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Verita International School - Bucharest

Romania, Bucharest

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RON 41,962 - 78,513
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 633
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages Romanian, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Verita International School Bucharest offers a British curriculum for ages 2–18, including IEYC, IPC, IMYC, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. It is a not-for-profit independent foundation linked to the UK system via the Dukes Education network. The Bucharest campus comprises a Main Building for Years 2–11, an IB Building for Years 12–13 across the street, and an Early Years Building nearby, with multiple playgrounds and ample outdoor space plus indoor athletic facilities. A second campus in Amber Forest (Tunari, Ilfov) covers about 15,000 square meters and includes a school, kindergarten, after-school programs, and extensive sports facilities, with 80% of land preserved as green space. A City Campus is planned with modern classrooms, arts and sports spaces, and advanced technology. After-school activities run 16:00–17:00, including sports, arts, music, drama, coding, and languages, with Romanian and French workshops and options such as Spanish and German. Capoeira Alemar Bucharest and private music lessons are offered; students present projects and exhibitions.

Strada Soldat Gheorghe Pripu 22A, 077190 București, Romania

The Essentials

Verita International School - Bucharest has 633 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Strada Soldat Gheorghe Pripu 22A, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania

Stages
Early Years; Primary; Lower Secondary; Upper Secondary (High School); IB Diploma Programme offered

Type
Not-for-profit, independent foundation

Additional learning support
ELL support for beginning English language learners (A1–A2) from Year 2; Student Support Team; Individual Education Plans (IEP) or other required interventions; external services possible if needed

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (British curriculum in Romania; part of the Dukes Education network)

School day structure
Morning arrival includes Early Years and Year 1 being escorted to Reception; older students may walk to class; after-school clubs end at 5:15 PM

Bus service
Bus service available if offered; bus rules apply; a bus monitor/driver ensures younger students are met by an adult at stops
Fees

Annual tuition at Verita International School - Bucharest ranges from RON 41,962 to RON 78,513 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees
- Application fee (non‑refundable), paid at time of application: EUR 50 for Early Years and Years 1–2; EUR 70 for Years 3–4; EUR 90 for Years 5–10; EUR 50 for Years 11–13.
- Registration fee (one‑time, due within 5 working days of offer; non‑refundable if the student withdraws): EUR 1,950.
- Re‑enrolment deposit for returning students (to secure place for next academic year): EUR 1,000 (non‑refundable; deducted from next year's tuition).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term where the school allows two instalments)
- Early Years (short day 09:00–12:30): EUR 7,990 per year — per term (if paid in 2 instalments): EUR 3,995.
- Early Years (full day 09:00–15:45): EUR 8,500 per year — per term (2 instalments): EUR 4,250.
- Primary (Year 1–6, 09:00–15:45): EUR 13,400 per year — per term (2 instalments): EUR 6,700.
- Secondary (Year 7–13, 09:00–15:45): EUR 13,950 per year — per term (2 instalments): EUR 6,975.
- Examination/program surcharges (annual, added to tuition where applicable):
- Years 10–11 (IGCSE / Edexcel exam entry): EUR 1,000 per year.
- Years 12–13 (IB Diploma Programme fee added to tuition): EUR 1,950 per year.

Alternative currency / local billing (note on how payments are taken)
- Although fees are published in EUR above, the school requires that payments be made in RON to the school bank account (IBAN RO40 EGNA 1010 0000 0081 5144 — VISTA BANK, RON account). Parents should expect invoicing / collection in RON.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment choices: a single annual payment (one instalment) or two instalments. Per‑term figures above assume the two‑instalment option (annual ÷ 2).
- Extended instalment plans are available by arrangement with the finance office; the school applies a surcharge for extended plans: 2% surcharge for four instalments and 5% surcharge for nine instalments. The instalment plan cannot be changed after 31 July. Contact the school finance office to arrange an instalment plan.
- Late or overdue tuition: students whose tuition has not been paid in a timely manner may be suspended from attending school until accounts are settled.

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered; Verita operates as a day school (no boarding fees apply).

Other costs and optional services (typical additional annual fees)
- Meals (optional; two menu standards — regular or 100% certified organic/BIO):
- Early Years – Short Programme: Regular EUR 1,190 per year / BIO EUR 1,350 per year.
- Early Years – Long Programme: Regular EUR 1,390 per year / BIO EUR 1,550 per year.
- Primary – Lunch only: Regular EUR 1,140 per year / BIO EUR 1,300 per year. Primary – Full food: Regular EUR 1,390 per year / BIO EUR 1,550 per year.
- Secondary – Full food: Regular EUR 1,390 per year / BIO EUR 1,550 per year.
- Transportation (school bus): cost set each year according to routes and demand; charged separately.
- After‑school workshops / co‑curricular clubs: charged separately; price depends on the number and type of workshops selected.
- School trips and entrance fees: additional charges may apply for museum entries, transport or overnight trips.
- Uniforms and school supplies: these are additional to tuition; specific uniform pricing is charged separately.

