American International School of Bucharest vs International School of Bucharest

	A American International School of Bucharest Bucharest, Romania	I International School of Bucharest Bucharest, Romania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RON 7,810 - 29,600	Fees / year RON 9,847 - 17,663
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 852	Pupils 500
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1962	Opened 1996
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The American International School of Bucharest is located north of the center of Bucharest, near the Henri Coanda (Otopeni) Airport. The address is 196 Pipera Boulevard, Voluntari, Ilfov County, 077190 Romania. The campus sits on a 10-hectare site.	Location —
Stages	Stages AISB caters for students from EC2 to Grade 12 and is divided into three divisions: Early Learning Center (EC2 to Kindergarten) for ages 2 to 6, Elementary School (grades 1–5), and Secondary School (grades 6–12). The Secondary School uses the IB Middle Years Programme in grades 6–10 and the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11–12.	Stages —
School type	School type not-for-profit organization	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Students represent more than 60 nationalities; the community comprises around 900 students.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school has Student Support Services with a dedicated Student Support Services Coordinator.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school has a U.S. affiliation; it was founded in 1962 by the U.S. Embassy to serve the educational needs of the diplomatic community.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The timetable for the secondary program uses an eight-day rotation with four class blocks per day; Grade 6–10 must arrive by 08:00. The eight-day cycle determines which classes meet on which days.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Application fee: EUR 250 (payable when the application is filed; non‑refundable). - Registration fee: - EC2 & EC4: EUR 800. - Kindergarten–Grade 12: 1st child EUR 3,500; 2nd child EUR 2,000; 3rd child EUR 1,000; 4th/5th child EUR 0 (sibling discounts apply as listed). - Building fee: Kindergarten–Grade 12 EUR 1,000 per year (yearly recurring; non‑refundable). Tuition fees by year group (academic year 2026/27) — annual and per financial semester - EC2 (Early Childhood 2) - Half day: EUR 7,810 per year — EUR 3,905 per financial semester. - Full day: EUR 13,600 per year — EUR 6,800 per financial semester. - EC3: EUR 13,600 per year — EUR 6,800 per financial semester. - EC4: EUR 13,600 per year — EUR 6,800 per financial semester. - Kindergarten (KG): EUR 24,850 per year — EUR 12,425 per financial semester. - Grades 1–5: EUR 26,040 per year — EUR 13,020 per financial semester. - Grades 6–8: EUR 26,270 per year — EUR 13,135 per financial semester. - Grades 9–10: EUR 28,050 per year — EUR 14,025 per financial semester. - Grades 11–12: EUR 28,050 per year — EUR 14,025 per financial semester. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is organised on a two‑financial‑semester basis; fees are charged and assessed by financial semester. Payments are due on the invoice due date. - Currencies accepted: EUR for non‑residents and RON for Romanian residents; no other currencies are accepted. (RON payments are converted using the BNR exchange rate on the date of payment as indicated on invoices.) - Installment plan: available only to families paying personally (not available to corporate payers); a service charge of EUR 1,000 applies to the installment plan. - Late payment: a penalty of 0.3% per day is applied to overdue invoices; persistent non‑payment may result in suspension of the student at the school director's discretion. - Mid‑year / partial‑year charging: for a given financial semester, students who attend fewer than 17 school days are charged a daily rate for that semester; students who attend 17 school days or more are charged the full semester fee. For students entering during the school year, school fees are due on the last business day before the student's start date. - Additional administrative charge for late enrolment during the academic year: EUR 1,500 payable when a student is enrolled after the school year begins. Boarding fees - AISB operates as a day school and does not provide boarding facilities; there are no boarding fees. Other costs and typical additional charges - PE uniform: students do not wear a full school uniform; parents are expected to purchase a PE uniform for students in Grades 1–5 (cost borne by parents). - Lunch: the school operates a full‑service cafeteria run by a caterer; parents pay the caterer directly for meals. - Transport: the school does not operate its own bus service; families may use private bus providers and will incur separate charges from those providers. - Learning support / special educational services: the school provides Learning Support for mild to moderate needs; any specific additional fees for individual support services are handled through Student Support/Business Office arrangements (not listed as fixed annual tuition items). Refund information - Application fee is non‑refundable. Building fees are non‑refundable. Refunds are not provided when tuition is paid only to hold a place for a student who then does not attend. Partial‑year charging rules (daily rate vs. full semester as noted above) apply to mid‑term attendance. Fee payment channels and practical payment handling - Accepted currencies are EUR (non‑residents) and RON (Romanian residents); invoices specify due dates and payment instructions. The Business Office manages invoicing and payment processing; the Admissions or Business Office can provide the invoice‑specific payment instructions included on each invoice. Installment requests and other account matters are handled by the Business Office. Notes: all figures and policies above are the school's published fees and standard terms for the 2026/27 academic year as presented in the school's tuition and admissions information.	Fee details 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.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements AISB is a day school and does not have boarding facilities.	Boarding arrangements The school is a day school and does not have boarding facilities.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school does not require a school uniform; a PE uniform is required for students in grades 1 to 5.	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform, which students are expected to wear at all times.
