Cambridge School of Bucharest vs Verita International School - Bucharest

	C Cambridge School of Bucharest Bucharest, Romania	V Verita International School - Bucharest Bucharest, Romania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RON 66,015 - 109,513	Fees / year RON 41,962 - 78,513
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 1,106	Pupils 633
Typical class size	Typical class size 23	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2013
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Strada Soldat Gheorghe Pripu 22A, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania
Stages	Stages —	Stages Early Years; Primary; Lower Secondary; Upper Secondary (High School); IB Diploma Programme offered
School type	School type —	School type Not-for-profit, independent foundation
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support ELL support for beginning English language learners (A1–A2) from Year 2; Student Support Team; Individual Education Plans (IEP) or other required interventions; external services possible if needed
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation United Kingdom (British curriculum in Romania; part of the Dukes Education network)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Morning arrival includes Early Years and Year 1 being escorted to Reception; older students may walk to class; after-school clubs end at 5:15 PM
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus service available if offered; bus rules apply; a bus monitor/driver ensures younger students are met by an adult at stops
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Registration (one‑time) fee: RON 7,676 (paid once at enrolment). - Reservation / advance deposit: the school requires an advance payment to secure a place; this advance is credited against the annual tuition and is distinct from the one‑time registration fee. (Advance / reservation amount and timing are part of the school's enrolment billing practice). Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) — published 2026/2027 schedule The following are the school's published annual tuition amounts (each line shows the annual tuition per pupil for the indicated grade/age). These are the headline tuition figures the school publishes for the 2026/2027 academic year: - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): RON 66,015 per year. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): RON 76,506 per year. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): RON 76,506 per year. - Grade 1 (age 6): RON 90,067 per year. - Grade 2 (age 7): RON 90,067 per year. - Grade 3 (age 8): RON 94,672 per year. - Grade 4 (age 9): RON 94,672 per year. - Grade 5 (age 10): RON 94,672 per year. - Grade 6 (age 11): RON 99,790 per year. - Grade 7 (age 12): RON 99,790 per year. - Grade 8 (age 13): RON 99,790 per year. - Grade 9 (age 14): RON 104,907 per year. - Grade 10 (age 15): RON 104,907 per year. - Grade 11 (age 16): RON 109,513 per year. - Grade 12 (age 17): RON 109,513 per year. Per‑term amounts (simple division for record‑keeping) - The school publishes annual tuition figures. For databases that require per‑term breakdowns, you can represent a per‑term amount by dividing the annual tuition by the number of school terms used in your system. Example (illustrative arithmetic only): if you show three equal terms, per‑term = annual tuition ÷ 3 (e.g., Kindergarten 1: RON 66,015 ÷ 3 = RON 22,005 per term). The annual figures above are the published inputs for such calculations. Billing schedule and payment terms - First year total: the first year of enrolment typically shows the one‑time registration fee plus the annual tuition as a combined charge for the initial invoice (example published presentation shows a higher total for the first year reflecting the registration fee + annual tuition). - Reservation / advance: a reservation or advance payment is required to secure a place; that advance is credited against the annual tuition. Parents are required to pay the reservation/advance in order to confirm enrolment. - Sibling discount: a 5% discount applies to each younger sibling while multiple siblings are enrolled. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the published fee listings show day‑school tuition and do not include boarding fees (no full or weekly boarding charges are published for Cambridge School of Bucharest). Other costs and ancillary fees - Special educational needs / EAL surcharge: a supplemental fee for additional learning support or English as an Additional Language placement is published by some sources and can apply in addition to tuition (examples in public reporting show a supplementary fee for specific support programmes). - Examination fees and external assessment: Cambridge examination fees and other external exam charges are not included in headline tuition and are invoiced separately when applicable. - School meals / catering, school transport (bus), uniforms, textbooks and some activity trips are typically charged in addition to headline tuition; several published summaries of school costs list these as extra items to budget for. Refund and cancellation policy (fees) - The registration fee is presented as a one‑time, non‑refundable payment at enrolment. The advance / reservation payment is credited against tuition; published information indicates it is applied to the tuition account and treated as part of the fees ledger. Parents should treat the registration fee as non‑refundable and the advance as a credit toward fees. Fee payment options - In practice, international and private schools in Bucharest invoice in RON and commonly accept bank transfer as the primary method for payment of tuition invoices. Card and other electronic payment methods are used at many schools for one‑time payments or deposits; the school issues invoices for fee payments that can be settled by the usual business‑to‑school payment channels. (Use the school's admissions contact for precise payment account details and accepted payment channels when preparing enrolment paperwork.)	