British School of Bucharest vs King's Oak British International School

	B British School of Bucharest Bucharest, Romania	K King's Oak British International School Bucharest, Romania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RON 38,919 - 122,858	Fees / year RON 50,934 - 91,681
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1½ - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2000	Opened 1994
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 42 Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, Voluntari, 077190, Romania. Located in the northern outskirts of Bucharest, near the Pipera corridor. The campus is accessible by road and is served by a door-to-door transport service for students via an external bus company.	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	Stages Early Years Foundation Stage (Pre-Nursery to Reception), Primary School (Years 1–6), Secondary School (Years 7–11), Sixth Form (Years 12–13).	Stages Nursery to Year 13.
School type	School type British international day school	School type British international school; not-for-profit.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 30 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning support is provided by the Learning Support team and the SEN Department. They offer in‑class, one‑to‑one and small group support, develop Individual Educational Plans with regular reviews, and work with an Educational Psychologist; external specialists such as speech therapists may be involved. The SEN Department supports students with learning difficulties, medical issues, and behavioural and emotional difficulties; arrangements can be made for exam access; the school can provide targeted support sessions; it cannot meet the needs of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British; follows the National Curriculum for England and is recognised as a British School Overseas (BSO).	Country affiliation UK-affiliated British international school.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Door-to-door transport provided by an external bus company, available for children from 36 months. 8 reasons to use the service include routes in Pipera, Voluntari and Districts 1–4, safe and comfortable buses, car seats for younger children, option of return or single routes, and a Teaching Assistant on board. Morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off are arranged via the Parents' Portal.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration fees - Application fee: €275 per pupil (one‑off, paid before or on the assessment day). This fee is non‑refundable. - Admissions & Waiting List fee (one‑off, new pupils only; non‑refundable): - Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception: €981 per pupil. - Year 1 – Year 13: €3,674 for the first child; €2,109 for the second child; €919 for the third child; €0 for the fourth child. Reservation deposit - Reservation deposit: €5,789 per pupil. This deposit secures a place until 15 April 2026; the balance of fees is due by that date to finally guarantee the place. For parents registering after 15 April the reservation deposit becomes part of the school fee. If the balance is not received in full by 15 April 2026 a place will not be reserved. The school may increase fees with 90 days' notice. Annual tuition fees by year group (2026/2027 fee schedule) - Pre‑Nursery (full day 08:30–15:00): €7,819 per year. - Pre‑Nursery (half day 08:30–12:30): €3,948 per year. - Nursery – Year 6: €21,294 per year. - Year 7 – Year 13: €24,683 per year. Tuition fees expressed per term (school year is three terms: Autumn, Spring, Summer) - The school's academic year consists of three terms; per‑term figures below are the annual fee divided by three. - Pre‑Nursery (full day): €2,606.33 per term (€7,819 ÷ 3). - Pre‑Nursery (half day): €1,316.00 per term (€3,948 ÷ 3). - Nursery – Year 6: €7,098.00 per term (€21,294 ÷ 3). - Year 7 – Year 13: €8,227.67 per term (€24,683 ÷ 3). What the school fees include and exclude - Included within the published school fees (as fixed parts of the fee): certain after‑school activities and some local trips, daytime snacks, insurance; lunch for Pre‑Nursery, Nursery & Reception; one set summer and one set winter uniform for Nursery & Reception; use of a Chromebook/iPad for Years 7–11 if requested; EAL support for the first 12 months where assessed; documentation for internally organised exams. - Not included in the school fees (extra costs borne by parents): certain after‑school activities and extracurricular trips/activities, private music lessons or instrument rental, most school uniform items (except the Nursery & Reception sets noted above), transport, lunch for pupils other than Pre‑Nursery/Nursery/Reception, one‑to‑one TA support, external examination fees for Years 10–13, extended EAL, SEN support or Educational Psychologist sessions where required, and other ad hoc services (photos, specific documentation, etc.). Costs for optional services are communicated in advance. Boarding fees - Boarding is not available at the British School of Bucharest; the school operates as a day school. (Boarding facilities/fees are not offered.