British School of Bucharest vs King's Oak British International School

	B British School of Bucharest Bucharest, Romania	K King's Oak British International School Bucharest, Romania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RON 38,919 - 122,858	Fees / year RON 50,934 - 91,681
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1½ - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2000	Opened 1994
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 42 Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, Voluntari, 077190, Romania. Located in the northern outskirts of Bucharest, near the Pipera corridor. The campus is accessible by road and is served by a door-to-door transport service for students via an external bus company.	Location The school is located in Bucharest, Romania. It sits in the Greenlake Residence area in Sector 1, in the northern part of the city near the lake. The address is 72 Petre Aurelian Street, Greenlake Residence.
Stages	Stages Early Years Foundation Stage (Pre-Nursery to Reception), Primary School (Years 1–6), Secondary School (Years 7–11), Sixth Form (Years 12–13).	Stages Nursery to Year 13.
School type	School type British international day school	School type British international school; not-for-profit.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 30 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning support is provided by the Learning Support team and the SEN Department. They offer in‑class, one‑to‑one and small group support, develop Individual Educational Plans with regular reviews, and work with an Educational Psychologist; external specialists such as speech therapists may be involved. The SEN Department supports students with learning difficulties, medical issues, and behavioural and emotional difficulties; arrangements can be made for exam access; the school can provide targeted support sessions; it cannot meet the needs of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British; follows the National Curriculum for England and is recognised as a British School Overseas (BSO).	Country affiliation UK-affiliated British international school.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Door-to-door transport provided by an external bus company, available for children from 36 months. 8 reasons to use the service include routes in Pipera, Voluntari and Districts 1–4, safe and comfortable buses, car seats for younger children, option of return or single routes, and a Teaching Assistant on board. Morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off are arranged via the Parents' Portal.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration fees - Application fee: €275 per pupil (one‑off, paid before or on the assessment day). This fee is non‑refundable. - Admissions & Waiting List fee (one‑off, new pupils only; non‑refundable): - Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception: €981 per pupil. - Year 1 – Year 13: €3,674 for the first child; €2,109 for the second child; €919 for the third child; €0 for the fourth child. Reservation deposit - Reservation deposit: €5,789 per pupil. This deposit secures a place until 15 April 2026; the balance of fees is due by that date to finally guarantee the place. For parents registering after 15 April the reservation deposit becomes part of the school fee. If the balance is not received in full by 15 April 2026 a place will not be reserved. The school may increase fees with 90 days' notice. Annual tuition fees by year group (2026/2027 fee schedule) - Pre‑Nursery (full day 08:30–15:00): €7,819 per year. - Pre‑Nursery (half day 08:30–12:30): €3,948 per year. - Nursery – Year 6: €21,294 per year. - Year 7 – Year 13: €24,683 per year. Tuition fees expressed per term (school year is three terms: Autumn, Spring, Summer) - The school's academic year consists of three terms; per‑term figures below are the annual fee divided by three. - Pre‑Nursery (full day): €2,606.33 per term (€7,819 ÷ 3). - Pre‑Nursery (half day): €1,316.00 per term (€3,948 ÷ 3). - Nursery – Year 6: €7,098.00 per term (€21,294 ÷ 3). - Year 7 – Year 13: €8,227.67 per term (€24,683 ÷ 3). What the school fees include and exclude - Included within the published school fees (as fixed parts of the fee): certain after‑school activities and some local trips, daytime snacks, insurance; lunch for Pre‑Nursery, Nursery & Reception; one set summer and one set winter uniform for Nursery & Reception; use of a Chromebook/iPad for Years 7–11 if requested; EAL support for the first 12 months where assessed; documentation for internally organised exams. - Not included in the school fees (extra costs borne by parents): certain after‑school activities and extracurricular trips/activities, private music lessons or instrument rental, most school uniform items (except the Nursery & Reception sets noted above), transport, lunch for pupils other than Pre‑Nursery/Nursery/Reception, one‑to‑one TA support, external examination fees for Years 10–13, extended EAL, SEN support or Educational Psychologist sessions where required, and other ad hoc services (photos, specific documentation, etc.). Costs for optional services are communicated in advance. Boarding fees - Boarding is not available at the British School of Bucharest; the school operates as a day school. (Boarding facilities/fees are not offered.