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Compare 5 Premium international schools in Bucharest, Romania. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RON 66,574), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Bucharest-Beirut International School (BBIS) offers an IB Continuum education for ages 2 to 18, integrating the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) with the Reggio Emilia approach and a bespoke curriculum. Founded in 2003, BBIS is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and the Romanian Ministry of Education and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organisation as an IB World School. In 2017 BBIS earned authorization for the Diploma Programme, and in 2021 for the Primary Years Programme, enabling a smooth progression from Early Years through Year 12. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning aligned with the IB Learner Profile to develop life-long learners and global citizens. The campus at 14 Vergului Street, District 2, Bucharest, includes House 1 for Early Education and Primary, a library, a boarding facility and an outdoor area for the Secondary School. English is the language of instruction, with Arabic, French and Spanish offered through the DP; Arabic is widely used among students. The Lebanese National Syllabus is used, with materials produced in Lebanon. Charity activities are part of extracurricular life.
The British School of Bucharest is a British international day school delivering the National Curriculum for England from Early Years through IGCSE/GCSE to A-Level. It serves ages 2 to 18 and welcomes students from around the world, with over 700 pupils from 65 nations. It is recognised as a British School Overseas by the UK ISI and rated Excellent in all areas by ISI in 2018, 2022, and 2025. The campus in northern Bucharest comprises three buildings, designed to support ecological sustainability and diverse outdoor learning settings. Facilities include an indoor sports dome, four indoor sports areas, outdoor play spaces, Ringwood Kingdom for EYFS-Year 2, science gardens, music rooms, laboratories, libraries, a drama studio, and a Food Technology Studio with six kitchens. The BSB Innovation Hub supports STEAM learning, alongside on-site dining, a pond, a vegetable garden and a Re-Wilding Zone. Co-curriculars include MUN, LAMDA Public Speaking, and MAD Charity.
Cambridge School of Bucharest offers a British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18, providing a continuous education pathway from early years to secondary schooling. This arrangement supports steady progression as children grow, with age-appropriate learning that builds on prior knowledge year by year. The program emphasizes a broad and balanced range of subjects commonly associated with British education, aiming to develop literacy, numeracy, scientific inquiry, social understanding, and communication skills. The school fosters a learning culture where curiosity, collaboration, and independent study are encouraged, helping students take increasing responsibility for their progress. With a shared framework across all age groups, pupils experience coherent progression between key stages, reducing disruption during transitions. Cambridge School of Bucharest also seeks to create an inclusive community that accommodates diverse backgrounds and supports families navigating international education. In this setting, international-mindedness and preparation for further study are central considerations in daily school life today.
Mark Twain International School - Junior Campus offers a dedicated educational environment for children ages 2 to 11. Situated in a 16,000 sqm green campus in Voluntari, the school features a dual-division approach with both English-only and bilingual English-Romanian tracks. The curriculum strictly follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Notable facilities include an on-site clinic, a newly renovated kitchen providing up to four nutritionist-approved meals daily, and dedicated spaces for over 40 co-curricular activities. A unique signature feature is the Extended Stay Program, an optional afternoon enrichment initiative focusing on creative workshops, social interaction, and play-based learning. Furthermore, students can participate in distinctive clubs ranging from advanced mathematics and robotics to fencing, theater, and rock band practice. The campus is serviced by a private fleet of 25 vans, ensuring secure door-to-door transportation for its students.
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.
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