American International School of Bucharest vs Verita International School

	A American International School of Bucharest Bucharest, Romania	V Verita International School Bucharest, Romania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RON 7,810 - 29,600	Fees / year RON 8,500 - 14,900
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 852	Pupils 1,500
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 19
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1962	Opened 2013
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
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 Aviatiei City Campus, Soldat Gheorghe Pripu Street 22A, 1st district, Bucharest. Tunari Amber Campus, 1 Decembrie Street nr. 119, Tunari. Verita operates across two campuses in Bucharest and in Tunari, as a unified school community.
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 Early Years (ages 2.8–5); Primary School (Year 1–Year 6, ages 5–11); Secondary School (Year 7–Year 13, ages 12+); IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme offered.
School type	School type not-for-profit organization	School type International school
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 Low student–teacher ratio (1:10) with tailor-made differentiated support; SEE Learning supports social, emotional and ethical development.
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 Early Years Short Program: 9:00–12:30; Early Years Full Program and Primary/Secondary: 9:00–15:45; overall school day generally 9:00–15:45.
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 & Enrolment Fees - Application fee (mandatory, non‑refundable, paid at the time of application): - EY, Year 1 & Year 2: EUR 79. - Year 3 & Year 4: EUR 99. - Year 5 through Year 10: EUR 119. - Year 11 through Year 13: EUR 79. - Registration fee (one‑time, mandatory once the school confirms admission; non‑refundable if the schooling contract is later cancelled): - City (Aviatiei) Campus: EUR 1,950. - Amber (Tunari) Campus: EUR 1,500. - Re‑enrolment deposit for returning students: EUR 1,500 (non‑refundable; deducted from the next school year's tuition). Tuition fees (annual; shown by school division) - Early Years — Short Programme (ages 2.8–5; schedule 09:00–12:30): EUR 7,990 per year. - Early Years — Full Programme (ages 2.8–5; schedule 09:00–15:45): EUR 8,500 per year. - Primary (Year 1–Year 6; schedule 09:00–15:45): EUR 14,400 per year. - Secondary (Year 7–Year 13; schedule 09:00–15:45): EUR 14,900 per year. - Additional programme fees applied to Secondary tuition: - Students in Year 10 & Year 11 enrolled in the IGCSE (Edexcel) programme: additional EUR 1,000 per year. - Students in Year 12 & Year 13 enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme: additional EUR 1,950 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Instalment options and timing: - One instalment: full annual tuition due on Aug 15. - Two instalments: payments due on Aug 15 and Feb 28. - Four instalments: payments due on Aug 15, Oct 31, Jan 31 and Apr 30. - Nine instalments: monthly payments on Aug 15, Sep 30, Oct 31, Nov 30, Dec 31, Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 31 and Apr 30. - The school publishes the specific instalment calendar and applies these due dates as the standard payment schedule. - Instalment surcharges and conditions: - A 2% surcharge applies if parents choose a 4‑instalment plan. - A 5% surcharge applies if parents choose a 9‑instalment plan. - The instalment plan cannot be changed after 31 July. - Tuition may be paid in 1 or 2 instalments without surcharge. - Sibling discount: a 5% discount applies starting with the second enrolled sibling; the discount is applied to the younger sibling(s). - Late payment: students whose tuition has not been paid in a timely manner may be suspended from attending school until accounts are settled. Boarding - Boarding is not offered; Verita operates as a day school and no boarding fees apply. Other costs and optional services - Meals (annual; two menu standards available: Regular or 100% Certified Organic/BIO): - Early Years – Short Programme: Regular EUR 1,390 / year; BIO EUR 1,550 / year. - Early Years – Long Programme: Regular EUR 1,590 / year; BIO EUR 1,750 / year. - Primary School – Lunch only: Regular EUR 1,340 / year; BIO EUR 1,500 / year. - Primary School – Full Food: Regular EUR 1,590 / year; BIO EUR 1,750 / year. - Secondary School – Full Food: Regular EUR 1,590 / year; BIO EUR 1,750 / year. - Workshops & University Preparatory Clubs (after‑school activities): fees vary by workshop and number of sessions; pricing is determined by the selection of workshops and is invoiced separately (workshops and transport fees may be billed in two instalments as per the school's schedule). - Transportation: school transport is offered by registration only; the annual cost is determined each year based on routes and operating costs and is billed separately. - School trips and excursions: additional charges may be applied for entrance fees, travel and associated costs as required per trip. - Uniform: a school uniform policy is in effect; specific uniform item pricing and purchasing information is provided to families separately (uniform costs are additional to tuition). Refund and