Romania, Bucharest
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The welfare of pupils is paramount and the school aims for pupils to be happy at school, with pastoral care supporting social and emotional development.
The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of ability, background, or identity, can thrive and contribute fully.
There is a dedicated EAL department with a specialist team that supports students who are learning English as an additional language, with around 85% of students considering English as their second or third language.
Strong staff–pupil relationships ensure wellbeing is closely monitored and supported across the school.
Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are in place, together with Safer Recruitment measures and related safeguarding policies.
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.