International Schools in Romania
Compare 48 international schools in Romania. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RON 22,374), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 48
- Curricula
- 48
- Average annual fee
- RON 22,374
- Fee range
- RON 5,573 – 122,858
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (23 schools)
- Average school size
- 568 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Verita International School
- Oldest
- Lycée Français Anna de Noailles (1920)
About international schools in Romania
International schools in Romania are a diverse mix of English-medium British and American programmes, International Baccalaureate schools, and national-language institutions within French and German networks, with many schools clustered around Bucharest and other major cities. English is the most common language of instruction but schools routinely offer strong programmes in Romanian and other languages (French, German, Spanish or Mandarin), and some sites run fully bilingual streams. Annual tuition varies widely by curriculum, facilities and location, with a typical mid-range shown in local market surveys but with both lower-cost and substantially more expensive private options available. Most international schools follow a Northern-Hemisphere academic calendar that starts around early September, and admissions for the next September intake commonly take place in the autumn and spring with some schools operating rolling entry and assessment days. Families should check each school’s registration or accreditation status with Romanian authorities and ask about diploma equivalence, visa support and language-support provision before committing to an application.
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4 international schools in Cluj-Napoca
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Curricula
There are 48 international schools in Romania covering 48 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge IGCSE (23), British Curriculum (20), Bespoke Curriculum (16), Cambridge A Levels (16), IB (DP) (14). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Romania runs from about RON 5,573 to RON 122,858, averaging roughly RON 22,374. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Romania run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Romania we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.