Romania, Bucharest
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International British School of Bucharest delivers the English National Curriculum for ages 3 to 18, with the Early Years Foundation Stage for Nursery and Reception, and Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 followed by Cambridge AS and A Levels in the Sixth Form. The school is a day school serving a cosmopolitan community, with COBIS accreditation and official recognition by Romania's ARACIP, reflecting its commitment to high standards. The modern campus provides dedicated outdoor areas appropriate to each age group, sports fields, science labs, art and design spaces, and ICT facilities, plus a new administrative building housing the Early Years Centre and a Lunch Room. A rich extracurricular programme runs alongside classroom study, including specialist sport and music teaching, class trips, after-school clubs, and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. A culture of student leadership and wellbeing underpins this education, preparing pupils for higher education worldwide and fostering responsible citizenship.
Strada Agricultori 21-25, 021481 București, Romania
International British School of Bucharest has 430 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.
21-25 Agricultori Street, District 2, Bucharest, Romania. IBSB is located in District 2 of Bucharest.
EYFS; Primary School; Secondary School.
Day school.
32 nationalities represented.
English Support is provided.
EYFS: Gates open 8:15 am; 9:00 am registration; 9:00–3:00 learning; 3:00–5:00 pm After School Club (termly fee). Primary: Day starts at 8:30 am with morning line-up; 8:30–3:00 pm lessons; 3:00–3:50 pm clubs (Monday–Thursday). Secondary: Day starts at 8:30 am with morning registration; 8:40–3:50 pm lessons; 4:00–5:30 pm Afterschool Clubs (Monday–Thursday).
Annual tuition at International British School of Bucharest ranges from RON 5,650 to RON 22,350 for 2026/27.
International British School of Bucharest teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.
The school follows the National Curriculum of England for ages 3–18, with the Early Years Foundation Stage for Nursery and Reception; Primary (Years 1–6) and Secondary (Years 7–11) follow the National Curriculum, and Cambridge IGCSE is taken in Years 10–11; Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers Cambridge AS and A-Level courses.
GCSE A-A average for the Summer 2025 exam session was 57%. IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A-Level exams are scheduled twice a year.
95% of IBSB graduates continue their studies at top universities worldwide. University destinations include Cambridge, Yale, University College London, London School of Economics, Bocconi University, University of Amsterdam, and others.
More Able and Talented is a whole-school approach with differentiated teaching and enrichment opportunities; IBSB is a member of the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE).
Enrolment starts at Nursery for children aged 3 or older on September 1. IBSB uses an open enrolment policy and does not exclude students based on academic ability; all students are assessed before they start and a programme is in place to support progress, including Extra English Support for those needing language assistance. New enrolments are considered from March; those submitted before February are placed on the waiting list, which is processed for the new academic year on March 1. You can visit the school by appointment to meet the Head of School or Executive Director and receive an official tour, and a day at the school can be arranged for prospective pupils. Enrolment during the year is possible if a place is available. The school uses Cambridge assessments: Cambridge Pupil Progress Tests in Primary, Checkpoint in Year 9, IGCSE in Years 10–11, and A Levels in Years 12–13; reports and communications with parents are online via the Schoolbase system. An initial Registration Fee of 1,000 and a deposit of 1,500€ are payable at enrolment, with termly payments due before the start of each term.
The IBSB Scholarship Programme is available annually for students entering Years 7–10 and Year 12, with up to three senior scholarships for 2026–2027. Scholarships cover approximately €15,000 per year, about 70% of the annual tuition and include a waiver of IBSB enrolment fees; recipients may also access mentoring and internship opportunities at Allianz-Țiriac. Applications open February 9 and close March 28; CAT4 and EPT assessments, plus special talent and subject assessments, occur in April; interviews are held on May 2; announcements follow on May 6 (with acceptance by May 8) or May 11 for unsuccessful results; if awarded, external candidates must register by May 30. Types of scholarships include Academic, Sporting, and Excellence in Creative Arts, each requiring a portfolio of evidence, CAT4 and EPT results, and other supporting materials.
There is a waiting list for new enrolments; if you submit your new enrolment application before February you will be placed on the waiting list, which is processed for the new academic year on March 1. Enrolment during the year is possible if a place becomes available.
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