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.
History
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.
Campus
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
Academics
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.
Accreditation and Inspection
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.
University Destinations
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.
Faculty
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.
Student Support and Wellbeing
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
Community and Ethos
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.
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