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Maarif International School of Bucharest

Romania, Bucharest

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Romanian
Fees RON 7,800 - 8,850
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 341
Type Co-educational
Opened 2020
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Turkish, Romanian, Arabic, French, English
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

MISB is a private, co‑educational school on a three‑hectare campus in Voluntari, northeast of Bucharest, serving ages 3 to 18. It runs three curriculum streams: the Romanian National Curriculum in the National Sections; the Cambridge Curriculum in the International Sections (IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and A Levels in Grades 11–12); and the International Maarif Programme for preschool, authorized by the Romanian Ministry of Education and ARACIP. Cambridge and International Maarif diplomas are equivalated by CNRED on graduation. The International Section uses English as the language of instruction, with language rooms for Arabic, Turkish and French; Romanian and other subjects are taught in the National Sections. Facilities include modern classrooms, science and ICT laboratories, a library, and dedicated language spaces, plus a gym, an all‑weather football pitch and three basketball courts. After‑school activities cover arts, music, drama, languages, sport, debate and community service, with a focus on global citizenship and well‑being.

ro.maarifschool.org

Bulevardul Pipera nr. 206 Bis, 077190 Voluntari, Romania

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The Essentials

Maarif International School of Bucharest has 341 pupils, instruction in English, Romanian.

Location
The International Maarif School of Bucharest is located on a three-hectare site in Voluntari, northeast of Bucharest. The campus address is Bulevardul Pipera, Nr. 206 Bis, Voluntari, Ilfov. It is in the Pipera area with access from central Bucharest.

Stages
The school offers Kindergarten, Primary, Middle School/Lower Secondary, and High School/Upper Secondary. The International Section follows the International Maarif Programme in Kindergarten and the Cambridge curriculum from Primary to Upper Secondary; the National Section follows the Romanian Curriculum. The International Section uses English as the language of instruction.

Type
The school is a private school.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with Türkiye Maarif Foundation (Turkey).

Bus service
IMSB uses 10 buses to transport more than 100 students. Bus routes cover Pantelimon, Dudesti, Piata Unirii, Ferentari, Corbeanca, Dorobanti, Colentina, Voluntari, Cosmopolis and the Herastrau area. Buses are equipped with webcams for safety; pricing is per route.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Maarif International School of Bucharest ranges from RON 7,800 to RON 8,850 for 2026/27.

Fees — 2026–2027 academic year

Application / Registration & Evaluation fees (non‑refundable)
- Preschool (Mp1, Mp2, Mp3): N/A (no separate registration/evaluation fee).
- International Section (Primary, Secondary, High School): EUR 250 per student (non‑refundable).
- National Section:
- Grădiniță: N/A (no separate registration/evaluation fee).
- Ciclu Primar: EUR 250 (non‑refundable).
- Ciclu Gimnazial: EUR 250 (non‑refundable).
- Ciclu Liceal: EUR 250 (non‑refundable).


Tuition fees — annual (per year group)
- Maarif Preschool Programme (per year):
- Mp1 (3–4 years): EUR 7,500 per year.
- Mp2 (4–5 years): EUR 7,500 per year.
- Mp3 (5–6 years): EUR 7,500 per year.
- International Section (Cambridge / International Maarif Programme):
- Primary: EUR 8,000 per year.
- Secondary: EUR 8,500 per year.
- High School: EUR 9,000 per year.
- National Section (Romanian curriculum):
- Grădiniță: EUR 6,000 per year.
- Ciclu Primar: EUR 6,500 per year.
- Ciclu Gimnazial: EUR 7,000 per year.
- Ciclu Liceal: EUR 7,500 per year.


Uniform fees (one‑off / per year as shown)
- International Section:
- Primary: EUR 250.
- Secondary: EUR 300.
- High School: EUR 350.
- National Section:
- Grădiniță: N/A.
- Ciclu Primar: EUR 250.
- Ciclu Gimnazial: EUR 300.
- Ciclu Liceal: EUR 350.
- Preschool uniform: N/A.


Books, educational & digital materials fees (one‑off / per year as shown)
- Preschool (Mp1–Mp3): EUR 300 per year.
- International Section:
- Primary: EUR 350.
- Secondary: EUR 400.
- High School: EUR 800.
- National Section (all listed cycles): EUR 250 per year (Grădiniță and Ciclu Primar/Gimnazial/Liceal as shown).
- Note: Some subjects may require additional materials that are not included in the Educational Materials fee.


Billing schedule and payment terms
- Registration is completed only after the first installment is paid.
- A 5% discount applies for full (single‑payment) settlement of the tuition.
- A 5% sibling discount applies where eligible.
- The published fee list is identified for the 2026–2027 academic year and is noted as valid until May, when fees are updated.
- Some subjects may require additional educational materials which are not included in the Educational Materials fee.


Boarding fees
- No boarding fees appear in the publicly published fee schedule and no boarding provision is listed among the school services; the school operates as a day school (no boarding fees indicated).


Other costs and fees
- The schedule above explicitly lists: registration/evaluation (non‑refundable) fees, uniform fees, and Books + Educational & Digital Materials fees.
- The school lists additional services (for example catering and bus service) on its services menu, but specific charges for catering, bus transport or other optional services are not shown on the published fee page.


Refund information
- The Registration & Evaluation charge shown on the fee schedule is labelled non‑refundable.
- No further general tuition refund policy is published on the displayed fee sheet.


Fee payment options
- The published fee image and the public admissions/registration pages do not specify accepted payment channels (for example, bank transfer, credit card or online payment) on the fee sheet itself.


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Academics

Maarif International School of Bucharest teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers three curriculum streams across the year groups: the Romanian National Curriculum in the National Sections; the Cambridge Curriculum in the International Sections; and the International Maarif Programme for preschool. In Kindergarten, parents may choose the Romanian Curriculum (Romanian language of instruction) or the International Maarif Programme Curriculum (in English). The Romanian National Curriculum is taught in the National Sections for Primary, Middle School (grades 5–8), and High School (grades 9–12). The Cambridge Curriculum is taught in the International Sections for Primary and Secondary, with Cambridge IGCSE examinations in grades 9–10 and Cambridge A Levels in grades 11–12. The International Maarif Programme Curriculum is used for preschool (authorized and accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education and ARACIP). After graduation, diplomas earned under the Cambridge or International Maarif curricula are equivalated by the Romanian Ministry of Education via CNRED.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates may pursue higher education in Romanian and international universities, with Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels providing recognized qualifications for university admission in Romania and abroad.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Certificate of Studies for Previous School Years (Academic Grades, Conduct Grade, Disciplinary Records) is required for pre-enrolment. It records the student's academic history, conduct grade, and any disciplinary records. It should accompany the other pre-enrolment documents. It is part of the materials reviewed during the admissions process.

2. Copy: Birth certificate, Parents ID's, and Marriage/divorce certificate are required copies for pre-enrolment. They establish identity and family information. Ensure copies are legible and up-to-date. They accompany the pre-enrolment documents.

3. Original: Student School Transcript, Medical history form filled by a family doctor (school format), Immunization records / the student vaccination, and 4 recent passport-size photos are required originals. These originals verify academic history and health information. Ensure the photos are recent and clear. They accompany the pre-enrolment submission.

4. Medical History Form: Download the Medical History Form and bring it to the school once it has been completed by the family doctor. The form should be completed by the family doctor before submission. It should be presented as part of the pre-enrolment documents.
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