Refund / withdrawal (financial) policy
- If a student withdraws on or before June 30 of the current year: the enrolment fee or re‑enrolment deposit is retained (no further tuition charged).
- Withdrawal between July 1 and July 31 (inclusive): the enrolment fee or re‑enrolment deposit plus 20% of the annual tuition is retained.
- Withdrawal from August 1 until the last day of the first trimester (inclusive): 50% of the annual tuition is retained.
- Withdrawal after the end of the first trimester: 100% of the annual tuition is retained (no refund).

Fee payment options and practical notes
- The school specifies payment in RON to the school's bank account (IBAN shown above). This indicates bank transfer as the required/primary payment method for invoiced school fees.
- The published material does not list credit card payment as a standard option for regular tuition invoices; parents should use the school bank details on invoices for transfers or contact the finance office for confirmation of alternate methods.

Notes on special charges and discounts
- Sibling discount: 5% discount applies starting with the second sibling enrolled; the discount applies to the younger sibling(s).
- Early‑payment / full‑payment discounts and any promotional offers are applied per the school's financial policy when published; extended instalment plans carry the surcharges noted above.
Parent Experience

History
Verita's journey began in 1982 when Gabriela Simionescu opened one of Bucharest's first English-speaking nurseries and kindergartens. Four campuses and over a thousand students later, Verita has established itself as an international school. Verita joined the Dukes Education network, becoming the first school in Romania to join the Dukes family. A second Romanian campus is planned in Amber Forest (Tunari, Ilfov) with a City Campus near Aviatiei as part of expansion.

Community
Verita maintains an active parent community through Verita Live for Parents webinars. The school welcomes parent volunteers for field trips and other activities, with guidelines on safety and confidentiality. A range of events and celebrations, including Winter Concert, International Day, Sports Day, Science Fair, and art exhibitions, are held with parent participation. Notices of events are sent via email or newsletters to families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Verita supports active parent engagement through the Verita Parent section on the site. Verita hosts Verita Live for Parents (VLP) webinars to engage the parent community. The school welcomes parent volunteers for field trips and other activities, with guidelines for safety and confidentiality. A variety of events and celebrations are organized, including Winter Concert, International Day, Sports Day, Science Fair, and art exhibitions, with parents invited to attend. Notices of events and involvement opportunities are shared by email or newsletters.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Bucharest campus is organized with a Main Building for Years 2–11, an IB Building for Years 12–13 located across the street, and an Early Years Building a short walk away, plus multiple playgrounds and ample outdoor green spaces and indoor athletic facilities. The amber campus spans about 15,000 square meters and include a school, kindergarten, after-school programs, and extensive sports and recreational facilities, with 80 percent of the land preserved as green spaces. A future City Campus is planned as a state‑of‑the‑art facility featuring modern classrooms, dedicated spaces for arts and sports, and advanced technology to support a broad range of programs and activities.

Sports Facilities
Playgrounds with ample outdoor green spaces and fully equipped indoor athletic facilities form part of the campus, with Amber Campus described as having outstanding sports and recreational facilities.

Academic Facilities
Library books and access to online learning platforms and research databases are provided, along with science laboratory equipment and consumables; the City Campus plan includes modern classrooms and dedicated spaces for arts and sports with advanced technology.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Verita offers after-school programs and clubs from 16:00 to 17:00 on scheduled days, including sports, arts and crafts, music, drama, coding, foreign languages, and homework club, with a published activity catalog for September through June; participation is optional and may incur fees, with pick-up at 5:15 PM. Language-related after-school offerings include Romanian and French language workshops, as well as additional language options such as Spanish and German.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
There are after-school workshops with four year-group categories: Reception – Year 1, Year 2- Year 6, Middle School Clubs and High School University Preparatory Clubs, held Monday to Thursday from 4 to 5 PM. Capoeira Alemar Bucharest is a group coordinated by Brazilian Professor Antonio Minhoca. Verita offers private lessons in Piano, Violin, Guitar, Drums, and Singing. Students write stories and poems inspired by Romania's landscapes and traditions, and create travel brochures, fictional blogs, and mini-guides that showcase different parts of the country; projects are shared in classroom exhibitions.

Cultural & Language
They explore Romania's cultural and linguistic diversity and work collaboratively on projects that are shared in classroom exhibitions and presentations.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Romanian is offered as the host country language, and French and Spanish are offered as additional modern languages. The school provides opportunities to develop full academic proficiency in English.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual or multilingual education. English is the language of instruction in the Early Years, Romanian is offered as the host country language, and French and Spanish are available as additional modern languages.

Immersion Programs
If the student selects French, there are no Romanian classes during Curriculum time; if the additional language chosen is Romanian, a third language can be studied under the extracurricular program.
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