French International School of Bucharest vs Lycée Français Anna de Noailles

	F French International School of Bucharest Bucharest, Romania	L Lycée Français Anna de Noailles Bucharest, Romania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RON 8,650 - 10,550	Fees / year RON 7,790 - 13,760
Age range	Age range 2 - 12 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English, Romanian	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 2019	Opened 1920
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Bulevardul Dacia Nr. 12, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania.	Location 160A Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti, Sector 1, Bucharest 015016, Romania. A school bus network serves Bucharest and Voluntari with multiple routes to bring students to and from campus; the bus office is located in the Atrium.
Stages	Stages Serves pupils from prekindergarten (2 years old) to the final year of high school. A junior high school opened in September 2024; the middle school opens in September 2026; the high school opens in September 2028.	Stages Preschool through high school: from Très Petite Section to Terminale, with Grădiniță (kindergarten), Școala elementară (primary), Gimnaziu (middle school), and Liceu (high school).
School type	School type The EFI Bucarest is a French international school within the Odyssey Education group. It is a trilingual school (French, English and Romanian) and follows the French national curriculum as approved by the French Ministry of Education.	School type French international school in Bucharest, member of the AEFE network; authorized and accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 14 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Pôle inclusion scolaire supports students with special educational needs, including screening, evaluation, intervention planning, and advisory roles. French as a language of schooling support (FLSco) for non-French speakers; an additional teaching assistant; after-school AVS support; medico-psychological support with a school doctor, nurses, and a psychologist, coordinated by the inclusion team.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with France; approved by the French Ministry of Education and follows the French national curriculum.	Country affiliation Romania
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Secular
School day structure	School day structure For kindergarten and primary, classes start at 8:30am and finish at 4:00pm; Wednesdays finish at 12:00pm. The schedule uses nine half-days per week: four full days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) and one half-day (Wednesday). There are two breaks during the day, around 10:30–11:00am and 2:45–3:00pm, and the morning lessons finish around 11:50–12:00 with a 1.5-hour lunch break.	School day structure Preschool day runs 8:20–15:20 (with Wednesdays ending at 11:50). Secondary days start at 8:30 and end around 15:30, 16:30, or 17:30 depending on the timetable; some Saturdays mornings may be scheduled for assessments or project work.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Daily transport by minibuses serving Bucharest and Voluntari, with one morning service and three afternoon services; registration via the parents' portal; optional service with fees; safety rules apply (seat belts, behavior).
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / First registration fee - First registration fee (one-time, payable at enrolment): EUR 1,200. Reduced rate for enrolment before 30 March 2026: EUR 850. Payment of this fee must be made within two weeks following the admission notification in order to confirm enrolment. This first registration fee is non‑refundable. Tuition fees by school year (annual amounts for 2026–2027) - Kindergarten – TPS, PS (early years): EUR 8,650 per academic year. - Kindergarten – MS, GS (upper kindergarten): EUR 9,450 per academic year. - Primary (CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2): EUR 10,550 per academic year. - Middle School (Grade 6 / 6ème): EUR 10,550 per academic year. - Passerelle Programme (separate short programme fee): EUR 1,950. Per-term figures (calculated from the annual fee; shown as per-term amounts if invoiced in three equal instalments) - TPS, PS: EUR 8,650 per year — approximately EUR 2,883 per term (annual ÷ 3). - MS, GS: EUR 9,450 per year — approximately EUR 3,150 per term (annual ÷ 3). - Primary (CP–CM2): EUR 10,550 per year — approximately EUR 3,517 per term (annual ÷ 3). - Middle School (6ème): EUR 10,550 per year — approximately EUR 3,517 per term (annual ÷ 3). - Passerelle Programme: EUR 1,950 total (programme fee). If split into three equal instalments, approx. EUR 650 per term. Billing schedule and payment terms - The first registration fee must be paid within two weeks following the admission notification to confirm the enrolment. Annual tuition fees are set for the academic year 2026–2027 and charged per pupil at the levels above. Families receive invoices from the school administration with the payment deadlines indicated on those invoices. