The latest Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report rated the British School of Bucharest as “excellent” — the highest possible rating — for the third time in a row, in 2018, 2022 and again in 2025. The inspectors concluded that the educational quality at the British School of Bucharest is ‘Excellent’ in all areas — the highest rating on the ISI scale — and confirmed that ‘the school meets all the Standards for British Schools Overseas’.
The key findings, in particular, “the quality of pupils’ learning and achievement is excellent” and “the quality of pupils’ personal development is excellent”, are outstanding acknowledgements of the exceptional effort invested by every member of our learning community towards making the British School of Bucharest an extraordinary place for our students to learn and develop.
External Validation
The British School of Bucharest is recognised as a British School Overseas (BSO) by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and is a full international member of The Heads’ Conference (HMC). The school is accredited by the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (ARACIP) and is a member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), holding both Accredited Member status and the prestigious Training School designation. BSB is also part of the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO).
Our approach to teaching the National Curriculum for England and our continual internal evaluation and improvement is underpinned by regular inspections by ISI and engagement with external partners for school improvement. Our latest ISI report rated the British School of Bucharest with the highest rating – ‘excellent’ for:
- the quality of pupils’ learning and achievement
- the quality of pupils’ personal development
The school is regularly inspected for compliance with British school system standards that apply to the most prestigious independent schools in England under the UK’s Department for Education regulations.
The British School of Bucharest is regularly inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). At the latest inspection, we were honoured to be rated ”excellent” in all areas. This outstanding result represents the highest achievement, and we are very proud that the British School of Bucharest is the only school in Romania to have achieved this consistently.
It reflects our commitment and continuous efforts to support our students throughout their academic journey, starting from the Early Years to the moment they enter their chosen university destination. Our school leavers are supported in their future lives and careers through our flourishing family of Alumni.
The Heads’ Conference (HMC)
The British School of Bucharest is proud to be a full international member of HMC, one of the world’s most prestigious associations of leading independent schools. Founded in 1869, HMC represents the Headteachers of the world’s foremost independent schools, with over 300 members in the UK and more than 60 international members worldwide.
BSB is among a select group of international HMC schools in continental Europe, forming part of a global community committed to excellence in education. Membership offers access to professional development, research networks and close collaboration with examination boards, inspection bodies and educational authorities shaping the future of learning.
According to the official HMC website, ‘HMC is a kitemark of global quality, innovation and excellence in education.’ HMC schools educate more than 362,000 pupils worldwide, with over 92% progressing to university. This membership affirms BSB’s position among the world’s leading schools recognised for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and opportunities that reflect the values of integrity, collaboration and innovation promoted by HMC.
Certified COBIS Training School
The British School of Bucharest is proud to be one of the first certified COBIS Training Schools. This recognition reflects the quality and diversity of our professional learning and development programmes, including support for initial teacher training, Early Career Teachers and iQTS pathways.
We offer two-year teacher development programmes based on the UK Early Career Framework guided by experienced mentors. As the only school in Eastern Europe to receive this certification, BSB is honoured to collaborate with a select group of leading COBIS schools worldwide.
BSB attracts highly qualified teachers including Oxford and Cambridge graduates and educators from the Russell Group. Many of our staff have completed or are pursuing postgraduate degrees and Doctorates, with some being published authors in their specialist fields. The school is also authorised to provide teacher training to suitably qualified candidates through the Independent Schools Teacher Induction Panel (IStip).
Strategic Partnerships
Examination Bodies
International Standards
International Competitions
Our students need experiences beyond the classroom to grow into well-rounded, responsible and fulfilled citizens of the world. Their academic achievements, culture, and moral values are enriched through global exposure to experiences that develop their independent thinking, build their learning pathways, and allow them to discover new interests and passions. Among these invaluable experiences are international competitions and awards, which provide practical skills, nourish creativity, flexibility and collaboration, and help students prepare for their future. These international competitions have included COBIS Games and Music, poetry, maths challenges, The World Scholars Cup, and Model United Nations, among others, where BSB has often had resounding successes.