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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
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.
nr. 1R, Șoseaua Gării Cățelu 1R, 032991 București, Romania
The Essentials
International School of Bucharest has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Fees
Annual tuition at International School of Bucharest ranges from RON 9,847 to RON 17,663 for 2026/27.
Application fees - Registration (one-time): EUR 1,000. This fee is non‑refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (annual; published for 2025/2026) - Early Years (ages 2–5): EUR 9,847 per year. Early‑bird reduced rates: EUR 8,599 if paid by 20 February; EUR 9,200 if paid by 20 April. - Primary School (Key Stage 1–2, Years 1–6): EUR 15,879 per year. Early‑bird reduced rates: EUR 14,258 if paid by 20 February; EUR 15,119 if paid by 20 April. - Secondary (Key Stage 3, Years 7–9): EUR 16,685 per year. Early‑bird reduced rates: EUR 15,081 if paid by 20 February; EUR 15,879 if paid by 20 April. - Secondary (Key Stage 4/5, Years 10–13): EUR 17,663 per year. Early‑bird reduced rates: EUR 15,974 if paid by 20 February; EUR 16,809 if paid by 20 April.
Per‑term illustration (inference) - The school publishes annual tuition amounts. If those annual figures are divided evenly across a conventional three‑term school year, the per‑term amounts would be approximately: - Early Years: EUR 3,282 per term (EUR 9,847 ÷ 3). (Early‑bird examples: EUR 2,867 and EUR 3,067 per term.) - Primary: EUR 5,293 per term (EUR 15,879 ÷ 3). (Early‑bird examples: EUR 4,753 and EUR 5,040 per term.) - KS3: EUR 5,562 per term (EUR 16,685 ÷ 3). (Early‑bird examples: EUR 5,027 and EUR 5,293 per term.) - KS4/5: EUR 5,888 per term (EUR 17,663 ÷ 3). (Early‑bird examples: EUR 5,325 and EUR 5,603 per term.) - Note: these per‑term figures are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three to provide a term‑level illustration; they are not an official ISB billing schedule. The school's published materials state there are flexible payment options and early‑bird deadlines but do not publish a fixed public instalment calendar in the 2025/2026 fee materials.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school publishes annual tuition rates and explicit early‑bird discount deadlines (20 February and 20 April for the 2025/2026 schedule). Flexible payment options are available through the school's Finance Department; specific invoice/instalment dates and detailed public billing calendars are not listed in the published 2025/2026 fee materials. The registration fee is charged once at enrolment and is non‑refundable. Sibling discounts are offered: 5% for a second sibling and 10% for three or more siblings.
Boarding fees - Not applicable. International School of Bucharest operates as a day school (no boarding programme).
Other costs and typical additional fees - ESL / SEN support fee: an additional EUR 2,000 per year applies for students placed in ESL programmes or enrolled in the school's special needs programme. - Charges that may be additional to tuition include: uniform costs, external examination fees, certain extracurricular activities, residential trips, lunch, and transport (lunch and transport are optional services and are not included in the tuition).
Refund information - The registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable. The published 2025/2026 fee materials do not include a publicly detailed tuition refund schedule for mid‑year withdrawal or the exact pro‑rata refund mechanics; no specific tuition refund percentages or deadlines were published in the fee documents located for 2025/2026.
Fee payment options - Bank transfer is documented as an accepted payment route in the school's enrolment materials. The published fee information states that flexible payment options are available via the Finance Department; specific public lists of accepted card types or alternate payment channels were not included in the 2025/2026 fee documents located. Families typically receive invoice and bank details from the school Finance Office when completing enrolment.
Summary of key points - Annual tuition for 2025/2026 (published): Early Years EUR 9,847; Primary EUR 15,879; KS3 EUR 16,685; KS4/5 EUR 17,663. Early‑bird discounts reduce those annual figures if payment is completed by the stated early‑bird deadlines. Registration fee: EUR 1,000, non‑refundable. ESL/SEN supplement: EUR 2,000 per year. Boarding is not offered. Flexible payment arrangements are available through the Finance Department; detailed instalment dates are not published in the publicly available 2025/2026 fee materials.
