American International School of Bucharest vs Verita International School

	A American International School of Bucharest Bucharest, Romania	V Verita International School Bucharest, Romania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RON 7,810 - 29,600	Fees / year RON 8,500 - 14,900
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 852	Pupils 1,500
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 19
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1962	Opened 2013
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The American International School of Bucharest is located north of the center of Bucharest, near the Henri Coanda (Otopeni) Airport. The address is 196 Pipera Boulevard, Voluntari, Ilfov County, 077190 Romania. The campus sits on a 10-hectare site.	Location Aviatiei City Campus, Soldat Gheorghe Pripu Street 22A, 1st district, Bucharest. Tunari Amber Campus, 1 Decembrie Street nr. 119, Tunari. Verita operates across two campuses in Bucharest and in Tunari, as a unified school community.
Stages	Stages AISB caters for students from EC2 to Grade 12 and is divided into three divisions: Early Learning Center (EC2 to Kindergarten) for ages 2 to 6, Elementary School (grades 1–5), and Secondary School (grades 6–12). The Secondary School uses the IB Middle Years Programme in grades 6–10 and the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11–12.	Stages Early Years (ages 2.8–5); Primary School (Year 1–Year 6, ages 5–11); Secondary School (Year 7–Year 13, ages 12+); IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme offered.
School type	School type not-for-profit organization	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Students represent more than 60 nationalities; the community comprises around 900 students.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school has Student Support Services with a dedicated Student Support Services Coordinator.	Additional learning support Low student–teacher ratio (1:10) with tailor-made differentiated support; SEE Learning supports social, emotional and ethical development.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school has a U.S. affiliation; it was founded in 1962 by the U.S. Embassy to serve the educational needs of the diplomatic community.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The timetable for the secondary program uses an eight-day rotation with four class blocks per day; Grade 6–10 must arrive by 08:00. The eight-day cycle determines which classes meet on which days.	School day structure Early Years Short Program: 9:00–12:30; Early Years Full Program and Primary/Secondary: 9:00–15:45; overall school day generally 9:00–15:45.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Application fee: EUR 250 (payable when the application is filed; non‑refundable). - Registration fee: - EC2 & EC4: EUR 800. - Kindergarten–Grade 12: 1st child EUR 3,500; 2nd child EUR 2,000; 3rd child EUR 1,000; 4th/5th child EUR 0 (sibling discounts apply as listed). - Building fee: Kindergarten–Grade 12 EUR 1,000 per year (yearly recurring; non‑refundable). Tuition fees by year group (academic year 2026/27) — annual and per financial semester - EC2 (Early Childhood 2) - Half day: EUR 7,810 per year — EUR 3,905 per financial semester. - Full day: EUR 13,600 per year — EUR 6,800 per financial semester. - EC3: EUR 13,600 per year — EUR 6,800 per financial semester. - EC4: EUR 13,600 per year — EUR 6,800 per financial semester. - Kindergarten (KG): EUR 24,850 per year — EUR 12,425 per financial semester. - Grades 1–5: EUR 26,040 per year — EUR 13,020 per financial semester. - Grades 6–8: EUR 26,270 per year — EUR 13,135 per financial semester. - Grades 9–10: EUR 28,050 per year — EUR 14,025 per financial semester. - Grades 11–12: EUR 28,050 per year — EUR 14,025 per financial semester. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is organised on a two‑financial‑semester basis; fees are charged and assessed by financial semester. Payments are due on the invoice due date. - Currencies accepted: EUR for non‑residents and RON for Romanian residents; no other currencies are accepted. (RON payments are converted using the BNR exchange rate on the date of payment as indicated on invoices.) - Installment plan: available only to families paying personally (not available to corporate payers); a service charge of EUR 1,000 applies to the installment plan. - Late payment: a penalty of 0.3% per day is applied to overdue invoices; persistent non‑payment may result in suspension of the student at the school director's discretion. - Mid‑year / partial‑year charging: for a given financial semester, students who attend fewer than 17 school days are charged a daily rate for that semester; students who attend 17 school days or more are charged the full semester fee. For students entering during the school year, school fees are due on the last business day before the student's start date. - Additional