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International School of Oradea

Romania, Oradea

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Romanian
Fees RON 5,573 - 12,499
Ages 2 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Reggio Emilia Approach, IB (DP)
Taught languages Romanian, Spanish, German, Turkish, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

International School of Oradea is a non-profit day school in Oradea serving students aged 2 to 15. The school offers streams: an International Line using UK national curriculum with English as the language of instruction, and a Romanian Line aligned with the Romanian system, enhanced with English and elements of the British curriculum. In Early Years, learning follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and uses a multi-sensory approach. Primary students study a British curriculum alongside Romanian content, while Secondary follows the English National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and Cambridge Lower Secondary, preparing learners for Cambridge IGCSE examinations in Key Stage 4, including Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500. The school is building new campus, due in 2025, with 29 classrooms, science and art labs, a library, sports facilities, and counseling spaces. ISO promotes Cambridge accreditation and a broad extracurricular program, including NextGen Afterschool Clubs and a Summer School.

The Essentials

International School of Oradea has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Romanian.

Location
Oradea, Romania. Address: Street Ceyrat 4 C. The International School of Oradea serves children aged 1.5 to 15 years.

Stages
Early Years (Nursery/Kindergarten), Primary School, and Secondary School. Primary School offers two streams: International Line (British-style education under the England National Curriculum) and Romanian Line (Romanian National Curriculum with intensive English and elements of the British curriculum).

Type
Private, non-profit day school; co-educational.

Additional learning support
Student Support Program (SSP) provides learning support; access via the class teacher or SSP coordinator.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (Cambridge International Examinations).

Religious affiliation
Non-sectarian.

School day structure
The day starts at 8:30. Early Years offers three program lengths: Short 8:30–12:30; Normal 8:30–14:50; Extended 8:30–16:50.

Bus service
School transport is available through MyDeck.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day school and does not have boarding facilities.

Uniform Requirement
A school uniform is mandatory in primary education.

Food Options
Lunch is part of the daily schedule in the International Line primary program; meals are provided during the day.

Governance and Ownership
International School of Oradea is a not-for-profit private international day school registered as a subsidiary of ISO Foundation. The ISO Board appoints an Executive Director who runs the school, and general policy is decided by the Senior Leadership Team; financial management is carried out by the ISO Foundation. Founding members are Lumina Foundation, Lumina Educational Institutions, and Oradea City Hall.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Oradea ranges from RON 5,573 to RON 12,499 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- A one-time registration fee is charged on enrolment. Amounts published for 2026/27: Nursery/Early Years and Primary registration fee: EUR 1,000 per student. Secondary (KS3 and KS4) registration fee: EUR 500 per student.

Tuition fees (annual) by programme and payment option

- Nursery / Early Years (three programme lengths: Short, Normal, Extended):
- Option 1 (payment in full by 10.02): Short EUR 7,374 / year; Normal EUR 7,988 / year; Extended EUR 8,833 / year.
- Option 2 (payment in full by 15.04): Short EUR 7,751 / year; Normal EUR 8,397 / year; Extended EUR 9,285 / year.
- Option 3 (payment in 5 equal installments): Short EUR 8,379 / year; Normal EUR 9,078 / year; Extended EUR 10,038 / year. Installment schedule is specified below.

- Primary school — International Line (KS1 & KS2 combined figures shown):
- Option 1 (payment in full by 10.02): EUR 9,632 / year. Resource fee: EUR 200 (KS1) or EUR 250 (KS2) per year. Registration fee: EUR 1,000.
- Option 2 (payment in full by 15.04): EUR 10,125 / year. Resource fees and registration fee as above.
- Option 3 (payment in 5 equal installments): EUR 10,946 / year. Installment schedule is specified below.

- Primary school — Romanian Line (by grade bands):
- Option 1 (payment in full by 10.02): EUR 4,904 / year. Resource fee: EUR 200 (CP, Cl I, Cl II) or EUR 250 (Cl III, Cl IV). Registration fee: EUR 1,000.
- Option 2 (payment in full by 15.04): EUR 5,155 / year. Resource fees and registration fee as above.
- Option 3 (payment in 5 equal installments): EUR 5,573 / year. Installment schedule is specified below.

- Secondary school — Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9):
- Option 1 (payment in full by 10.02): EUR 10,280 / year. Resource fee: EUR 300 per year. Registration fee: EUR 500.
- Option 2 (payment in full by 15.04): EUR 10,806 / year. Resource fee and registration fee as above.
- Option 3 (payment in 5 equal installments): EUR 11,682 / year. Installment schedule is specified below.

- Secondary school — Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11):
- Option 1 (payment in full by 10.02): EUR 10,999 / year. Resource fee: EUR 300 per year. Registration fee: EUR 500.
- Option 2 (payment in full by 15.04): EUR 11,562 / year. Resource fee and registration fee as above.
- Option 3 (payment in 5 equal installments): EUR 12,499 / year. Installment schedule is specified below.