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. EFI Bucarest operates as a day school for the listed levels and does not list boarding or residential programmes with associated fees. Other costs and fees - Uniforms: A standardized school uniform is required; families must obtain the uniform items as stated in the school's uniform policy and supply lists. Specific uniform pricing is not listed with the tuition figures. - School supplies: Supply lists for each year (preschool and elementary) are provided; costs for supplies are additional to tuition and vary by level. - Catering (school meals): A school meal service is offered; meal charges and subscription options are handled separately from tuition and are additional to the amounts above. - Extra‑curricular activities / after‑school programmes / holiday camps: These services are available and typically carry separate fees; such activity fees are additional to tuition. Refund information (applicable items) - The first registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable. Fee payment options - Enrolment and administrative billing are managed through the school's admissions process and administrative office; invoices are issued by the school administration. For specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, card payment, direct debit) and the details required for remittance, contact the school's admissions or reception teams using the published contact details. Administrative contact for fee matters - EFI Bucarest reception: +40 (749) 098 867; contact@efibucarest.org. Admissions office: admissions@efibucarest.org. Use these contacts for billing queries and to obtain invoice and payment‑method details.	Fee details Application and registration fees - Frais de dossier (dossier processing / application fee): EUR 100 (payable from Grande Section). - Droits de première inscription (one-off first-registration fees, payable only the first year): EUR 2,650 for the first child; EUR 1,400 for the second child; EUR 1,100 for the third child and subsequent children. These fees are due within seven days of confirmation of admission. Annual tuition — Particuliers (families / small employers) - Maternelle & Élémentaire (TPS–GS and CP–CM2) - Annual tuition: EUR 7,790. - If billed in two tranches: Tranche 1 (40%) = EUR 3,116; Tranche 2 (60%) = EUR 4,674. - Collège (6ème–3ème) - Annual tuition: EUR 10,140. - Tranche 1 (40%) = EUR 4,056; Tranche 2 (60%) = EUR 6,084. - Lycée (2nde–Terminale) - Annual tuition: EUR 10,455. - Tranche 1 (40%) = EUR 4,182; Tranche 2 (60%) = EUR 6,273. - Tariffs for pupils of other nationalities (Tiers) — Particuliers: - Maternelle/Élémentaire (annual): EUR 9,180 (Tranche1 EUR 3,672 / Tranche2 EUR 5,508). - Collège (annual): EUR 11,410 (Tranche1 EUR 4,564 / Tranche2 EUR 6,846). - Lycée (annual): EUR 11,630 (Tranche1 EUR 4,652 / Tranche2 EUR 6,978). Annual tuition — Sociétés (company / corporate rates) - Maternelle & Élémentaire (TPS–GS and CP–CM2) - Annual tuition: EUR 9,600. - Tranche 1 (40%) = EUR 3,840; Tranche 2 (60%) = EUR 5,760. - Collège (6ème–3ème) - Annual tuition: EUR 12,155. - Tranche 1 (40%) = EUR 4,862; Tranche 2 (60%) = EUR 7,293. - Lycée (2nde–Terminale) - Annual tuition: EUR 12,590. - Tranche 1 (40%) = EUR 5,036; Tranche 2 (60%) = EUR 7,554. - Tariffs for pupils of other nationalities (Tiers) — Sociétés: - Maternelle/Élémentaire (annual): EUR 10,770 (Tranche1 EUR 4,308 / Tranche2 EUR 6,462). - Collège (annual): EUR 13,440 (Tranche1 EUR 5,376 / Tranche2 EUR 8,064). - Lycée (annual): EUR 13,760 (Tranche1 EUR 5,504 / Tranche2 EUR 8,256). Section Internationale and options (annual / per-year charges) - Section Internationale (by year): 6ème – 3ème: EUR 950 per year each; 2nde / 1ère / Terminale: EUR 1,050 per year each. These fees are billed separately and are non-refundable in case of withdrawal or removal during the school year. - Options (Collège & Lycée) — annual fees per option: - Théâtre: EUR 270. - Sport & Nature: EUR 510. - Aéronautique: EUR 465. - “But is it art ?”: EUR 500. - Options fees are additional to tuition and are non-refundable in the event of withdrawal, exclusion or change of option during the school year. Examination fees (annual / per-exam charges) - Candidates enrolled as Lycée Français: - Premières (épreuves): EUR 230. - Terminales (épreuves / baccalauréat): EUR 400. - Candidates external to the Lycée: - DNB (Brevet) external candidates: EUR 300. - Premières external: EUR 250. - Terminales external: EUR 430. Other costs and services (not included in tuition) - Cantine (school meals): mandatory for TPS through 3ème; optional for lycée (2nde–Terminale). Cantine account loading and payment are handled directly with the catering provider (Stradale); canteen fees are charged separately. - Transport (school bus), after-school activities, garderie (daycare), extra-curricular activities, certification fees (language exams), non-textbook books and school supplies, insurance (civil liability) — all charged extra and not included in tuition. Many of these extras are not refundable in case of withdrawal or exclusion during the school year. - Badge and school textbooks are included in the tuition; replacement in case of loss or deterioration is at the family's expense. