Mark Twain International School
International School in Bucharest
Quick answer
Mark Twain International School (MTIS) Bucharest serves 855 students from 40 nationalities aged 2 to 18 across a 16,000 sqm green campus. The school is an IB Continuum World School (PYP, MYP, DP) with dual-pathway IB DP and Romanian National Baccalaureate at sixth form. Accredited by IBO and CIE. Tuition $7,041-$20,040 per year. Strong fit for international and Romanian expat families seeking IB-track education with national-recognition pathway flexibility.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Mark Twain International School.
- Tuition: $7,041–$20,040/yr published annual range.
- 40 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
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About Mark Twain International School
Mark Twain is a private, independent, co-educational school offering excellent English and bilingual (English-Romanian) international programmes of study to students from around the world.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers 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?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $7,041 – $20,040 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 33093 lei-94187 lei |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $14,241(+5%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $15,741 |
| Cost position in Bucharest | 53th percentile(above average) |
IB
IB Diploma
Romanian
Yes
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Student Diversity
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