Resource / additional compulsory annual charges

- Resource fees (charged annually) vary by programme: typically EUR 200 per pupil (lower primary / some EYFS), EUR 250 per pupil (upper primary), and EUR 300 per pupil (secondary). These are charged in addition to the registration fee and are shown alongside each programme above.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Three payment options are offered for the published annual tuition:
- Option 1: payment in full by 10 February (invoice schedule shown on the published fee pages).
- Option 2: payment in full by 15 April.
- Option 3: five equal instalments. For Option 3 the instalment timing stated for 2026/27 is: 20% by 15 April 2026, 20% by 15 June 2026, 20% by 15 October 2026, 20% by 15 November 2026 and 20% by 15 January 2027. Installment dates and percentages apply to the total annual fee and the school publishes the dates alongside each programme.

- Sibling discounts: 5% discount for two siblings concurrently enrolled; 10% discount for three or more siblings concurrently enrolled.

- The published fees do not include the cost of optional external clubs and tourist trips; many internal clubs and some educational trips are included in the tuition. Where coursebooks are required (typically in KS3/KS4), a book list will be shared and parents are expected to acquire those items.

Boarding fees

- The school operates as a day school and does not offer boarding facilities; therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and compulsory items

- Uniform: school uniform is mandatory in primary education. Uniform ordering is handled through the school's supplier channel (uniform provider specified). Resource and registration fees are charged separately.

- Summer School and extracurricular charges: Summer School runs as a separate programme with its own fees; published notes indicate a student discount (for ISO students) may apply to the Summer School registration. Extra-curricular internal clubs are often included in fees while external/third‑party activities or trips may incur extra charges.

- Referral / credit arrangements: a referral scheme exists that awards tuition credit or vouchers for certain costs (for example books, uniforms or clubs); the scheme rules and application of credit are set by the school.

Refund information

- The public fee pages and admissions policy list registration, resource and tuition amounts and payment schedules but do not publish a comprehensive refund or cancellation schedule on the fee pages; the fee pages state fees are revised annually and note the payment deadlines and instalment terms. Specific refund terms for registration fees, tuition or resource fees are not set out on the publicly displayed fee pages.

Fee payment options (practical details)

- The school publishes a parent portal for attendance, clubs and payments (myEduCare) and uses bank accounts held at a Romanian bank for school financial transactions; published institutional documents include school IBANs for EUR and RON accounts. Parents can therefore expect to pay by bank transfer to the school's IBAN; the parent portal is used for invoicing and bill management. No public page explicitly lists acceptance of specific payment card brands; payment-by-card availability is not specified on the published fee pages.

Notes on inclusions / exclusions

- The following are explicitly noted as not included in standard tuition where applicable: optional external clubs run by third parties, tourist/field trips run externally, and certain coursebooks when required for older year groups. Many after-school clubs organised by the school are included in the tuition. Registration and resource fees are charged in addition to the annual tuition.
Academics

International School of Oradea teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Reggio Emilia Approach, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 15.

Curriculum
The school has a British-style education. In Early Years, the Curriculum is based on the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and taught through a multi-sensory, play-based approach. In Primary School, the international line offers a British-style education aligned with the England National Curriculum, while the Romanian line follows the Romanian National Curriculum supplemented with English and elements from the British curriculum. In Secondary School, the curriculum follows the English National Curriculum for Key Stage 3, with the Cambridge Lower Secondary program in English, Maths and Science, and prepares learners for Cambridge IGCSE examinations in Key Stage 4, including Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500). A broad range of Cambridge Lower Secondary subjects is taught, including Art, Global Perspectives, Computing, Digital Literacy, English, Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Languages (Romanian, Spanish), History and Geography. The school provides English as an Additional Language support, and the principal language of instruction in all classes is English; it also offers an online Year 9 careers and aptitude test to assist progression.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are small.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes social and emotional development through core values: Empathy, Respect, Integrity, Succeed and Teamwork. Empathy is fostered by helping students understand others' experiences; daily interactions and a multicultural environment develop awareness and compassion. Respect, teamwork, integrity and perseverance support independent, responsible learning for all students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides a balanced and broad curriculum for pupils of different abilities and needs in Early Years Foundation Stage and Primary.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English As An Additional Language (EAL) support is provided. Beginners receive more intensive support at the start of their time at ISO, with a wide range of resources used to aid learning. EAL teachers work with classroom teachers to focus on language development while students participate in the same lessons as their peers.

Mental Wellbeing
Student wellbeing is a priority. ISO focuses on physical, emotional and mental health and has a wellbeing network and counselling to support students emotionally and socially, aiding academic flourishing. A certified nurse is available daily in the school medical cabinet.