administrative charge for late enrolment during the academic year: EUR 1,500 payable when a student is enrolled after the school year begins. Boarding fees - AISB operates as a day school and does not provide boarding facilities; there are no boarding fees. Other costs and typical additional charges - PE uniform: students do not wear a full school uniform; parents are expected to purchase a PE uniform for students in Grades 1–5 (cost borne by parents). - Lunch: the school operates a full‑service cafeteria run by a caterer; parents pay the caterer directly for meals. - Transport: the school does not operate its own bus service; families may use private bus providers and will incur separate charges from those providers. - Learning support / special educational services: the school provides Learning Support for mild to moderate needs; any specific additional fees for individual support services are handled through Student Support/Business Office arrangements (not listed as fixed annual tuition items). Refund information - Application fee is non‑refundable. Building fees are non‑refundable. Refunds are not provided when tuition is paid only to hold a place for a student who then does not attend. Partial‑year charging rules (daily rate vs. full semester as noted above) apply to mid‑term attendance. Fee payment channels and practical payment handling - Accepted currencies are EUR (non‑residents) and RON (Romanian residents); invoices specify due dates and payment instructions. The Business Office manages invoicing and payment processing; the Admissions or Business Office can provide the invoice‑specific payment instructions included on each invoice. Installment requests and other account matters are handled by the Business Office. Notes: all figures and policies above are the school's published fees and standard terms for the 2026/27 academic year as presented in the school's tuition and admissions information.	Fee details Application & Enrolment Fees - Application fee (mandatory, non‑refundable, paid at the time of application): - EY, Year 1 & Year 2: EUR 79. - Year 3 & Year 4: EUR 99. - Year 5 through Year 10: EUR 119. - Year 11 through Year 13: EUR 79. - Registration fee (one‑time, mandatory once the school confirms admission; non‑refundable if the schooling contract is later cancelled): - City (Aviatiei) Campus: EUR 1,950. - Amber (Tunari) Campus: EUR 1,500. - Re‑enrolment deposit for returning students: EUR 1,500 (non‑refundable; deducted from the next school year's tuition). Tuition fees (annual; shown by school division) - Early Years — Short Programme (ages 2.8–5; schedule 09:00–12:30): EUR 7,990 per year. - Early Years — Full Programme (ages 2.8–5; schedule 09:00–15:45): EUR 8,500 per year. - Primary (Year 1–Year 6; schedule 09:00–15:45): EUR 14,400 per year. - Secondary (Year 7–Year 13; schedule 09:00–15:45): EUR 14,900 per year. - Additional programme fees applied to Secondary tuition: - Students in Year 10 & Year 11 enrolled in the IGCSE (Edexcel) programme: additional EUR 1,000 per year. - Students in Year 12 & Year 13 enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme: additional EUR 1,950 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Instalment options and timing: - One instalment: full annual tuition due on Aug 15. - Two instalments: payments due on Aug 15 and Feb 28. - Four instalments: payments due on Aug 15, Oct 31, Jan 31 and Apr 30. - Nine instalments: monthly payments on Aug 15, Sep 30, Oct 31, Nov 30, Dec 31, Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 31 and Apr 30. - The school publishes the specific instalment calendar and applies these due dates as the standard payment schedule. - Instalment surcharges and conditions: - A 2% surcharge applies if parents choose a 4‑instalment plan. - A 5% surcharge applies if parents choose a 9‑instalment plan. - The instalment plan cannot be changed after 31 July. - Tuition may be paid in 1 or 2 instalments without surcharge. - Sibling discount: a 5% discount applies starting with the second enrolled sibling; the discount is applied to the younger sibling(s). - Late payment: students whose tuition has not been paid in a timely manner may be suspended from attending school until accounts are settled. Boarding - Boarding is not offered; Verita operates as a day school and no boarding fees apply. Other costs and optional services - Meals (annual; two menu standards available: Regular or 100% Certified Organic/BIO): - Early Years – Short Programme: Regular EUR 1,390 / year; BIO EUR 1,550 / year. - Early Years – Long Programme: Regular EUR 1,590 / year; BIO EUR 1,750 / year. - Primary School – Lunch only: Regular EUR 1,340 / year; BIO EUR 1,500 / year. - Primary School – Full Food: Regular EUR 1,590 / year; BIO EUR 1,750 / year. - Secondary School – Full Food: Regular EUR 1,590 / year; BIO EUR 1,750 / year. - Workshops & University Preparatory Clubs (after‑school activities): fees vary by workshop and number of