International School of Bucharest
International School in Bucharest
Quick answer
International School of Bucharest (ISB) serves 750 students from 40 nationalities aged 2 to 18. The school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by IBO, CIS, COBIS and CIE — a four-accreditation set. Tuition $10,671-$19,141 per year. Strong fit for diplomatic, EU-institution and corporate expat families on Bucharest assignments seeking dual British/IB-track education at accessible price points.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $10,671–$19,141/yr published annual range.
- 40 nationalities top: The major nationalities are Romanian (making up 35% of ISB student body) and Turkish (15%), followed by Chinese, British.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, COBIS plus 1 more.
750
40 (The major nationalities are Romanian (making up 35% of ISB student body) and Turkish (15%), followed by Chinese, British, Hungarian, and Greek families.)
Rolling
1996
IBO, CIS, COBIS, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
About International School of Bucharest
Established in 1996, authorised by the Romanian Ministry of Education and accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), associate member of Council of British International Schools (COBIS), International School of Bucharest (ISB) provides a complete and high standard educational programme for students from ages two to eighteen.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $10,671 – $19,141 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 50155 lei-89965 lei |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $15,606(+5%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $17,106 |
| Cost position in Bucharest | 67th percentile(above average) |
IB, British
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
IB Diploma, IGCSE, A Levels
French, Spanish
Through a programme of tailored support, the progress of students is carefully monitored and recorded, with consultation and feedback to parents being a vital and integral part of the learning process. For students with more complex needs, a Learning Support Assistant* may be provided, and in some instances children may require the additional support of outside experts, such as speech therapists or educational psychologists, in which case ISB's team of special educational experts will work closely with professionals in the community.
ISB is a non-selective school and is proud to offer additional learning support through its team of highly experienced staff. ISB provides an extensive range of help, assistance and advice for those families with children who have mild to moderate learning needs as ISB believes that all students within ISB are entitled to receive a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum which provides them with an equal opportunity to develop their full potential.
English as a Second Language
8:30 – 15:00
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Bucharest
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: The major nationalities are Romanian (making up 35% of ISB student body) and Turkish (15%), followed by Chinese, British, Hungarian, and Greek families.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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