King George British International School vs Maria International School

	K King George British International School Bucharest, Romania	M Maria International School Bucharest, Romania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RON 6,000 - 9,600	Fees / year RON 6,200 - 11,500
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 11 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 British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Romanian
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2013
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
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 Maria International School of Bucharest is located in the heart of downtown Bucharest, at Strada Piața Amzei Nr.6, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania. It is housed in a beautifully preserved villa. It is well connected by public transport, including many bus lines and the Romana Square metro.
Stages	Stages EYFS → Primary → Secondary & IGCSE → A-Levels.	Stages Early Years and Primary.
School type	School type —	School type British international school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support MISB is an inclusive school.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Romania.	Country affiliation British/UK (British National Curriculum).
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 Typical MISB days run from 8:30 to 17:00. Breakfast is from 8:30 to 8:45, with core instruction in the morning and afternoon, a lunch break, and an after-school long programme with clubs until 5:00 pm.
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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 Registration and Reservation Fees - Registration fee: EUR 500. (Non-refundable; first time only). - Reservation fee (per year): Early Years EUR 500 / Reception EUR 500 / Primary EUR 1,000. (Non-deductible; payment required before April 1). Materials Fee - Materials fee (per year): Early Years EUR 200 / Reception EUR 300 / Primary EUR 500. (Non-deductible; payment required before April 1). Reservation and materials fees will not be deducted from the tuition fee. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and programme times) - Early Years (2–3 years): Short Programme EUR 5,500 / year (08:00–15:00); Long Programme EUR 6,500 / year (08:00–17:00). Monthly payment option is available for Early Years. - Reception (4 years): Short Programme EUR 6,000 / year (08:00–15:00); Long Programme EUR 7,000 / year (08:00–17:00). - Primary (Years 1–6): Short Programme EUR 9,000 / year (08:00–15:00); Long Programme EUR 10,000 / year (08:00–17:00). Per-payment installment examples (simple divisions based on available billing options — inferred) - Quarterly (three installments): divide the annual fee by 3. Example amounts: Early Years Short EUR 5,500 → EUR 1,833.33 per installment; Early Years Long EUR 6,500 → EUR 2,166.67; Reception Short EUR 6,000 → EUR 2,000; Reception Long EUR 7,000 → EUR 2,333.33; Primary Short EUR 9,000 → EUR 3,000; Primary Long EUR 10,000 → EUR 3,333.33. These are straightforward arithmetic divisions of the annual fee and illustrate the per-installment level when choosing quarterly billing. - Bi-annual (two installments): divide the annual fee by 2. Example amounts: Early Years Short EUR 5,500 → EUR 2,750; Primary Long EUR 10,000 → EUR 5,000 (illustrative). - Annual: full tuition paid in one payment equals the annual amounts shown above. Meals - Short Programme meal plan: EUR 900 / year + TVA (includes breakfast, one mid-morning snack, lunch). - Long Programme meal plan: EUR 1,000 / year + TVA (includes breakfast, one mid-morning snack, lunch and one afternoon snack). Meals are prepared on-site by the school chef; purchasing school lunch is optional. Additional costs and fees - Extra-curricular / after-school clubs: EUR 50–150 (varies by club/activity). - Field trip fees: EUR 50–150 (varies by destination). - Uniform fees: Not included in the tuition or educational resources fees; specific uniform costs are handled separately by the school office. Billing schedule, discounts and payment terms - Quarterly tuition: 0% discount per year. Quarterly payments must be paid by 1 September, 1 December and 1 March (dates shown for the 2026–2027 billing cycle). - Bi-annual tuition: 1% discount per year. Bi-annual payments must be paid by 1 September and 1 February (dates shown for the 2026–2027 billing cycle). - Annual tuition: 3% discount per year. Annual payment must be paid by 1 September (date shown for the 2026–2027 billing cycle). - Sibling discounts: Second child 3% discount per year; Third child 5% discount per year (with a cap that sibling discount for the third child cannot exceed 8% in cases of advance payment). - Ukrainian support: Ukrainian citizens are eligible for an additional 10% discount on month-to-month fees. - To secure a place, payment of registration fee, reservation fee and materials fee is required by April 1; if not paid by that deadline the child will be added to the waiting list. Reservation and materials fees will not be deducted from tuition. Refund information - Registration fee: explicitly stated as non-refundable. - Reservation fee and materials fee: stated as non-deductible and not offset against tuition; these fees are not deducted from the tuition charge. Fee payment options - Accepted methods: cash or bank transfer.
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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 Early Years follows the English National Curriculum and is based on seven areas of learning: Personal, Social, and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Communication and Language; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design. Primary follows the British National Curriculum, with core subjects including English, maths, and Romanian; phonics, reading and writing are also taught. In KS2, German language classes are offered.
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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 —
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 —
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
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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. Enrollment requires submitting the application form and the following documents: a copy of the child's birth certificate; a copy of the parent's valid identification document; a copy of the most recent evaluation report from the child's previous school or kindergarten; a medical report; a vaccination record; Aviz de intrare în colectivitate (medical clearance for participation in group activities); and a recommendation letter from the child's previous school or kindergarten. 2. MISB has an induction procedure to help children adjust to school at their own pace. It is a gradual process that increases the time the child spends in school from one day to the next; families should maintain a consistent schedule and ensure on-time arrival to set a routine; child/parent communication is very important to support the transition. 3. English is the primary language used for teaching at MISB. Romanian language classes are offered for all levels and German is taught for KS2. For MiniPreschool and Preschool, teaching assistants speak Romanian, but it is used only for special circumstances; students are encouraged to speak English from Reception onwards. 4. To secure a place, pay the registration fee, reservation fee, and materials fee by April 1. If payments are not made by this deadline, you will be added to the waiting list. Reservation and materials fees are not deducted from tuition. Tuition and related fees vary by programme and include quarterly, bi-annual, and annual payment options; a sibling discount applies for the second and third child, and Ukraine-related discounts may apply.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If payments are not made by the April 1 deadline for registration, reservation, and materials fees, applicants are added to the waiting list.
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