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Key billing timing and enrolment payment points: - Application fee: payable at application/assessment. - Admissions & Waiting List fee: one‑off, payable when a place is offered and accepted. Both of these fees are explicitly non‑refundable. - Reservation deposit: secures the place until 15 April 2026; the balance of fees is due by that date to guarantee the place; if balance is not paid by 15 April 2026 the place will not be reserved. - The admissions process requires that, if a place is offered, parents or guardians confirm the place within 48 hours as part of the acceptance workflow. Refund information - Explicitly stated non‑refundable amounts: application fee and Admissions & Waiting List fee are non‑refundable. The reservation deposit is described as securing the place and becoming part of the school fee for late registrants; the reservation deposit is applied to secure a place until the specified date. Other costs and typical ancillary charges - Uniform: Nursery & Reception receive one summer and one winter uniform set included; for all other year groups school uniform costs are additional. - Transport: school transport is provided on request by an external bus company and carries supplementary costs. - Meals: lunch is included only for Pre‑Nursery, Nursery & Reception; other year groups pay separately for lunch where relevant. - Examinations and external fees: external examination fees for Years 10–13 are charged separately according to the pupil's subject choices. - Additional support or therapeutic services (extended EAL, SEN support, Educational Psychologist) are charged separately when required. Fee payment handling and methods - Applications and enrolment are managed through the school's online admissions platform (OpenApply) and the school's admissions/accounts team. Specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit/debit card or other channels) are handled through the school's payment processes associated with admissions/accounts; these specific payment method details are not listed on the public fee schedule page. Notes on increases and notice - The school may increase published fees to reflect inflation, operational or development costs and will give 90 days' notice of any increase. ( Figures and policy statements above are taken from the British School of Bucharest 2026/2027 fee schedule and related admissions pages. )	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - There is a non-refundable initial registration fee of EUR 1,200. - A deposit of EUR 3,000 is required; this deposit is deductible from the second instalment of tuition. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term where parents choose two instalments) - All fees are shown in euro. - EYFS / Nursery (part time) - Pink (18 months–2 years): EUR 7,500 per year — Per term (if paid in two instalments): EUR 3,750. - Orange (2–3 years): EUR 8,000 per year — Per term: EUR 4,000. - Green (3–4 years): EUR 8,500 per year — Per term: EUR 4,250. - EYFS / Nursery (full time) - Pink (18 months–2 years): EUR 10,000 per year — Per term: EUR 5,000. - Orange (2–3 years): EUR 10,500 per year — Per term: EUR 5,250. - Green (3–4 years): EUR 11,000 per year — Per term: EUR 5,500. - Reception (4–5 years): EUR 12,000 per year — Per term: EUR 6,000. - Primary (Key Stage 1, Year 1 to Year 6; ages 5–11): EUR 16,000 per year — Per term: EUR 8,000. - Secondary (Key Stage 3, Year 7 to Year 9; ages 11–14): EUR 17,500 per year — Per term: EUR 8,750. - Key Stage 4 / 5 (Year 10 and above; ages 14–18): EUR 18,000 per year — Per term: EUR 9,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition may be paid in two instalments. All fees are payable in advance, in the preceding term. The EUR 3,000 deposit is deductible from the second instalment. - Sibling discounts: two children (one part-time + one full-time) — 6% discount for the full-time pupil only; two children (both full-time) — 6% discount each; three children (all full-time) — 10% discount each. Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school; boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and extras - After-school clubs, uniforms, transportation and meals (food) are available upon request and are subject to additional charges. - Educational materials required for teaching and learning — including student books, electronic devices and key-stage resources — are included within the published tuition fees. - Extra costs not covered by tuition may include optional extracurricular activities, external examination fees and residential trips where applicable; these are charged separately when they occur. Refund information - The registration fee of EUR 1,200 is non-refundable. The published fee schedule notes the EUR 3,000 deposit is deductible from the second instalment; no additional general refund policy is published with the fee figures. Fee payment options - The published fee information lists the billing schedule and deposit arrangement but does not enumerate specific payment methods (for example, card or bank-transfer details are not included in the published fee summary).