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Application fee (non‑refundable), paid at time of application: EUR 50 for Early Years and Years 1–2; EUR 70 for Years 3–4; EUR 90 for Years 5–10; EUR 50 for Years 11–13. - Registration fee (one‑time, due within 5 working days of offer; non‑refundable if the student withdraws): EUR 1,950. - Re‑enrolment deposit for returning students (to secure place for next academic year): EUR 1,000 (non‑refundable; deducted from next year's tuition). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term where the school allows two instalments) - Early Years (short day 09:00–12:30): EUR 7,990 per year — per term (if paid in 2 instalments): EUR 3,995. - Early Years (full day 09:00–15:45): EUR 8,500 per year — per term (2 instalments): EUR 4,250. - Primary (Year 1–6, 09:00–15:45): EUR 13,400 per year — per term (2 instalments): EUR 6,700. - Secondary (Year 7–13, 09:00–15:45): EUR 13,950 per year — per term (2 instalments): EUR 6,975. - Examination/program surcharges (annual, added to tuition where applicable): - Years 10–11 (IGCSE / Edexcel exam entry): EUR 1,000 per year. - Years 12–13 (IB Diploma Programme fee added to tuition): EUR 1,950 per year. Alternative currency / local billing (note on how payments are taken) - Although fees are published in EUR above, the school requires that payments be made in RON to the school bank account (IBAN RO40 EGNA 1010 0000 0081 5144 — VISTA BANK, RON account). Parents should expect invoicing / collection in RON. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard payment choices: a single annual payment (one instalment) or two instalments. Per‑term figures above assume the two‑instalment option (annual ÷ 2). - Extended instalment plans are available by arrangement with the finance office; the school applies a surcharge for extended plans: 2% surcharge for four instalments and 5% surcharge for nine instalments. The instalment plan cannot be changed after 31 July. Contact the school finance office to arrange an instalment plan. - Late or overdue tuition: 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 (no boarding fees apply). Other costs and optional services (typical additional annual fees) - Meals (optional; two menu standards — regular or 100% certified organic/BIO): - Early Years – Short Programme: Regular EUR 1,190 per year / BIO EUR 1,350 per year. - Early Years – Long Programme: Regular EUR 1,390 per year / BIO EUR 1,550 per year. - Primary – Lunch only: Regular EUR 1,140 per year / BIO EUR 1,300 per year. Primary – Full food: Regular EUR 1,390 per year / BIO EUR 1,550 per year. - Secondary – Full food: Regular EUR 1,390 per year / BIO EUR 1,550 per year. - Transportation (school bus): cost set each year according to routes and demand; charged separately. - After‑school workshops / co‑curricular clubs: charged separately; price depends on the number and type of workshops selected. - School trips and entrance fees: additional charges may apply for museum entries, transport or overnight trips. - Uniforms and school supplies: these are additional to tuition; specific uniform pricing is charged separately. Refund / withdrawal (financial) policy - If a student withdraws on or before June 30 of the current year: the enrolment fee or re‑enrolment deposit is retained (no further tuition charged). - Withdrawal between July 1 and July 31 (inclusive): the enrolment fee or re‑enrolment deposit plus 20% of the annual tuition is retained. - Withdrawal from August 1 until the last day of the first trimester (inclusive): 50% of the annual tuition is retained. - Withdrawal after the end of the first trimester: 100% of the annual tuition is retained (no refund). Fee payment options and practical notes - The school specifies payment in RON to the school's bank account (IBAN shown above). This indicates bank transfer as the required/primary payment method for invoiced school fees. - The published material does not list credit card payment as a standard option for regular tuition invoices; parents should use the school bank details on invoices for transfers or contact the finance office for confirmation of alternate methods. Notes on special charges and discounts - Sibling discount: 5% discount applies starting with the second sibling enrolled; the discount applies to the younger sibling(s). - Early‑payment / full‑payment discounts and any promotional offers are applied per the school's financial policy when published; extended instalment plans carry the surcharges noted above.