Safeguarding
ISO has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. Every child has the right to feel safe, valued, listened to and protected; safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. There is a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and a safeguarding team, with clear reporting routes and emergency contacts (112 for immediate danger, 119 for child protection; local authorities DGASPC in Bihor). The policy aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 as a benchmark and outlines duties, reporting, training and governance.
Parent Experience

History
ISO is a non-profit day school providing a broad, British-style education in Oradea. ISO was co-founded by Lumina SA, Lumina Foundation – International School of Bucharest and the Municipality of Oradea. There are two curricula: the International Line uses the UK national curriculum with English as the language of instruction, while the Romanian Line follows the Romanian national curriculum with an intensive English program. The association was formed to establish ISO as a private, English-language international school with Cambridge accreditation. The association also aims to promote cultural and scientific values through education, organize events and scientific activities, and establish programs and relationships of cooperation with national and international institutions.

Community
There is a strong sense of community among parents, staff and students, with many opportunities for new families to get involved. Some opportunities are informal, while others involve joining Friends of ISO (FoISO) and attending regular meetings or events. FoISO is a link between parents and teachers with the aim of creating the best possible learning environment, and it provides an official platform to discuss concerns. Every parent with children at ISO is a member of FoISO and can participate by joining the committee, attending monthly meetings, helping at events, or simply attending events to help make them successful.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
FoISO, the Friends of ISO, is the school's Parent Teacher Association. It links parents and teachers with the shared aim of creating the best possible learning environment and providing a platform to discuss concerns. FoISO acts as a fundraising body to support school activities and events. Every ISO parent is a FoISO member, and parents can join the committee, attend monthly meetings, help at events, or participate in activities to help make events successful. Minutes of FoISO meetings and announcements keep parents updated on discussions and projects, and participation offers opportunities to meet people from diverse cultures.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Construction of a new ISO campus will be completed in 2025 and will have a total capacity of 580 students. It will include 29 classrooms, a library, a sports hall, a kitchen, a dining room, a gymnasium, a conference room, a sports field, a counseling and psychology cabinet, two medical cabins, and playgrounds for each stage of study. Kindergarten has 3 groups for 60 children, 1 multipurpose room, and a playground. Primary School has 11 classes and 220 students, with an Arts laboratory and a Science laboratory. Middle School has 7 classes and 140 students, with an IT laboratory, an Arts laboratory, and a Science laboratory. High School has 8 classes and 160 students, with a Smart Laboratory, an Arts laboratory, and a Science laboratory.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a sports hall and an outdoor sports field.

Academic Facilities
Primary School has Art and Science laboratories. Middle School has an IT laboratory, an Art laboratory, and a Science laboratory. High School has a Smart Lab, an Art laboratory, and a Science laboratory.

Extra Curricular Facilities
NextGen Afterschool Clubs are offered and there is a Summer School program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Higher Level Maths Club; National Assessment Preparation Club; IGCSE History Club; Science Club; Robotics (First Lego League); PBL/Firstep Club; Debate; Debate Club (beginners); Destination Imagination; Lumina Math in Romanian; Nutrition Adventure; Let's Read Together. Internal clubs are included in the tuition; external clubs incur additional fees.

Arts & Creative
Arts and Crafts; Clay Club; Cooking Club; Crafts Club; Art; Origami and Papercraft Club; Be the Artist; Music Explorers; Singing Lessons; Theatre Club; Calligraphy; Rhyme and Shine; Story Box (Cutia cu povești).

Cultural & Language
Romanian Spelling Club; German Language & Culture; Spanish Club; Spanish Support; Chinese Club; Native Turkish Club; Story Box (Cutia cu povești).

Social & Hobbies
Table Tennis; Football for fun; Little Explorers (PEQUEÑOS EXPLORADORES); ISO Stars Football Academy; Lets Read Together; Story Builders Club; Origami and Papercraft Club; Box of Stories (Cutia cu povești).

Community & Service
Agriculture & Animal Care Club; Nutrition Adventure.

Leadership & Professional
ISO Editorial Team (Storyteller's Spotlight and the ISO Gazette); Destination Imagination; First Lego League; PBL/Firstep Club; Story Builders Club.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Football for fun; ISO Stars Football Academy; Table Tennis; Little Explorers; Dance/Ballet/Sports (combined activity); Nutrition Adventure; Singing Lessons; Music Explorers.
Languages

Language Provision
Two lines with different language provisions. International Line provides a British-style education under the England National Curriculum for Maths and Science. Romanian Line follows the Romanian National Curriculum and is supplemented with intensive English language and elements from the British curriculum. English language support is described as part of the Romanian Line.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has two primary school lines: International Line and Romanian Line. International Line provides a British-style education supported by the England National Curriculum for Maths and Science. Romanian Line follows the Romanian National Curriculum and is supplemented with intensive English language and elements from the British curriculum. The two lines serve international and Romanian students respectively.
Reputation

