British School of Bucharest

42 Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, Voluntari, 077190, Romania. Located in the northern outskirts of Bucharest, near the Pipera corridor. The campus is accessible by road and is served by a door-to-door transport service for students via an external bus company.

Early Years Foundation Stage (Pre-Nursery to Reception), Primary School (Years 1–6), Secondary School (Years 7–11), Sixth Form (Years 12–13).

British international day school

Learning support is provided by the Learning Support team and the SEN Department. They offer in‑class, one‑to‑one and small group support, develop Individual Educational Plans with regular reviews, and work with an Educational Psychologist; external specialists such as speech therapists may be involved. The SEN Department supports students with learning difficulties, medical issues, and behavioural and emotional difficulties; arrangements can be made for exam access; the school can provide targeted support sessions; it cannot meet the needs of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

British; follows the National Curriculum for England and is recognised as a British School Overseas (BSO).

Door-to-door transport provided by an external bus company, available for children from 36 months. 8 reasons to use the service include routes in Pipera, Voluntari and Districts 1–4, safe and comfortable buses, car seats for younger children, option of return or single routes, and a Teaching Assistant on board. Morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off are arranged via the Parents' Portal.

The school teaches the National Curriculum for England, with education progressing from Early Years through IGCSE/GCSE to A-Level; more than 140 co-curricular activities (CCAs) supplement the curriculum.

The school maintains an optimal pupil-to-teacher ratio with class sizes that allow teachers to be attentive to all students.

In 2024–2025, A-Level: 38% of grades were A-A, 69% A-B, and a 100% pass rate; IGCSE: 49% A-A, 75% A-B, and a 99% pass rate. A-Level results have been consistently above world averages in recent years, with over half of the cohort achieving A-A in 2024 and nearly three-quarters A-B.

In 2022–2023, more than 95% of graduates gained acceptance into prestigious universities worldwide, including Cambridge, Imperial College London, Durham, St Andrews, IE University Madrid and Fordham University. In 2024–2025, 42 graduates received 152 offers from 196 applications (78% offer-to-application), with destinations including Imperial College London, UCL, Durham, St Andrews, Bocconi (Italy), Esade (Spain), TU Delft (Netherlands), the University of British Columbia, the University of Miami and other leading institutions.

There is an Able, Gifted and Talented Department.

The school provides a comprehensive pastoral care system that supports students' social and emotional needs. We aim to help every student realise their full potential by offering full support and guidance. The pastoral program balances the Sixth Form curriculum with daily interactions between students and staff. Leadership and mentoring are encouraged through peer mentoring, House events, and student council involvement to develop confidence and independence. The school emphasises personal growth, resilience and well-being as part of social and emotional learning.

The SEN Department provides support for learning difficulties, medical issues, and behavioural and emotional difficulties. With an Educational Psychologist, the department offers tailored classes for behavioural, emotional and social development needs. It provides individual counselling sessions for students and parents if required. Individual Educational Plans are developed and regularly reviewed to adapt lessons to each student's needs, typically via in-class support. The school liaises with external agencies such as speech therapists to support communication and interaction needs. The school provides exam access arrangements; however, it cannot meet the needs of Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty (PMLD).

The EAL Department's primary role is to provide the necessary English support to help students with a low level of English integrate quickly into an English-language environment. A team of professionally qualified EAL teachers ensures students receive all the English support they need to enjoy their time and succeed. All new students are assessed on entry to determine their level of English. EAL lessons are offered in small groups within the regular timetable and may replace some MFL or Humanities lessons; support can include group lessons, after-school clubs or one-to-one sessions. Students receive language support across subjects, with Cambridge KET and PET examinations available; ESL courses run in Key Stage 3 and IGCSE; Year 11 students sit the IGCSE English as a Second Language exam; KS5 offers IELTS preparation.