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Academics	Academics
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The Bucharest campus is organized with a Main Building for Years 2–11, an IB Building for Years 12–13 located across the street, and an Early Years Building a short walk away, plus multiple playgrounds and ample outdoor green spaces and indoor athletic facilities. The amber campus spans about 15,000 square meters and include a school, kindergarten, after-school programs, and extensive sports and recreational facilities, with 80 percent of the land preserved as green spaces. A future City Campus is planned as a state‑of‑the‑art facility featuring modern classrooms, dedicated spaces for arts and sports, and advanced technology to support a broad range of programs and activities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Playgrounds with ample outdoor green spaces and fully equipped indoor athletic facilities form part of the campus, with Amber Campus described as having outstanding sports and recreational facilities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Library books and access to online learning platforms and research databases are provided, along with science laboratory equipment and consumables; the City Campus plan includes modern classrooms and dedicated spaces for arts and sports with advanced technology.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Verita offers after-school programs and clubs from 16:00 to 17:00 on scheduled days, including sports, arts and crafts, music, drama, coding, foreign languages, and homework club, with a published activity catalog for September through June; participation is optional and may incur fees, with pick-up at 5:15 PM. Language-related after-school offerings include Romanian and French language workshops, as well as additional language options such as Spanish and German.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Verita's journey began in 1982 when Gabriela Simionescu opened one of Bucharest's first English-speaking nurseries and kindergartens. Four campuses and over a thousand students later, Verita has established itself as an international school. Verita joined the Dukes Education network, becoming the first school in Romania to join the Dukes family. A second Romanian campus is planned in Amber Forest (Tunari, Ilfov) with a City Campus near Aviatiei as part of expansion.
Community	Community —	Community Verita maintains an active parent community through Verita Live for Parents webinars. The school welcomes parent volunteers for field trips and other activities, with guidelines on safety and confidentiality. A range of events and celebrations, including Winter Concert, International Day, Sports Day, Science Fair, and art exhibitions, are held with parent participation. Notices of events are sent via email or newsletters to families.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association Verita supports active parent engagement through the Verita Parent section on the site. Verita hosts Verita Live for Parents (VLP) webinars to engage the parent community. The school welcomes parent volunteers for field trips and other activities, with guidelines for safety and confidentiality. A variety of events and celebrations are organized, including Winter Concert, International Day, Sports Day, Science Fair, and art exhibitions, with parents invited to attend. Notices of events and involvement opportunities are shared by email or newsletters.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative There are after-school workshops with four year-group categories: Reception – Year 1, Year 2- Year 6, Middle School Clubs and High School University Preparatory Clubs, held Monday to Thursday from 4 to 5 PM. Capoeira Alemar Bucharest is a group coordinated by Brazilian Professor Antonio Minhoca. Verita offers private lessons in Piano, Violin, Guitar, Drums, and Singing. Students write stories and poems inspired by Romania's landscapes and traditions, and create travel brochures, fictional blogs, and mini-guides that showcase different parts of the country; projects are shared in classroom exhibitions.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language They explore Romania's cultural and linguistic diversity and work collaboratively on projects that are shared in classroom exhibitions and presentations.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English is the language of instruction. Romanian is offered as the host country language, and French and Spanish are offered as additional modern languages. The school provides opportunities to develop full academic proficiency in English.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual or multilingual education. English is the language of instruction in the Early Years, Romanian is offered as the host country language, and French and Spanish are available as additional modern languages.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs If the student selects French, there are no Romanian classes during Curriculum time; if the additional language chosen is Romanian, a third language can be studied under the extracurricular program.
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