BSB Primary Prospectus

Primary School Prospectus 2026-2027 Academic Year

“Excellent” The British School of Bucharest has been rated consistently as ‘excellent’ in all areas by the UK Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2018, 2022 and 2025. This is the highest possible rating that can be achieved after being inspected by ISI.

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Message from the Head of Primary School Dear Parents and Students, Thank you for taking the time to explore our school community. We are truly pleased that you are considering becoming part of our learning family and we value your commitment to finding a place where your child can thrive both academically and personally.

The BSB approach is centred on nurturing the whole child. We design our curriculum to challenge and inspire, encouraging curiosity, resilience and a genuine love of learning. Alongside strong academic foundations, we place equal importance on emotional wellbeing, creativity and physical development. Our dedicated staff work closely with each student to ensure they feel supported, motivated and confident in their abilities.

We believe that meaningful education is built on strong relationships and a shared sense of purpose.

By fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere, we empower students to develop independence, collaboration skills and a respect for others. Through engaging lessons and a broad range of opportunities, we aim to help every child discover their strengths and achieve their full potential.

We hope this overview offers a helpful insight into our school.

It would be our pleasure to welcome you for a visit so you can experience our beautiful campus first-hand. We look forward to the opportunity of working together and supporting your child’s journey so that they receive the very best of British education.

Kind regards, Paul Gildea Head of Primary

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About BSB

Mission & Aims

We are the British School of Bucharest (BSB), a leading international school, providing a comprehensive international education based on the National Curriculum for England and offering EYFS, Primary and Secondary schooling, with IGCSEs to A-Levels.

The British School of Bucharest is committed to developing confident, motivated, self-disciplined learners who can realise their full potential and make a responsible contribution to the world.

We are a well-established school that has offered, since the year 2000, a British education in Bucharest for children aged 2-18. It is a richly diverse learning community, with more than 700 students represented by over 65 nationalities. They benefit from an impressive pupil-to-teacher ratio and small class sizes, ensuring a personalised and highly supportive learning environment.

We tailor our educational programme individually to your child’s needs, providing a positive, stimulating, secure and caring environment that supports their academic, social and personal development, while building self-esteem and self-confidence.

Your child will have the opportunity to innovate, create, collaborate and become an active learner.

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The British School of Bucharest is committed to providing excellent education and a caring environment to encourage the overall development of our children.

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Our BSB Pupil Profile sets out the key attributes and behaviours we aim to nurture in every child as a valued member of our school community. It reflects our shared values and provides a clear and consistent framework for the attitudes, skills and conduct we encourage both in and beyond the classroom.

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British Curriculum for Primary Schools Primary School at the British School of Bucharest is the perfect environment to provide pupils with a broad and balanced curriculum at the start of their academic journey.

Our Primary School is for children aged 5 to 11 and the National Curriculum for England for Primary children is taught as: • Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2, for children aged 5-6)* • Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5 & 6, for children aged 7-10)* *the age of the child on 31st August for a September start The Primary programme we teach offers a comprehensive and well-balanced curriculum that provides children with many opportunities to develop positive attitudes to learning from the beginning of their education.

Lessons are delivered entirely in English, by native Englishspeaking teachers and emphasise Literacy and Numeracy throughout Key Stages 1 and 2.

Our thematic approach to teaching allows learning to be integrated across subjects through extended topics. Topics are launched through exciting problem-solving events, which stimulate high levels of engagement and bring the themes to life for the children.

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Key Stage 1 Years 1 & 2 For children aged 5-6 (the pupil’s age on 31st August for a September start) Key Stage 1 provides children with a varied and stimulating curriculum. Our classrooms are full of activity within an atmosphere that is calm, caring and conducive to learning.

We focus on creating a respectful and close rapport between children and staff.

English and Mathematics have priority in terms of teaching time and are taught daily within the British Curriculum for Primary Schools. In Science, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Computer Science, Drama, PSHE and Music, children learn about the world in which they live and develop their creativity, physical expression and skills in both enquiry and socialisation.

Pastoral care is given high priority and pupils are looked after and supported by teachers in all aspects of school life. There is always time to listen, talk and help.

The KS1 curriculum is enhanced by a robust co-curricular programme, which includes CCAs, as well as day trips and visitors to the school.

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Key Stage 2 Years 3, 4, 5 & 6

courses, alongside co-curricular activities, school field trips and many inter-school events and activities which allow children to explore their interests and talents, as well as to develop key skills.

For children aged 7-10 (the child’s age on 31st August for a September start) As children move on to Key Stage 2, they develop increased independence as learners. Their strengths are supported by teachers who ensure a dynamic and rigorous delivery of the curriculum while creating a positive and nurturing environment.

The development of high self-esteem and respect for others are essential aspects of the curriculum and we encourage children to take more responsibility, both for themselves and for others.