Food options	Food options AISB has a full-service cafeteria operated by Flavours Food Design; lunch is provided through this catering service and a morning snack is served to Elementary students at no extra cost; families may also send lunch from home.	Food options Lunch is an optional service.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership AISB is a not-for-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees; the Board oversees strategy, budget and policy, while the school is operated by the Director and AISB Leadership Team.	Governance and ownership The school is a non-profit day school.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The American International School of Bucharest offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) programme across all grades. The Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) are part of the curriculum. MYP is taught in Grades 6 through 10, and DP in Grades 11 and 12; all students participate in the IB programme, either through the DP or IB courses. AISB is authorized to offer the MYP and the DP, and is NEASC-accredited to award a U.S. High School Diploma to students who meet the required credits. The MYP uses eight subject groups within a concept-based inquiry framework. Graduation pathways include the DP and a U.S. High School Diploma depending on credit completion.	Curriculum details 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	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 7:1
Exam results	Exam results —	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	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at universities in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, with the United States and Canada also among common destinations. AISB provides College Counseling to assist with university research and applications.	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 The school does not have a Gifted and Talented program per se. The IB programmes extend learning for advanced learners. Extended Learning (EL) is available in Elementary, and Learning Support (LS) teams work across the school to differentiate instruction and support a range of needs.	Gifted and talented Gifted and talented students have access to visual arts courses as well as music and a variety of instrumentals.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school uses a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to provide increased levels of both academic, social-emotional, and behavioral support based on student need. The MTSS uses early identification and intervention to help struggling students catch up with their peers, access grade level curriculum, and potentially prevent future participation in Learning Support. This is done through universal screeners, our RtI program, and our Student Care processes in which students are identified and provided tiered levels of increasingly intensive support based on their area of need. Our MTSS program also provides extension opportunities, both in class and in small group settings, for more highly capable students within the Elementary school. AISB Counselors aspire to cultivate a compassionate, safe and inclusive environment where all students feel affirmed, heard and empowered to be themselves and take courageous action in life. AISB Counselors deliver a comprehensive developmental counseling program working in partnership with students, parents, faculty and staff. They advocate for and value the diversity of all students within a global context and actively foster the wellbeing and the holistic development of each student. AISB Counselors believe that all students have unique skills, strengths and potential, have the ability and the right to learn, grow and develop, and have the right to feel safe, supported, and accepted in school. Our Counselors provide individual and family counseling (making referrals to outside providers as needed), facilitate small group workshops for students, and contribute to AISB's social emotional learning program and child protection education. Counselors lead parent workshops and offer transitional programs for students and families impacted by the transient nature of our community.	Social & emotional learning 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)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides Learning Support for students with identified learning challenges through a team of Learning Support specialists who provide skill based interventions in the areas of reading, written expression, math, executive functioning, inattention, social skills, sensory needs and others. Learning Support specialists work alongside teachers to ensure students receive differentiated instruction, classroom and/or assessment accommodations, modified curriculum as needed, and progress towards their learning goals. If students require ongoing 1:1 support, a Learning Intervention Focused Tutor (LIFT) may be arranged at the family's expense. All students within the Learning Support program have Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) which document their service delivery program. In order to provide a sustainable and quality Learning Support program, the school admits a managed number of students with mild to moderate learning and social-emotional/behavioral needs.	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	English as an additional language At AISB, every teacher is a language teacher and each student is seen as a unique and competent learner. The EAL program empowers students to develop a proficient level of social and academic English language which enables them to access the curriculum independently. The EAL program uses a blended service delivery model which combines specialized instruction in English language acquisition in sheltered classes, and scaffolded in-class content instruction delivered through co-planning and/or co-teaching. Instruction and support is provided by qualified and experienced EAL teachers based on a student's grade level, proficiency level, and other scheduling needs. All students who are non-native English speakers are assessed with AISB's language proficiency test to determine their English proficiency and language placement. In Elementary, sheltered instruction is delivered during the language rotation block where students are grouped by proficiency level. Students also receive additional support through collaborative co-planned and co-taught instruction between the EAL and homeroom teachers during Literacy, and at other times based on proficiency level and need. In Secondary, sheltered instruction that provides academic language skills to access grade-level content occurs during an Academic Literacy class and through leveled English curricula in the MYP English Language Acquisition class. In addition, students receive differentiated instruction through co-taught Science and Humanities classes where the grade-level EAL teacher and content teacher collaborate and co-plan instruction and learning resources. EAL support is limited in grades 11 and 12; students are monitored and able to take the IB English Language B HL in the DP program.	