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Pick Me Academy

Romania, Bucharest

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Romanian, English
Fees RON 7,560 - 9,500
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Taught languages Romanian, English, German
Typical class size 20
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Pick Me Academy is a private school in Bucharest, Romania, offering a bespoke curriculum influenced by Romanian and British practices. The school serves early years through primary education, with a high school cycle planned for the 2024-2025 year. Classes run from 08:00 to 18:00, with a daily routine that includes breakfast, a nurse-led arrival check, and a two-hour rest after lunch. The campus features a Library Center for language and communication (English and Romanian) and Jolly Phonics to learn the 42 English sounds; a Science and Mathematics Center; an ARTA Center for art; and a Role Play Center that supports imaginative play. Learning emphasizes cooperation, projects, and student-centered inquiry, complemented by excursions, camps, and a broad range of extra-curricular activities. Outdoor time totals about three hours daily, supported by Morning Gym, Circle Time, and structured play. The school holds ARACIP authorization and COBIS membership (Compliance). This approach supports overall development.

The Essentials

Pick Me Academy has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Romanian, English.

Location
Bucharest, Romania. Two campuses: Pick Me Kindergarten (Pompiliu Manoliu) and Pick Me Academy Secondary School (Agricultori 79), Sector 2.

Stages
Kindergarten; Secondary School

Type
Private school

Country affiliation
Romania; curriculum influenced by Romanian and British practices

School day structure
Program runs 08:00–18:00
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
For children aged 3, uniforms are mandatory and must be worn throughout the school year (September–June). Every Friday, students may wear casual clothes. Parents can choose from models including dresses, t-shirts, trousers, a sweatshirt and a tracksuit, and at least two uniform pieces should be purchased before the school year begins.

Food Options
Food is prepared in the school's own kitchen under the supervision of a nutritionist and experienced chefs using top-quality ingredients. The diet is balanced and age-appropriate, including vegetables, cereals, dairy, turkey, beef and fish, with no flavor enhancers and low salt. Desserts are fruit or sugar-free; birthday moments are celebrated with fruit platters. Breakfast includes dairy products, eggs, whole grains and fresh vegetables; the morning snack is seasonal fruit; lunch consists of a soup or soup with a main course and salad; the afternoon snack provides energy for outdoor activities.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Directors comprising specialists in education, communication, the legal and financial fields, and representatives of parents and the local community. The school is ARACIP authorized and COBIS Member (Compliance). The organizational structure includes SC Pick Me SRL as the operating company.
Fees

Annual tuition at Pick Me Academy ranges from RON 7,560 to RON 9,500 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fees
- School (primary/secondary): EUR 350 — one-time registration fee due at contract signing.
- Kindergarten: No separate registration fee is listed for the kindergarten programs on the public fee pages.

Tuition fees — by programme and typical billing unit
- Kindergarten, short programme (08:00–13:00): EUR 450 / month. Contract length: 12 months. Monthly additional Meals & Administrative fee: EUR 120. Annual base (12 months): EUR 5,400; annual Meals & Admin (12 months): EUR 1,440 (total annual cost derived from monthly figures: EUR 6,840).

- Kindergarten, long programme (08:00–18:00): EUR 470 / month. Contract length: 12 months. Monthly additional Meals & Administrative fee: EUR 160. Annual base (12 months): EUR 5,640; annual Meals & Admin (12 months): EUR 1,920 (total annual cost derived from monthly figures: EUR 7,560).