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Key billing timing and enrolment payment points: - Application fee: payable at application/assessment. - Admissions & Waiting List fee: one‑off, payable when a place is offered and accepted. Both of these fees are explicitly non‑refundable. - Reservation deposit: secures the place until 15 April 2026; the balance of fees is due by that date to guarantee the place; if balance is not paid by 15 April 2026 the place will not be reserved. - The admissions process requires that, if a place is offered, parents or guardians confirm the place within 48 hours as part of the acceptance workflow. Refund information - Explicitly stated non‑refundable amounts: application fee and Admissions & Waiting List fee are non‑refundable. The reservation deposit is described as securing the place and becoming part of the school fee for late registrants; the reservation deposit is applied to secure a place until the specified date. Other costs and typical ancillary charges - Uniform: Nursery & Reception receive one summer and one winter uniform set included; for all other year groups school uniform costs are additional. - Transport: school transport is provided on request by an external bus company and carries supplementary costs. - Meals: lunch is included only for Pre‑Nursery, Nursery & Reception; other year groups pay separately for lunch where relevant. - Examinations and external fees: external examination fees for Years 10–13 are charged separately according to the pupil's subject choices. - Additional support or therapeutic services (extended EAL, SEN support, Educational Psychologist) are charged separately when required. Fee payment handling and methods - Applications and enrolment are managed through the school's online admissions platform (OpenApply) and the school's admissions/accounts team. Specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit/debit card or other channels) are handled through the school's payment processes associated with admissions/accounts; these specific payment method details are not listed on the public fee schedule page. Notes on increases and notice - The school may increase published fees to reflect inflation, operational or development costs and will give 90 days' notice of any increase. ( Figures and policy statements above are taken from the British School of Bucharest 2026/2027 fee schedule and related admissions pages. )	Fee details 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).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Day school; no boarding provision.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a compulsory uniform worn daily, including the Physical Education kit.	Uniform requirement The school has a compulsory uniform for all students from Reception to Year 13, with different uniforms for Primary and Secondary. IMMOXE is the uniform provider.
Food options	Food options In-house nutritious lunch service is provided; EYFS lunch is free; lunch is an additional paid service; parents may also pack lunch.	Food options Food is available upon request and subject to additional costs.
House system	House system The House System is integral to school life; students remain in their House throughout their time at BSB; House competitions take place, with House colours of red, green, blue and yellow.	House system The House System exists with four houses: Peles (Green), Corvin (Yellow), Bran (Blue), Rasnov (Red). Houses compete in activities and a House Cup is awarded at the end of the academic year.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The School is operated by Crawford House Foundation; operations are carried out by BSB Sports & Services SRL.	Governance and ownership The school operates as a non-profit organisation. It was founded in 1994 by a group of parents.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school teaches the National Curriculum for England, with education progressing from Early Years through IGCSE/GCSE to A-Level; more than 140 co-curricular activities (CCAs) supplement the curriculum.	Curriculum details 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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The school maintains an optimal pupil-to-teacher ratio with class sizes that allow teachers to be attentive to all students.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results In 2024–2025, A-Level: 38% of grades were A-A, 69% A-B, and a 100% pass rate; IGCSE: 49% A-A, 75% A-B, and a 99% pass rate. A-Level results have been consistently above world averages in recent years, with over half of the cohort achieving A-A in 2024 and nearly three-quarters A-B.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression In 2022–2023, more than 95% of graduates gained acceptance into prestigious universities worldwide, including Cambridge, Imperial College London, Durham, St Andrews, IE University Madrid and Fordham University. In 2024–2025, 42 graduates received 152 offers from 196 applications (78% offer-to-application), with destinations including Imperial College London, UCL, Durham, St Andrews, Bocconi (Italy), Esade (Spain), TU Delft (Netherlands), the University of British Columbia, the University of Miami and other leading institutions.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented There is an Able, Gifted and Talented Department.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school provides a comprehensive pastoral care system that supports students' social and emotional needs. We aim to help every student realise their full potential by offering full support and guidance. The pastoral program balances the Sixth Form curriculum with daily interactions between students and staff. Leadership and mentoring are encouraged through peer mentoring, House events, and student council involvement to develop confidence and independence. The school emphasises personal growth, resilience and well-being as part of social and emotional learning.	Social & emotional learning 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)	Special educational needs (SEN) The SEN Department provides support for learning difficulties, medical issues, and behavioural and emotional difficulties. With an Educational Psychologist, the department offers tailored classes for behavioural, emotional and social development needs. It provides individual counselling sessions for students and parents if required. Individual Educational Plans are developed and regularly reviewed to adapt lessons to each student's needs, typically via in-class support. The school liaises with external agencies such as speech therapists to support communication and interaction needs. The school provides exam access arrangements; however, it cannot meet the needs of Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty (PMLD).	