sessions; pricing is determined by the selection of workshops and is invoiced separately (workshops and transport fees may be billed in two instalments as per the school's schedule). - Transportation: school transport is offered by registration only; the annual cost is determined each year based on routes and operating costs and is billed separately. - School trips and excursions: additional charges may be applied for entrance fees, travel and associated costs as required per trip. - Uniform: a school uniform policy is in effect; specific uniform item pricing and purchasing information is provided to families separately (uniform costs are additional to tuition). Refund and withdrawal policy (financial obligations on withdrawal) - If a student withdraws on or before June 30 of the current year: the Enrolment Fee (or Re‑enrolment Deposit) is retained. - If withdrawal occurs between July 1 and July 31 (inclusive) for the next academic year: the Enrolment Fee (or Re‑enrolment Deposit) plus 20% of the Annual Tuition Fee will be retained. - If withdrawal occurs from August 1 until the last day of the first trimester (inclusive) for the next academic year: 50% of the Annual Tuition Fee is retained. - If withdrawal occurs at any point after the end of the first trimester: 100% of the Annual Tuition Fee is retained. Fee payment options & bank details - Payment currency and accounts: - All payments must be made in RON to the campus‑specific bank account shown by the school. An EUR account can be provided upon request to non‑Romanian residents. - Amber Campus (RON account): RO87 EGNA 1010 0000 0157 2838. - Aviatiei City Campus (RON account): RO40 EGNA 1010 0000 0081 5144. - Finance contact for billing, instalment plans or to request an EUR account: finance@verita.ro and Finance phone: +4 0728 049 449. Notes on optional/variable charges - IGCSE and IB programme fees (EUR 1,000 and EUR 1,950 respectively) are charged in addition to the stated annual tuition for the relevant year groups (Years 10–11 and Years 12–13). - Transport, after‑school workshops, UPC and specific trip costs are charged separately and can be billed according to the instalment schedule selected. - The school publishes a detailed instalment calendar showing the exact due dates for each payment option.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The American International School of Bucharest offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) programme across all grades. The Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) are part of the curriculum. MYP is taught in Grades 6 through 10, and DP in Grades 11 and 12; all students participate in the IB programme, either through the DP or IB courses. AISB is authorized to offer the MYP and the DP, and is NEASC-accredited to award a U.S. High School Diploma to students who meet the required credits. The MYP uses eight subject groups within a concept-based inquiry framework. Graduation pathways include the DP and a U.S. High School Diploma depending on credit completion.	Curriculum details The school uses the National Curriculum of England & Wales as the core curriculum, complemented by Fieldwork Education's IEYC, IPC, and IMYC frameworks to bring learning to life. SEE Learning supports social, emotional, and ethical development. Verita is authorised by the Romanian Ministry of National Education and ARACIP recognises Verita as a foreign school teaching the National English curricula in Romania. The school offers Edexcel IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. Verita is a COBIS member and follows White Rose Education schemes of work. It is part of the Dukes Education network, providing pathways to universities and global programs.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Low student-to-teacher ratio.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IGCSE results for 2026 have been published. IB Diploma Programme results for the Class of 2026 are reported in school news.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at universities in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, with the United States and Canada also among common destinations. AISB provides College Counseling to assist with university research and applications.	Higher education progression Exclusive pathways to top universities through the Dukes Education network and access to global exchange programs.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school does not have a Gifted and Talented program per se. The IB programmes extend learning for advanced learners. Extended Learning (EL) is available in Elementary, and Learning Support (LS) teams work across the school to differentiate instruction and support a range of needs.