withdrawal policy (financial obligations on withdrawal) - If a student withdraws on or before June 30 of the current year: the Enrolment Fee (or Re‑enrolment Deposit) is retained. - If withdrawal occurs between July 1 and July 31 (inclusive) for the next academic year: the Enrolment Fee (or Re‑enrolment Deposit) plus 20% of the Annual Tuition Fee will be retained. - If withdrawal occurs from August 1 until the last day of the first trimester (inclusive) for the next academic year: 50% of the Annual Tuition Fee is retained. - If withdrawal occurs at any point after the end of the first trimester: 100% of the Annual Tuition Fee is retained. Fee payment options & bank details - Payment currency and accounts: - All payments must be made in RON to the campus‑specific bank account shown by the school. An EUR account can be provided upon request to non‑Romanian residents. - Amber Campus (RON account): RO87 EGNA 1010 0000 0157 2838. - Aviatiei City Campus (RON account): RO40 EGNA 1010 0000 0081 5144. - Finance contact for billing, instalment plans or to request an EUR account: finance@verita.ro and Finance phone: +4 0728 049 449. Notes on optional/variable charges - IGCSE and IB programme fees (EUR 1,000 and EUR 1,950 respectively) are charged in addition to the stated annual tuition for the relevant year groups (Years 10–11 and Years 12–13). - Transport, after‑school workshops, UPC and specific trip costs are charged separately and can be billed according to the instalment schedule selected. - The school publishes a detailed instalment calendar showing the exact due dates for each payment option.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements AISB is a day school and does not have boarding facilities.	Boarding arrangements —
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 Uniform consists of a Verita-branded top (polo or shirt) with appropriate pants or skirt, or Verita dress, depending on division. PE days require the designated PE kit; hats may be worn outside but not indoors; orders are placed through the manufacturer's online platform, with a Uniform Catalogue and a Uniform Pop-Up Showroom for sizing.
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 Verita provides in-house meals prepared by school chefs. An organics menu option is available, prepared with 100% organic and bio-certified ingredients.
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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 Verita International School is part of the Dukes Education network of 75+ international schools. As a Dukes Education school, Verita provides exclusive pathways to top universities and access to global exchange programs. Verita is authorised by the Romanian Ministry of National Education – ARACIP recognises Verita as a foreign school teaching the National English curricula in Romania.
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 school uses the National Curriculum of England & Wales as the core curriculum, complemented by Fieldwork Education's IEYC, IPC, and IMYC frameworks to bring learning to life. SEE Learning supports social, emotional, and ethical development. Verita is authorised by the Romanian Ministry of National Education and ARACIP recognises Verita as a foreign school teaching the National English curricula in Romania. The school offers Edexcel IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. Verita is a COBIS member and follows White Rose Education schemes of work. It is part of the Dukes Education network, providing pathways to universities and global programs.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Low student-to-teacher ratio.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IGCSE results for 2026 have been published. IB Diploma Programme results for the Class of 2026 are reported in school news.
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 Exclusive pathways to top universities through the Dukes Education network and access to global exchange programs.
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 —
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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 SEE Learning is integrated into the curriculum to foster emotional, social, and ethical intelligence for students and staff. Verita actively builds internal programs that promote student and staff wellbeing and ensures students feel physically and emotionally safe with a caring adult advocate. Social-emotional growth is woven into the curriculum through SEE Learning. Verita has a low student-teacher ratio (1:10) that supports personalized SEL support and student agency. Kindness is at the center of daily practice at Verita.
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) Verita admits students with mild to moderate special educational needs. Learning Support and a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Department coordinate support for students, led by a SENCO. A classroom shadow supports students in the classroom, coordinated by the SENCO. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) or a formal support plan can be created to guide individual learning. Learning Support is delivered by a team that includes a Learning Support Teacher and is designed to support diverse learning needs.
