Romania, Bucharest
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King's Oak British International School offers education from the Early Years through Year 13 in Bucharest, in the northern part by the lake. The Early Years and Primary follow the English National Curriculum (EYFS in Early Years). In Secondary, the curriculum supports the IGCSE and AS/A Level pathways and includes Cambridge Secondary programmes. Subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Computer Science, Art, Music, Drama, Design Technology, Spanish, and Physical Education.
Art and Design are part of the Primary curriculum, with Drama and Music taught by specialist teachers. In Secondary, students study Art, Music, Drama and Design Technology as part of a broad range of subjects. After-school clubs include art and craft activities, expanding creative opportunities.
Spanish is taught as a Modern Foreign Language in the Secondary curriculum. The school maintains an international, multicultural environment.
After-school clubs are offered, ranging from academic activities to arts and crafts. The school also offers residential trips for Years 5-6, enriching student life outside the classroom.
The Secondary curriculum develops leadership and academic skills. Students start the Duke of Edinburgh programme, fostering leadership and reflective development.
The welfare of pupils is a priority; staff monitor well-being and provide pastoral support. Pastoral care is embedded in the school culture.
King's Oak British International School is a not-for-profit, UK-affiliated institution in Bucharest, serving ages 1-18. The school offers a British international curriculum across the age range: Early Years Foundation Stage in the early years; Primary follows the English National Curriculum, with targeted EAL support; In Secondary, students follow Cambridge pathways with IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. The Key Stage 3 program weaves the English National Curriculum with Cambridge Secondary programmes, aligning with global and UK standards. The school began in 1994 as International Nursery School and has evolved through name changes; it is located by the lake in northern Bucharest. It features specialist teaching in Drama and Music, Art and Design in Primary, and Art/Drama/Design Technology focus in Secondary. Spanish is taught as a Modern Foreign Language. After-school clubs include arts and crafts, leadership through Duke of Edinburgh programme, and residential trips, with holistic pastoral care.