- School (day programme, 08:00–18:00): two published figures appear on the school's public materials:
- EUR 750 / month; 10‑month contract; monthly additional Meals & Administrative fee: EUR 200; Educational materials: EUR 450 per year; Registration fee: EUR 350 (one‑time). These terms are listed on the school tax page for the school programme.
- Contract document for the 2025–2026 school year specifies the educational fee as EUR 9,500 / year (equivalent to EUR 950 / month on a 10‑month basis), Registration fee: EUR 350, Educational materials: EUR 450 per year. The contract language also confirms a 10‑month contract structure for the school programme. (The EUR 9,500 figure is the contractual figure published for 2025–2026.)
- When using the contractual annual figure (EUR 9,500 / year) the per‑month equivalent on a 10‑month payment plan is EUR 950 / month; the per‑term amount can be calculated from the annual figure if a term split is required (that would be an inferred calculation based on the annual fee).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard monthly billing for the school programme: payment in advance, monthly, with the normal window for payment between the 25th and 29th of each month for the following month. December payments are due earlier (by 20 December). The first instalment is due at contract signing (or no later than 1 July). An annual payment option is available; paying the annual fee within 15 days of the contract start gives a 5% reduction on the fee.
- School payment instalment options described in the contract: 10 equal monthly instalments (monthly, in advance) or annual prepayment. Optional programmes and extra activities are billed as subscriptions and may be charged trimesterially (examples: Oct–Dec, Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun).
- Tuition is charged in Euro but collected in local currency; amounts are converted at the local bank exchange rate on the date of the information notice, and payments are accepted in the school's bank account or in cash at the school's premises. The school's bank account (for the contractual documents) is specified as RO63BREL0002003799550100 at Libra Bank (Calea Moșilor branch).
- Late payment penalties: 1% per day on the overdue amount starting from the 3rd calendar day after the due date; if fees and penalties remain unpaid for 30 calendar days the school may terminate the contract and seek recovery of outstanding amounts.
- Sibling discount: a 10% reduction applies to the lower of the two fees when two children from the same family attend the institution. Early annual payment and other discounts are specified in the contract provisions.

Boarding / accommodation
- Pick Me Academy operates as a day kindergarten and day school (programme hours listed 08:00–18:00). No boarding programme or boarding fees are published. Accommodation content on the site refers to integration/initial adaptation rather than overnight boarding.

Other compulsory or recurring costs
- Meals & Administrative charge (monthly): Kindergarten short programme EUR 120 / month; Kindergarten long programme EUR 160 / month; School programme EUR 200 / month (where indicated). These are charged in addition to the base tuition.
- Educational materials (school): EUR 450 / year (listed as an annual charge for the school programme). The contractual annex refers to a materials charge that is payable annually by a set date.
- Uniforms: Uniforms are mandatory for children aged 3 and above; parents are requested to purchase at least two uniform items before the school year begins. The price for the school uniform is payable directly to the uniform supplier according to the order form; no uniform price is published on the public fee pages.
- Extra‑curricular activities and outings (museum visits, theatre, one‑day trips, camps, etc.) are charged separately; optional services are billed as subscriptions/trimesters. Transport, special activities or camps are additional costs where applicable.

Refunds, adjustments and related policies
- Advance payments are not refundable in the event of a pupil transfer or if the contract is terminated at the request of the parent/guardian. This non‑refund rule applies to amounts paid in advance under the contract.
- If the physical location cannot be used due to an official decision of the authorities (state of emergency, closure, etc.) and education continues online, the tuition is reduced by 10% from the next billing period, prorated to the number of closure days; the reduction is applied to following billing cycles (not retrospectively to the month in progress).
- The contract reserves the right to adjust tuition on justified grounds (legislative or administrative cost changes, technical normative changes, inflation changes beyond a threshold); the contract includes caps/conditions on how increases are applied.

Fee payment options and practical payment details
- Accepted payment methods and collection points listed in contractual documentation: bank transfer to the school account (RO63BREL0002003799550100 at Libra Bank) and cash payments at the school address (Strada Agricultori nr. 79 for the school location). The contract also references an online client code for on‑line payments where enabled. Payments are due in the windows specified in the billing schedule.

Summary notes for parents (factual)
- Kindergarten: expect monthly base tuition of EUR 450 (short) or EUR 470 (long), billed on a 12‑month contract, plus a monthly Meals & Admin supplement (EUR 120 or EUR 160 respectively).
- School (primary/secondary): published public pages list EUR 750 / month (10‑month contract) with EUR 350 registration fee and EUR 450 materials fee; the formal contract document for 2025–2026 shows an annual contractual tuition of EUR 9,500 (EUR 950 / month on a 10‑month basis) with the same registration and materials charges and detailed payment, penalty and refund rules. Parents should treat the contract wording (payment schedule, non‑refund clause, bank account details, discounts and penalties) as the operative terms of enrolment.
Academics

Pick Me Academy teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum.