Academics
International School of Bucharest teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The Primary School follows the English National Curriculum for children aged 2–11, delivered in a child‑centred, challenging and well‑balanced programme. In Key Stage 3, English, Mathematics and Science follow the Cambridge Secondary Lower Curriculum, with the National Curriculum for England used as the framework for History, Geography, ICT, Music, Art, Drama, PSHE and Physical Education. Modern Foreign Languages include Spanish and French, with Romanian studied as a First or Foreign Language and Turkish taught as a First Language. In Key Stage 4, most courses lead to Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. In Key Stage 5, all students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. ISB is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme. The language of instruction is English.
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Exam Results
Cambridge IGCSE examinations are offered to students in Years 10–11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered in Years 12–13. In 2025, ISB reported Romania's strongest IB results.
Higher Education Progression
ISB's Career Counseling Service guides students toward universities worldwide. In Year 9, students receive career guidance through MyFirstChoices; in Year 11, through MyCareerChoices to plan IB options; in Year 12, through MyUniChoices to create a university shortlist. ISB also runs on‑campus and online university fairs and offers internship opportunities to support progression to higher education.
Gifted and Talented
Gifted and talented students have access to visual arts courses as well as music and a variety of instrumentals.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has Wellbeing activities integrated into the curriculum; reflection sessions and classroom discussions encourage students to share and listen, helping them develop emotional awareness and care for others.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Counselling and Learning Support Department that offers academic support and counselling; ESL and SEN policies exist; a Counselling and Learning Support Policy guides practice.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides ESL support for learners; many students speak English as a second or third language; there is an ESL policy; an ESL/SEN fee applies for Year 3 and above.
Mental Wellbeing
The school centers wellbeing in its approach; PSHE/Wellbeing is part of Primary schooling; counselling and life-skills programs support students.
Safeguarding
The school has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy; safeguarding is embedded in school practice and staff uphold safeguarding policies.
Admissions
Scholarships
The school offers a Scholarship Programme providing full or partial scholarships to eligible students who cannot meet the expense of ISB education. Following acceptance into the programme, a contract is signed between the school and the parents and the ISB admission procedure is completed. The Programme is overseen by the Director, Head of Primary School/Secondary School, Finance Manager, PTA members and the Admissions and Communications Manager.
FAQs
What curriculum does International School of Bucharest follow?
International School of Bucharest follows a Cambridge curriculum. The Primary School follows the English National Curriculum for children aged 2–11, delivered in a child‑centred, challenging and well‑balanced programme. In Key Stage 3, English, Mathematics and Scien...
What age range does the school serve?
International School of Bucharest serves students from age 2 to 18, covering multiple levels.
How many students attend International School of Bucharest?
Approximately 500 students are enrolled at International School of Bucharest.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 1,000 to PHP 17,663 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
International School of Bucharest is co-educational.
When was International School of Bucharest founded?
International School of Bucharest was founded in 1996. ISB was founded in 1996. It is a non-profit day school providing a British-style education for children aged two and a half years to 19 years. A purpose-built campus opened in 2008 in the eastern part...
What languages are taught at the school?
The school teaches in English.
What facilities does the school offer?
The campus is located in Bucharest, Sector 3, Romania 032991. ISB moved to a new, purpose-built campus in 2008. The campus includes dedicated rooms for ICT, Music, Drama and Art, a Theatre, and Science laboratories. The Lower School library has 13,000 books and the library operates weekdays from 7:3
Does International School of Bucharest offer special educational needs support?
The school has a Counselling and Learning Support Department that offers academic support and counselling; ESL and SEN policies exist; a Counselling and Learning Support Policy guides practice.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The International School of Bucharest offers the National Curriculum of England and Wales from early years to Key Stage 3. In KS3, the Cambridge Secondary Curriculum supplements the standard programme to meet the needs of the international student body. Students in Years 10 and 11 follow the Cambrid
Does International School of Bucharest offer boarding?
The school is a day school and does not have boarding facilities.
Does International School of Bucharest offer scholarships?
The school offers a Scholarship Programme providing full or partial scholarships to eligible students who cannot meet the expense of ISB education. Following acceptance into the programme, a contract
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at International School of Bucharest is Serdar Sakman.
