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French International School of Bucharest

Romania, Bucharest

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English, Romanian
Fees RON 8,650 - 10,550
Ages 2 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Romanian
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

EFI Bucarest is a French international school within the Odyssey Education group, located on Casa Scarlat Kretzulescu in central Bucharest. It offers a trilingual French–English–Romanian learning environment and follows the French national curriculum as approved by the French Ministry of Education. The school serves prekindergarten through primary levels, with a junior high opening in September 2024 and a high school planned for September 2028 to enable the French baccalaureate (international option) and related language certifications. French is the language of instruction, with English (~4.5 hours per week plus co-teaching) and Romanian (2 hours per week); about 20% of lessons are taught in English. Facilities include a 2,200 m² campus with a multi-sports hall, two large playgrounds, a media library, and a canteen. The Passerelle and Portal programmes support non‑French-speaking students, while extracurriculars span arts, theatre, robotics, chess and sport within the Odyssey network. The school emphasizes intercultural exchange and international-mindedness.

www.efibucarest.org

Bulevardul Dacia 12, 010412 București, Romania

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The Essentials

French International School of Bucharest has instruction in French, English, Romanian.

Location
Bulevardul Dacia Nr. 12, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania.

Stages
Serves pupils from prekindergarten (2 years old) to the final year of high school. A junior high school opened in September 2024; the middle school opens in September 2026; the high school opens in September 2028.

Type
The EFI Bucarest is a French international school within the Odyssey Education group. It is a trilingual school (French, English and Romanian) and follows the French national curriculum as approved by the French Ministry of Education.

Pupil Nationality Mix
14 nationalities represented.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with France; approved by the French Ministry of Education and follows the French national curriculum.

School day structure
For kindergarten and primary, classes start at 8:30am and finish at 4:00pm; Wednesdays finish at 12:00pm. The schedule uses nine half-days per week: four full days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) and one half-day (Wednesday). There are two breaks during the day, around 10:30–11:00am and 2:45–3:00pm, and the morning lessons finish around 11:50–12:00 with a 1.5-hour lunch break.
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Fees

Annual tuition at French International School of Bucharest ranges from RON 8,650 to RON 10,550 for 2026/27.

Application / First registration fee

- First registration fee (one-time, payable at enrolment): EUR 1,200. Reduced rate for enrolment before 30 March 2026: EUR 850. Payment of this fee must be made within two weeks following the admission notification in order to confirm enrolment. This first registration fee is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by school year (annual amounts for 2026–2027)

- Kindergarten – TPS, PS (early years): EUR 8,650 per academic year.

- Kindergarten – MS, GS (upper kindergarten): EUR 9,450 per academic year.

- Primary (CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2): EUR 10,550 per academic year.

- Middle School (Grade 6 / 6ème): EUR 10,550 per academic year.

- Passerelle Programme (separate short programme fee): EUR 1,950.

Per-term figures (calculated from the annual fee; shown as per-term amounts if invoiced in three equal instalments)

- TPS, PS: EUR 8,650 per year — approximately EUR 2,883 per term (annual ÷ 3).

- MS, GS: EUR 9,450 per year — approximately EUR 3,150 per term (annual ÷ 3).

- Primary (CP–CM2): EUR 10,550 per year — approximately EUR 3,517 per term (annual ÷ 3).

- Middle School (6ème): EUR 10,550 per year — approximately EUR 3,517 per term (annual ÷ 3).

- Passerelle Programme: EUR 1,950 total (programme fee). If split into three equal instalments, approx. EUR 650 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The first registration fee must be paid within two weeks following the admission notification to confirm the enrolment. Annual tuition fees are set for the academic year 2026–2027 and charged per pupil at the levels above. Families receive invoices from the school administration with the payment deadlines indicated on those invoices.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. EFI Bucarest operates as a day school for the listed levels and does not list boarding or residential programmes with associated fees.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms: A standardized school uniform is required; families must obtain the uniform items as stated in the school's uniform policy and supply lists. Specific uniform pricing is not listed with the tuition figures.

- School supplies: Supply lists for each year (preschool and elementary) are provided; costs for supplies are additional to tuition and vary by level.

- Catering (school meals): A school meal service is offered; meal charges and subscription options are handled separately from tuition and are additional to the amounts above.

- Extra‑curricular activities / after‑school programmes / holiday camps: These services are available and typically carry separate fees; such activity fees are additional to tuition.

Refund information (applicable items)

- The first registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable.

Fee payment options

- Enrolment and administrative billing are managed through the school's admissions process and administrative office; invoices are issued by the school administration. For specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, card payment, direct debit) and the details required for remittance, contact the school's admissions or reception teams using the published contact details.

Administrative contact for fee matters

- EFI Bucarest reception: +40 (749) 098 867; contact@efibucarest.org. Admissions office: admissions@efibucarest.org. Use these contacts for billing queries and to obtain invoice and payment‑method details.
Academics

French International School of Bucharest teaches British Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 12.

Curriculum
EFI Bucarest is a trilingual school (French, English and Romanian) approved by the French Ministry of Education and delivering education in accordance with the French national curriculum. French is the language of instruction; English and Romanian are taught from prekindergarten onwards, with English around 4.5 hours per week plus 1 hour of co-teaching and Romanian 2 hours per week. About 20% of the total curriculum is taught in English. The primary curriculum uses a common base structured into five areas: Languages, Methods and tools, Personal and citizen education, Natural and technical systems, Representations of the world and human activity. The Passerelle programme provides intensive French lessons (3 hours per week in small groups) for non- or low-French-speaking students to support immersion, and the Portal programme assists in their smooth integration into the curriculum. After kindergarten and primary, EFI Bucarest will open its junior high school in September 2024 and its high school in September 2028, enabling the French baccalaureate (international option) and language certifications that open doors to top universities worldwide.

Higher Education Progression
Pupils will study for the French baccalaureate (international option) and language certifications, which open doors to the best universities worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
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Admissions

Admissions
EFI Bucarest welcomes pupils of all nationalities. From the beginning of the school year in September 2026, the French International School of Bucharest will offer classes from Pre-Kindergarten (TPS) to Middle School Grade 6 (6ème). Recruitment is based on the results of the admission tests. Admission depends on the quality of the application, the test results and the availability of places.

The admission process has three stages

1. Processing of application & admissions interview. Once you have submitted the online application and it has been processed by the admissions department, you will be invited to an admissions interview.

2. Reply to admission application. After the admission committee has come to a decision, your child's place will be confirmed by email and additional documents will be requested.

3. Payment of registration fees. After admission is confirmed, you will be asked to pay the first registration fee. The 1st registration fee is €1,150 and will not be refunded in the event of cancellation. Your child's final registration will be confirmed by email within 7 days following receipt of your payment.

Registrations for the 2026-2027 school year are now open. The following documents must be uploaded when registering online: The completed online registration form; A copy of the child's passport or national identity card; Copies of passports or national identity cards of the parents/guardians; A copy of the family record book or any document proving the child's civil status; School evaluations for 24/25 and 25/26 school years for the children enrolled in the primary school.
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