Mental wellbeing is supported through Wellbeing and Pastoral Care, which aims to help every student maintain wellbeing while pursuing a rigorous curriculum. Daily guidance and support occur through interactions between students and teachers, both inside and outside lessons. The pastoral program helps Sixth Form students navigate university applications while fostering leadership and personal growth. The school creates a safe, inclusive environment that values student wellbeing as part of overall success.

The school has a Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy last updated 7 March 2025. An Online Safety Policy is in place and last updated 2 March 2026. A Safer Recruitment Policy is in place and last updated 6 March 2026. Additional safeguarding-related policies include the EAL Policy (last updated 25 November 2025) and the Health and Safety Policy (last updated 19 February 2025). The safeguarding framework is implemented across the campus through these policies and related procedures.

1. Eligibility and entry points. Entry to the British School of Bucharest is open to any member of the community, but places are limited by class sizes and a waiting list may apply. Proof of the child's ID (birth certificate, passport or visa) is required for full enrolment. Priority is given to families with siblings already in school. Each year an end date is set for re-registration; after this date, pupils from waiting lists may be offered a place, and starting at the beginning of the academic year is preferable, though admissions assessments can be arranged if needed. 2. Age and year-group entry. Pre-nursery requires two-year-olds by 31 August; Nursery three by 31 August; Reception four by 31 August; Year 1 five by 31 August. Year 7 requires 11 by 31 August; Year 10 entry aged 14 by 31 August; Year 12 and 13 entry (A-Levels) require passing grades in at least five IGCSEs or their equivalent. 3. Admissions criteria and inclusive policy. Candidates are admitted based on intellectual ability, English language proficiency, and alignment with the school's code of self-control, honesty, respect, equality and concern for others. The school has a Special Educational Needs department but may determine it cannot accommodate certain needs. Inclusion is pursued with mixed-ability classes in EYFS/Primary and form groups in Secondary, and the school aims to avoid large nationality imbalances. 4. Admissions procedure. After submission, candidates are invited to admissions tests appropriate to their year group and to book a tour of the school; tests vary by year (Pre-Nursery–Reception none; Year 1–2 short writing evaluation; Years 2–6 CAT4; Years 7–11 Mathematics, English and CAT4; Years 12–13 tests per A-level choices and CAT4). An interview with an academic head follows, and parents may be interviewed if necessary. 5. Offers, waiting list and deposits. If a place is offered, or you remain on the waiting list, you have 48 hours to confirm the acceptance by email. When places for the next year are full, candidates may be placed on a Waiting List and admitted as places become available (often in spring, sometimes in summer). Rejection allows for re-application after six months. 6. Fees and final acceptance. After the file is approved, an invoice for a Reservation Deposit is issued to reserve a place until 15 April, with the balance of the full year's fees due by 15 April to secure the place. Final acceptance occurs once all academic fees have been paid.

BSB Scholarship Programme. The Board of the British School of Bucharest offers discounted tuition to talented students who would benefit from an education at the School, based on past academic success, an interview with the student and parents, and an essay on a specific theme. The aim is to broaden access to independent education for eligible students and to recognise exceptional talent in certain curriculum areas. Transforming Futures Scholarship Programme (2024–2025). The programme offers full and partial scholarships to students entering Year 10 or Year 12, open to state or private school students, with online registration, an application, an essay and a portfolio required. Selected candidates undertake assessments and interviews (CAT and subject tests), with final results determining scholarships ranging from 10% to 100% of tuition. Applications closed by 15 March 2024 for the 2024–2025 cycle, with CAT and English/Math assessments following shortly after and final results announced in April 2024. The BSB Scholarship Programme 2026–2027. Applications are open for Year 10 or Year 12 entry; scholarships are partial or full and aim to recognise academic potential, motivation and commitment to excellence, underpinning access to a world-class education. Shortlisted applicants attend assessments and interviews on campus, with full details and eligibility available on the dedicated Scholarship Programme page.

Waiting List. When all places for next year have been awarded, candidates at the appropriate level are placed on a Waiting List and may be admitted as places become available, often in spring but sometimes as late as during the summer.