Olga Gudynn International School (OGIS) is a Romania-based educational group serving ages 2 to 18 with three internationally recognised pathways: the Romanian National Curriculum taught bilingual English, the Cambridge International Curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The Cambridge pathway unfolds as Cambridge Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (7–9), IGCSE (10–11), and Cambridge International AS & A Levels (12–13). The Romanian National Curriculum provides a solid academic foundation aligned with the Ministry of Education, preparing students for the Romanian Baccalaureate and university study. The IB DP offers a rigorous programme for Years 12 and 13, including Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service components. OGIS is UNESCO-affiliated, accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education, and authorised by Cambridge and the IB for the Diploma Programme. The school hosts students from over 25 nationalities, runs 50+ extracurriculars, and supports internships, volunteering, scholarships, and exchanges with international partners.
AISB is a not-for-profit international school in Bucharest offering the International Baccalaureate across all grade levels. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is used in the early years, followed by the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6–10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11–12. The school is authorized to deliver the MYP and DP, and it also awards a U.S. High School Diploma to students who meet the required credits, through NEASC accreditation. Founded in 1962 by the U.S. Embassy to serve the diplomatic community, AISB now serves 1000+ students from over 60 nationalities on a 10-hectare campus opened in 2001. The campus includes a modern Early Learning Center, a Design and Innovation Center, science labs, arts spaces, and extensive sports facilities. The school runs service learning, CEESA- and ISTA-participation, and a broad co-curricular program that includes bands, robotics, theatre, MUN, and community service.
MISB is a private, co‑educational school on a three‑hectare campus in Voluntari, northeast of Bucharest, serving ages 3 to 18. It runs three curriculum streams: the Romanian National Curriculum in the National Sections; the Cambridge Curriculum in the International Sections (IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and A Levels in Grades 11–12); and the International Maarif Programme for preschool, authorized by the Romanian Ministry of Education and ARACIP. Cambridge and International Maarif diplomas are equivalated by CNRED on graduation. The International Section uses English as the language of instruction, with language rooms for Arabic, Turkish and French; Romanian and other subjects are taught in the National Sections. Facilities include modern classrooms, science and ICT laboratories, a library, and dedicated language spaces, plus a gym, an all‑weather football pitch and three basketball courts. After‑school activities cover arts, music, drama, languages, sport, debate and community service, with a focus on global citizenship and well‑being.
Annual fees
RON 7,800 – 8,850
Ages
3 to 18 years
Curriculum
Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
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.
Annual fees
RON 5,800 – 13,500
Ages
3 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Questfield International College, founded in 2003 by Fabiola Hosu, is a private, two-line school in Bucharest offering Romanian and International study pathways from early years to secondary. The campus on Titu Maiorescu 26 in Pipera–Voluntari blends a green, welcoming environment with modern facilities, including a large outdoor pool, a sports field, spacious classrooms and a central gathering room used for weekly assemblies that bring the community together. The school follows a British curriculum framework, with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, and also offers an Indian curriculum, ensuring options for diverse higher-level qualifications. Curriculum maps align with the English National Curriculum, detailing what is taught, when, and how learning deepens across Preschool through Year 9 and Year 10–11. A strong emphasis on language and internationalism runs through the programme, with Romanian and international cohorts and a robust language focus. Enrichment programmes include chess, robotics, drama, MUN and Duke of Edinburgh.
Annual fees
Fees not listed
Ages
1 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Deutsche Schule Bukarest is a German Auslandsschule delivering the German curriculum for students aged 1 to 18. The campus combines modern facilities with a strong language focus, and instruction is primarily in German, complemented by Romanian, French and English language programs. The school offers a continuous path from primary through the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) pathway in the upper levels, with a bridging Grade 10 and the option to complete the Realschulabschluss (MSA) along the way. Facilities include laboratories for science teaching, a dedicated library of over 2,500 titles, and a sports hall that supports physical education and activities. Language competence is central; native German staff and language support create a bilingual environment. Extracurriculars range from UN-Debate participation and math contests to music festivals, concerts, peer tutoring, and kindergarten mentoring. The DSBU community emphasizes student leadership, social development, and service through structured programs and festivals on campus throughout the year.
MISB is a British international school located in downtown Bucharest, serving students aged 2 to 11 across Early Years and Primary (Key Stages 1 and 2). The curriculum follows the British National Curriculum, with Early Years organized around seven areas of learning and Primary including English, maths, and Romanian; phonics, reading, and writing are taught, and KS2 offers German. The school is authorized by the Romanian Ministry of National Education and is recognized as a COBIS Patron's Accredited Member, reflecting its international connections and standards. The campus is a preserved villa on Amzei Square, with large bright classrooms, Chromebook laptops for IT, and two KS1/KS2 libraries. A Summer Camp includes meals by an in-house chef and swimming in an outdoor pool. After-School Clubs cover sports, arts, languages, and robotics, fostering creativity and critical thinking. The school emphasizes social, emotional, and cultural development through a child-centered approach that supports curiosity daily.
Hermann Oberth International German School is a private K–12 institution founded in 2006 with a German–Romanian ethos. It offers kindergarten through high school education, blending the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (as a candidate IB World School) with the Canadian curriculum. The multilingual language portfolio includes German (verified by language exams), English (Cambridge), French, Spanish and Romanian, with a strong emphasis on science and information technology, entrepreneurship, ethics, and psychology integrated across the curriculum. Class sizes are small to allow individualized attention, and teaching emphasizes interculturality and democratic citizenship across all levels. The school is accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports and ARACIP. Facilities include on-site medical care, psychopedagogical support, a canteen with locally sourced meals, sport courts and two gyms, plus IT/Robotics labs and a Smart Digital Lab. Extracurriculars cover academic, arts and language clubs and cross-disciplinary projects, including Olympiads.
International School of Bucharest is a non-profit day school delivering a British-style education from early years through IB Diploma Programme. Founded in 1996, the school moved to a purpose-built campus in Bucharest's eastern district in 2008, providing facilities and a community geared to international families. The curriculum blends Cambridge IGCSE for Years 10–11 with Cambridge Secondary and the Cambridge Lower Curriculum for Key Stages 3, alongside International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12–13. English is the language of instruction. The Primary School follows the English National Curriculum for ages 2–11, while KS3 uses the National Curriculum framework for many subjects. ISB is IB World School and is accredited by the Council of International Schools since 2012. Facilities include dedicated ICT, Music, Drama and Art rooms, a Theatre and science laboratories, plus an indoor sports hall and outdoor facilities. Enrichment activities, House competitions, and World Scholar's Cup rounds enrich life together.
Annual fees
RON 9,847 – 17,663
Ages
2 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
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.
