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Romania, Bucharest
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BBIS was founded in 2003 and is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and the Romanian Ministry of Education. It is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB Continuum School offering the PYP, MYP and DP programmes. In 2017 BBIS became an IB World School authorized for the Diploma Programme (DP). In 2021 BBIS was authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the IB. The curriculum supports a smooth progression from PYP to MYP to DP for students from Early Years to Year 12.
The BBIS community is committed to an orderly, safe, caring environment marked by respect and positive interpersonal relationships. The school fosters physical, social and creative development, recognizing that children learn in different ways. Education is a partnership between home and school, and effective communication keeps parents informed and engaged in their child's progress. Students are caring, tolerant and curious, valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences in every classroom.
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.
