King George British International School vs Verita International School

	K King George British International School Bucharest, Romania	V Verita International School Bucharest, Romania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RON 6,000 - 9,600	Fees / year RON 8,500 - 14,900
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 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 —	Pupils 1,500
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 19
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
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 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 EYFS → Primary → Secondary & IGCSE → A-Levels.	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 —	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	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 Romania.	Country affiliation —
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 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.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 gain admission to world-leading universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, NYU, and Leiden.	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 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
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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. 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 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 —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	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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