British School of Bucharest
At a Glance
The British School of Bucharest has been rated consistently as 'excellent' in all areas by the UK International Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2018 and 2022. This is the highest possible rating that can be achieved after being inspected by ISI.
Our Native English-speaking teachers are experienced sta , all graduates of prestigious universities, a large number of teachers are graduates or PostGrad from Russell Group Universities and nine of whom are Oxford or Cambridge graduates (Oxbridge).
• The British School of Bucharest has been rated consistently as 'excellent' in all areas by the UK International Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
• Open since 2000 in Bucharest
• International private school
• National Curriculum for England
University Destinations
2024 Destinations
University of Bath - Bath, UK
City, University of London - London, UK
Durham University - Durham, UK
University of East Anglia (UEA) - Norwich, UK
Kingston University - London, UK
University of Leeds - Leeds, UK
Over the years, BSB has reached more and more destinations.
Russell Group and Ivy League universities, alongside other top universities are among our students' choices.
We define our School by the students that we educate and their achievements.
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) - London, UK
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - London, UK
Royal Holloway, University of London - London, UK
University College London (UCL) - London, UK
University of St Andrews - St Andrews, Scotland, UK
University of Warwick - Warwick, UK
Aalto University - Espoo, Finland
Bocconi University - Milan, Italy
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Bucharest, Romania
Civici Corsi di Jazz - Milan, Italy
TU Delft - Delft, Netherlands
Trinity College Dublin - Dublin, Ireland
FABIZ, University of Economic Studies (ASE) - Bucharest, Romania
American University in Dubai (AUD) - Dubai, UAE
Humanitas University - Milan, Italy
IE University - Madrid, Spain
Istituto Marangoni - Milan, Italy
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) - Karlsruhe, Germany
Keio University - Minato, Japan
Luiss University - Rome, Italy
International University of Monaco - Monaco
Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA) - Milan, Italy
Parsons Paris, The New School - Paris, France
Politecnico di Torino - Turin, Italy
UC Santa Barbara, University of California - Santa Barbara, USA
Western University - London (Ontario), Canada
British School of Bucharest
2016-2023 Destinations
UK Destinations
London – Imperial College London, University College London (UCL), King’s College, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Queen Mary University, University of Westminster, SOAS University of London, University of London, Kingston University, University of the Arts London, Istituto Marangoni, Architectural Association School of Architecture, Brunel University, City - University of London, Royal Holloway - University of London | Oxford | Cambridge | Edinburgh – The University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University | Manchester | Bristol | Warwick | Glasgow – University of Glasgow, Glasgow International College, University of the West of Scotland | Southampton | Leeds | Nottingham | Lancaster | York | Exeter | Bath | Liverpool | Aberdeen | Belfast | Loughborough | Surrey | Dundee – Abertay University, Scotland | Essex | Coventry | Hull | Portsmouth | Keele | Birmingham | Falmouth | Norwich – University of East Anglia
European Universities
American College of Greece | Anglo-American University, Prague | BIMM - Berlin, Germany | Bocconi University - Milan, Italy | Bucharest International School of Management (BISM) - Bucharest, Romania | Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Bucharest, Romania | Charles University - Prague, Czech Republic | Computer Science and Engineering - Amsterdam, Netherlands | dBs Berlin - Berlin, Germany | Delft University of Technology - Delft, Netherlands | Dublin Business School - Dublin, Ireland | Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne - Lausanne, Switzerland | Entrepreneurship Academy - Bucharest, Romania | Erasmus University Rotterdam - Rotterdam, Netherlands | ESADE Business School - Barcelona, Spain | EU Business School - Barcelona, Spain | Franklin University - Lugano, Switzerland | Geneva Business SchoolGeneva, Switzerland | Glion Institute of Higher Education - Glion, Switzerland | Humanitas University - Milan, Italy | HU University of Applied Sciences - Utrecht, Netherlands | IE University – Segovia & Madrid, Spain | IED Istituto Europeo di Design - Milan, Italy | IFA Paris - Paris, France | Instituto Marangoni - Paris, France | La Salle, Ramon Llull University – Barcelona, Spain | Leiden University – Leiden, The Netherlands | Maastricht University - Maastricht, Netherlands | Nicolae Titulescu University - Bucharest, Romania | Politechnika Warsaw - Warsaw, Poland | Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences - Kleve, Germany | SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences, School of Design & Communication - Berlin, Germany | The Hague University - The Hague, Netherlands | Universidad de Navarra - Pamplona, Spain | Universidad EuropeaMadrid, Spain | University of Amsterdam - Amsterdam, Netherlands | University of Groningen - Groningen, Netherlands | Utrecht UniversityUtrecht, Netherlands | University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik - Košice, Slovakia
Worldwide Universities
UCLA - Los Angeles, USA | The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, USA | University of British Columbia - Vancouver, Canada | University of the Americas - Puebla, Mexico | University of Pretoria - Pretoria, South Africa | Beijing University - Beijing, China | Lebanese American University - Beirut, Lebanon | Fordham University - New York, USA
University Guidance
Choosing the right course and the right university is one of the most important decisions in a student’s life. This is why, here at BSB, we seek to help our students and their families fully understand the many options available to them and understand the particularities of universities well before they start the application process.
