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Bucharest is home to 18 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
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International School of Bucharest is a non-profit day school delivering a British-style education from early years through IB Diploma Programme. Founded in 1996, the school moved to a purpose-built campus in Bucharest's eastern district in 2008, providing facilities and a community geared to international families. The curriculum blends Cambridge IGCSE for Years 10–11 with Cambridge Secondary and the Cambridge Lower Curriculum for Key Stages 3, alongside International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12–13. English is the language of instruction. The Primary School follows the English National Curriculum for ages 2–11, while KS3 uses the National Curriculum framework for many subjects. ISB is IB World School and is accredited by the Council of International Schools since 2012. Facilities include dedicated ICT, Music, Drama and Art rooms, a Theatre and science laboratories, plus an indoor sports hall and outdoor facilities. Enrichment activities, House competitions, and World Scholar's Cup rounds enrich life together.
Liceul Teoretic Scoala Mea is a day school in Romania with formal links to the United Kingdom via Cambridge International and accreditation as a British School Overseas (BSO). It delivers a mixed National and Cambridge curriculum for ages 3 to 18, covering Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, AS and A Levels, plus the IB Diploma Programme. The National track leads to the National Bacalaureat Diploma and IELTS, with Cambridge IGCSE certificates earned by year 10. The school is authorized to run CAIE exams on site and will offer new high school programs in Acting and Singing (Pop and Jazz) from September 2026. The campus includes 37 classrooms, multiple science laboratories, art and 3D printing spaces, a library system, two gyms, two sports halls, a 300-seat hall, and counseling and medical offices. It emphasizes multilingual learning and hybrid delivery, and offers broad extracurriculars, including theatre, School Band, STEM activities, and language-based clubs worldwide.
The British School of Bucharest is a British international day school delivering the National Curriculum for England from Early Years through IGCSE/GCSE to A-Level. It serves ages 2 to 18 and welcomes students from around the world, with over 700 pupils from 65 nations. It is recognised as a British School Overseas by the UK ISI and rated Excellent in all areas by ISI in 2018, 2022, and 2025. The campus in northern Bucharest comprises three buildings, designed to support ecological sustainability and diverse outdoor learning settings. Facilities include an indoor sports dome, four indoor sports areas, outdoor play spaces, Ringwood Kingdom for EYFS-Year 2, science gardens, music rooms, laboratories, libraries, a drama studio, and a Food Technology Studio with six kitchens. The BSB Innovation Hub supports STEAM learning, alongside on-site dining, a pond, a vegetable garden and a Re-Wilding Zone. Co-curriculars include MUN, LAMDA Public Speaking, and MAD Charity.
Verita International School Bucharest offers a British curriculum for ages 2–18, including IEYC, IPC, IMYC, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. It is a not-for-profit independent foundation linked to the UK system via the Dukes Education network. The Bucharest campus comprises a Main Building for Years 2–11, an IB Building for Years 12–13 across the street, and an Early Years Building nearby, with multiple playgrounds and ample outdoor space plus indoor athletic facilities. A second Amber Campus is under construction in Amber Forest (Tunari, Ilfov) and planned to open in 2026–2027; it will cover about 15,000 square meters and include a school, kindergarten, after-school programs, and extensive sports facilities, with 80% of land preserved as green space. A City Campus is planned with modern classrooms, arts and sports spaces, and advanced technology. After-school activities run 16:00–17:00, including sports, arts, music, drama, coding, and languages, with Romanian and French workshops and options such as Spanish and German. Capoeira Alemar Bucharest and private music lessons are offered; students present projects and exhibitions.
EFI Bucarest is a French international school within the Odyssey Education group, located on Casa Scarlat Kretzulescu in central Bucharest. It offers a trilingual French–English–Romanian learning environment and follows the French national curriculum as approved by the French Ministry of Education. The school serves prekindergarten through primary levels, with a junior high opening in September 2024 and a high school planned for September 2028 to enable the French baccalaureate (international option) and related language certifications. French is the language of instruction, with English (~4.5 hours per week plus co-teaching) and Romanian (2 hours per week); about 20% of lessons are taught in English. Facilities include a 2,200 m² campus with a multi-sports hall, two large playgrounds, a media library, and a canteen. The Passerelle and Portal programmes support non‑French-speaking students, while extracurriculars span arts, theatre, robotics, chess and sport within the Odyssey network. The school emphasizes intercultural exchange and international-mindedness.
International British School of Bucharest delivers the English National Curriculum for ages 3 to 18, with the Early Years Foundation Stage for Nursery and Reception, and Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 followed by Cambridge AS and A Levels in the Sixth Form. The school is a day school serving a cosmopolitan community, with COBIS accreditation and official recognition by Romania's ARACIP, reflecting its commitment to high standards. The modern campus provides dedicated outdoor areas appropriate to each age group, sports fields, science labs, art and design spaces, and ICT facilities, plus a new administrative building housing the Early Years Centre and a Lunch Room. A rich extracurricular programme runs alongside classroom study, including specialist sport and music teaching, class trips, after-school clubs, and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. A culture of student leadership and wellbeing underpins this education, preparing pupils for higher education worldwide and fostering responsible citizenship.
King's Oak British International School is a not-for-profit, UK-affiliated institution in Bucharest, serving ages 1-18. The school offers a British international curriculum across the age range: Early Years Foundation Stage in the early years; Primary follows the English National Curriculum, with targeted EAL support; In Secondary, students follow Cambridge pathways with IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. The Key Stage 3 program weaves the English National Curriculum with Cambridge Secondary programmes, aligning with global and UK standards. The school began in 1994 as International Nursery School and has evolved through name changes; it is located by the lake in northern Bucharest. It features specialist teaching in Drama and Music, Art and Design in Primary, and Art/Drama/Design Technology focus in Secondary. Spanish is taught as a Modern Foreign Language. After-school clubs include arts and crafts, leadership through Duke of Edinburgh programme, and residential trips, with holistic pastoral care.
Cambridge School of Bucharest offers a British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18, providing a continuous education pathway from early years to secondary schooling. This arrangement supports steady progression as children grow, with age-appropriate learning that builds on prior knowledge year by year. The program emphasizes a broad and balanced range of subjects commonly associated with British education, aiming to develop literacy, numeracy, scientific inquiry, social understanding, and communication skills. The school fosters a learning culture where curiosity, collaboration, and independent study are encouraged, helping students take increasing responsibility for their progress. With a shared framework across all age groups, pupils experience coherent progression between key stages, reducing disruption during transitions. Cambridge School of Bucharest also seeks to create an inclusive community that accommodates diverse backgrounds and supports families navigating international education. In this setting, international-mindedness and preparation for further study are central considerations in daily school life today.
MISB is a British international school located in downtown Bucharest, serving students aged 2 to 11 across Early Years and Primary (Key Stages 1 and 2). The curriculum follows the British National Curriculum, with Early Years organized around seven areas of learning and Primary including English, maths, and Romanian; phonics, reading, and writing are taught, and KS2 offers German. The school is authorized by the Romanian Ministry of National Education and is recognized as a COBIS Patron's Accredited Member, reflecting its international connections and standards. The campus is a preserved villa on Amzei Square, with large bright classrooms, Chromebook laptops for IT, and two KS1/KS2 libraries. A Summer Camp includes meals by an in-house chef and swimming in an outdoor pool. After-School Clubs cover sports, arts, languages, and robotics, fostering creativity and critical thinking. The school emphasizes social, emotional, and cultural development through a child-centered approach that supports curiosity daily.
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