Curriculum
Innovative curriculum based on the Romanian and British, teaching method based on cooperation and projects, centered on the child and a rich set of extra-curricular activities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school's educational concept addresses the mind, emotions and senses and promotes learning through cooperation and exploration. Open student/teacher/parent communication and activities that promote interaction and teamwork are part of the social framework. The emotional dimension includes emotional safety, understanding and managing emotions and conflicts, developing self-confidence and self-esteem, and learning adaptation strategies and emotional regulation techniques.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional safety, understanding and managing emotions and conflicts, developing self-confidence and self-esteem, and learning adaptation strategies and emotional regulation techniques are part of the school's approach to mental wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Pick Me Academy was established in 2014 to create a kindergarten with a family-like educational space. A second kindergarten opened in 2016, with 110 children. In 2018 the school expanded to primary education, with a curriculum that combines traditional Romanian pedagogy with essential British education principles. A Board of Directors coordinates the school and includes representatives of parents and the local community, and the school holds ARACIP authorization and COBIS membership (Compliance), reconfirmed in 2023. From the 2024-2025 school year the high school cycle was planned to be added.

Community
The school emphasizes a family-like atmosphere and a curriculum that blends Romanian pedagogy with British education to support academic, social, emotional, cultural, and physical development. Learning is promoted through cooperation, exploration and experimentation, with a focus on curiosity, initiative, independence and a love of learning. The school fosters strong links with parents and open communication between students, teachers and parents. Cultural engagement includes thematic days and projects that celebrate diverse cultures, and there are eight annual events with parents.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A Board of Directors coordinates the school and includes representatives of parents and the local community. Parents participate in governance alongside education professionals and the school leadership. The school maintains ongoing open communication with parents through a dedicated school communication app, providing access to the academic calendar, evaluations, menus, attendance, medical information, policies and polls. Progress reports are issued twice yearly, with a meeting to evaluate progress between parents and the coordinating teacher. The school fosters strong links with parents and encourages parental involvement through regular activities and events, including eight annual events with parents.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school runs 08:00–18:00. Nurses conduct medical triage at arrival, and breakfast is served in the dining room between 08:00 and 09:30. The campus includes a Library Center for language and communication, including English and Romanian and Jolly Phonics for learning the 42 English sounds. It also has a Science and Mathematics Center and an ARTA Center for art, with a Role Play Center supporting imaginative play. Outdoor activities occur daily, with about three hours spent outdoors; the program also includes Morning Gym and Circle Time.

Sports Facilities
Morning Gym is a dedicated movement space in the daily schedule. The day includes 09:00–09:30 Morning Gym and Circle Time to prepare the body for activities. Outdoor activities are scheduled daily, with 11:00–12:00 and 16:00–18:00 blocks. About three hours per day are spent outdoors to develop motor skills, teamwork and endurance.

Academic Facilities
The Library Center supports language learning in English and Romanian, including Jolly Phonics to learn the 42 sounds of English. The Science and Mathematics Center offers hands-on experiments and mathematical activities. The ARTA Center provides art activities such as painting and crafts, and the Role Play Center supports imaginative play. These centers are integrated into daily activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Excursions, camps and extracurricular activities are offered. These experiences are designed to develop or strengthen children's motor skills. Time outdoors is emphasized, including classes in the yard. Outdoor activities are part of the broader school program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses centers to support academic development, including a Library Center (Language and Communication / Jolly Phonics Program) and a Science and Mathematics Center. Library Center develops language and communication in English and Romanian, with Jolly Phonics for English sounds. Science and Mathematics Center engages children in experiments and mathematical concepts through hands‑on, thematic activities. Role Play Center reinforces reasoning and storytelling, while ARTA Center provides creative exploration in art and design.

Arts & Creative
ARTA Center fosters creativity through painting, drawing and crafts under teacher guidance. Creative projects are incorporated into daily learning, allowing self‑expression and artistic exploration. Art activities help develop imagination, fine motor skills and personal joy in making.

Cultural & Language
Library Center develops language and communication in English and Romanian, including Jolly Phonics for English sounds. Cultural diversity is promoted through events and themed days, helping students learn about and respect various cultures. The school engages students in activities that celebrate and explore different cultures and traditions.

Social & Hobbies
Morning Gym and Circle Time encourage social interaction, communication and empathy. Activities by centers promote learning through play and collaboration. Daily outdoor activities support physical development and social skills, with additional freely chosen outdoor time in the late afternoon to strengthen social and emotional abilities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A healthy and balanced menu and daily health checks support physical wellbeing. Students spend substantial time outdoors through morning gym and outdoor activities. After lunch, there is a two‑hour rest period to recharge. Emotional safety and resilience are fostered through social‑emotional learning and emotional regulation techniques.
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