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	English as an additional language The EAL Department's primary role is to provide the necessary English support to help students with a low level of English integrate quickly into an English-language environment. A team of professionally qualified EAL teachers ensures students receive all the English support they need to enjoy their time and succeed. All new students are assessed on entry to determine their level of English. EAL lessons are offered in small groups within the regular timetable and may replace some MFL or Humanities lessons; support can include group lessons, after-school clubs or one-to-one sessions. Students receive language support across subjects, with Cambridge KET and PET examinations available; ESL courses run in Key Stage 3 and IGCSE; Year 11 students sit the IGCSE English as a Second Language exam; KS5 offers IELTS preparation.	English as an additional language 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	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through Wellbeing and Pastoral Care, which aims to help every student maintain wellbeing while pursuing a rigorous curriculum. Daily guidance and support occur through interactions between students and teachers, both inside and outside lessons. The pastoral program helps Sixth Form students navigate university applications while fostering leadership and personal growth. The school creates a safe, inclusive environment that values student wellbeing as part of overall success.	Mental wellbeing Strong staff–pupil relationships ensure wellbeing is closely monitored and supported across the school.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school has a Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy last updated 7 March 2025. An Online Safety Policy is in place and last updated 2 March 2026. A Safer Recruitment Policy is in place and last updated 6 March 2026. Additional safeguarding-related policies include the EAL Policy (last updated 25 November 2025) and the Health and Safety Policy (last updated 19 February 2025). The safeguarding framework is implemented across the campus through these policies and related procedures.	Safeguarding Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are in place, together with Safer Recruitment measures and related safeguarding policies.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The British School of Bucharest occupies a spacious campus in northern Bucharest with academic, sporting and artistic facilities. The campus was purpose-built to support ecological sustainability and environmental protection. It has three main buildings: the EYFS and Key Stage 1 centre at the rear, with Primary School and Secondary School buildings in front, designed to provide a variety of learning settings. The campus includes an indoor multi-purpose sports dome, four indoor sports areas and many outdoor play areas, plus Ringwood Kingdom for EYFS-Year 2 and a Science Garden. There are music rooms, fully equipped laboratories, two large libraries, a drama studio, and a Food Technology Studio with a dining area and six kitchens. The BSB Innovation Hub supports STEAM learning, and outdoor features include a Re-Wilding Zone, a vegetable garden and a pond. The campus security is robust, ensuring a safe and peaceful space for our students.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus includes an indoor multi-purpose sports dome and four indoor sports areas. There is an Indoor Multipurpose Sports Hall. Outdoor facilities include outdoor play areas, a climbing wall and an outdoor swimming pool. Ringwood Kingdom provides space for EYFS to Year 2. The sports spaces support PE and a range of extra-curricular activities on campus and off-site.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Fully equipped laboratories support science and technology education. Design & Technology Laboratories and a Food Technology Studio with a dining area and six kitchens support hands-on projects. Two large libraries and a drama studio provide spaces for study, research and performance. The BSB Innovation Hub combines design, technology, math and physics for practical, hands-on learning. Media Suite and Information & Communication facilities support digital learning and information literacy.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Music rooms and soundproof practice spaces support music and performing arts activities, along with a drama studio and performance spaces. The Innovation Hub supports STEAM projects and practical activities across design, technology and science. Art Studios and ICT facilities support creative and digital arts. The Food Technology Studio has a dining area and six kitchens for cooking activities, and Takanaka Bistro & Food Trucks provide on-campus dining experiences. Outdoor features such as the Re-Wilding Zone, a vegetable garden and a pond support ecology and outdoor learning.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Open since 2000 in Bucharest. The British School of Bucharest has welcomed students for more than 20 years and now attracts more than 700 students from 65 nations. The school teaches the National Curriculum for England and has been rated ‘Excellent' in all areas by the UK Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2018, 2022 and 2025. It is recognised as a British School Overseas (BSO) by the ISI and is a full international member of The Heads' Conference (HMC).	History 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 education in Bucharest. It began as the International Nursery School, moved to the French Village in 1995, and reached full capacity in 2004. Due to demand for continuing education, it relocated again, and on 1 September 2009 the school changed its name to InSPE to reflect that it was now a combined Nursery and Primary School. The school is located by the lake in the northern part of Bucharest.