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing cycle and key dates for the 2026–2027 year: - Tuition invoices (two-tranche option): Tranche 1 invoice issued on 09/07/2026 — payment due by 10/08/2026. Tranche 2 invoice issued on 11/01/2027 — payment due by 11/02/2027. - Section Internationale invoices: issued 09/07/2026 — payment due by 10/08/2026. - Options (Collège & Lycée) invoices: issued 09/10/2026 — payment due by 31/10/2026. - Annual exam fees invoice: issued 12/03/2027 — payment due by 31/03/2027. - Payment schedules available to families at time of registration: - Single annual payment (full amount). - Two payments: 40% / 60% (bi-annual tranches with the dates above). - Ten monthly instalments (August 2026 through May 2027), with each monthly payment due on the 12th of the month; families must request the monthly schedule in writing to the Billing Service by 30/06/2026. Companies (sociétés) are not eligible for the 10-month instalment plan. - Payment methods and conditions: - Payments must be made by bank transfer to the Foundation's bank accounts (in RON or EUR) indicated on the invoice; all bank charges are borne by the payer. Invoices are considered paid when the Foundation's account is credited. No other specific payment methods (e.g., credit-card payment) are listed in the financial regulations. - Late payment and sanctions: - Penalty interest may be applied at 4% per month for late payments. Two successive payment notifications are issued per AEFE rules; prolonged non-payment can lead to exclusion, automatic removal (radiation) and refusal of re-enrolment for the following school year. The Foundation reserves the right to require advance payment of tuition for the following year in case of late payments. Refunds, prorating and cancellation terms - Frais de dossier (EUR 100) are non-refundable, whatever the outcome of the admission commission. Droits de première inscription are non-refundable. - Section Internationale fees, options fees, after‑school activities and certain other ancillary fees are explicitly non-refundable in case of withdrawal, exclusion or change during the school year. - Tuition for pupils who arrive or leave during the school year is calculated pro rata: any week begun is due (the school applies a prorata rule with “any started week charged”). Boarding (internat) - No boarding fees are listed in the 2026–2027 fee schedules or in the financial regulations; the published fees and services cover day-school provision, canteen, transport and after-school services rather than an internat. Therefore the school does not publish boarding/internat charges for 2026–2027. Summary of immediately payable items at admission - At confirmation of admission (within seven days): payment of the applicable droit de première inscription (DPI) and the non‑refundable frais de dossier (EUR 100). Tuition instalment choice must be made at registration; if monthly instalments are chosen, the written request must be sent by 30/06/2026. ( figures, dates and deadlines are the published 2026–2027 rates and billing dates )
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement A standardized uniform is worn by EFI Bucarest students. The uniform reinforces the school identity and belonging within the EFI community and the Odyssey network.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The school provides a school meal service within the school with healthy, balanced menus tailored to children's nutritional needs and prepared by a French chef.	Food options The cafeteria is operated on site by Stradale, cooking more than 1100 meals daily with a team of 22 staff. Menus are designed by a French nutritionist and comply with European nutritional guidelines, and from preschool through lycée a daily lunch is offered with monthly themed lunches. Cafeteria registration is mandatory for children from maternelle to year 10, and the cafeteria is open from 11:15 to 14:30, with daily prices of 26 RON for preschool, 30 RON for primary, and 32 RON for secondary.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership EFI Bucarest is part of the Odyssey Education group. It is a French educational establishment approved by the French Ministry of Education and provides education in accordance with the French national curriculum; the school is trilingual (French, English and Romanian).	Governance and ownership The school is governed by the Fondation du Lycée Français Anna de Noailles Bucarest, a Romanian-registered foundation, under a convention with the Embassy of France, AEFE and the Foundation. The Foundation's Conseil de Gestion includes a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and other members, including a business-community representative and elected parent representatives.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details EFI Bucarest is a trilingual school (French, English and Romanian) approved by the French Ministry of Education and delivering education in accordance with the French national curriculum. French is the language of instruction; English and Romanian are taught from prekindergarten onwards, with English around 4.5 hours per week plus 1 hour of co-teaching and Romanian 2 hours per week. About 20% of the total curriculum is taught in English. The primary curriculum uses a common base structured into five areas: Languages, Methods and tools, Personal and citizen education, Natural and technical systems, Representations of the world and human activity. The Passerelle programme provides intensive French lessons (3 hours per week in small groups) for non- or low-French-speaking students to support immersion, and the Portal programme assists in their smooth integration into the curriculum. After kindergarten and primary, EFI Bucarest will open its junior high school in September 2024 and its high school in September 2028, enabling the French baccalaureate (international option) and language certifications that open doors to top universities worldwide.	