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Inquiry/Book a tour. Families are welcomed to explore AISB by arranging a campus visit. During the visit, families meet with staff, receive detailed information, and meet with principals or faculty members to address questions; a follow-up email provides application details and next steps. Step 2: Applications Checklist. All applications are submitted online through the Admissions Portal. Required documents include a recent passport-style photo of the applicant, copies of the applicant's and parents' IDs, a non-refundable €250 application fee, vaccination records, birth certificate, and reports from previous schools. Two completed recommendation forms must be submitted via AISB's Admissions Portal: Elementary (EC2–G5) forms from the principal or counselor and the homeroom teacher; Secondary (G6–12) forms from the principal or counselor, English teacher, and Mathematics teacher. Legal Custody Documents must be provided if applicable. Step 3: Admission Assessment. After the checklist is complete and space is available, admissions testing is conducted. ELC and KG/Early Learning applicants meet with the Principal, Pedagogical Coordinator, or ELC Pastoral Lead to discuss the application and meet the student; in Romania, EC4/KG applicants may have in-person assessments with an Early Intervention Specialist, while outside Bucharest online assessments may be used. Elementary applicants take English proficiency tests and literacy/math assessments; Secondary applicants take English and Math tests and may have an IB meeting as needed. Step 4: Admissions Review Process. Final admission decisions are made by the School Director based on recommendations from the ELC, Elementary, and Secondary Principals. The review considers factors such as potential to benefit from AISB's IB programs, capacity to support the applicant's educational and behavioral needs, attendance, behavior, finances, health, international diversity, language proficiency, current schooling, and wellbeing needs. Additional meetings or testing may be required for certain applicants, particularly those with learning or language needs or overseas transfers. Step 5: Acceptance Process. The Admissions Office notifies parents with one of three outcomes: Acceptance with a starting date; Conditional Acceptance with specific terms and a timeframe; or Not Accepted, with possible placement in a waiting pool. AISB provides feedback on the reasons for non-acceptance; information about the waiting pool is described in the FAQ. Step 6: Enrollment & Re-enrollment. Upon acceptance, families sign online Enrollment Steps and Policies and the AISB Parent Code of Conduct; a contract is issued and must be returned signed within two weeks. Re-enrollment invitations are sent in early February for the upcoming school year, with a February 15 deadline to complete the online process. The school may deny re-enrollment for overdue invoices or failure to meet behavioral or other requirements, and may require a student to repeat a year if readiness is not demonstrated.	Admissions The school accepts new enrolments any time during the academic year, subject to available places. Admission is non‑discriminatory. The process includes: Get to Know Us with an online parent orientation with the founder and a personal campus tour; Submit the Verita School Application with a non‑refundable application fee by year group (Early Years and Year 1–2 €79; Year 3–4 €99; Year 5–10 €119; Year 11–13 €79); After applying, a Trial Day and age‑appropriate assessments are held (format varies by year group and may include in‑class assessments and standardized tests such as CAT4 and GL Assessments); The enrollment decision is made within 7 working days of the Trial Day; if accepted, set up the Verita Parent Portal, select meals, choose a tuition plan, sign the Enrollment Agreement, and pay a one‑time registration fee to reserve the place (City Campus €1,950; Amber Campus €1,500). Spaces are limited and offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Year placement is based on age and past records, and a waiting pool is created if a class is full; Verita draws from the pool based on a priority guideline and a review of all applications. New enrolments can occur at any time; if no places are available, the child's file is placed on the waiting list. The language of instruction is English.
Scholarships	Scholarships The objective of the AISB Scholarship Program is to provide qualified students of any nationality who are unable to afford AISB full access to a challenging international education.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Not Accepted: Students who are not accepted may be placed in a waiting pool if parents express continued interest. AISB provides feedback on the reasons for non-acceptance; information about the waiting pool is described in the FAQ.	Waitlist A waiting pool of applications is created if a class is full; Verita draws from this pool based on a priority guideline and a review of all applications to determine those who can best benefit from a Verita education.
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