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school teaches the National Curriculum for England, with education progressing from Early Years through IGCSE/GCSE to A-Level; more than 140 co-curricular activities (CCAs) supplement the curriculum.	Curriculum details Primary follows the English National Curriculum. A dedicated team delivers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to students across all age groups. In Secondary, the Key Stage 3 curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with Cambridge Secondary programmes, built on global and UK standards.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The school maintains an optimal pupil-to-teacher ratio with class sizes that allow teachers to be attentive to all students.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results In 2024–2025, A-Level: 38% of grades were A-A, 69% A-B, and a 100% pass rate; IGCSE: 49% A-A, 75% A-B, and a 99% pass rate. A-Level results have been consistently above world averages in recent years, with over half of the cohort achieving A-A in 2024 and nearly three-quarters A-B.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression In 2022–2023, more than 95% of graduates gained acceptance into prestigious universities worldwide, including Cambridge, Imperial College London, Durham, St Andrews, IE University Madrid and Fordham University. In 2024–2025, 42 graduates received 152 offers from 196 applications (78% offer-to-application), with destinations including Imperial College London, UCL, Durham, St Andrews, Bocconi (Italy), Esade (Spain), TU Delft (Netherlands), the University of British Columbia, the University of Miami and other leading institutions.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented There is an Able, Gifted and Talented Department.	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 1. Eligibility and entry points. Entry to the British School of Bucharest is open to any member of the community, but places are limited by class sizes and a waiting list may apply. Proof of the child's ID (birth certificate, passport or visa) is required for full enrolment. Priority is given to families with siblings already in school. Each year an end date is set for re-registration; after this date, pupils from waiting lists may be offered a place, and starting at the beginning of the academic year is preferable, though admissions assessments can be arranged if needed. 2. Age and year-group entry. Pre-nursery requires two-year-olds by 31 August; Nursery three by 31 August; Reception four by 31 August; Year 1 five by 31 August. Year 7 requires 11 by 31 August; Year 10 entry aged 14 by 31 August; Year 12 and 13 entry (A-Levels) require passing grades in at least five IGCSEs or their equivalent. 3. Admissions criteria and inclusive policy. Candidates are admitted based on intellectual ability, English language proficiency, and alignment with the school's code of self-control, honesty, respect, equality and concern for others. The school has a Special Educational Needs department but may determine it cannot accommodate certain needs. Inclusion is pursued with mixed-ability classes in EYFS/Primary and form groups in Secondary, and the school aims to avoid large nationality imbalances. 4. Admissions procedure. After submission, candidates are invited to admissions tests appropriate to their year group and to book a tour of the school; tests vary by year (Pre-Nursery–Reception none; Year 1–2 short writing evaluation; Years 2–6 CAT4; Years 7–11 Mathematics, English and CAT4; Years 12–13 tests per A-level choices and CAT4). An interview with an academic head follows, and parents may be interviewed if necessary. 5. Offers, waiting list and deposits. If a place is offered, or you remain on the waiting list, you have 48 hours to confirm the acceptance by email. When places for the next year are full, candidates may be placed on a Waiting List and admitted as places become available (often in spring, sometimes in summer). Rejection allows for re-application after six months. 6. Fees and final acceptance. After the file is approved, an invoice for a Reservation Deposit is issued to reserve a place until 15 April, with the balance of the full year's fees due by 15 April to secure the place. Final acceptance occurs once all academic fees have been paid.	Admissions Step 1: Contact us. Upon receiving the form, a meeting is scheduled. Meetings can be online or face-to-face. We look forward to connecting with new families and understanding your needs and those of your children. Step 2: Registration. Registration follows initial contact. Age range is 18 months to Year 13. The school retains the right to place an applicant in the appropriate year group based on assessment. We have procedures in place to make this transition process as smooth as possible, and the school is a truly international community welcoming students from 28 nationalities.
Scholarships	Scholarships BSB Scholarship Programme. The Board of the British School of Bucharest offers discounted tuition to talented students who would benefit from an education at the School, based on past academic success, an interview with the student and parents, and an essay on a specific theme. The aim is to broaden access to independent education for eligible students and to recognise exceptional talent in certain curriculum areas. Transforming Futures Scholarship Programme (2024–2025). The programme offers full and partial scholarships to students entering Year 10 or Year 12, open to state or private school students, with online registration, an application, an essay and a portfolio required. Selected candidates undertake assessments and interviews (CAT and subject tests), with final results determining scholarships ranging from 10% to 100% of tuition. Applications closed by 15 March 2024 for the 2024–2025 cycle, with CAT and English/Math assessments following shortly after and final results announced in April 2024. The BSB Scholarship Programme 2026–2027. Applications are open for Year 10 or Year 12 entry; scholarships are partial or full and aim to recognise academic potential, motivation and commitment to excellence, underpinning access to a world-class education. Shortlisted applicants attend assessments and interviews on campus, with full details and eligibility available on the dedicated Scholarship Programme page.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting List. When all places for next year have been awarded, candidates at the appropriate level are placed on a Waiting List and may be admitted as places become available, often in spring but sometimes as late as during the summer.	Waitlist —
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