Curriculum details The Lycée Français Anna de Noailles provides a French education from Très Petite Section to Terminale, following the national programs of the French Ministry of National Education, and leads to the Brevet and the French Baccalaureate. The school is ARACIP-recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education and is part of the AEFE network. The curriculum is organized by level: Maternelle, Ecole Élémentaire, Collège, and Lycée, with French as the primary language of instruction and Romanian mandatory; English and other European languages are taught as living languages from early grades. The Lycée also hosts the Section Internationale Américaine, offering bilingual instruction with native American teachers in literature and history; the Baccalauréat international includes English-language components and exams. Transversal Parcours enrich the curriculum (Parcours Avenir, Parcours Citoyen, Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle, Parcours Santé) to support orientation and personal development. The school enrolls about 1,100 students overall (roughly 550 in Primary and 550 in Secondary), with a mix of nationalities (about 57% Romanian, 36% French, 7% other). The Baccalaureate results are strong, with 85% of Bac graduates earning a mention.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Students prepare the French Brevet and Baccalaureat; the Bac is recognized by universities worldwide. The school reports a high Bac success rate, with 85% of Bac graduates earning a mention. The French Baccalaureate remains the standard qualification for entry to higher education in France and internationally.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Pupils will study for the French baccalaureate (international option) and language certifications, which open doors to the best universities worldwide.	Higher education progression Graduates are prepared to pursue higher education in France and internationally; the Baccalaureate is recognized by universities worldwide. For the Section Internationale Américaine, graduates can continue higher education in bilingual French-English programs or in English-only programs, enabling bilingual or English-language study pathways at higher education institutions.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Value all forms of talent.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school transmits fundamental skills and general cultural knowledge to all students, the pillars of intellectual and social development, and supports each student through a personalised approach and individual growth.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) EFI Bucharest is open to students of all nationalities and welcomes kindergarten and primary school pupils who speak little or no French. To ensure their successful integration, the school has set up the Portal programme, providing pupils with a smooth transition, so that they learn French quickly while easing their way into the school's teaching curriculum.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides support for students with special educational needs; two teachers provide targeted support for learning French; students who do not have French as their mother tongue receive specific support with French as the language of instruction.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school is a trilingual school (French, English and Romanian), approved by the French Ministry of Education and providing education in accordance with the French national curriculum. The school uses a 1 multilingual education approach.	English as an additional language From the first year of nursery, children are familiarised with languages: French and Romanian. From CP (year 2) they start learning English 1 hour per week, rising to 2.5 hours per week in CM2 (year 6). In secondary school, students have 5 to 7 hours of English and Romanian per week. In 5ème (year 8), pupils must choose a second modern language between Spanish and German that they will study at 2.5 hours per week. If they wish to study Latin or a language they have already started (Italian, Chinese, or Russian), optional CNED courses are offered.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The educational values include intercultural dialogue, cooperation and initiative as part of a global mindset and citizenship education, supporting students in social development and 21st‑century engagement.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The school promotes health education throughout schooling, with prevention and protection measures aligned to public health issues; teachers receive specific training on topics such as DYS and welcoming students with special educational needs; there is a prevention and security plan and safety exercises; internal regulations cover safety and data protection.