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Romania offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 8 international schools in Romania. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RON 30,867), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Bucharest-Beirut International School (BBIS) offers an IB Continuum education for ages 2 to 18, integrating the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) with the Reggio Emilia approach and a bespoke curriculum. Founded in 2003, BBIS is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and the Romanian Ministry of Education and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organisation as an IB World School. In 2017 BBIS earned authorization for the Diploma Programme, and in 2021 for the Primary Years Programme, enabling a smooth progression from Early Years through Year 12. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning aligned with the IB Learner Profile to develop life-long learners and global citizens. The campus at 14 Vergului Street, District 2, Bucharest, includes House 1 for Early Education and Primary, a library, a boarding facility and an outdoor area for the Secondary School. English is the language of instruction, with Arabic, French and Spanish offered through the DP; Arabic is widely used among students. The Lebanese National Syllabus is used, with materials produced in Lebanon. Charity activities are part of extracurricular life.
Mark Twain International School in Romania is a campus offering bilingual and international divisions for ages 2 to 18. It holds ARACIP, IB (PYP, MYP and DP) and Cambridge accreditation and provides two high‑school pathways: National Romanian Baccalaureate and IB Diploma Programme. The Diploma is taught in the two years, with a 100% passing rate and university‑level preparation, complemented by career counseling and university application guidance. The Primary Years Programme nurtures caring, active learners, while high school emphasizes pathways to higher education and professional life. The school operates three campuses in Voluntari and Ștefăneștii de Jos, on 16,000 m2 of green spaces and 7,500 m2 of buildings, with a 1:6 teacher–student ratio. Students come from 50+ nationalities, with bilingual English‑Romanian divisions and Diploma studies in English, French or Spanish. Milestones include IB authorization in 2008, a 15th anniversary in 2010, and a Cosmopolis campus planned to open by September 2025.
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.
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.
Mark Twain International School - Junior Campus offers a dedicated educational environment for children ages 2 to 11. Situated in a 16,000 sqm green campus in Voluntari, the school features a dual-division approach with both English-only and bilingual English-Romanian tracks. The curriculum strictly follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Notable facilities include an on-site clinic, a newly renovated kitchen providing up to four nutritionist-approved meals daily, and dedicated spaces for over 40 co-curricular activities. A unique signature feature is the Extended Stay Program, an optional afternoon enrichment initiative focusing on creative workshops, social interaction, and play-based learning. Furthermore, students can participate in distinctive clubs ranging from advanced mathematics and robotics to fencing, theater, and rock band practice. The campus is serviced by a private fleet of 25 vans, ensuring secure door-to-door transportation for its students.
AISB is a not-for-profit international school in Bucharest offering the International Baccalaureate across all grade levels. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is used in the early years, followed by the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6–10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11–12. The school is authorized to deliver the MYP and DP, and it also awards a U.S. High School Diploma to students who meet the required credits, through NEASC accreditation. Founded in 1962 by the U.S. Embassy to serve the diplomatic community, AISB now serves 1000+ students from over 60 nationalities on a 10-hectare campus opened in 2001. The campus includes a modern Early Learning Center, a Design and Innovation Center, science labs, arts spaces, and extensive sports facilities. The school runs service learning, CEESA- and ISTA-participation, and a broad co-curricular program that includes bands, robotics, theatre, MUN, and community service.
Olga Gudynn International School (OGIS) is a Romania-based educational group serving ages 2 to 18 with three internationally recognised pathways: the Romanian National Curriculum taught bilingual English, the Cambridge International Curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The Cambridge pathway unfolds as Cambridge Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (7–9), IGCSE (10–11), and Cambridge International AS & A Levels (12–13). The Romanian National Curriculum provides a solid academic foundation aligned with the Ministry of Education, preparing students for the Romanian Baccalaureate and university study. The IB DP offers a rigorous programme for Years 12 and 13, including Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service components. OGIS is UNESCO-affiliated, accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education, and authorised by Cambridge and the IB for the Diploma Programme. The school hosts students from over 25 nationalities, runs 50+ extracurriculars, and supports internships, volunteering, scholarships, and exchanges with international partners.
Mark Twain International School in Romania is a campus offering bilingual and international divisions for ages 2 to 18. It holds ARACIP, IB (PYP, MYP and DP) and Cambridge accreditation and provides two high‑school pathways: National Romanian Baccalaureate and IB Diploma Programme. The Diploma is taught in the two years, with a 100% passing rate and university‑level preparation, complemented by career counseling and university application guidance. The Primary Years Programme nurtures caring, active learners, while high school emphasizes pathways to higher education and professional life. The school operates three campuses in Voluntari and Ștefăneștii de Jos, on 16,000 m2 of green spaces and 7,500 m2 of buildings, with a 1:6 teacher–student ratio. Students come from 50+ nationalities, with bilingual English‑Romanian divisions and Diploma studies in English, French or Spanish. Milestones include IB authorization in 2008, a 15th anniversary in 2010, and a Cosmopolis campus planned to open by September 2025.
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