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Bucharest-Beirut International School

Romania, Bucharest

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RON 32,631 - 40,780
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Reggio Emilia Approach, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, Romanian, Mandarin, Turkish
Strengths Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Bucharest-Beirut International School (BBIS) offers an IB Continuum education for ages 2 to 18, integrating the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) with the Reggio Emilia approach and a bespoke curriculum. Founded in 2003, BBIS is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and the Romanian Ministry of Education and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organisation as an IB World School. In 2017 BBIS earned authorization for the Diploma Programme, and in 2021 for the Primary Years Programme, enabling a smooth progression from Early Years through Year 12. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning aligned with the IB Learner Profile to develop life-long learners and global citizens. The campus at 14 Vergului Street, District 2, Bucharest, includes House 1 for Early Education and Primary, a library, a boarding facility and an outdoor area for the Secondary School. English is the language of instruction, with Arabic, French and Spanish offered through the DP; Arabic is widely used among students. The Lebanese National Syllabus is used, with materials produced in Lebanon. Charity activities are part of extracurricular life.

Șos. Vergului 14, București, Romania

The Essentials

Bucharest-Beirut International School has 400 pupils, instruction in English.

Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
BBIS requires a uniform: BBIS polo t-shirt with dark bottoms (trousers/skirts) or a BBIS hoodie with dark bottoms. On PE days, students wear the BBIS track suit with BBIS sport t-shirt, and shorts are not allowed. Makeup and jewelry are strictly forbidden. Nail polish is not allowed, except nude color. Girls' hair must be tied for a neat, appropriate appearance.

Governance and Ownership
BBIS was founded in 2003 and is accredited by the Lebanese and Romanian Ministries of Education and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) as an IB Continuum School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
Fees

Annual tuition at Bucharest-Beirut International School ranges from RON 32,631 to RON 40,780 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrolment fee
- Enrolment (one‑time) fee: RON 1,530.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)
- RON 32,631 per year — Nursery 2 (age 2). Per term: RON 10,877 (annual ÷ 3).
- RON 32,631 per year — Kindergarten 1 (age 3). Per term: RON 10,877 (annual ÷ 3).
- RON 32,631 per year — Kindergarten 2 (age 4). Per term: RON 10,877 (annual ÷ 3).
- RON 35,180 per year — Kindergarten 3 (age 5) and Grades 1–5 (ages 6–10). Per term: RON 11,727 (annual ÷ 3).
- RON 39,259 per year — Grades 6–9 (ages 11–14). Per term: RON 13,086 (annual ÷ 3).
- RON 40,789 per year — Grades 10–12 (ages 15–17). Per term: RON 13,596 (annual ÷ 3).

(Per‑term figures above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three to produce a term amount for database use.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The enrolment fee is charged once at first enrolment. Annual tuition is published per school year; families may pay the full annual tuition or follow the school's published payment schedule. A published full‑payment discount is available: 10% off the full annual tuition if the full fee is paid by July 31, 2025 (for the 2025/26 schedule). Invoices and the formal payment schedule are issued by the school's finance office.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Bucharest‑Beirut International School operates as a day school (published hours: Monday–Thursday 08:30–15:30; Friday 08:30–13:30). No boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and optional charges
- Separate, additional charges are listed for items and services outside base tuition. These commonly include school supplies and uniforms, extracurricular activity contributions or fees, off‑campus trips, and external examination charges (for example, IB examination-related costs where applicable). Amounts for these items are charged in addition to the annual tuition and are published separately.

Refund information
- The school's published tuition and fees documentation includes its refund and withdrawal terms (conditions and any notice period for withdrawal). The enrolment fee is shown as a one‑time charge in the published fee schedule; the school's fee document also sets out the published conditions for discounts, deposits, and any refunds or deductions on withdrawal. For the 2025/26 schedule the document includes specific payment and refund terms.

Fee payment options
- Fees are managed by the school's accounting/finance office; the school publishes invoice and payment instructions through its finance office and admissions contacts. The school accepts payments processed according to the instructions on invoices issued by the accounting office. For billing queries use the school's published accounting and admissions contacts.
Academics

Bucharest-Beirut International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Reggio Emilia Approach, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school has an IB Continuum, offering the PYP, MYP and DP programmes. The school was founded in 2003. The school is accredited by the Lebanese Ministries of Education and the Romanian Ministry of Education. The school is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Parent Experience

History
BBIS was founded in 2003 and is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and the Romanian Ministry of Education. It is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB Continuum School offering the PYP, MYP and DP programmes. In 2017 BBIS became an IB World School authorized for the Diploma Programme (DP). In 2021 BBIS was authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the IB. The curriculum supports a smooth progression from PYP to MYP to DP for students from Early Years to Year 12.

Community
The BBIS community is committed to an orderly, safe, caring environment marked by respect and positive interpersonal relationships. The school fosters physical, social and creative development, recognizing that children learn in different ways. Education is a partnership between home and school, and effective communication keeps parents informed and engaged in their child's progress. Students are caring, tolerant and curious, valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences in every classroom.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
House 1 includes Early Education and Primary School, and a Library. BBIS has a Boarding facility and an outdoor area for the Secondary School. The school is located at 14 Vergului Street, District 2, Bucharest.

Academic Facilities
Library is on campus. House 1 hosts Early Education and Primary School.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Charity activities are part of extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
BBIS offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The curriculum is inquiry-based and aligned with the IB Learner Profile to create life-long learners and global citizens.

Cultural & Language
Arabic is one of the three main languages offered from Kindergarten to High School, and most BBIS students have Arabic as their mother tongue. Lebanese National Syllabus is used, and the materials are produced in Lebanon. English is the language of instruction, with DP language offerings including Arabic B, French Ab Initio, Spanish B, French B and English A: Literature.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs are offered to encourage teamwork, leadership and creativity. These clubs support student development and collaboration outside the regular timetable.

Community & Service
Charity activities are part of BBIS and reflect the school's emphasis on community involvement and service.

Leadership & Professional
After-school clubs provide leadership development and opportunities for teamwork through project-based activities and peer collaboration.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction across the IB continuum; Arabic is used as an instructional language in some authorisations. Other languages taught as study options include French, Spanish, German and Chinese, with Romanian language and literature studied as well. Romanian language support is available for students who do not speak Romanian as a main language.

Bilingual Teaching
The language of instruction is English across the IB continuum. Arabic is used as an instructional language in some programmes, and the school offers Arabic as a subject at multiple IB levels. The school provides the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The IB continuum spans primary through pre-university levels.
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