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King's Oak British International School

Romania, Bucharest

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RON 50,934 - 91,681
Ages 1½ - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Spanish
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

King's Oak British International School is a not-for-profit, UK-affiliated institution in Bucharest, serving ages 1-18. The school offers a British international curriculum across the age range: Early Years Foundation Stage in the early years; Primary follows the English National Curriculum, with targeted EAL support; In Secondary, students follow Cambridge pathways with IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. The Key Stage 3 program weaves the English National Curriculum with Cambridge Secondary programmes, aligning with global and UK standards. The school began in 1994 as International Nursery School and has evolved through name changes; it is located by the lake in northern Bucharest. It features specialist teaching in Drama and Music, Art and Design in Primary, and Art/Drama/Design Technology focus in Secondary. Spanish is taught as a Modern Foreign Language. After-school clubs include arts and crafts, leadership through Duke of Edinburgh programme, and residential trips, with holistic pastoral care.

Strada Petre S. Aurelian 72, București, Romania

The Essentials

King's Oak British International School has instruction in English.

Location
The school is located in Bucharest, Romania. It sits in the Greenlake Residence area in Sector 1, in the northern part of the city near the lake. The address is 72 Petre Aurelian Street, Greenlake Residence.

Stages
Nursery to Year 13.

Type
British international school; not-for-profit.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 30 nationalities represented.

Country affiliation
UK-affiliated British international school.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a compulsory uniform for all students from Reception to Year 13, with different uniforms for Primary and Secondary. IMMOXE is the uniform provider.

Food Options
Food is available upon request and subject to additional costs.

House System
The House System exists with four houses: Peles (Green), Corvin (Yellow), Bran (Blue), Rasnov (Red). Houses compete in activities and a House Cup is awarded at the end of the academic year.

Governance and Ownership
The school operates as a non-profit organisation. It was founded in 1994 by a group of parents.
Fees

Annual tuition at King's Oak British International School ranges from RON 50,934 to RON 91,681 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- There is a non-refundable initial registration fee of EUR 1,200.
- A deposit of EUR 3,000 is required; this deposit is deductible from the second instalment of tuition.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term where parents choose two instalments)

- All fees are shown in euro.

- EYFS / Nursery (part time)
- Pink (18 months–2 years): EUR 7,500 per year — Per term (if paid in two instalments): EUR 3,750.
- Orange (2–3 years): EUR 8,000 per year — Per term: EUR 4,000.
- Green (3–4 years): EUR 8,500 per year — Per term: EUR 4,250.

- EYFS / Nursery (full time)
- Pink (18 months–2 years): EUR 10,000 per year — Per term: EUR 5,000.
- Orange (2–3 years): EUR 10,500 per year — Per term: EUR 5,250.
- Green (3–4 years): EUR 11,000 per year — Per term: EUR 5,500.

- Reception (4–5 years): EUR 12,000 per year — Per term: EUR 6,000.

- Primary (Key Stage 1, Year 1 to Year 6; ages 5–11): EUR 16,000 per year — Per term: EUR 8,000.

- Secondary (Key Stage 3, Year 7 to Year 9; ages 11–14): EUR 17,500 per year — Per term: EUR 8,750.

- Key Stage 4 / 5 (Year 10 and above; ages 14–18): EUR 18,000 per year — Per term: EUR 9,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition may be paid in two instalments. All fees are payable in advance, in the preceding term. The EUR 3,000 deposit is deductible from the second instalment.
- Sibling discounts: two children (one part-time + one full-time) — 6% discount for the full-time pupil only; two children (both full-time) — 6% discount each; three children (all full-time) — 10% discount each.

Boarding fees

- The school operates as a day school; boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and extras

- After-school clubs, uniforms, transportation and meals (food) are available upon request and are subject to additional charges.
- Educational materials required for teaching and learning — including student books, electronic devices and key-stage resources — are included within the published tuition fees.
- Extra costs not covered by tuition may include optional extracurricular activities, external examination fees and residential trips where applicable; these are charged separately when they occur.

Refund information

- The registration fee of EUR 1,200 is non-refundable. The published fee schedule notes the EUR 3,000 deposit is deductible from the second instalment; no additional general refund policy is published with the fee figures.

Fee payment options

- The published fee information lists the billing schedule and deposit arrangement but does not enumerate specific payment methods (for example, card or bank-transfer details are not included in the published fee summary).
Academics

King's Oak British International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 1.5 to 18.

Curriculum
Primary follows the English National Curriculum. A dedicated team delivers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to students across all age groups. In Secondary, the Key Stage 3 curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with Cambridge Secondary programmes, built on global and UK standards.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The welfare of pupils is paramount and the school aims for pupils to be happy at school, with pastoral care supporting social and emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of ability, background, or identity, can thrive and contribute fully.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
There is a dedicated EAL department with a specialist team that supports students who are learning English as an additional language, with around 85% of students considering English as their second or third language.

Mental Wellbeing
Strong staff–pupil relationships ensure wellbeing is closely monitored and supported across the school.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are in place, together with Safer Recruitment measures and related safeguarding policies.
Parent Experience

History
King's Oak British International School was founded as The International School for Primary Education, a non-profit organisation established in 1994 by a group of parents to provide English-language education in Bucharest. It began as the International Nursery School, moved to the French Village in 1995, and reached full capacity in 2004. Due to demand for continuing education, it relocated again, and on 1 September 2009 the school changed its name to InSPE to reflect that it was now a combined Nursery and Primary School. The school is located by the lake in the northern part of Bucharest.

Community
The school is built on British and international values and prioritizes pupil welfare and happiness. It provides a 21st-century education with transferable learning skills. After-school clubs extend learning beyond the normal program. Community outreach includes a weekly Parent & Toddler group on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 and a House System with four houses named after Romania's castles: Peles (Green), Corvin (Yellow), Bran (Blue), Rasnov (Red).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
King's Oak British International School offers education from the Early Years through Year 13 in Bucharest, in the northern part by the lake. The Early Years and Primary follow the English National Curriculum (EYFS in Early Years). In Secondary, the curriculum supports the IGCSE and AS/A Level pathways and includes Cambridge Secondary programmes. Subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Computer Science, Art, Music, Drama, Design Technology, Spanish, and Physical Education.

Arts & Creative
Art and Design are part of the Primary curriculum, with Drama and Music taught by specialist teachers. In Secondary, students study Art, Music, Drama and Design Technology as part of a broad range of subjects. After-school clubs include art and craft activities, expanding creative opportunities.

Cultural & Language
Spanish is taught as a Modern Foreign Language in the Secondary curriculum. The school maintains an international, multicultural environment.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs are offered, ranging from academic activities to arts and crafts. The school also offers residential trips for Years 5-6, enriching student life outside the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
The Secondary curriculum develops leadership and academic skills. Students start the Duke of Edinburgh programme, fostering leadership and reflective development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The welfare of pupils is a priority; staff monitor well-being and provide pastoral support. Pastoral care is embedded in the school culture.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. Spanish is taught as a Modern Foreign Language. The Primary School adheres to the English National Curriculum. An EAL program supports students who speak English as a second or additional language.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Contact us. Upon receiving the form, a meeting is scheduled. Meetings can be online or face-to-face. We look forward to connecting with new families and understanding your needs and those of your children.

Step 2: Registration. Registration follows initial contact. Age range is 18 months to Year 13. The school retains the right to place an applicant in the appropriate year group based on assessment. We have procedures in place to make this transition process as smooth as possible, and the school is a truly international community welcoming students from 28 nationalities.
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