International British School of Bucharest vs King George British International School

	I International British School of Bucharest Bucharest, Romania	K King George British International School Bucharest, Romania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RON 5,650 - 22,350	Fees / year RON 6,000 - 9,600
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 430	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2000	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 21-25 Agricultori Street, District 2, Bucharest, Romania. IBSB is located in District 2 of Bucharest.	Location King George has two campuses in Bucharest. One is Intrarea Capelei 9B in Bucharest Sector 6. The other is King George International School – Prelungirea Ghencea, Bucharest.
Stages	Stages EYFS; Primary School; Secondary School.	Stages EYFS → Primary → Secondary & IGCSE → A-Levels.
School type	School type Day school.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 32 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English Support is provided.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Romania.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure EYFS: Gates open 8:15 am; 9:00 am registration; 9:00–3:00 learning; 3:00–5:00 pm After School Club (termly fee). Primary: Day starts at 8:30 am with morning line-up; 8:30–3:00 pm lessons; 3:00–3:50 pm clubs (Monday–Thursday). Secondary: Day starts at 8:30 am with morning registration; 8:40–3:50 pm lessons; 4:00–5:30 pm Afterschool Clubs (Monday–Thursday).	School day structure A typical day features interactive and dynamic lessons with collaboration and technology. Breaks are active and designed for relaxation and socialization. Meals are nutritious, and cultural events celebrate diversity.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Enrollment & application fees - Enrolment Deposit: EUR 3,500. This payment secures a place and is deducted from the total tuition fee; it is non-refundable in case of withdrawal. - Registration Fee (non‑refundable, first time only for new students): EUR 1,800 for the 1st child or each sibling; EUR 1,200 for the 3rd child; EUR 0 for the 4th child. Tuition fees by year group (2026–2027) — annual and instalments - Nursery (Half‑day): Annual tuition EUR 7,350. 1st instalment EUR 4,410 (Aug 31 – Feb 28); 2nd instalment EUR 2,940 (Mar 1 – Jun 25). - Nursery & Reception (Full day): Annual tuition EUR 12,850. 1st instalment EUR 7,710 (Aug 31 – Feb 28); 2nd instalment EUR 5,140 (Mar 1 – Jun 25). - Primary School (Years 1–6): Annual tuition EUR 18,150. 1st instalment EUR 10,890 (Aug 31 – Feb 28); 2nd instalment EUR 7,260 (Mar 1 – Jun 25). - Middle School (Years 7–9): Annual tuition EUR 20,670. 1st instalment EUR 12,400 (Aug 31 – Feb 28); 2nd instalment EUR 8,270 (Mar 1 – Jun 25). - High School (Years 10–13): Annual tuition EUR 22,350. 1st instalment EUR 13,410 (Aug 31 – Feb 28); 2nd instalment EUR 8,940 (Mar 1 – Jun 25). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed on a two‑semester basis (two instalments per academic year). For 2026–2027 the fiscal semesters are: 1st instalment period Aug 31, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027; 2nd instalment period Mar 1, 2027 – Jun 25, 2027. Payment due dates specified are: 1st instalment due by August 05, 2026; 2nd instalment due by February 01, 2027. The school may adjust fees with 90 days' prior notice. Sibling discount - A 10% sibling discount is offered where two or more siblings are registered; the discount is applied only to the youngest sibling. Additional costs invoiced separately - Certain club and after‑school activities - Residential trips - Transportation - School lunch - School uniform - Events Fund - Re‑takes, remarks and external examination checks These items are invoiced in addition to the annual tuition. What tuition covers - Certain clubs and school activities - Local educational trips - Class textbooks and software access - Stationery - IGCSE & AS/A‑level examinations (as listed in the fee details) Certain items are included within the tuition and others are charged separately as listed above. Refund information - The Enrolment Deposit (EUR 3,500) is non‑refundable in case of withdrawal. The Registration Fee is non‑refundable. Annual tuition adjustments may be made with 90 days' notice. Boarding - No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed; there are no boarding fees applicable. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule specifies payment via "IBSB Direct Payments" in two instalments with the instalment periods and due‑by dates shown above. Specific payment channels (for example, explicit mention of credit card or bank transfer details) are not provided within the published fee schedule. For the 2026–2027 fee structure the school specifies the two‑instalment payment arrangement.	Fee details Application / Registration fees - One-time Registration Fee: EUR 100. This fee is charged once at enrolment and is non-refundable. Tuition fees by school stage (annual amounts) - EYFS / Preschool (Ages 3–5): EUR 6,000 per year. - Primary / Elementary (Ages 5–11): EUR 9,150 per year. - Lower Secondary / Middle School (Ages 11–14): EUR 9,200 per year. - Upper Secondary / IGCSE & A-Level (Ages 14–18): EUR 9,600 per year. Supplies and other recurring compulsory charges - Annual School Supplies Fee: EUR 150 per pupil (applies in the published stages). - Personal workbooks, specialised materials, uniforms and optional extracurricular activities or trips are charged separately. Meals and what tuition covers - The published tuition figures include four daily meals (breakfast, morning snack, hot lunch, afternoon snack) and standard classroom learning materials and specialist sessions as described for each stage. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition may be paid annually or in scheduled instalments; the school's published information indicates instalment options but does not provide a public breakdown of instalment dates or the number of instalments. Parents are billed under the school's enrolment/tuition invoicing procedures. