Cambridge School of Bucharest
The Cambridge School of Bucharest is an international British School Overseas located in Bucharest, Romania. Headquartered in Voluntari, CSB operates under the Fundația Mateas foundation.
Accreditation and memberships
CSB is an accredited British School Overseas, inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate on behalf of the UK Department for Education. The most recent inspection took place in May 2025, confirming that the school meets all British School Overseas standards and commending its leadership, safeguarding, and quality of teaching.CSB is a member of the following international education associations:
- Council of British International Schools
- Association of British Schools Overseas
- The Heads’ Conference (HMC)
- International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) – as a certified IB World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme
Organisation and curriculum
The school follows the structure of the UK National Curriculum, divided into six key educational stages:- Early Years Foundation Stage
- Key Stage 1
- Key Stage 2
- Key Stage 3
- Key Stage 4
- Key Stage 5 / Sixth Form
The curriculum combines academic subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Key Stages 4 and 5. Students also take part in Sports, Creative Arts, and Personal, Social, Citizenship and Economic Education.
Languages offered include English, Mandarin Chinese, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, French, Spanish, and German, reflecting the school’s diverse, multilingual community.
History
The Cambridge School of Bucharest was founded in 1994.In September 2020, the school moved to its purpose-built, modern campus in the Bucharest suburb of Pipera. The outstanding facilities include state-of-the-art science laboratories, modern sports complexes, creative arts studios, and advanced IT suites. The campus accommodates up to 1,400 students, offering an excellent, holistic learning environment that balances academic rigour with personal growth and wellbeing.
Educational offerings
The curriculum combines core academic subjects—English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, and Social Sciences—with a broad co-curricular programme in Sports, Creative Arts, and Personal, Social, Citizenship and Economic Education.The school promotes a holistic approach to learning through inquiry-based teaching, student leadership, and community service initiatives.