King George British International School vs Maarif International School of Bucharest

	K King George British International School Bucharest, Romania	M Maarif International School of Bucharest Bucharest, Romania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RON 6,000 - 9,600	Fees / year RON 7,800 - 8,850
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 341
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Romanian
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2020
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location The International Maarif School of Bucharest is located on a three-hectare site in Voluntari, northeast of Bucharest. The campus address is Bulevardul Pipera, Nr. 206 Bis, Voluntari, Ilfov. It is in the Pipera area with access from central Bucharest.
Stages	Stages EYFS → Primary → Secondary & IGCSE → A-Levels.	Stages The school offers Kindergarten, Primary, Middle School/Lower Secondary, and High School/Upper Secondary. The International Section follows the International Maarif Programme in Kindergarten and the Cambridge curriculum from Primary to Upper Secondary; the National Section follows the Romanian Curriculum. The International Section uses English as the language of instruction.
School type	School type —	School type The school is a private school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Romania.	Country affiliation Affiliated with Türkiye Maarif Foundation (Turkey).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	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.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details IMSB uses 10 buses to transport more than 100 students. Bus routes cover Pantelimon, Dudesti, Piata Unirii, Ferentari, Corbeanca, Dorobanti, Colentina, Voluntari, Cosmopolis and the Herastrau area. Buses are equipped with webcams for safety; pricing is per route.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Fees — 2026–2027 academic year Application / Registration & Evaluation fees (non‑refundable) - Preschool (Mp1, Mp2, Mp3): N/A (no separate registration/evaluation fee). - International Section (Primary, Secondary, High School): EUR 250 per student (non‑refundable). - National Section: - Grădiniță: N/A (no separate registration/evaluation fee). - Ciclu Primar: EUR 250 (non‑refundable). - Ciclu Gimnazial: EUR 250 (non‑refundable). - Ciclu Liceal: EUR 250 (non‑refundable). Tuition fees — annual (per year group) - Maarif Preschool Programme (per year): - Mp1 (3–4 years): EUR 7,500 per year. - Mp2 (4–5 years): EUR 7,500 per year. - Mp3 (5–6 years): EUR 7,500 per year. - International Section (Cambridge / International Maarif Programme): - Primary: EUR 8,000 per year. - Secondary: EUR 8,500 per year. - High School: EUR 9,000 per year. - National Section (Romanian curriculum): - Grădiniță: EUR 6,000 per year. - Ciclu Primar: EUR 6,500 per year. - Ciclu Gimnazial: EUR 7,000 per year. - Ciclu Liceal: EUR 7,500 per year. Uniform fees (one‑off / per year as shown) - International Section: - Primary: EUR 250. - Secondary: EUR 300. - High School: EUR 350. - National Section: - Grădiniță: N/A. - Ciclu Primar: EUR 250. - Ciclu Gimnazial: EUR 300. - Ciclu Liceal: EUR 350. - Preschool uniform: N/A. Books, educational & digital materials fees (one‑off / per year as shown) - Preschool (Mp1–Mp3): EUR 300 per year. - International Section: - Primary: EUR 350. - Secondary: EUR 400. - High School: EUR 800. - National Section (all listed cycles): EUR 250 per year (Grădiniță and Ciclu Primar/Gimnazial/Liceal as shown). - Note: Some subjects may require additional materials that are not included in the Educational Materials fee. Billing schedule and payment terms - Registration is completed only after the first installment is paid. - A 5% discount applies for full (single‑payment) settlement of the tuition. - A 5% sibling discount applies where eligible. - The published fee list is identified for the 2026–2027 academic year and is noted as valid until May, when fees are updated. - Some subjects may require additional educational materials which are not included in the Educational Materials fee. Boarding fees - No boarding fees appear in the publicly published fee schedule and no boarding provision is listed among the school services; the school operates as a day school (no boarding fees indicated). Other costs and fees - The schedule above explicitly lists: registration/evaluation (non‑refundable) fees, uniform fees, and Books + Educational & Digital Materials fees. - The school lists additional services (for example catering and bus service) on its services menu, but specific charges for catering, bus transport or other optional services are not shown on the published fee page. Refund information - The Registration & Evaluation charge shown on the fee schedule is labelled non‑refundable. - No further general tuition refund policy is published on the displayed fee sheet. Fee payment options - The published fee image and the public admissions/registration pages do not specify accepted payment channels (for example, bank transfer, credit card or online payment) on the fee sheet itself. (End of fee summary.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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).	Curriculum details The school offers three curriculum streams across the year groups: the Romanian National Curriculum in the National Sections; the Cambridge Curriculum in the International Sections; and the International Maarif Programme for preschool. In Kindergarten, parents may choose the Romanian Curriculum (Romanian language of instruction) or the International Maarif Programme Curriculum (in English). The Romanian National Curriculum is taught in the National Sections for Primary, Middle School (grades 5–8), and High School (grades 9–12). The Cambridge Curriculum is taught in the International Sections for Primary and Secondary, with Cambridge IGCSE examinations in grades 9–10 and Cambridge A Levels in grades 11–12. The International Maarif Programme Curriculum is used for preschool (authorized and accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education and ARACIP). After graduation, diplomas earned under the Cambridge or International Maarif curricula are equivalated by the Romanian Ministry of Education via CNRED.
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Exam results	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.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates gain admission to world-leading universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, NYU, and Leiden.	Higher education progression Graduates may pursue higher education in Romanian and international universities, with Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels providing recognized qualifications for university admission in Romania and abroad.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented STEM, languages, arts, and sports enrichment. Students participate in Olympiads, international competitions, and Model UN.	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 —
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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 —
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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 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.	Admissions 1. Certificate of Studies for Previous School Years (Academic Grades, Conduct Grade, Disciplinary Records) is required for pre-enrolment. It records the student's academic history, conduct grade, and any disciplinary records. It should accompany the other pre-enrolment documents. It is part of the materials reviewed during the admissions process. 2. Copy: Birth certificate, Parents ID's, and Marriage/divorce certificate are required copies for pre-enrolment. They establish identity and family information. Ensure copies are legible and up-to-date. They accompany the pre-enrolment documents. 3. Original: Student School Transcript, Medical history form filled by a family doctor (school format), Immunization records / the student vaccination, and 4 recent passport-size photos are required originals. These originals verify academic history and health information. Ensure the photos are recent and clear. They accompany the pre-enrolment submission. 4. Medical History Form: Download the Medical History Form and bring it to the school once it has been completed by the family doctor. The form should be completed by the family doctor before submission. It should be presented as part of the pre-enrolment documents.
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