American Curriculum International Schools in Romania

Compare 7 American Curriculum international schools in Romania. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RON 7,492), location, and more to find the right international school now.

Last updated 29 September 2026

Schools listed: 7
Curricula: 46
Average annual fee: RON 7,492
Fee range: RON 5,800 – 11,850

More school facts

Most common curriculum: American Curriculum (7 schools)
Average school size: 150 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Greater Grace International School
Oldest: Bucharest Christian Academy (1993)

About international schools in Romania

American-curriculum international schools in Romania are typically English-medium schools that follow a US-style grade structure and award an American high-school diploma; some also offer Advanced Placement courses or run parallel IB pathways. You will commonly find Romanian language lessons and modern language options such as French or Spanish, together with EAL (English-as-an-Additional-Language) support for non-native speakers. Annual fees vary widely with location and programme, but Bucharest international-school tuition commonly sits in the low-to-mid tens of thousands of Romanian lei per year, with premium programmes costing substantially more. Admissions follow a conventional school-year rhythm (main intake in September) but many schools admit on a rolling basis during the year and use short placement assessments plus document checks, so parents should check accreditation, diploma pathways and equivalence procedures before relocating.

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3 international schools in Bucharest

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European School of Bucharest

IB (DP), CBSE Curriculum

RON 7,875 - 11,850

Ages not listed

IB (DP), CBSE Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, European Baccalaureate, Finnish Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Myanmar Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, SEN focussed, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Taiwan 108 Curriculum, Thai Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Jordanian Curriculum

Instructs in Romanian and English

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Little London International Academy

IB (PYP), Reggio Emilia Approach · From age 3

Fees not listed

From age 3

IB (PYP), Reggio Emilia Approach, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum, CBSE Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Christian Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, European Baccalaureate, Finnish Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Jordanian Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Myanmar Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, SEN focussed, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Taiwan 108 Curriculum, Thai Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum

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FAQs for Romania

What exactly is an "American curriculum" and how does it differ from IB or British systems?

An American curriculum is generally credit-based in the high school years and emphasises continuous assessment, a broad set of required subjects, and electives leading to a US high-school diploma; Advanced Placement (AP) classes may be offered as college-level options. By contrast, the IB Diploma is a two-year, externally assessed programme with a prescribed core, while British schools use national exam gates (IGCSEs and A-levels) that narrow subject choices in the final years. These structural differences affect assessment, subject breadth and university application routes, so choose the model that matches your long-term plans.

Is teaching in English, and will my child learn Romanian?

Yes - American-curriculum international schools in Romania instruct primarily in English and provide EAL/EAL-style support for learners who need it. Most schools also teach Romanian as a host-country language and offer other modern languages such as French or Spanish as part of the programme. Check each school’s language policy to confirm how much Romanian tuition and mother-tongue support are included.

How much should we budget for fees?

Tuition varies by school, campus and the ages involved: in Bucharest a typical international-school annual tuition figure sits around the low-to-mid tens of thousands of RON, while some premium campuses charge considerably more and smaller local international schools may be lower. Expect additional one-off registration, building or activity fees on top of headline tuition, and check whether buses, meals and learning-support services carry extra charges. Always obtain the current published fee schedule from the school before making plans.

When can we apply and what does the admissions process look like?

The primary intake is at the start of the school year in September, but many schools accept applications and mid-year starts if places are available; processing from a complete application to a decision can be a matter of weeks depending on space and documentation. Expect an application checklist, proof of identity/residency and previous school reports, plus short age-appropriate placement or language assessments and, for younger children, a meeting with a principal or pastoral lead. Policies and timelines vary, so request the school’s full admissions guidance early in your move planning.

Will an American-curriculum diploma be recognised in Romania and by universities abroad?

Many American-style international schools hold US regional accreditation or other international authorisations and issue a US high-school diploma that is widely recognised by overseas universities, but recognition within Romania follows national rules: the Ministry and local inspectorates handle equivalence and there is a special register for foreign-system schools which affects simplified procedures for recognition. If Romanian-system recognition or local university entry is important, check the school’s accreditation, whether it is listed with Romanian authorities, and the specific equivalence steps you will need to take.

3 international schools in Bucharest

European School of Bucharest

IB (DP), CBSE Curriculum

Little London International Academy

IB (PYP), Reggio Emilia Approach · From age 3

Bucharest Christian Academy

American Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

1 international school in Brasov

Greater Grace International School

American Curriculum

1 international school in Ploiesti

Altus 21: An Acton Academy

American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 5 to 18

1 international school in Timișoara

Acton Academy Timișoara

American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 6 to 18

1 international school in Cluj-Napoca

Colina International School

American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 2 to 18

FAQs for Romania

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