governors work to support students and to provide strategic direction for the school.

ETHOS AND VALUES: The school has an evident British educational ethos, is outward- looking and promotes international mindedness.

​View our COBIS membership certificate.

Alumni

Uras Gonec
Class of 2025

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2017 , originating from Turkey. Graduated in 2025, studies Political Science at Science Po in Paris (France)

Teo Ward
Class of 2025

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2017, originating from the United Kingdom. Graduated in 2025, Political Science at Surrey University (UK).

Makar Chistikov
Class of 2025

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2020, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2025, studies Philosophy with minor in theology at KU Leuven (Belgium).

Nikita Maslov
Class of 2025

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2020, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2025, studies Business Analytics at Schiller International University Heidelberg (Germany)

Veronika Ishchenko
Class of 2025

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2021, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2025, studies Biosciences at Duke Kunshan University (China).

Asrin Fatih Anar
Class of 2025

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2023, originating from Turkey. Graduated in 2025, studies Tourism and Hospitality at UDG Podgorica (Montenegro).

Max Steinberg
Class of 2025

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2020, originating from Israel. Graduated in 2025, studies International Business at IQS Barcelona (Spain).

Aleksander Akhmadulin
Class of 2024

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2020, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2024, studies Engineering at University of Nottingham Ningbo (China)

Dharma Couture
Class of 2024

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2012, originating from Canada. Graduated in 2024, studies Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (UK).
“I was a student at Arcadia ever since it opened, and all the years that I spent there have been incredibly special to me. The strong sense of community, supportive teachers, and ambitious peers I was surrounded by created a wonderful learning environment. I will forever be indebted to all of Arcadia’s teachers and staff for the immense amount of effort and time they dedicated to helping us understand and succeed in our subjects. Apart from teaching us all the course content, the teachers were also very invested in our university applications and were always willing to help us in any way they could. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity that the older students had to lead clubs centred around their interests which was also useful in terms of the development of crucial skills such as leadership and communication. School events such as plays and fundraisers, too, added to my experience at Arcadia and left me with some fun memories. Overall, I am very grateful for my time at Arcadia and all the staff and students who led to it being so great!”

Ilia Budaev

Class of 2024

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2022, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2024, studies Bachelor of Computer Science at Maastricht University (Netherlands).
“My time at Arcadia Academy has truly been a highlight of my school journey. I met so many cool people and built friendships that I know will last a lifetime. One of the things that stood out to me was how much closer the connections were between teachers and students compared to my old school. The teachers were approachable and supportive, which made the learning experience even better.
Even though lessons were fun and engaging, the teachers made sure we stayed on track of the exam syllabus. In Business Studies, for example, we finished the curriculum months ahead of schedule, which gave us so much time for past papers and mock exams.
While the school doesn’t offer every subject (like Further Mathematics) the administration was very supportive. They allowed me to pursue Further Mathematics through self study, and my maths teacher went above and beyond by providing extra help, individual tests, and guidance throughout the process.
Another great thing about Arcadia is the clubs. The school’s system lets everyone join a club based on their interests, and my friends and I even had the chance to organize our own clubs, which was a great way to build up our resumes.
In summary, the last two years I spent at Arcadia Academy have been the best of my school career, and I’m grateful for how everything turned out.”

Bethany Hadassah

Class of 2024

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2022, originating from India. Graduated in 2024, studies Actuarial Science at University of Amsterdam (Netherlands).
“Being a student at Arcadia Academy has positively influenced both my outlook and ambitions. From the start, I felt part of a strong, supportive community, which inspired me to co-found a newspaper club and helped motivate my success in A Levels. The club was a rewarding experience, allowing us to see the results of our teamwork, and the enthusiasm from students and teachers alike fostered a strong school spirit. Seeing younger students join the effort was especially inspiring. Alongside this, I was preparing for my AS and A Level exams, and I can honestly say the teachers at Arcadia were incredibly supportive. They not only provided additional learning materials but also took time outside of class to offer guidance and answer questions. Their encouragement helped build my confidence and ensured I stayed on track. Thanks to their support, I was able to achieve strong results and develop the skills necessary for my studies at the University of Amsterdam.”

Matvei Kashkin

Class of 2024

“Joined Arcadia Academy in 2022, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2024, studies International Bachelor of Business and Economics (IBEB) at Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands).”

Margarita Mikheeva

Class of 2024

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2020, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2024, studies Medicine at Surgery at Sapienza University of Rome (Italy).

