Hermann Oberth International German School
International School in Bucharest
Quick answer
Hermann Oberth International German School offers a multi-track IB and German programme, with notably small class sizes averaging 9 students. Well-suited to internationally mobile families.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, German taught at Hermann Oberth International German School.
- Avg class size: 9 (max 15) Bucharest international school · 250 students total.
- 5 nationalities top: German.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
250
5 (German)
9 avg / 15 max
Rolling
IBO
About Hermann Oberth International German School
Teachers and students embrace the IB philosophy aiming to be open-minded, caring, creative life-long learners
IB, German
International baccalaureate Diploma Programme Exams / Romanian Baccalaureate; younger students sit: DSD 1 and DSD 2, the entire Cambridge English suite (from YLE to CPE and IELTS).
100% passing rate; grades are above 80%
The language of instruction varies according to level; kindergarten - German only; primary - German only or bilingual (German-Romanian); lower secondary (grades 5-8) - German only; lower high school (grades 9-10) - German only; bilingual (German, English, Romanian); upper high school (grades 11-12): German only; bilingual (German, English, Romanian); or English only, for students who enroll in the Diploma Programme (International Baccalaureate) English is offered as second language starting primary school; for students studying in bilingual classes, other languages are available (French, Italian, Spanish); for IB DP students, either language B (French, German, English) or language ab initio (French, Spanish, Italian, German, Mandarin Chinese) are available
Students are evaluated in order to determine their needs (learning specifics, language needs, etc.). Support staff work directly with students and class teachers to ensure students are best catered to. Teachers implement differentiation within regular classes, and offer extra classes so as to best accommodate students learning needs and styles. Students who need academic support (temporary or long-term) are offered one-to-one classes or in small groups.
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8:30 – 15:05 for secondary students; 16:00 for primary students
Yes, lunch is cooked daily on campus in accordance with students' nutritional needs and under the supervision of the school nurse, with care to selecting bio / eco / organic ingredients.
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