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview EFI Bucarest is housed in Casa Scarlat Kretzulescu, a historic building in central Bucharest near Piata Romana. The campus spans 2,200 m² for teaching and school life. It is a trilingual institution (French, English and Romanian) approved by the French Ministry of Education and follows the French national curriculum. It is part of the Odyssey Education group network, connecting thousands of students across the Odyssey network. The school's philosophy blends French educational traditions with multilingual, international teaching.	Facilities overview The new campus opened in September 2013. Classrooms are fully equipped with video projectors or interactive boards, and there are rooms dedicated to art and music, as well as science classrooms and laboratories. The school has its own stadium, a large sports hall, a basketball court, a dojo, and a dance studio. There are two libraries, one for primary students and one for high school students, which host conferences, debates, and cultural, literary, and informative events.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The building includes a multi-sports hall and two large, secure, tree-lined playgrounds. The campus supports physical education and outdoor activities within these spaces. After-school activities include sporting options such as karate. The school's after-school program includes a variety of cultural, artistic and sporting activities conducted after regular classes.	Sports facilities The school has its own stadium, a large sports hall, a basketball court, a dojo, and a dance studio.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Spacious, connected classrooms are equipped with modern furniture. A media library provides a reading and information hub for students. The building includes a canteen for student meals. These facilities support the French curriculum and a multilingual teaching approach within the Odyssey Education network.	Academic facilities Classrooms are fully equipped with video projectors or interactive boards; there are dedicated rooms for art and music, as well as science classrooms and laboratories.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities EFI Bucarest offers after-school activities from the first year of kindergarten to CM2. They are optional but highly recommended and designed to improve learning skills, particularly in languages. After-school activities run for 30–32 weeks outside normal school hours, from Monday to Friday, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, with a snack break from 4:00 to 4:30 pm. Activities include Chess, Karate, Arts, Theatre and Public Speaking, Robotics and Coding, Magic Hub, Kinderdance, and Design Video Game. Holiday camps are organized during school holidays with bilingual theatre, dance, music workshops and sports games.	Extra curricular facilities The school offers about thirty after-class activities, with over 330 students from the grande section to terminale taking part in at least one activity. Activities include homework help, team sports, martial arts, arts, sciences, and swimming, and take place in French, English, or Romanian. The after-class program aligns with shuttle timings and includes Garderie services with multiple time slots. For middle and high school, the Association Sportive enables year-round team sports supervised by a qualified teacher, with activities such as Basket on Tuesday, Volleyball or Handball on Wednesday, and Football on Friday. The Médiathèque et bibliothèque supports reading and research, with the BCD serving PS–CM2 and a collège–lycée library open to all, featuring thousands of works and a variety of reading clubs and activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History EFI Bucarest is part of the Odyssey School Network and is supported by French institutions. It was founded to offer education rooted in French excellence, multilingualism, an international outlook and personal development. The school follows the French national curriculum and is approved by the French Ministry of Education for all primary cycles. The academic vision blends the French idea of general culture with bilingual education delivered by international teachers, creating a trilingual (French, English, Romanian) and multicultural teaching environment, unique in Bucharest. The school is located on a single campus in central Bucharest, in a historic building that formerly housed the Romanian Literature Museum.	History The Lycée Français Anna de Noailles is the largest international secondary school in Romania. It was first founded by the Union of French Citizens in Romania (UFE) in 1920 and attached to the French Institute of Bucharest in 1939, before being shut down in 1949. It reopened in 1960 to welcome children of French embassy employees, and in 1990, after the regime collapsed, began admitting students from other nationalities. In 1998 the French School became the Lycée Français Anna de Noailles, and in 2013 it moved to its current location in the north of Bucharest. It is run by an officially recognised Romanian non-profit organisation bound by an agreement to the Agency of French Education Abroad (AEFE).
