French International School of Bucharest
International School in Bucharest
Quick answer
French International School of Bucharest offers the French national curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat. Tuition of $9,197–$10,930/year is in line with Bucharest averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: French taught at French International School of Bucharest.
- Tuition: $9,197–$10,930/yr published annual range.
- 6 nationalities top: French.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 11 school day starts at 8h30.
- Accreditations: AEFE verified.
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6 (French)
21 max
Rolling
AEFE
About French International School of Bucharest
The French International School of Bucharest (EFI Bucarest) offers a trilingual education (French, English, Romanian), based on the French official programs. EFI Bucarest combines French academic excellence and the dynamism of anglo-saxon and international schools. This combination of the ‘best of two worlds’ is a unique pedagogical model.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,197 – $10,930 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 43224 lei-51370 lei |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,764(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,264 |
| Cost position in Bucharest | 40th percentile(mid-range) |
French
French, English
unknown
Yes
8h30 – 16h00
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Fee Position in Bucharest
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Student Diversity
Less diverse
Common: French
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