English as an additional language 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	Mental wellbeing AISB Counselors aspire to cultivate a compassionate, safe and inclusive environment where all students feel affirmed, heard and empowered to be themselves and take courageous action in life. AISB Counselors deliver a comprehensive developmental counseling program working in partnership with students, parents, faculty and staff. They advocate for and value the diversity of all students within a global context and actively foster the wellbeing and the holistic development of each student. AISB Counselors believe that all students have unique skills, strengths and potential, have the ability and the right to learn, grow and develop, and have the right to feel safe, supported, and accepted in school. Our Counselors provide individual and family counseling (making referrals to outside providers as needed), facilitate small group workshops for students, and contribute to AISB's social emotional learning program and child protection education. Counselors lead parent workshops and offer transitional programs for students and families impacted by the transient nature of our community.	Mental wellbeing The school centers wellbeing in its approach; PSHE/Wellbeing is part of Primary schooling; counselling and life-skills programs support students.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding AISB is a school-wide priority. Safeguarding at AISB is a commitment to safeguarding processes to prevent the risk of harm to children's health or development. Safeguarding children from harm works best when the entire community is involved. AISB expects all individuals and groups associated within our school community to act with integrity and to take responsibility for keeping students safe and included. Whether you are a staff member, a coach, a tutor, a contractor, a guest, parent or visitor, it is expected that you will support our students and act with their wellbeing in mind at all times. To ensure this happens, students, parents, and faculty and staff are familiar with the child protection policy and Safeguarding Handbook to educate themselves about how to identify and respond to concerns. As a member of our school community, you recognize your role and responsibility to safeguard students and to keep an eye out for one another. If you see something, say something, and we thank you for helping build AISB school culture and community where safety and wellbeing is paramount.	Safeguarding The school has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy; safeguarding is embedded in school practice and staff uphold safeguarding policies.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview AISB operates on a 10-hectare campus on Pipera Bd. The campus includes a modern Early Learning Center opened in 2017, an extended Secondary School, and a Design and Innovation Center. AISB serves students from EC2 through Grade 12 and welcomes families from over 60 nationalities. The facilities include science labs, arts spaces, sports fields, and more. AISB is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program, and Diploma Program.	Facilities overview 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 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The campus provides indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including an indoor Sports Hall and outdoor sports facilities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus includes sports fields as part of its facilities. AISB has an Athletic Director and a Co-curricular Activities Coordinator overseeing athletics and activities. Athletics and other co-curricular programs are organized through the Athletics & Activities team. The campus features sports complexes as part of its facilities, showcased in AISB's offerings.	Sports facilities The school has an indoor Sports Hall and outdoor sports facilities for physical education and sport activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The campus includes science labs as part of its academic facilities. A modern Early Learning Center is on the campus. A Design and Innovation Center is on campus. The Secondary School is extended on the campus. AISB is an IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP.	Academic facilities There are dedicated rooms for ICT, Music, Drama and Art, and Theatre; science laboratories are available. Information technology is integrated across learning with the use of mobile technology (iPads) as part of the curriculum.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Athletics & Activities are managed by AISB's Athletics & Activities team. An Athletic Director and a Co-curricular Activities Coordinator oversee these programs. Service Learning projects are part of AISB's extracurricular offerings. The Terry Fox Run supports cancer research in Romania. The AISB Scholarship Program provides scholarships to qualifying students entering the 9th grade.	Extra curricular facilities Enrichment Activities take place on Wednesday afternoons. Outwards Bound school trips are compulsory for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12. The House system exists to encourage teamwork, leadership and inclusion. The school also hosts events such as World Scholar's Cup local rounds.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The American International School of Bucharest is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1962 to serve the needs of the diplomatic community of Bucharest. In the span of 62 years AISB has grown to almost 900 students and almost 300 faculty and staff from more than 60 nationalities. AISB's new, 10-hectare, purpose-built campus was opened in 2001 and continues to meet the needs of our community today. In 2020 AISB transitioned to Distance Learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today AISB serves 1000+ students and 60+ countries, supported by 280+ faculty and staff from 20 countries.	History 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 of Bucharest. ISB has been fully accredited by the Council of International Schools since August 2012 and is an IB World School authorized to offer the Diploma Programme from September 2017.