Community	Community EFI Bucarest has an international community of parents, students and staff. Pupils are welcomed into a dynamic and multicultural environment where each member of the school community finds their place and builds lifelong relationships. Parents and EFI Bucharest work together to ensure the best possible education for the children. Elected parent representatives defend the interests of the pupils' parents and maintain regular and meaningful contact with the school, building a relationship based on trust. Parent representatives inform other parents about actions by distributing documents to pupils and serve as intermediaries, working directly with the headmaster and the school community (educational advisors, teachers).	Community The school marks its 100th anniversary with a two-week event featuring sports activities with students and parents, an opening ceremony, and an art opening, followed by a closing ceremony. There is an annual school fair, and activities include participation in the Youth Olympic Games of Chicago, a football tournament with other Bucharest-area schools, and a Football World Cup in Dubai.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association EFI Bucarest's Parent-Teacher Association is formed by elected parent representatives who defend the interests of the school's parents. They work in close collaboration with the headmaster and school leaders, including educational advisors and teachers, to ensure regular and meaningful communication. Parent representatives keep the wider parent community informed by distributing documents to pupils. They serve as intermediaries, bridging families and the school in matters of education and school life. The PTA reinforces parental involvement in the school and helps foster a relationship of trust between families and the school. This collaboration supports the overall educational environment and school activities.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school follows the French national curriculum approved by the French Ministry of Education and is part of the Odyssey Education network. It is a trilingual school (French, English and Romanian) with teaching delivered by French and international teachers. The school welcomes pupils from prekindergarten (2 years old) up to the final year of primary school, with junior high opening in September 2024 and high school in September 2028, enabling study for the French baccalaureate (international option) and language certifications to access universities worldwide.	Academic & intellectual The school provides a French-language education that promotes plurilingualism and interculturality. From the very young group (Très Petite Section) to the final year of high school (Terminale), students follow a curriculum approved by the French Ministry of National Education. Students are prepared for the Diplôme National du Brevet (taken at the end of the last year of middle school – class 3ème) and for the French Baccalaureate. The school is recognized by ARACIP (Romania's Ministry of Education and Research).
