Romania, Bucharest
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Liceul Teoretic Scoala Mea is a day school in Romania with formal links to the United Kingdom via Cambridge International and accreditation as a British School Overseas (BSO). It delivers a mixed National and Cambridge curriculum for ages 3 to 18, covering Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, AS and A Levels, plus the IB Diploma Programme. The National track leads to the National Bacalaureat Diploma and IELTS, with Cambridge IGCSE certificates earned by year 10. The school is authorized to run CAIE exams on site and will offer new high school programs in Acting and Singing (Pop and Jazz) from September 2026. The campus includes 37 classrooms, multiple science laboratories, art and 3D printing spaces, a library system, two gyms, two sports halls, a 300-seat hall, and counseling and medical offices. It emphasizes multilingual learning and hybrid delivery, and offers broad extracurriculars, including theatre, School Band, STEM activities, and language-based clubs worldwide.
Strada Văliug 12, 077190 București, Romania
Liceul Teoretic Scoala Mea has instruction in Romanian, English.
The school is located in Bucharest, Romania, at Str. Văliug, nr. 12-18. The campus is in central Bucharest and accessible by local transport. A door-to-door bus service operates for students traveling from Bucharest and nearby areas. The school day runs on weekdays from 08:30 to 16:30.
Nursery, Primary, Lower Secondary, High School, and International High School.
Day school
United Kingdom (Cambridge International; British School Overseas accreditation)
School hours on weekdays are 08:30–16:30.
Door-to-door bus service with a fleet of 10 Ford Transit 8+1 buses (years of manufacture 2015–2019) serving Bucharest and nearby areas including Pipera, Corbeanca, Otopeni, Mogoşoaia and Chitila. The service is operated by a dedicated team with school supervisors, and parents are kept informed about any events.
Annual tuition at Liceul Teoretic Scoala Mea ranges from RON 5,800 to RON 13,500 for 2026/27.
Liceul Teoretic Scoala Mea teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.
The school offers a mixed National and Cambridge international curriculum. It awards the National Bacalaureat Diploma, an ECDL certificate, Cambridge IGCSE certificates (up to three, completed by the end of year 10), IELTS (in year 11) and 1–3 Cambridge A Levels (years 11–12). The National track (years 11–12) provides the National Bacalaureat Diploma, ECDL and IELTS (year 11). The school is a Cambridge International School (CAIE) authorized to run CAIE exams and offer IGCSE, AS and A Level programmes, and is accredited as a British School Overseas (BSO). In September 2026, new high school programmes in Acting and Singing (Pop and Jazz) will be available.
Cambridge CAIE accreditation enables entry to universities worldwide, and British School Overseas accreditation aligns with UK standards for higher education pathways. Graduates may pursue higher education via the National Bacalaureat route or Cambridge qualifications (IGCSE, AS, A Levels).
Extracurricular enrichment includes Math Club, Science Club, Doodle Town, Jolly Phonics, Conversation, and clubs such as Math Club and Science Club; language competitions and exam prep such as Spelling Bee, Junior Public Speaking, WordFest, Cambridge YLE, and Trinity; advanced language and Cambridge exam preparation (IGCSE, IELTS, AS) and inter-disciplinary themes (e.g., strategies for taking FCE/IGCSE/IELTS/AS).
The school offers an English language program with cross-curricular structure, supported by Romanian and English teachers. Preschools have 8 hours of English per week, preparatory classes have 8 hours per week, Grades III–IV have 9 hours per week, Grades V–VI have 10 hours per week, Grades VII–VIII have 7–8 hours per week, and Grades IX–XII have 4–5 hours per week. The program prepares students for Cambridge international exams (YLE, KET, PET, FCE) through optional courses such as Math Club, Primary Science, and exam-focused strategies. Teaching and communication in the preschool level are conducted exclusively in English.
Transfers during the school year are possible after completing enrolment stages, based on a request form from the LTSM secretariat, with approval by the current school. LTSM provides a wide range of learning support; after collecting the necessary information, LTSM decides if the appropriate program can be provided; places are limited. The admission process has two essential steps: schedule a visit to LTSM by filling the Visit us form or by contacting the secretariat; and undertake the evaluation test as part of the final selection. LTSM offers two curricula: Mixed National and Cambridge and International Exclusive British. National High School Real/Humanities Profile follows the national curriculum with a Real (Natural Sciences) or Humanities (Social Sciences) profile, complemented by Cambridge Mathematics and a range of electives. LTSM International British Pathway follows Cambridge pathways: IGCSE in years 10–11 with eight Cambridge IGCSE exams; compulsory English, Mathematics, Sciences and Modern Foreign Languages; Advanced Level AS/A2 in years 12–13 prepares for top universities. The teaching staff are dedicated specialists; 11.2% are native English-speaking; 76.92% have more than four years of experience; 4.61% hold PhDs; 21.53% hold a first degree; 16.58% hold a second degree; 29.23% have Qualified status.
Scholarships awarded include Merit Scholarships, Social Assistance Grants and Loyalty Scholarships. Application Process and Calendar: External candidates can apply if they demonstrate outstanding academic results, active involvement and exemplary behavior; eligibility is defined in the Scholarship Regulations. To apply, meet eligibility, write an English application letter of up to 700 words on the topic Describe your personal goals and the obstacles or difficulties that must be overcome to achieve them, and complete the online Application Form for 2026–2027. 2026–2027 Scholarship Program Calendar: 23 February – 1 March 2026 Information dissemination; 2 March – 1 April 2026 Registration at the High School Secretariat; 3 April 2026 Posting of accepted application files on the school website; 20 – 24 April 2026 Interview scheduling for Merit Scholarship applicants; 22 April 2026 Written examination for Performance Scholarship candidates; 30 April 2026 Release of written test results; 8 May 2026 Final results announcement. Categories of Scholarship Awards: High Performance Scholarships (Grades IX–XII) with selection criteria including national test results or Cambridge/ CAT4 measures and Olympiad prizes; Study Scholarships represent 50% of the tuition for eligible students with low family income (monthly per-family member not more than 3000 lei), a GPA above 9.50 and a behavior grade of 10, plus a municipal prize in national Olympiads; Social Aid Scholarships represent 70% of annual tuition for students who have lost one or both parents or have illnesses requiring expensive treatment.