Community	Community The school has a diverse community representing 65 nationalities. The Alumni Association hosts an annual Alumni Reunion to connect graduates with current students. The Community Report describes active charity work and community engagement, including fundraising for Romanian charities (Casa Ioana, Fundatia Inocenti, Light into Europe) and for UK charities, and highlights events such as the ‘Explore Romania' calendar and the Christmas Gift Appeal, as well as ongoing environmental initiatives on campus.	Community The school is built on British and international values and prioritizes pupil welfare and happiness. It provides a 21st-century education with transferable learning skills. After-school clubs extend learning beyond the normal program. Community outreach includes a weekly Parent & Toddler group on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 and a House System with four houses named after Romania's castles: Peles (Green), Corvin (Yellow), Bran (Blue), Rasnov (Red).
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Friends of BSB (FBSB) was formed to ensure that parents at BSB are actively involved in the School's community life, organizing regular meetings, activities and workshops. FBSB uses Classlist for GDPR-compliant parent communication and engagement, and communicates via the Parents' Portal with resources such as the Classlist notices. FBSB enhances the community through ongoing events and experiences for families.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Co-curricular activities include language learning and writing support. Computer skills, mathematical games, and sport are offered. Students enrol in at least two activities per term.	Academic & intellectual 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 pathways and includes Cambridge Secondary programmes. Subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Computer Science, Art, Music, Drama, Design Technology, Spanish, and Physical Education.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts and crafts, cooking and music are offered. There are performing arts opportunities including LAMDA Public Speaking. The activities develop creativity and performance skills.	Arts & creative Art and Design are part of the Primary curriculum, with Drama and Music taught by specialist teachers. In Secondary, students study Art, Music, Drama and Design Technology as part of a broad range of subjects. After-school clubs include art and craft activities, expanding creative opportunities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Model United Nations (MUN) is available. Debating supports communication and critical thinking. Language learning is included in the CCAs.	Cultural & language Spanish is taught as a Modern Foreign Language in the Secondary curriculum. The school maintains an international, multicultural environment.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Debating is a co-curricular activity. Esports is offered as a co-curricular activity. MAD Charity is part of the co-curricular programme.	Social & hobbies After-school clubs are offered, ranging from academic activities to arts and crafts. The school also offers residential trips for Years 5-6, enriching student life outside the classroom.