Accreditations
ISO is a non-profit day school in Oradea providing a British-style education for children aged 1.5 to 15 years. The school offers two Primary School lines: International Line and Romanian Line. The International Line provides a British-style education based on the England National Curriculum, Maths and Science, adapted for international students as well as those from Romania. The Romanian Line uses the Romanian National Curriculum supplemented with intensive English language and elements from the British curriculum. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum is based on the UK EYFS Framework and delivered through a multi-sensory, play-based approach. ISO has been an accredited Cambridge International School since June 2018. ISO meets the standards for British Schools Overseas (BSO) accreditation (BSO report 2022). ISO is authorized by the Romanian Ministry of Education to operate as a private school following a non-Romanian curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
1. ISO serves the international community in Oradea as well as Romanian students who are committed to access an international education and curriculum in English. Applications are considered throughout the year based on space availability. ISO is a non-sectarian and coeducational institution. 2. English is the language of instruction and communication. The ability to access the curriculum within a reasonable time and to thrive in the English-language learning environment are guiding principles for admission. In early years, immersion in English is usually sufficient for children to develop proficiency, and Primary School may admit regardless of current English proficiency. EAL support is available within the academic programme as required. 3. Student Support Programme (SSP) – Applicants with mild social/emotional issues, learning difficulties or other special needs are referred to the SSP Coordinator for evaluation. The decision to admit the child will be made by the relevant Deputy Headteacher based on the recommendation of the SSP Coordinator. If it is determined that the school is unable to accommodate a candidate's special needs, the school will endeavour to direct parents to a more suitable option. 4. Academic Achievement – ISO accommodates students with a range of academic abilities, provided they can adequately access and benefit from the curriculum. This determination is primarily by reviewing applicants' school records and the completed student recommendation form. In Secondary School, academic assessment tests in English and Mathematics are also considered. 5. Residence – ISO is a day school and does not have boarding facilities. Students must reside with their parent(s) or other legal guardian in a location within commuting distance to the school. 6. Parent Communication – English and Romanian are the primary languages for communicating with parents. Staff communicate in English and Romanian to support families. At least one parent or guardian should be able to communicate with school personnel in English or Romanian. 7. EYFS – Early Years Foundation Stage has two levels: Foundation Stage 1 for children who are 3 by September 1 and Foundation Stage 2 for children who are 4 by September 1. All EYFS students must be toilet-trained. Nursery students do not need to be toilet-trained. 8. Class Organisation – ISO is a coeducational international school. Nursery has a ratio of 1 adult per 4 students; Foundation Stage 1 & 2 have 1 adult per 8 students; Years 1–6 have a maximum of 20 students per class. When 20 is reached, a waiting list applies. 9. Age Placement – Primary placement is determined by age as of September 1. EYFS: Foundation Stage 1 is for 3-year-olds and Foundation Stage 2 is for 4-year-olds. Exceptional admissions may place a child outside the standard age range if the birthday falls within a month of September 1. 10. Application Timeline – Most students enrol at the beginning of the school year or at the start of the second term in January. A student may be admitted to the School at any time during the school year if places are available. 11. Screening and Interviews – Nursery, EYFS and Primary applicants are invited to a morning lesson or informal play session before formal acceptance. If application is during the summer months, the first day in school serves as the session. The visit helps identify issues that may affect access to the programme. The school reviews current and prior records and requires a student recommendation form from the previous education provider. 12. Student Records – ISO requires student records in English or translated into English from the applicant's previous school before acceptance. Records may include reports, transcripts, standardised tests, counsellor or psychologist reports and recommendation letters; the school may contact the previous school before acceptance. 13. Parental Agreement – Parents must agree to the ISO Admissions Policy before enrollment. By signing the application for admission, they agree to the terms and conditions. The application forms, documents and fees must be received by the Admissions Office. 14. Referral Program – ISO's referral program rewards families who share their ISO experience. The referring and new families receive a discount on tuition; the percentage is established by the SMT. Eligibility requires the referring child to be enrolled at ISO, and if both families are applying, the referring family must submit their application before the new family. Restrictions include that the discount applies to the current school year only and the program applies only to new enrollees; previous-year referrals do not apply to a previously enrolled student. Tuition credits are issued for each new student referred; credits are applied to the current year's tuition (or carried forward to next year or used for lunch/extracurricular invoices if tuition has already been paid). The rolling admissions policy means there is no application deadline for the new family.

Waitlist
When a class reaches its maximum size, a waiting list is used. Years 1–6 have a maximum of 20 students per class, and a waiting list applies once this limit is reached.
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