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published in the school's fee information. The school is presented as a day school in the published material. Uniform costs and supply - Uniforms are required and may be purchased from the school's uniform store; specific uniform price lists are not published in the general fee summary. Refund information - The one-time Registration Fee (EUR 100) is stated as non-refundable. No other refund terms (for deposits, tuition refunds, or conditions for refund) are publicly detailed in the published fee summary. Fee payment options - The public fee information lists billing and instalment options but does not publish specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, accepted card payments, or online payment portals). Actual accepted payment methods are handled through the school's finance/admissions office. Other costs and potential additional charges - Additional costs that may be charged separately: specialised subject materials, examination charges, optional clubs, off-site educational trips, uniforms, and any externally arranged certifications or exams. These items are listed as charged separately from the published tuition. Summary of what is not published in the public fee information - Per-term fee amounts and a full per-year-group (individual Year 1, Year 2, etc.) itemisation are not published in the school's general fee summary; only stage-level annual tuition figures are provided. Exact billing dates, the number and timing of instalments, specific payment methods accepted, detailed uniform price lists, and a wider refund policy beyond the non-refundable registration fee are not publicly detailed in the published materials. For clarity on instalment schedules, formal payment terms, or itemised per-year-group amounts you should consult the school's admissions/finance office directly.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school follows the National Curriculum of England for ages 3–18, with the Early Years Foundation Stage for Nursery and Reception; Primary (Years 1–6) and Secondary (Years 7–11) follow the National Curriculum, and Cambridge IGCSE is taken in Years 10–11; Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers Cambridge AS and A-Level courses.	Curriculum details Full British curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage to A-Levels. EYFS (ages 3–5); Primary (Key Stages 1–2; ages 5–11); Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3; ages 11–14); Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4; ages 14–16; IGCSE); Advanced Levels (A-Levels; ages 16–18).
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Exam results	Exam results GCSE A-A* average for the Summer 2025 exam session was 57%. IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A-Level exams are scheduled twice a year.	Exam results 100% A-Level pass rate. Top-tier IGCSE results with many A* and A grades. University admissions include Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, NYU, and Leiden. Awards in Olympiads, international competitions, and Model UN.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression 95% of IBSB graduates continue their studies at top universities worldwide. University destinations include Cambridge, Yale, University College London, London School of Economics, Bocconi University, University of Amsterdam, and others.	Higher education progression Graduates gain admission to world-leading universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, NYU, and Leiden.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented More Able and Talented is a whole-school approach with differentiated teaching and enrichment opportunities; IBSB is a member of the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE).	Gifted and talented STEM, languages, arts, and sports enrichment. Students participate in Olympiads, international competitions, and Model UN.
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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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
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Enrolment starts at Nursery for children aged 3 or older on September 1. IBSB uses an open enrolment policy and does not exclude students based on academic ability; all students are assessed before they start and a programme is in place to support progress, including Extra English Support for those needing language assistance. New enrolments are considered from March; those submitted before February are placed on the waiting list, which is processed for the new academic year on March 1. You can visit the school by appointment to meet the Head of School or Executive Director and receive an official tour, and a day at the school can be arranged for prospective pupils. Enrolment during the year is possible if a place is available. The school uses Cambridge assessments: Cambridge Pupil Progress Tests in Primary, Checkpoint in Year 9, IGCSE in Years 10–11, and A Levels in Years 12–13; reports and communications with parents are online via the Schoolbase system. An initial Registration Fee of 1,000 and a deposit of 1,500€ are payable at enrolment, with termly payments due before the start of each term.	Admissions 1. Online Application: Applicants fill out the online admission form and submit the required documents. The application process is accessible year-round. Applications are accepted subject to availability. After submission, the process moves to the next stage. 2. Interview & Testing: Students take part in an academic evaluation and a personal interview. The evaluation assesses academic abilities and readiness for the curriculum. The personal interview provides insight into the student and family. Results determine whether the student advances to the final admission decision. 3. Final Decision: The final decision is communicated as an official admission confirmation. This confirms the student's place at King George British International School. The admission decision follows the completion of the interview and testing. 4. Enrollment Completion: Enrollment is completed by paying the required fees and signing the school contract. This secures the student's place at the school. The process concludes with enrollment completion.
Scholarships	Scholarships The IBSB Scholarship Programme is available annually for students entering Years 7–10 and Year 12, with up to three senior scholarships for 2026–2027. Scholarships cover approximately €15,000 per year, about 70% of the annual tuition and include a waiver of IBSB enrolment fees; recipients may also access mentoring and internship opportunities at Allianz-Țiriac. Applications open February 9 and close March 28; CAT4 and EPT assessments, plus special talent and subject assessments, occur in April; interviews are held on May 2; announcements follow on May 6 (with acceptance by May 8) or May 11 for unsuccessful results; if awarded, external candidates must register by May 30. Types of scholarships include Academic, Sporting, and Excellence in Creative Arts, each requiring a portfolio of evidence, CAT4 and EPT results, and other supporting materials.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist There is a waiting list for new enrolments; if you submit your new enrolment application before February you will be placed on the waiting list, which is processed for the new academic year on March 1. Enrolment during the year is possible if a place becomes available.	Waitlist —
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