English, Mathematics and Science are the core subjects within the British Curriculum for Primary Schools. They receive priority and are taught daily. Children are also taught Computer Science, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology and Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education by the Class Teacher. Specialist Teachers teach Music, Physical Education, Modern Foreign Languages and Drama. The Modern Foreign Languages on offer are Spanish, French, German and Mandarin.

We enhance the Key Stage 2 curriculum with an extensive extra-curricular programme, including the BSB University

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Assessment

Homework

We assess Primary School children’s progress continuously through teacher assessment. Children are assessed against the age-related expectations outlined in the National Curriculum.

Alongside this, Assessment for Learning ensures differentiated learning opportunities in line with next-step targets identified by the Class Teachers.

Weekly homework is at the discretion of the Class Teacher and includes work on spelling, Mathematics and a language activity, as well as an expectation of daily reading. In addition, children may be required to complete other activities more suited to the home environment, such as collecting information to support project work. Optional homework extension tasks are also made available.

Children in Year 2 and above participate in annual, external assessments in both English and Maths and children in Years 3 and 5 (as well as new applicants) take the CAT4 test offered by GL Assessment.

A general guideline for homework expectations per day is:

Twice a year, we invite parents to meet their child’s Class Teacher to discuss their education and development. Our Class Teachers and Specialist Teachers write a mid-year and end-ofyear report to describe the child’s progress in all subjects.

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Years 2 & 3

20 minutes

Year 4

30 minutes

Year 5

35 minutes

Year 6

45 minutes

Enrichment Activities Co-Curricular Activities Our extensive programme of more than 140 Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) provides students with the fantastic opportunity to try new sports and activities and pursue a variety of interests or service opportunities which may, in time, develop into lifelong passions.

Through this after-school CCA programme, which runs from Monday to Friday between 15:00 and 17:00 at the British School of Bucharest, children can build on a multitude of interests.

Co-Curricular activities include arts and crafts projects, cooking, music, academic extension classes such as language learning, writing support and computer skills, as well as mathematical games and sport. We encourage children to enrol in at least two activities every term.

Our rolling sports programme continues throughout the year according to the season and aims to give balanced opportunities for children on our football and basketball school teams to train together, as well for non-team members to enjoy a wide variety of activities. Alongside the standard sports provision, children can enjoy Table Tennis, Dance, Gymnastics, Fencing, Climbing, Karate and Athletics. Younger children can take part in mixed sports.

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BSB University Programme

The Primary University programme, unique to the British School of Bucharest, is designed to personalise our Primary children’s learning through skills development, reaching beyond the National Curriculum for England expectations. The BSB University programme enhances and enriches the quality of education that our children receive.

The BSB University provides a unique period in the timetable where children can work with students and staff from different year groups, focusing on common areas of interest.

Some of the courses are designed to help children develop worthwhile personal skills, such as enterprise, film-making, public speaking and debate. Others enable children to explore existing curriculum subjects at a deeper and more challenging level, supporting the needs of our able, gifted and talented students. Such courses include Art Masterclass and Advanced Coding, as well as those which focus on the performing arts, sport, science, technology and various other academic areas.

The BSB University programme also encourages children to participate in service opportunities and appreciate the importance of community.

Key Stage 2 children can choose from a range of exciting extra-curricular courses led by teaching staff and supported by parents and volunteers during school time. Children receive a certificate at the end of the year in recognition of the specific skills learned from the three courses they selected. All courses fall under the following three categories: • Arts and Creative Development • Self-Development and Personal Challenge • Service and Community Enrichment

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Journeys Children’s experience at the British School of Bucharest is significantly enhanced through ‘BSB Journeys’ (school trips), as children learn best when they are highly engaged in authentic experiences. These journeys represent an essential component of children’s education, allowing for broader experiential learning. Through ‘BSB Journeys’, pupils discover places and people, build bridges with new cultures and acquire new life skills.

Fun, socialising, discovery, exploration, personal development, unique experiences, memories for a lifetime… this is what ‘BSB Journeys’ are about.

KS1 children enjoy visiting and exploring local attractions and learning through hands-on experiences. Year 2 children also have the opportunity to participate in a camping sleepover within the school grounds. Children from Year 3 upwards will enjoy Expeditions Week towards the end of the academic year, with Years 3 to 6 venturing outside of Bucharest on residential trips.

The aim of ‘BSB Journeys’ is to enhance children’s experience at the British School of Bucharest by wrapping their personal growth experience in a context that is both academic and informal.

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Book A Visit Thank you for considering the British School of Bucharest as the right choice for your child’s academic journey. We are delighted that you want to find out more about admissions to the British School of Bucharest.

Parents who wish to apply to the British School of Bucharest can do so at any time. We enrol new children throughout the year and many join us partway through an academic year.

Our hugely diverse international community is what makes the British School of Bucharest so unique. As a non-selective school, entry is open to any community member of any ability and from anywhere in the world. We are excited to share with you what our school offers and look forward to meeting your family.

You can contact the BSB Admissions Team on +40 728 133 433 or send us an email admissions@britishschool.ro.

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