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IB Curriculum International Schools in Romania

Compare 17 IB Curriculum international schools in Romania. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RON 25,736), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
17
Curricula
48
Average annual fee
RON 25,736
Fee range
RON 5,573 – 79,320
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (14 schools)
Average school size
622 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Verita International School
Oldest
American International School of Bucharest (1962)
About international schools in Romania

Romania has a small but active group of IB World Schools - mostly concentrated in Bucharest with a few options in cities such as Cluj and Timișoara - and the country’s IB provision includes the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Instruction is most commonly in English, with many schools offering Romanian alongside English and occasional bilingual tracks in other European languages. Annual tuition varies widely by city and school: countrywide estimates range from the low thousands of dollars up to around $26,000 - 27,000 a year, with Bucharest schools generally at the higher end and local published guides showing typical Bucharest fees in the local currency. Schools normally follow the Romanian school calendar with the main intake in late August or early September (and a smaller January entry at some schools), so families planning to relocate should start enquiries several months ahead to allow for assessments, waiting lists and any visa or residency paperwork.

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14 international schools in Bucharest

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1 international school in Oradea

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1 international school in Timișoara

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1 international school in Cluj-Napoca

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FAQs for Romania

Which IB programmes are commonly available in Romania and what ages do they cover?
Romanian IB World Schools commonly offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 - 12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for roughly 11 - 16 year-olds, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged about 16 - 19. Some schools provide only the DP while others offer a full PYP - MYP - DP continuum; check each school’s authorisations to confirm which programmes are taught.
How much should we expect to pay for an IB international school in Romania?
Fees vary considerably by school, programme and location: broad market guides show annual tuition across Romania from the low thousands of dollars up to about $26,000 - 27,000, with Bucharest schools typically charging at the top of that range. Published school fee schedules often list tuition in Romanian leu or euros and may exclude extras such as meals, transport, enrolment and exam fees, so request the full fee breakdown and recent sample invoices when comparing offers.
What language(s) will my child be taught in at an IB school in Romania?
Most IB international schools in Romania teach primarily in English; many also run Romanian language classes and some offer bilingual streams or additional modern languages (French, German or others) depending on the school. If bilingual instruction or mother-tongue provision is important, ask schools for details of timetables, language-support arrangements and the language used for assessment.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?
The main intake for international and IB schools in Romania is usually at the start of the academic year in late August or early September, with a smaller January intake at some campuses; many schools operate rolling admissions subject to places. Admissions typically involve an application form, supply of school reports, an entrance assessment or meeting, and sometimes an interview; submit paperwork several months before your desired start date to allow time for testing, offers and any residency or visa steps.
Will the IB Diploma be accepted by Romanian universities?
The IB Diploma is widely recognised by universities around the world and is accepted by Romanian higher education institutions, though students should check specific entry requirements with the university and may need equivalence or recognition paperwork handled by the national recognition centre. For domestic university entry or if you intend to study in Romanian, contact the university admissions office and the National Centre for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas (CNRED) to confirm any language or validation steps.