Maria International School vs Verita International School
Maria International School and Verita International School are both in Bucharest, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes, and Verita International School also offers EYFS, IEYC, IPC, IMYC, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and IB. Published annual fees are RON 6,200 - 11,500 at Maria International School and RON 8,500 - 14,900 at Verita International School, which puts Verita International School roughly 32% higher. Maria International School takes pupils from 2 to 11, and Verita International School from 3 to 18.
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
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Pupils
1,500
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
19
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Romanian
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
2013
Opened
2013
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
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.
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
Early Years and Primary.
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
British international school.
School type
International school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
MISB is an inclusive school.
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
British/UK (British National Curriculum).
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
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.
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.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
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.
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.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
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.
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
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Student teacher ratio
Low student-to-teacher ratio.
Exam results
Exam results
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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
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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
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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.
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
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Scholarships
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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.
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.