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school integrates artistic and cultural learning into the pathway to academic success. In kindergarten, the teaching approach emphasizes interactive activities such as games, songs, performances and visits to museums to foster creativity. Extracurricular offerings include arts plastiques, theatre and public speaking, and a diverse roster of activities such as chess, robotics, and design-related programs. Extracurricular activities run after school from 16:30 to 17:30, with longer sessions on Wednesdays, and are available to students from Nursery through CM2.	Arts & creative The campus opened in September 2013 with classrooms equipped with projectors and interactive boards and with specialized rooms for the visual arts, music, and sciences. It features a stadium, outdoor basketball courts, a Dojo, a large gym, and a dance hall. Two libraries serve primary and secondary students and host conferences, debates, and literary, cultural, or pedagogical events.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school provides a Passerelle programme to support non-French-speaking students with intensive French instruction in small groups to ensure quick integration. French is the reference language, with roughly a third of lessons taught in English and Romanian, and all teachers apply an immersion-based approach to language learning. The school promotes intercultural exchange and an international outlook through programs such as Model United Nations, school trips and partnerships with other international schools.	Cultural & language From kindergarten, instruction is in French, with two hours per week of Romanian language. English begins in Class I with two weekly lessons, increasing to 2.5 hours per week by Class V. In middle school, English and Romanian total 5–7 hours per week, and from Class VII a second foreign language becomes compulsory (German or Spanish, about 2.5 hours per week). Optional courses include Latin, with opportunities for CNED study of Italian, Chinese, or Russian; language instruction follows the CEFR framework, and certificates are available to attest language proficiency. The school is a testing center for the British Council and for the Institut Français. Project-based pedagogy (EPI) includes cross-disciplinary projects; Ambassadeurs en Herbe, Debats-toi, BIMUN, Cinesofia, and Winston Churchill competitions are part of the program.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities are offered to students from Nursery through CM2 and are strongly encouraged, spanning arts, sports and language development. The program runs for 30–32 weeks outside regular hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 16:00 to 17:30, with a 16:00–16:30 snack break, and Wednesday from 12:00 to 16:00 including lunch. Activities include chess, karate, arts plastiques, theatre and public speaking, robotics and coding, Magic Hub, Kinderdance, and design video games.	Social & hobbies Ambassadeurs en Herbe is a multilingual oratorical competition for primary, middle, and high school with the final round conducted in English at UNESCO in Paris. Debats-toi features scientific debates in English and French; BIMUN simulates United Nations negotiations; Cinesofia showcases student films; Winston Churchill debating competitions are held with the British School of Bucharest.
Community & service	Community & service The EFI Bucharest community is international and multicultural, welcoming pupils, families and staff from diverse nationalities. Parents participate actively, with elected parent representatives who defend pupils' interests and maintain regular, trust-based contact with the headmaster and educational staff. The school emphasizes collaboration among pupils, families and the wider community.	Community & service The school emphasizes close collaboration with parents, organizing general informational sessions and class meetings and working with various parent associations. The two libraries support conferences, debates, and literary, cultural, or pedagogical events.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership and international-mindedness are fostered through programs such as Model United Nations and intercultural exchanges, which are highlighted as part of the school's educational opportunities. The school emphasizes personal development, initiative and teamwork as part of its educational missions and aims to prepare students for top universities.	Leadership & professional ADN-AEFE is an exchange program among French high schools worldwide; AEFE-network students may study at another school for the second term, offering a unique international experience. In Grade IX, students begin to plan their professional path and prepare for the Brevet exam and the transition to lycée, including a one-week work-shadow or internship. From Grade X onward, the curriculum combines core subjects with a broad set of options; XI–XII include three specialty subjects (4 hours per week) from a listed menu, with options such as theater or language courses and Latin. After the bac reform, XI and XII retain a common core with specialty choices and English-taught options (SES or SVT).
