Verita International School secures €40 million for campus upgrade

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Bucharest-based Verita International School, the private school enrolling over 650 students, has announced a partnership with Dukes Education, the UK's largest group of schools.

The collaboration will bring €40 million in investment to Verita that will be used to upgrade the educational infrastructure.

"This partnership takes the school to the next level by affiliating with an elite group that expands our range of experiences, support and access to international educational best practices," says Richard Joannides, Founder of Verita International School.

The agreement will also provide Verita students with access to a range of Dukes Education programs, including summer schools at international institutions like Cambridge, Oxford, and Eton College.

Verita's teachers will also benefit from access to professional development and leadership events and courses.

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