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 English is the language of instruction at VIS, taught from Early Years through high school. If a student enters Year 2 or above without adequate English skills (A2 minimum), they receive English as an Additional Language (EAL) support with an EAL teacher. From Year 2 to Year 6, students benefit from in-class EAL support as well as out-of-class interventions to join whole-class English teaching where possible. In Secondary, a combined push-in/pull-out system supports language development. The student population is multinational, representing approximately 10 nationalities and languages, and students are supported to develop full academic proficiency in English.
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 Verita actively builds internal programs that promote student and staff wellbeing and provides a space where students feel physically and emotionally safe with a caring adult advocate. A focus on kindness underpins daily interactions and school culture. SEE Learning supports the development of emotional, social, and ethical intelligence as part of wellbeing. A 1:10 student-teacher ratio and emphasis on student agency contribute to a supportive, healthy learning environment.
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 Advisory Board members sign an NDA and undergo Child Protection and Safeguarding training. A safeguarding team exists, with Ilinca Vlaicu as the Designated Safeguarding Lead. The Head of School emphasizes creating a school environment where students feel safe, supported, engaged, and accepted. Verita maintains safeguarding policies and procedures as part of school operations. Safeguarding governance and staff training underpin day-to-day practice.
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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 school operates across two Bucharest campuses: Aviatiei City Campus and Tunari Amber Campus. The main building houses students from Years 2 to 11, while Years 12–13 IB students are in a separate building across the street. For our Early Years to Year 1 learners, a dedicated space is located about two minutes' walk from the main campus. The campuses include playgrounds with abundant outdoor green space and well-equipped indoor athletic facilities. A New City Campus is coming soon, designed to welcome more than 1,000 students, with light-filled classrooms, state-of-the-art science laboratories, outdoor sports and recreation areas, dedicated art, music, and theatre studios, an indoor gym, and wellbeing spaces; it will be built to near-zero emission standards and cover about 9,000 square meters.
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 campuses feature abundant outdoor green space and well-equipped indoor athletic facilities. The school runs an Athletics Programme and participates in The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Extra-curricular offerings include after-school workshops that expand learning opportunities. Swimming, Piano, Guitar, and Science Lab are among the activities available after school.
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 The main building houses Years 2–11, while Years 12–13 IB students are in a separate building across the street, with an Early Years space located two minutes' walk away. A new City Campus will provide light-filled classrooms, state-of-the-art science laboratories, outdoor sports and recreation areas, dedicated art, music, and theatre studios, an indoor gym, and wellbeing spaces. The City Campus is designed to meet near-zero emission standards and will cover about 9,000 square meters.
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 We offer after-school workshops expanding learning opportunities that support social, physical and emotional outcomes. Swimming, Piano, Guitar, and Science Lab are among the after-school offerings. The Athletics Programme is part of Student Life, and The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is also available.
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 Verita International School is part of the Dukes Education network of 75+ international schools worldwide. It operates across two Bucharest campuses, Aviatiei City Campus and Tunari Amber Campus. The core curriculum is the National Curriculum of England & Wales, enhanced by Fieldwork Education's IEYC, IPC, and IMYC frameworks. Verita is an IB World School authorized for the Diploma Programme and is recognised by ARACIP as a foreign school teaching the National English curricula in Romania. It holds COBIS accreditation.
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 Social-emotional learning is embedded through SEE Learning from Emory University. Verita maintains a low student-teacher ratio (1:10) to support individualized learning. Students participate in Service Learning Projects that address real-world problems and community needs. The school offers after-school workshops and activities, including swimming, piano, guitar, and a science lab, across two campuses that form a unified Verita community.
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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 UPC builds a university portfolio for secondary students. The program emphasizes a well-rounded profile that universities seek beyond core academics. Middle School offers a range of academically oriented workshops including Theatre & Drama, Discovering Romania: A Cross-Curricular Workshop in Language and Geography, You're a Scientist, Social Hackers, and Professional Debate Club. The Verita Gazette and related activities support communication, research, and analytical thinking.
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 Visual Arts is offered as part of the curriculum for all age levels, teaching the language of art and fostering creativity. The Visual Arts program uses IPC and IMYC units and offers IGCSE Art and Design starting in Year 10. The Music program cultivates joy in creating and listening to music and develops musical literacy. Verita also offers private piano, guitar and drums lessons and after-school workshops.