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing After school and on Wednesday afternoons, pupils can participate in a wide range of cultural, artistic and sporting activities, with some offered in English. The educational model also emphasizes artistic and sporting involvement as part of the pathway to academic success, contributing to a well-rounded and active lifestyle.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus includes a stadium, a Dojo, a gym, and a dance hall for physical activities. The cantine serves over 1,100 meals daily, prepared by an external provider under the supervision of a French nutritionist and rotated on a seven-week cycle; meals are available to preschool through 3ème, with automatic charging. Lunch is served from 11:15 to 14:30 in rotating shifts, and a snack/chiosk option is available for older students; transport is provided by a private fleet with routes that serve hundreds of students daily.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision EFI Bucarest is a trilingual school offering French, English and Romanian and is part of the Odyssey Education network. It follows the French national curriculum. It welcomes pupils from prekindergarten (2 years) up to CM2 (9-10 years), with higher classes opening each year to continue to high school. Junior high will open in September 2024 and high school in September 2028, enabling study for the French baccalaureate (international option) and language certifications.	Language provision From the first year of nursery, students are familiarised with French and Romanian. From Year 2 (CP), English is taught for 1 hour per week, rising to 2.5 hours per week by Year 6 (CM2). In secondary school, students have 5 to 7 hours per week of English and Romanian. In Year 8 (5ème), students choose a second modern language between Spanish and German, studied for 2.5 hours per week. Optional courses in Latin or a language already started (Italian, Chinese, or Russian) are available through the CNED platform. The education aligns with the European Framework of Reference for Languages. The school is an authorized exam center for the British Council and the French Institute. Recognised language certificates are available in English, Romanian, French, Spanish or German.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school is a trilingual school offering French, English and Romanian. It is approved by the French Ministry of Education and provides education in accordance with the French national curriculum. The educational model combines French academic excellence with the dynamism of English-speaking schools, delivered by a team of French and international teachers.	Bilingual teaching Yes. The school uses a French/Romanian system with French as the primary language of instruction and Romanian integrated throughout; from nursery, students are familiarised with French and Romanian.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards Finalist in Palmes du réseau d'enseignement français à l'étranger 2026 — Palmes de l'ouverture sur le pays d'accueil for the CE1 educational trip to Buzău. Finalist in Palmes du réseau d'enseignement français à l'étranger 2026 — Palmes de l'engagement associatif for the Green Challenge ecological and solidarity initiative (nearly 3 tonnes of electronic waste collected) in partnership with Ateliere Fără Frontiere.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations ARACIP recognition (Romania's Ministry of Education and Research). AEFE conventioned (member of the AEFE network of French schools abroad).
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions EFI Bucarest welcomes pupils of all nationalities. From the beginning of the school year in September 2026, the French International School of Bucharest will offer classes from Pre-Kindergarten (TPS) to Middle School Grade 6 (6ème). Recruitment is based on the results of the admission tests. Admission depends on the quality of the application, the test results and the availability of places. The admission process has three stages 1. Processing of application & admissions interview. Once you have submitted the online application and it has been processed by the admissions department, you will be invited to an admissions interview. 2. Reply to admission application. After the admission committee has come to a decision, your child's place will be confirmed by email and additional documents will be requested. 3. Payment of registration fees. After admission is confirmed, you will be asked to pay the first registration fee. The 1st registration fee is €1,150 and will not be refunded in the event of cancellation. Your child's final registration will be confirmed by email within 7 days following receipt of your payment. Registrations for the 2026-2027 school year are now open. The following documents must be uploaded when registering online: The completed online registration form; A copy of the child's passport or national identity card; Copies of passports or national identity cards of the parents/guardians; A copy of the family record book or any document proving the child's civil status; School evaluations for 24/25 and 25/26 school years for the children enrolled in the primary school.	Admissions The Lycée Français Anna de Noailles is a French international school in Bucharest, Romania, part of the AEFE network. The address is 160A Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti, Sector 1, 015016. The school operates within the AEFE network and follows the French National Education programs. It is a private, tuition-based school recognized and accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education. The school prepares students for the French baccalaureate, which is recognized for university admission worldwide. Open days (Portes Ouvertes) have scheduled sessions, and pre-registrations for the 2026/2027 school year began January 10, 2026. If families seek financial aid, AEFE scholarship options are available. For new admissions, a separate process with potential tests and interviews may apply.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships AEFE scholarships are available to eligible French students abroad, covering all or part of tuition under income-based conditions. Additional financial assistance for exceptional needs is also described.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school provides admissions criteria and a structured process for evaluating pre-registrations based on several factors (nationality, parent work status with French administration or companies, French language proficiency, prior academic record, tests if needed, and motivation). The SI (Section Internationale Américaine) has its own selection process with limited seats per level.
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