International British School of Bucharest

The International British School of Bucharest^[2] (IBSB) is the first British school established in Romania and a premium, co-educational international school located in the centre of Bucharest. Founded in 2000, IBSB offers education for students aged 3 to 18 (Nursery to Year 13), following the National Curriculum of England and offering the full British academic pathway, including IGCSE and A-Level qualifications.

IBSB is recognised for its academically strong programme, small class sizes, British teaching staff, and community-driven ethos.

Founded in 2000, the International British School of Bucharest became the first British curriculum school in Romania, pioneering the introduction of UK educational standards in the country. It has since developed into one of Bucharest’s leading international schools, known for high academic expectations, personal support, and global university placements.

The school graduated its first Year 13 cohort in 2006, and its alumni have since gone on to universities worldwide.

IBSB is uniquely located in the heart of Bucharest, offering central-city accessibility uncommon among international schools in the region, which are typically situated on the outskirts. The campus includes:

• specialist subject classrooms
• science laboratories
• library and media spaces
• arts and music studios
• outdoor recreation areas
• Sixth Form common rooms and study zones

Curriculum

The school delivers the British National Curriculum, adapted for an international setting. The academic structure includes:

• EYFS (Early Years)
• Primary School (KS1–KS2)
• Secondary School (KS3–KS4)
• IGCSE examinations
• A-Level programme

Subjects Offered

IBSB provides a wide subject selection, including:

• Economics
• Business
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• Mathematics
• English Language & Literature
• History & Geography
• Classics
• Art & Design
• ICT / Computer Science
• Languages and Humanities

Class Sizes

Class sizes are capped at 22 students, with many Primary and Sixth Form classes being smaller, ensuring personalised learning and strong teacher–student relationships.

The International British School of Bucharest holds multiple international accreditations, including:

• COBIS (Council of British International Schools)
• Cambridge International Examination Centre
• Edexcel/Pearson Examination Centre
• AOBSO accreditation
• ISI/BSO inspection
• HPL (High Performance Learning) School — IBSB is the only HPL-accredited school in Romania

These accreditations place IBSB among the most rigorously evaluated international schools in the region.

IBSB graduates routinely receive offers from leading universities worldwide, including:

• Oxford University
• University of Cambridge
• Yale University
• London School of Economics (LSE)
• University of St Andrews
• Bocconi University
• Imperial College London
• UCL, KCL, Warwick, and many others

The school offers dedicated university counselling, personalised mentoring, and full support with UK, US, and EU university applications.

IBSB employs predominantly qualified British teachers, ensuring authentic delivery of the National Curriculum of England. Additional staff include specialist teachers, student counsellors, learning support professionals, and a university guidance counsellor.

The school emphasises holistic development and wellbeing, featuring:

• Student counselling services
• Pastoral care programmes
• University and academic counselling
• Learning support
• High Performance Learning (HPL) methodology
• Small class sizes for personalised attention

IBSB is known for providing:

• Premium British education
• A community-driven, family-friendly environment
• A student-centred approach
• Strong academic expectations
• An international and multicultural student body

The school positions itself as both academically ambitious and personally supportive.

• Official website

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