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 Instruction is in British English. The student population is multinational, representing around 10 nationalities. Romanian is offered as the host language, and Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish) are available, with English language learning (ELL) support for learners who need it. In Secondary, students have five weekly sessions of Romanian or French, with Spanish as a third language; IBDP options include Romanian Literature, French B, French Ab Initio, Spanish Ab Initio, Spanish B and Mandarin Ab Initio.
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 After-school clubs include Theatre & Drama (Y7–Y9), Social Hackers (Y7–Y9), Digital Journalism (Y7–Y9), and Professional Debate Club (Y7–Y9). Beach Volleyball is offered for middle school students, and Digital Journalism provides hands-on media experience. The Verita Gazette supports student writing and journalism, and Mixed Media Arts & Crafts and Graphic Arts expand creative pursuits. Arabic is also available in after-school offerings.
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 Service learning is a form of experiential education where learning occurs through action and reflection, with the Verita Foundation enabling hands-on projects that benefit the community. Students research, engage and reflect on real-world challenges, developing empathy, compassion, gratitude and civic responsibility. Year 2 bake sales and charity initiatives have raised funds for organizations such as Salvati Copiii; Year 7 and other projects have supported causes like Light into Europe; Year 9 art exhibitions and silent auctions have funded NGO work; Verita 5K events invite the community to participate and support student initiatives.
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 UPC offers structured opportunities to develop leadership and university readiness for secondary students. The school supports leadership and service through programs such as The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Real-Life Career Orientation is organized by the Advisory Board, including guest speakers and institution visits to provide students with practical insights. These elements together foster leadership, professional skills and real-world preparedness.
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 The Athletics program is foundational to a healthy, happy life, focusing on physical, cognitive and social development. Students gain transferable skills such as sportsmanship, teamwork, commitment, discipline, competition and conflict management. The after-school program broadens opportunities to express creativity, performance, athletics and inclusion, reinforcing a sense of community with arts, sports and a social curriculum alongside rigorous academics.
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 English is the instructional language throughout the school. The school offers Romanian as the host-country language, and French and Spanish as Modern Languages. In Primary, Romanian and French are taught in language groups from Year 3 onward, with Year 2 students choosing between Romanian and French; in Secondary, Romanian or French continues with Spanish as a third language, and IB Diploma Programme language options include Romanian Literature, French B, French Ab Initio, Spanish Ab Initio, Spanish B, Mandarin Ab Initio, and self-taught languages. English Language Learner (ELL) support is available for students needing additional English.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The instructional language is British English. Romanian is offered as the host-country language and French and Spanish are available as Modern Languages. Bilingual or multilingual development is supported by offering Romanian and other Modern Languages to students.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations ARACIP registration; CIS accreditation; COBIS accreditation; IB World School status; Edexcel (IGCSE/A-Level) centre; Dukes Education network member
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 The school accepts new enrolments any time during the academic year, subject to available places. Admission is non‑discriminatory. The process includes: Get to Know Us with an online parent orientation with the founder and a personal campus tour; Submit the Verita School Application with a non‑refundable application fee by year group (Early Years and Year 1–2 €79; Year 3–4 €99; Year 5–10 €119; Year 11–13 €79); After applying, a Trial Day and age‑appropriate assessments are held (format varies by year group and may include in‑class assessments and standardized tests such as CAT4 and GL Assessments); The enrollment decision is made within 7 working days of the Trial Day; if accepted, set up the Verita Parent Portal, select meals, choose a tuition plan, sign the Enrollment Agreement, and pay a one‑time registration fee to reserve the place (City Campus €1,950; Amber Campus €1,500). Spaces are limited and offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Year placement is based on age and past records, and a waiting pool is created if a class is full; Verita draws from the pool based on a priority guideline and a review of all applications. New enrolments can occur at any time; if no places are available, the child's file is placed on the waiting list. The language of instruction is English.
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 —
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 A waiting pool of applications is created if a class is full; Verita draws from this pool based on a priority guideline and a review of all applications to determine those who can best benefit from a Verita education.
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