Community & service	Community & service MAD Charity is a co-curricular activity. The programme includes charity and community initiatives. These activities engage students in social responsibility.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Entrepreneurship Hub is a co-curricular activity. MUN is a co-curricular activity. LAMDA Public Speaking and Debating develop communication.	Leadership & professional The Secondary curriculum develops leadership and academic skills. Students start the Duke of Edinburgh programme, fostering leadership and reflective development.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Esports and Sports Leadership support wellbeing. Participation in at least two CCAs per term builds confidence. The programme integrates personal growth and teamwork.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The welfare of pupils is a priority; staff monitor well-being and provide pastoral support. Pastoral care is embedded in the school culture.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school offers French, German, Spanish and Mandarin as Modern Foreign Languages. MFL is compulsory from Year 3 to Year 11 (Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4) and students can study French, German, Spanish or Mandarin at IGCSE/GCSE and A-Level. The school supports students with languages other than English to sit international examinations, with Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Greek, Italian and Japanese having been studied for IGCSEs/GCSEs and A-Levels. Cross-curricular links with History, Art, Geography, Music and Mathematics reinforce language learning, and trips abroad provide opportunities to experience languages in action.	Language provision 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.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Eligibility and entry points. Entry to the British School of Bucharest is open to any member of the community, but places are limited by class sizes and a waiting list may apply. Proof of the child's ID (birth certificate, passport or visa) is required for full enrolment. Priority is given to families with siblings already in school. Each year an end date is set for re-registration; after this date, pupils from waiting lists may be offered a place, and starting at the beginning of the academic year is preferable, though admissions assessments can be arranged if needed. 2. Age and year-group entry. Pre-nursery requires two-year-olds by 31 August; Nursery three by 31 August; Reception four by 31 August; Year 1 five by 31 August. Year 7 requires 11 by 31 August; Year 10 entry aged 14 by 31 August; Year 12 and 13 entry (A-Levels) require passing grades in at least five IGCSEs or their equivalent. 3. Admissions criteria and inclusive policy. Candidates are admitted based on intellectual ability, English language proficiency, and alignment with the school's code of self-control, honesty, respect, equality and concern for others. The school has a Special Educational Needs department but may determine it cannot accommodate certain needs. Inclusion is pursued with mixed-ability classes in EYFS/Primary and form groups in Secondary, and the school aims to avoid large nationality imbalances. 4. Admissions procedure. After submission, candidates are invited to admissions tests appropriate to their year group and to book a tour of the school; tests vary by year (Pre-Nursery–Reception none; Year 1–2 short writing evaluation; Years 2–6 CAT4; Years 7–11 Mathematics, English and CAT4; Years 12–13 tests per A-level choices and CAT4). An interview with an academic head follows, and parents may be interviewed if necessary. 5. Offers, waiting list and deposits. If a place is offered, or you remain on the waiting list, you have 48 hours to confirm the acceptance by email. When places for the next year are full, candidates may be placed on a Waiting List and admitted as places become available (often in spring, sometimes in summer). Rejection allows for re-application after six months. 6. Fees and final acceptance. After the file is approved, an invoice for a Reservation Deposit is issued to reserve a place until 15 April, with the balance of the full year's fees due by 15 April to secure the place. Final acceptance occurs once all academic fees have been paid.	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.
Scholarships	Scholarships BSB Scholarship Programme. The Board of the British School of Bucharest offers discounted tuition to talented students who would benefit from an education at the School, based on past academic success, an interview with the student and parents, and an essay on a specific theme. The aim is to broaden access to independent education for eligible students and to recognise exceptional talent in certain curriculum areas. Transforming Futures Scholarship Programme (2024–2025). The programme offers full and partial scholarships to students entering Year 10 or Year 12, open to state or private school students, with online registration, an application, an essay and a portfolio required. Selected candidates undertake assessments and interviews (CAT and subject tests), with final results determining scholarships ranging from 10% to 100% of tuition. Applications closed by 15 March 2024 for the 2024–2025 cycle, with CAT and English/Math assessments following shortly after and final results announced in April 2024. The BSB Scholarship Programme 2026–2027. Applications are open for Year 10 or Year 12 entry; scholarships are partial or full and aim to recognise academic potential, motivation and commitment to excellence, underpinning access to a world-class education. Shortlisted applicants attend assessments and interviews on campus, with full details and eligibility available on the dedicated Scholarship Programme page.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting List. When all places for next year have been awarded, candidates at the appropriate level are placed on a Waiting List and may be admitted as places become available, often in spring but sometimes as late as during the summer.	Waitlist —
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