Olga Gudynn International School

OGIS operates multiple campuses in the Bucharest area: Campus Pipera, Voluntari (Ilfov) for older students (ages 8–19) with an Extindere Campus Pipera for ages 6–8; OGIS Floreasca, Bucharest (ages 3–10); OGIS Făgăraș, Bucharest (ages 3–10); and OGIS Pipera, Voluntari (ages 3–6).

Nursery; Primary; Lower Secondary; Upper Secondary

Educational group offering three pathways: Romanian National Curriculum (with bilingual English instruction), Cambridge Curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

More than 25 nationalities represented.

Ongoing student support provided by school counsellors and teachers; emphasis on a warm, inclusive community and the holistic development of each learner.

Romania

The school offers three internationally recognised curricula: the Romanian National Curriculum, the Cambridge International Curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The Cambridge curriculum is organized into Cambridge Primary (Years 1–6), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10–11), and Cambridge International AS & A Levels (Years 12–13). The Romanian National Curriculum provides a solid academic education aligned with the Ministry of Education and Research requirements, preparing students for the Romanian Baccalaureate and further university studies. The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous, balanced programme for Years 12 and 13, with Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service components, fostering critical thinking and global-mindedness.

Great academic results: students win medals in national Olympiads and receive awards in art, debate, and robotics, with top performances in national exams and the Baccalaureate. These results help students gain admission to prestigious universities in Romania and abroad.

OGIS graduates are admitted to prestigious universities in Romania and abroad. They pursue studies in fields such as Engineering, Medicine, Law, Arts, Business, Hospitality, Digital Marketing, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence.

OGIS provides an education that integrates academic learning with personal and emotional development within an international community built on empathy, trust, and respect. Learning is student-centred, and the school recognises and supports each child's individual needs, interests, wellbeing, and personal development while maintaining high academic standards. The school offers three internationally recognised curricula—the Romanian National Curriculum, the Cambridge International Curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme—alongside co-curricular activities, personal development programmes, environmental projects, and UNESCO initiatives. The community comprises students and teachers from over 25 nationalities, fostering inclusion and global-mindedness.

English is taught intensively at pre-school, primary and lower secondary levels. At upper secondary level, the school is authorised as a bilingual high school, offering students the opportunity to study several subjects in English within a multicultural learning environment.

Wellbeing is valued alongside academic achievement. The school supports students' academic, personal, and emotional development through a programmes and activities that foster empathy, respect, and personal growth, with learning designed to be student-centred.

Step 1. The student and both parents/legal representatives participate in an interview with the school. The interview is part of the registration procedure. It is one of the listed steps in the admission process. The interview initiates the enrollment sequence as described in the admission materials.
Step 2. A recommendation from the previously attended school is required. The recommendation provides information about the student's prior performance and conduct as part of the application. It is one of the steps in Olga Gudynn's admissions process. The recommendation is considered in evaluating the applicant.
Step 3. The student presents the gradebook and a personal portfolio, including diplomas, prizes, recommendations, etc. The school reviews these materials as part of the admissions evaluation. The portfolio highlights academic and extracurricular achievements that support the application. The documents accompany the application during registration.
Step 4. Admissions evaluation includes written tests in mathematics, Romanian, and English. The tests assess the applicant's knowledge in these subjects. The results contribute to the enrollment decision. The written tests are part of the formal evaluation of the applicant.
Step 5. The head of the educational unit approves the registration application. Approval is required before enrollment can proceed. The approval follows the evaluation and document review. The head's approval completes the formal enrollment decision.
Step 6. After approval, signing and submitting the documents to the secretariat of the institution is required in due time. The registration documents include: Application for registration, Educational contract, Financial agreement, Copy of the child's birth certificate, Copies of the parents' identity cards, Medical record, and Two photos. Enrollment also requires payment of the fees mentioned in the Educational contract and the Financial agreement. Enrollment is subject to the prior approval of the enrollment request by the head of the school after completing the internal evaluation protocol regarding school progress and the student's behavior.