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American International School of Bucharest

Romania, Bucharest

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RON 7,810 - 29,600
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 852
Type Co-educational
Opened 1962
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, French, Romanian, English
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

AISB is a not-for-profit international school in Bucharest offering the International Baccalaureate across all grade levels. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is used in the early years, followed by the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6–10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11–12. The school is authorized to deliver the MYP and DP, and it also awards a U.S. High School Diploma to students who meet the required credits, through NEASC accreditation. Founded in 1962 by the U.S. Embassy to serve the diplomatic community, AISB now serves 1000+ students from over 60 nationalities on a 10-hectare campus opened in 2001. The campus includes a modern Early Learning Center, a Design and Innovation Center, science labs, arts spaces, and extensive sports facilities. The school runs service learning, CEESA- and ISTA-participation, and a broad co-curricular program that includes bands, robotics, theatre, MUN, and community service.

www.aisb.ro

Bulevardul Pipera 196, 077190 Voluntari, Romania

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The Essentials

American International School of Bucharest has 852 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The American International School of Bucharest is located north of the center of Bucharest, near the Henri Coanda (Otopeni) Airport. The address is 196 Pipera Boulevard, Voluntari, Ilfov County, 077190 Romania. The campus sits on a 10-hectare site.

Stages
AISB caters for students from EC2 to Grade 12 and is divided into three divisions: Early Learning Center (EC2 to Kindergarten) for ages 2 to 6, Elementary School (grades 1–5), and Secondary School (grades 6–12). The Secondary School uses the IB Middle Years Programme in grades 6–10 and the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11–12.

Type
not-for-profit organization

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students represent more than 60 nationalities; the community comprises around 900 students.

Additional learning support
The school has Student Support Services with a dedicated Student Support Services Coordinator.

Country affiliation
The school has a U.S. affiliation; it was founded in 1962 by the U.S. Embassy to serve the educational needs of the diplomatic community.

School day structure
The timetable for the secondary program uses an eight-day rotation with four class blocks per day; Grade 6–10 must arrive by 08:00. The eight-day cycle determines which classes meet on which days.
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Fees

Annual tuition at American International School of Bucharest ranges from RON 7,810 to RON 29,600 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- Application fee: EUR 250 (payable when the application is filed; non‑refundable).
- Registration fee:
- EC2 & EC4: EUR 800.
- Kindergarten–Grade 12: 1st child EUR 3,500; 2nd child EUR 2,000; 3rd child EUR 1,000; 4th/5th child EUR 0 (sibling discounts apply as listed).
- Building fee: Kindergarten–Grade 12 EUR 1,000 per year (yearly recurring; non‑refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (academic year 2026/27) — annual and per financial semester
- EC2 (Early Childhood 2)
- Half day: EUR 7,810 per year — EUR 3,905 per financial semester.
- Full day: EUR 13,600 per year — EUR 6,800 per financial semester.
- EC3: EUR 13,600 per year — EUR 6,800 per financial semester.
- EC4: EUR 13,600 per year — EUR 6,800 per financial semester.
- Kindergarten (KG): EUR 24,850 per year — EUR 12,425 per financial semester.
- Grades 1–5: EUR 26,040 per year — EUR 13,020 per financial semester.
- Grades 6–8: EUR 26,270 per year — EUR 13,135 per financial semester.
- Grades 9–10: EUR 28,050 per year — EUR 14,025 per financial semester.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 28,050 per year — EUR 14,025 per financial semester.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is organised on a two‑financial‑semester basis; fees are charged and assessed by financial semester. Payments are due on the invoice due date.
- Currencies accepted: EUR for non‑residents and RON for Romanian residents; no other currencies are accepted. (RON payments are converted using the BNR exchange rate on the date of payment as indicated on invoices.)
- Installment plan: available only to families paying personally (not available to corporate payers); a service charge of EUR 1,000 applies to the installment plan.
- Late payment: a penalty of 0.3% per day is applied to overdue invoices; persistent non‑payment may result in suspension of the student at the school director's discretion.
- Mid‑year / partial‑year charging: for a given financial semester, students who attend fewer than 17 school days are charged a daily rate for that semester; students who attend 17 school days or more are charged the full semester fee. For students entering during the school year, school fees are due on the last business day before the student's start date.
- Additional administrative charge for late enrolment during the academic year: EUR 1,500 payable when a student is enrolled after the school year begins.