Community	Community AISB philanthropy is diverse and includes Service Learning projects, the Terry Fox Run and a Scholarship Program. Donors come from parents, AISB alumni, business leaders, Romanian and foreign corporations and private citizens. The school maintains a Fundraising Policy and a donor recognition framework with categories such as Friends of AISB, Supporters of AISB, Partners of AISB, Benefactors of AISB and Patrons of AISB.	Community The ISB describes its community as a connected school community of students, teachers, leaders, parents, alumni and the wider school who learn from each other in a collaborative environment inside and outside the school. International Day Food Fair is organized as part of ISB's community life with involvement from the PTA. Busy Bee, a Parents and Toddlers Playgroup, provides regular activities for ISB families.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The PTA is a link between the parents and teachers within the school with the common aim of creating the best possible learning environment for our students. All parents and teachers are automatically members of the PTA. The PTA organizes events and activities as part of ISB life, including the International Day Food Fair. The PTA collaborates with school staff to support student learning and community engagement.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers CEESA-affiliated activities including HS Band, MS Band & Strings, MS Model United Nations, MS & HS Choir, HS Math & MS Mathcounts, MS FLL Robotics, HS VEX Robotics, and MS & HS Speech & Debate. The co-curricular department emphasizes creativity, courage, and compassion in playing, performing, and leading to support holistic development. These programs provide opportunities to engage in regional competitions and advanced learning beyond the classroom.	Academic & intellectual 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 Cambridge IGCSE programme. Year 12 and 13 study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in preparation for university entry.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school engages students in artistic learning through dance, drama, music, and visual education. The school hosts elementary musical productions and secondary theatrical productions each year. International opportunities are offered through ISTA and CEESA events for band and choir, and in-house performances such as Lunch Lounge, theater productions, and Rock in the Park enable a vibrant creative community.	Arts & creative Extracurricular activities include sports, performing arts, science, board games, modern foreign languages, music and debating, as well as special-interest clubs and extra academic lessons. Violin and piano lessons are offered, alongside art activities. Some activities are delivered by external instructors.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school participates in ISTA and CEESA events, offering intercultural experiences through band and choir and theatre exchanges. Leadership and cross-cultural understanding are cultivated through student leadership programs and cross-age mentorship that connect students across grades. The school emphasizes global citizenship and intercultural understanding through ongoing international programming and collaboration.	Cultural & language Modern foreign languages are taught as part of the ISB curriculum. Debating and other language-related activities are included in the extracurricular program, supporting language and cultural engagement.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school offers co-curricular activities including in-house performances such as Lunch Lounge, theatre productions, and Rock in the Park. The Bite, AISB's student journalism program, publishes student work and stories through The Bite website. The co-curricular program also features student leadership initiatives and community projects that foster teamwork and creative collaboration.	Social & hobbies ISB offers a wide range of clubs and activities, including sports, science, board games, music and special-interest clubs. External instructors run activities such as karate, swimming, robotics, and cooking and nutrition; some clubs may have fees. The program runs after school, with sessions and enrichment slots throughout the week.