 

“I cannot tell you how grateful I am for my experience at Arcadia Academy! Coming from the public school with over 2000 students, I never thought that a school environment could be so friendly. It’s a place where your classmates can become, and forever remain, more than just colleagues who you’re forced to work with, they became my friends! This might seem silly but I never thought that teachers could care so much. They put their soul into their work; every topic, every question they WANT you to understand, because they have passion and are interested in what they are teaching. They treat their students fails as their own and celebrate every win with us! Not a single time during my studying at Arcadia did I feel fear in front of the teachers or any disrespect from their side. The working environment that they create motivates and encourages students to become better and better every day.The A level course didn’t just teach me biology maths and psychology, it taught me how to study. It taught me that it’s never too late to start caring and put in the hard work to get desired results. Thank you!”

Jana Milovic

Class of 2024

“Joined Arcadia Academy in 2019, originating from Montenegro. Graduated in 2024, studies International Business and Finance at University Tampa (USA).”

Varvara Chalueva

Class of 2024

“Joined Arcadia Academy in 2022, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2024, studies Liberal Arts at University College Roosevelt (Netherlands).”

Sofia Reznikova

Class of 2024

“Joined Arcadia Academy in 2022, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2024, studies BSc Physics at University of Debrecen (Hungary).”

Pavel Khelmianov

Class of 2024

“Joined Arcadia Academy in 2022, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2024, studies Sustainable Design Business at LAB University of Applied Science (Finland).”

Anastasia Patlavskaya

Class of 2024

 Joined Arcadia Academy in 2013, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2024, studies Multimedia and Design at University of Donja Gorica (Montenegro).
“Studying at Arcadia Academy since Year 3 has been a truly wonderful experience. I’ve made many strong friendships that I’ll cherish for life, and the supportive environment helped me grow both academically and personally. I’m grateful for all the memories and lessons I’ve gained during my time here.”

Delfo Hagen

Class of 2023

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2018, originating from Canada. Graduated in 2023.
“It’s only been up since graduating Arcadia! I’ve been offered semi pro football contracts and this is just the beginning. Arcadia prepared me mentally for how to deal with hardships and how to handle success and still stay humble. I’m ever so grateful for my development there.”

Artemii Zelenin

Class of 2023

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2015, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2023, studies Industrial Design Engineering at University of Twente (Netherlands)
“My experience at Arcadia was truly incredible, and I’m deeply grateful for the constant support and care from all the teachers. The skills I acquired during my time at Arcadia have continued to benefit me in my university life at the University of Twente.”

Berkin Ekinci

Class of 2023

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2018, originating from Turkey. Graduated in 2023. Studies Economics, behaviour and data policy at at University of Milan (Italy) 
“I have never experienced such a family like environment in a school. Throughout out my time in Arcadia Academy I have felt the everlasting support of the wonderful people here. There is no other place I would rather have my education in and grow as a person.”

Vanja Zvicer

Class of 2023

“Joined Arcadia Academy in 2015, originating from Montenegro. Graduated in 2023, studies Interior Design at University of Milano (Italy).”

Sergey Loktionov
Class of 2023

“Joined Arcadia Academy in 2022, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2023, studies Mechanical engineering at Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands).”

Sofia Seleznev

Class of 2023

“Joined Arcadia Academy in 2019, originating from USA. Graduated in 2023, studies Science in Psychology at University of Tampa (USA).”

Doruk Unal

Class of 2023

“Joined Arcadia Academy in 2019, originating from Turkey. Graduated in 2023, studies Political Science at Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna (Italy).”

Nikita Kisel

Class of 2023

“Joined Arcadia Academy in 2021, originating from Russia. Graduated in 2023, studies Computer Science and Technology at Hangzhou Normal University (China).”

Polina Gron

Class of 2021

“Joined Arcadia in 2018, originating from Bashkortostan in Russia. Graduated in 2021, studies Biological Chemistry in University of Edinburgh.”

Tara Ward

Class of 2021

Joined Arcadia Academy in 2014, originating from United Kingdom and Bosnia-Hercegovina. Graduated in 2021, studies Psychology and Language Science at University College London (UCL).
“I joined Arcadia in 2014 not long after it was first established, and I have grown up alongside the school. No matter how new or small the school was, it always had the most attentive and inspiring teachers. Now I am studying at University College London (UCL) — one of the top ranked universities in the world. I am in my 3rd year of the MSci Psychology and Language Sciences programme, and I absolutely love my degree. I have Arcadia and its teachers to thank for helping me get to where I am today!”

WINNER of the COBIS Young Scientist Film Awards

Arcadia Academy’s short film “Oobleck “was the WINNER of the COBIS Young Scientist Film Awards 2018 competition for Key Stage 3. Arcadia came top of 43 Key Stage 3 entrants. The awards ceremony was in London at the COBIS Annual Conference where they showed our video which was followed by a big round of applause! You can see the video below.