Romania, Bucharest
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21-25 Agricultori Street, District 2, Bucharest, Romania. IBSB is located in District 2 of Bucharest.
EYFS; Primary School; Secondary School.
Day school.
English Support is provided.
EYFS: Gates open 8:15 am; 9:00 am registration; 9:00–3:00 learning; 3:00–5:00 pm After School Club (termly fee). Primary: Day starts at 8:30 am with morning line-up; 8:30–3:00 pm lessons; 3:00–3:50 pm clubs (Monday–Thursday). Secondary: Day starts at 8:30 am with morning registration; 8:40–3:50 pm lessons; 4:00–5:30 pm Afterschool Clubs (Monday–Thursday).
Enrollment & application fees
- Enrolment Deposit: EUR 3,500. This payment secures a place and is deducted from the total tuition fee; it is non-refundable in case of withdrawal.
- Registration Fee (non‑refundable, first time only for new students): EUR 1,800 for the 1st child or each sibling; EUR 1,200 for the 3rd child; EUR 0 for the 4th child.
Tuition fees by year group (2026–2027) — annual and instalments
- Nursery (Half‑day): Annual tuition EUR 7,350. 1st instalment EUR 4,410 (Aug 31 – Feb 28); 2nd instalment EUR 2,940 (Mar 1 – Jun 25).
- Nursery & Reception (Full day): Annual tuition EUR 12,850. 1st instalment EUR 7,710 (Aug 31 – Feb 28); 2nd instalment EUR 5,140 (Mar 1 – Jun 25).
- Primary School (Years 1–6): Annual tuition EUR 18,150. 1st instalment EUR 10,890 (Aug 31 – Feb 28); 2nd instalment EUR 7,260 (Mar 1 – Jun 25).
- Middle School (Years 7–9): Annual tuition EUR 20,670. 1st instalment EUR 12,400 (Aug 31 – Feb 28); 2nd instalment EUR 8,270 (Mar 1 – Jun 25).
- High School (Years 10–13): Annual tuition EUR 22,350. 1st instalment EUR 13,410 (Aug 31 – Feb 28); 2nd instalment EUR 8,940 (Mar 1 – Jun 25).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed on a two‑semester basis (two instalments per academic year). For 2026–2027 the fiscal semesters are: 1st instalment period Aug 31, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027; 2nd instalment period Mar 1, 2027 – Jun 25, 2027. Payment due dates specified are: 1st instalment due by August 05, 2026; 2nd instalment due by February 01, 2027. The school may adjust fees with 90 days' prior notice.
Sibling discount
- A 10% sibling discount is offered where two or more siblings are registered; the discount is applied only to the youngest sibling.
Additional costs invoiced separately
- Certain club and after‑school activities
- Residential trips
- Transportation
- School lunch
- School uniform
- Events Fund
- Re‑takes, remarks and external examination checks
These items are invoiced in addition to the annual tuition.
What tuition covers
- Certain clubs and school activities
- Local educational trips
- Class textbooks and software access
- Stationery
- IGCSE & AS/A‑level examinations (as listed in the fee details)
Certain items are included within the tuition and others are charged separately as listed above.
Refund information
- The Enrolment Deposit (EUR 3,500) is non‑refundable in case of withdrawal. The Registration Fee is non‑refundable. Annual tuition adjustments may be made with 90 days' notice.
Boarding
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed; there are no boarding fees applicable.
Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule specifies payment via "IBSB Direct Payments" in two instalments with the instalment periods and due‑by dates shown above. Specific payment channels (for example, explicit mention of credit card or bank transfer details) are not provided within the published fee schedule. For the 2026–2027 fee structure the school specifies the two‑instalment payment arrangement.
32 nationalities represented.
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.