Community & service	Community & service Service Learning is a pillar of AISB; the program connects teachers, students, and communities through inclusive activities. The Service Learning program gives students authentic, real-life experiences with involvement across the school. All students in Secondary School participate in Service Learning as part of the curriculum, through events and service groups.	Community & service ISB runs the Green Challenge to promote recycling, environmental awareness and social responsibility among students.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school's Athletics & Activities Department develops leadership skills and role models for peers. The school provides yearly leadership training courses to support student leaders in developing personal leadership purpose statements and planning. In Secondary, student leaders coach older students and mentor younger ones, while in Elementary, Student Leadership Ambassadors empower peers to initiate service and learning projects.	Leadership & professional The House System encourages leadership and teamwork and promotes inclusion. Houses compete in sports, subject games and quizzes, providing opportunities for student leadership.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The co-curricular program promotes healthy habits through physical activity, teamwork, and attention to rest, nutrition, and self-care. The school aims to foster a lifelong love of physical activity and well-being as part of the school culture. The program emphasizes balance between academics and active, mindful living.	Lifestyle & wellbeing ISB emphasizes physical health through a broad PE and sport program. Activities include football, basketball, swimming, volleyball, athletics and table tennis, with participation in internal and external competitions such as the Lumina Football Cup.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The main language of instruction is English. Additional Languages include Spanish and French; Romanian Mother Tongue and English as an Additional Language are available. Language classes are held four times per week in Elementary, and some Mother Tongue languages may be offered as a paid program. The Mother Tongue Program supports development of students' home languages and courses may take place during the regular schedule or after school, depending on factors such as language proficiency, number of students, and teacher availability.	Language provision The school teaches in English.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Inquiry/Book a tour. Families are welcomed to explore AISB by arranging a campus visit. During the visit, families meet with staff, receive detailed information, and meet with principals or faculty members to address questions; a follow-up email provides application details and next steps. Step 2: Applications Checklist. All applications are submitted online through the Admissions Portal. Required documents include a recent passport-style photo of the applicant, copies of the applicant's and parents' IDs, a non-refundable €250 application fee, vaccination records, birth certificate, and reports from previous schools. Two completed recommendation forms must be submitted via AISB's Admissions Portal: Elementary (EC2–G5) forms from the principal or counselor and the homeroom teacher; Secondary (G6–12) forms from the principal or counselor, English teacher, and Mathematics teacher. Legal Custody Documents must be provided if applicable. Step 3: Admission Assessment. After the checklist is complete and space is available, admissions testing is conducted. ELC and KG/Early Learning applicants meet with the Principal, Pedagogical Coordinator, or ELC Pastoral Lead to discuss the application and meet the student; in Romania, EC4/KG applicants may have in-person assessments with an Early Intervention Specialist, while outside Bucharest online assessments may be used. Elementary applicants take English proficiency tests and literacy/math assessments; Secondary applicants take English and Math tests and may have an IB meeting as needed. Step 4: Admissions Review Process. Final admission decisions are made by the School Director based on recommendations from the ELC, Elementary, and Secondary Principals. The review considers factors such as potential to benefit from AISB's IB programs, capacity to support the applicant's educational and behavioral needs, attendance, behavior, finances, health, international diversity, language proficiency, current schooling, and wellbeing needs. Additional meetings or testing may be required for certain applicants, particularly those with learning or language needs or overseas transfers. Step 5: Acceptance Process. The Admissions Office notifies parents with one of three outcomes: Acceptance with a starting date; Conditional Acceptance with specific terms and a timeframe; or Not Accepted, with possible placement in a waiting pool. AISB provides feedback on the reasons for non-acceptance; information about the waiting pool is described in the FAQ. Step 6: Enrollment & Re-enrollment. Upon acceptance, families sign online Enrollment Steps and Policies and the AISB Parent Code of Conduct; a contract is issued and must be returned signed within two weeks. Re-enrollment invitations are sent in early February for the upcoming school year, with a February 15 deadline to complete the online process. The school may deny re-enrollment for overdue invoices or failure to meet behavioral or other requirements, and may require a student to repeat a year if readiness is not demonstrated.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships The objective of the AISB Scholarship Program is to provide qualified students of any nationality who are unable to afford AISB full access to a challenging international education.	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.
Waitlist	Waitlist Not Accepted: Students who are not accepted may be placed in a waiting pool if parents express continued interest. AISB provides feedback on the reasons for non-acceptance; information about the waiting pool is described in the FAQ.	Waitlist —
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