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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
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.
King's Oak British International School has instruction in English.
Location
The school is located in Bucharest, Romania. It sits in the Greenlake Residence area in Sector 1, in the northern part of the city near the lake. The address is 72 Petre Aurelian Street, Greenlake Residence.
Stages
Nursery to Year 13.
Type
British international school; not-for-profit.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 30 nationalities represented.
Country affiliation
UK-affiliated British international school.
Fees
Annual tuition at King's Oak British International School ranges from RON 50,934 to RON 91,681 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fees
- There is a non-refundable initial registration fee of EUR 1,200. - A deposit of EUR 3,000 is required; this deposit is deductible from the second instalment of tuition.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term where parents choose two instalments)
- All fees are shown in euro.
- EYFS / Nursery (part time) - Pink (18 months–2 years): EUR 7,500 per year — Per term (if paid in two instalments): EUR 3,750. - Orange (2–3 years): EUR 8,000 per year — Per term: EUR 4,000. - Green (3–4 years): EUR 8,500 per year — Per term: EUR 4,250.
- EYFS / Nursery (full time) - Pink (18 months–2 years): EUR 10,000 per year — Per term: EUR 5,000. - Orange (2–3 years): EUR 10,500 per year — Per term: EUR 5,250. - Green (3–4 years): EUR 11,000 per year — Per term: EUR 5,500.
- Reception (4–5 years): EUR 12,000 per year — Per term: EUR 6,000.
- Primary (Key Stage 1, Year 1 to Year 6; ages 5–11): EUR 16,000 per year — Per term: EUR 8,000.
- Secondary (Key Stage 3, Year 7 to Year 9; ages 11–14): EUR 17,500 per year — Per term: EUR 8,750.
- Key Stage 4 / 5 (Year 10 and above; ages 14–18): EUR 18,000 per year — Per term: EUR 9,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition may be paid in two instalments. All fees are payable in advance, in the preceding term. The EUR 3,000 deposit is deductible from the second instalment. - Sibling discounts: two children (one part-time + one full-time) — 6% discount for the full-time pupil only; two children (both full-time) — 6% discount each; three children (all full-time) — 10% discount each.
Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school; boarding fees are not applicable.
Other costs and extras
- After-school clubs, uniforms, transportation and meals (food) are available upon request and are subject to additional charges. - Educational materials required for teaching and learning — including student books, electronic devices and key-stage resources — are included within the published tuition fees. - Extra costs not covered by tuition may include optional extracurricular activities, external examination fees and residential trips where applicable; these are charged separately when they occur.
Refund information
- The registration fee of EUR 1,200 is non-refundable. The published fee schedule notes the EUR 3,000 deposit is deductible from the second instalment; no additional general refund policy is published with the fee figures.
Fee payment options
- The published fee information lists the billing schedule and deposit arrangement but does not enumerate specific payment methods (for example, card or bank-transfer details are not included in the published fee summary).
Academics
King's Oak British International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 1.5 to 18.
Curriculum
Primary follows the English National Curriculum. A dedicated team delivers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to students across all age groups. In Secondary, the Key Stage 3 curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with Cambridge Secondary programmes, built on global and UK standards.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The welfare of pupils is paramount and the school aims for pupils to be happy at school, with pastoral care supporting social and emotional development.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of ability, background, or identity, can thrive and contribute fully.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
There is a dedicated EAL department with a specialist team that supports students who are learning English as an additional language, with around 85% of students considering English as their second or third language.
Mental Wellbeing
Strong staff–pupil relationships ensure wellbeing is closely monitored and supported across the school.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are in place, together with Safer Recruitment measures and related safeguarding policies.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Contact us. Upon receiving the form, a meeting is scheduled. Meetings can be online or face-to-face. We look forward to connecting with new families and understanding your needs and those of your children.
Step 2: Registration. Registration follows initial contact. Age range is 18 months to Year 13. The school retains the right to place an applicant in the appropriate year group based on assessment. We have procedures in place to make this transition process as smooth as possible, and the school is a truly international community welcoming students from 28 nationalities.
FAQs
What curriculum does King's Oak British International School follow?
King's Oak British International School follows a Cambridge curriculum. Primary follows the English National Curriculum. A dedicated team delivers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to students across all age groups. In Secondary, the Key Stage 3 curriculum c...
Where is King's Oak British International School located?
The school is located in Bucharest, Romania. It sits in the Greenlake Residence area in Sector 1, in the northern part of the city near the lake. The address is 72 Petre Aurelian Street, Greenlake Residence.
What age range does the school serve?
King's Oak British International School serves students from age 1 to 18, covering Nursery to Year 13..
How many students attend King's Oak British International School?
Approximately 122 students are enrolled at King's Oak British International School.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 50,934 to PHP 91,681 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
King's Oak British International School is co-educational.
When was King's Oak British International School founded?
King's Oak British International School was founded in 1994. King's Oak British International School was founded as The International School for Primary Education, a non-profit organisation established in 1994 by a group of parents to provide English-language e...
What languages are taught at the school?
The school teaches in English. Spanish is taught as a Modern Foreign Language. The Primary School adheres to the English National Curriculum. An EAL program supports students who speak English as a second or additional language.
Does King's Oak British International School offer special educational needs support?
The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of ability, background, or identity, can thrive and contribute fully.
What is the admissions process?
Step 1: Contact us. The Admissions office is reached via reception@kingsoakschool.ro or by filling out the enrolment inquiry form on the website. Upon receiving the form, a meeting is scheduled. Meetings can be online or face-to-face. We look forward to connecting with new families and understanding
What extracurricular activities are available?
King's Oak British International School offers education from the Early Years through Year 13 in Bucharest, in the northern part by the lake. The Early Years and Primary follow the English National Curriculum (EYFS in Early Years). In Secondary, the curriculum supports the IGCSE and AS/A Level pathw