Boarding fees
- AISB operates as a day school and does not provide boarding facilities; there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- PE uniform: students do not wear a full school uniform; parents are expected to purchase a PE uniform for students in Grades 1–5 (cost borne by parents).
- Lunch: the school operates a full‑service cafeteria run by a caterer; parents pay the caterer directly for meals.
- Transport: the school does not operate its own bus service; families may use private bus providers and will incur separate charges from those providers.
- Learning support / special educational services: the school provides Learning Support for mild to moderate needs; any specific additional fees for individual support services are handled through Student Support/Business Office arrangements (not listed as fixed annual tuition items).

Refund information
- Application fee is non‑refundable. Building fees are non‑refundable. Refunds are not provided when tuition is paid only to hold a place for a student who then does not attend. Partial‑year charging rules (daily rate vs. full semester as noted above) apply to mid‑term attendance.

Fee payment channels and practical payment handling
- Accepted currencies are EUR (non‑residents) and RON (Romanian residents); invoices specify due dates and payment instructions. The Business Office manages invoicing and payment processing; the Admissions or Business Office can provide the invoice‑specific payment instructions included on each invoice. Installment requests and other account matters are handled by the Business Office.

Notes: all figures and policies above are the school's published fees and standard terms for the 2026/27 academic year as presented in the school's tuition and admissions information.
Academics

American International School of Bucharest teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The American International School of Bucharest offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) programme across all grades. The Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) are part of the curriculum. MYP is taught in Grades 6 through 10, and DP in Grades 11 and 12; all students participate in the IB programme, either through the DP or IB courses. AISB is authorized to offer the MYP and the DP, and is NEASC-accredited to award a U.S. High School Diploma to students who meet the required credits. The MYP uses eight subject groups within a concept-based inquiry framework. Graduation pathways include the DP and a U.S. High School Diploma depending on credit completion.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, with the United States and Canada also among common destinations. AISB provides College Counseling to assist with university research and applications.

Gifted and Talented
The school does not have a Gifted and Talented program per se. The IB programmes extend learning for advanced learners. Extended Learning (EL) is available in Elementary, and Learning Support (LS) teams work across the school to differentiate instruction and support a range of needs.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Inquiry/Book a tour. Families are welcomed to explore AISB by arranging a campus visit. During the visit, families meet with staff, receive detailed information, and meet with principals or faculty members to address questions; a follow-up email provides application details and next steps.
Step 2: Applications Checklist. All applications are submitted online through the Admissions Portal. Required documents include a recent passport-style photo of the applicant, copies of the applicant's and parents' IDs, a non-refundable €250 application fee, vaccination records, birth certificate, and reports from previous schools. Two completed recommendation forms must be submitted via AISB's Admissions Portal: Elementary (EC2–G5) forms from the principal or counselor and the homeroom teacher; Secondary (G6–12) forms from the principal or counselor, English teacher, and Mathematics teacher. Legal Custody Documents must be provided if applicable.
Step 3: Admission Assessment. After the checklist is complete and space is available, admissions testing is conducted. ELC and KG/Early Learning applicants meet with the Principal, Pedagogical Coordinator, or ELC Pastoral Lead to discuss the application and meet the student; in Romania, EC4/KG applicants may have in-person assessments with an Early Intervention Specialist, while outside Bucharest online assessments may be used. Elementary applicants take English proficiency tests and literacy/math assessments; Secondary applicants take English and Math tests and may have an IB meeting as needed.
Step 4: Admissions Review Process. Final admission decisions are made by the School Director based on recommendations from the ELC, Elementary, and Secondary Principals. The review considers factors such as potential to benefit from AISB's IB programs, capacity to support the applicant's educational and behavioral needs, attendance, behavior, finances, health, international diversity, language proficiency, current schooling, and wellbeing needs. Additional meetings or testing may be required for certain applicants, particularly those with learning or language needs or overseas transfers.
Step 5: Acceptance Process. The Admissions Office notifies parents with one of three outcomes: Acceptance with a starting date; Conditional Acceptance with specific terms and a timeframe; or Not Accepted, with possible placement in a waiting pool. AISB provides feedback on the reasons for non-acceptance; information about the waiting pool is described in the FAQ.
Step 6: Enrollment & Re-enrollment. Upon acceptance, families sign online Enrollment Steps and Policies and the AISB Parent Code of Conduct; a contract is issued and must be returned signed within two weeks. Re-enrollment invitations are sent in early February for the upcoming school year, with a February 15 deadline to complete the online process. The school may deny re-enrollment for overdue invoices or failure to meet behavioral or other requirements, and may require a student to repeat a year if readiness is not demonstrated.

Scholarships
The objective of the AISB Scholarship Program is to provide qualified students of any nationality who are unable to afford AISB full access to a challenging international education.

Waitlist
Not Accepted: Students who are not accepted may be placed in a waiting pool if parents express continued interest. AISB provides feedback on the reasons for non-acceptance; information about the waiting pool is described in the FAQ.
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