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Romania, Bucharest
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The school follows the French national curriculum approved by the French Ministry of Education and is part of the Odyssey Education network. It is a trilingual school (French, English and Romanian) with teaching delivered by French and international teachers. The school welcomes pupils from prekindergarten (2 years old) up to the final year of primary school, with junior high opening in September 2024 and high school in September 2028, enabling study for the French baccalaureate (international option) and language certifications to access universities worldwide.
The school integrates artistic and cultural learning into the pathway to academic success. In kindergarten, the teaching approach emphasizes interactive activities such as games, songs, performances and visits to museums to foster creativity. Extracurricular offerings include arts plastiques, theatre and public speaking, and a diverse roster of activities such as chess, robotics, and design-related programs. Extracurricular activities run after school from 16:30 to 17:30, with longer sessions on Wednesdays, and are available to students from Nursery through CM2.
The school provides a Passerelle programme to support non-French-speaking students with intensive French instruction in small groups to ensure quick integration. French is the reference language, with roughly a third of lessons taught in English and Romanian, and all teachers apply an immersion-based approach to language learning. The school promotes intercultural exchange and an international outlook through programs such as Model United Nations, school trips and partnerships with other international schools.
Extracurricular activities are offered to students from Nursery through CM2 and are strongly encouraged, spanning arts, sports and language development. The program runs for 30–32 weeks outside regular hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 16:00 to 17:30, with a 16:00–16:30 snack break, and Wednesday from 12:00 to 16:00 including lunch. Activities include chess, karate, arts plastiques, theatre and public speaking, robotics and coding, Magic Hub, Kinderdance, and design video games.
The EFI Bucharest community is international and multicultural, welcoming pupils, families and staff from diverse nationalities. Parents participate actively, with elected parent representatives who defend pupils' interests and maintain regular, trust-based contact with the headmaster and educational staff. The school emphasizes collaboration among pupils, families and the wider community.
Leadership and international-mindedness are fostered through programs such as Model United Nations and intercultural exchanges, which are highlighted as part of the school's educational opportunities. The school emphasizes personal development, initiative and teamwork as part of its educational missions and aims to prepare students for top universities.
After school and on Wednesday afternoons, pupils can participate in a wide range of cultural, artistic and sporting activities, with some offered in English. The educational model also emphasizes artistic and sporting involvement as part of the pathway to academic success, contributing to a well-rounded and active lifestyle.
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.
