Verita International School - Bucharest

Strada Soldat Gheorghe Pripu 22A, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania

Early Years; Primary; Lower Secondary; Upper Secondary (High School); IB Diploma Programme offered

Not-for-profit, independent foundation

ELL support for beginning English language learners (A1–A2) from Year 2; Student Support Team; Individual Education Plans (IEP) or other required interventions; external services possible if needed

United Kingdom (British curriculum in Romania; part of the Dukes Education network)

Morning arrival includes Early Years and Year 1 being escorted to Reception; older students may walk to class; after-school clubs end at 5:15 PM

Bus service available if offered; bus rules apply; a bus monitor/driver ensures younger students are met by an adult at stops

Application and Registration Fees
- Application fee (non‑refundable), paid at time of application: EUR 50 for Early Years and Years 1–2; EUR 70 for Years 3–4; EUR 90 for Years 5–10; EUR 50 for Years 11–13.
- Registration fee (one‑time, due within 5 working days of offer; non‑refundable if the student withdraws): EUR 1,950.
- Re‑enrolment deposit for returning students (to secure place for next academic year): EUR 1,000 (non‑refundable; deducted from next year's tuition).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term where the school allows two instalments)
- Early Years (short day 09:00–12:30): EUR 7,990 per year — per term (if paid in 2 instalments): EUR 3,995.
- Early Years (full day 09:00–15:45): EUR 8,500 per year — per term (2 instalments): EUR 4,250.
- Primary (Year 1–6, 09:00–15:45): EUR 13,400 per year — per term (2 instalments): EUR 6,700.
- Secondary (Year 7–13, 09:00–15:45): EUR 13,950 per year — per term (2 instalments): EUR 6,975.
- Examination/program surcharges (annual, added to tuition where applicable):
- Years 10–11 (IGCSE / Edexcel exam entry): EUR 1,000 per year.
- Years 12–13 (IB Diploma Programme fee added to tuition): EUR 1,950 per year.

Alternative currency / local billing (note on how payments are taken)
- Although fees are published in EUR above, the school requires that payments be made in RON to the school bank account (IBAN RO40 EGNA 1010 0000 0081 5144 — VISTA BANK, RON account). Parents should expect invoicing / collection in RON.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment choices: a single annual payment (one instalment) or two instalments. Per‑term figures above assume the two‑instalment option (annual ÷ 2).
- Extended instalment plans are available by arrangement with the finance office; the school applies a surcharge for extended plans: 2% surcharge for four instalments and 5% surcharge for nine instalments. The instalment plan cannot be changed after 31 July. Contact the school finance office to arrange an instalment plan.
- Late or overdue tuition: students whose tuition has not been paid in a timely manner may be suspended from attending school until accounts are settled.

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered; Verita operates as a day school (no boarding fees apply).

Other costs and optional services (typical additional annual fees)
- Meals (optional; two menu standards — regular or 100% certified organic/BIO):
- Early Years – Short Programme: Regular EUR 1,190 per year / BIO EUR 1,350 per year.
- Early Years – Long Programme: Regular EUR 1,390 per year / BIO EUR 1,550 per year.
- Primary – Lunch only: Regular EUR 1,140 per year / BIO EUR 1,300 per year. Primary – Full food: Regular EUR 1,390 per year / BIO EUR 1,550 per year.
- Secondary – Full food: Regular EUR 1,390 per year / BIO EUR 1,550 per year.
- Transportation (school bus): cost set each year according to routes and demand; charged separately.
- After‑school workshops / co‑curricular clubs: charged separately; price depends on the number and type of workshops selected.
- School trips and entrance fees: additional charges may apply for museum entries, transport or overnight trips.
- Uniforms and school supplies: these are additional to tuition; specific uniform pricing is charged separately.

Refund / withdrawal (financial) policy
- If a student withdraws on or before June 30 of the current year: the enrolment fee or re‑enrolment deposit is retained (no further tuition charged).
- Withdrawal between July 1 and July 31 (inclusive): the enrolment fee or re‑enrolment deposit plus 20% of the annual tuition is retained.
- Withdrawal from August 1 until the last day of the first trimester (inclusive): 50% of the annual tuition is retained.
- Withdrawal after the end of the first trimester: 100% of the annual tuition is retained (no refund).

Fee payment options and practical notes
- The school specifies payment in RON to the school's bank account (IBAN shown above). This indicates bank transfer as the required/primary payment method for invoiced school fees.
- The published material does not list credit card payment as a standard option for regular tuition invoices; parents should use the school bank details on invoices for transfers or contact the finance office for confirmation of alternate methods.

Notes on special charges and discounts
- Sibling discount: 5% discount applies starting with the second sibling enrolled; the discount applies to the younger sibling(s).
- Early‑payment / full‑payment discounts and any promotional offers are applied per the school's financial policy when published; extended instalment plans carry the surcharges noted above.