We have a dedicated University Guidance Counsellor who helps and guides each student and family along every step of the application process. This includes elements such as university course searches and recommendations to detailed, bespoke guidance and support with personal statements and application essays alongside the provision of transcripts and other documentation as required.
All these services are included in the School fee.
Jason Porter, Head of Secondary
Chloe Millward , Head of Key Stage 5
Philip Walters , University Guidance Counsellor
jason.porter@britishschool.ro
chloe.millward@britishschool.ro
philip.walters@britishschool.ro
2024 - 2025 Student Body
Academics Curriculum
We guide our students to find their path in life while helping them become more independent and take the right decisions.
Here, at the British School of Bucharest, we strive to support students in achieving a good balance between freedom and responsibility.
Education at the British School of Bucharest is divided into
• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): Pre-Nursery (aged 2-3), Nursery (aged 3-4) and Reception (aged 4-5);
• Primary School (Year 1-Year 6, aged 5-11);
• Secondary School (Year 7-Year 13, aged 11-18).
The National Curriculum for England provides a broad education from the Early Years which becomes more specialised as students progress through IGCSE/GCSE and on to A-Level.
A minimum of eight IGCSE/GCSE subjects are followed by students in Key Stage 4
• English Language, Mathematics, Science (Dual or Triple Award Science) and a Modern Foreign Language (at least one from German, French, Spanish or Mandarin);
• Everyone will also participate in Personal Health, Social and Citizenship Education (PHSCE) and Core Physical Education;
• Other optional subjects include Art & Design, Business Studies, Design & Technology, Drama, Computer Science, History, Geography, Physical Education, English Literature and Music.
In Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form) students (ages 16-18) study towards four AS-Levels and three A-Levels.
A-Levels are offered in Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Drama, Economics, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, History, Mandarin, Mathematics, Media, Music, Physics, Psychology and Spanish.
AS-Levels (graded A-E) are awarded after one year of study and A-Levels (graded A*-E) after two years.
KS5
The Quality of Curricular and Extracurricular Schooling Education
• Numerous prizes received by our students at local and international competitions;
• 22 specialised subjects for Secondary;
• Dedicated University Guidance Counsellor;
• Outstanding pass rate in A-Level exams;
• A broad Extracurricular Programme, around 120 Activities;
• A Unique approach to emphasising STEAM subjects via the Innovation Hub;
• Inspiring BSB University courses for Primary.
Our Commitments for Sustainability
BSB is the pioneer school that tests and supports Foamblock in developing the Arctic Challenge project. Teams composed solely of students, from the best engineering schools in the World, are invited to build their own electric vehicle made from recyclable materials only.
The challenge is to race their self-built vehicles on icy terrain, aiming for the fastest lap, best endurance, longest drift, while also excelling in team presentation and demonstrating strong team responsibility. The entire project (including logistics) is designed to be 100% carbon-free.
The Arctic Challenge is a non-profit international student competition that gives teams of students aged 12-18 from schools and clubs the opportunity to race their built from scratch vehicles in Swedish Lapland on a frozen lake. It supports the next generation of innovators and aims to be a platform for participants to learn about environmentally sustainable practices.
The Arctic Challenge engages students in STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) and self-discovery. It’s also an open event designed to educate about the environment, showcasing what technologies are up-and-coming to manage the climate challenge.
More information on: www.thearcticchallenge.com
School Facilities
• Innovation & Technology Centre
• Design & Technology Laboratories
• Science Laboratories
• Food Technology Studio
• Performance Rooms For Drama
• Performance Rooms For Music
• Soundproof Music Practice Spaces
• Media Suite
• Technology Laboratories
• Science Garden
• Art Studios
• Traditional & Online Libraries (EYFS, Primary and Secondary)
• Access to Football Stadium
• Indoor Multipurpose Sports Hall
• Swimming Pool
• Climbing Wall
• Sensory Cottage
• Construction Zone
• Outdoor Playgrounds
• Outdoor Kindergarten Play Areas
• Kindergarten Activity Rooms
• Kindergarten Learning Centre
• Outside Events Area
• Takanaka Bistro & Food Trucks
• Professionally Prepared In House Lunch
• Dedicated Transportation
• Uniform, Book and Gift Shop
• Medical Rooms
