Primary classroom teachers are all native English speakers. The schools language teachers are exclusively native speakers, and all CSB teachers are proficient English speakers.

CSB provides intensive English classes for those students that are beginners to English-language education.

French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish and Romanian.

The maximum number of students is 26.

The average number of students in a class is 22-24.

CSB has teaching assistants from Nursery up to Year 4.

Technology plays an important role in the CSB classroom. All students take Computer Science classes from Year 1 to Year 9, and the school offers IGCSE, AS and A level classes in Computer Science as well. There are interactive white boards in every classroom, fully equipped Computer Science labs, and complements of educational tablets for use in classes, as well as VR Headsets and 3D printers to enhance the learning experience.

From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, CSB never stopped teaching. We successfully translated classic school lessons to online teaching from EYFS to Year 13 from the first day of home isolation. This period of home isolation was a proof that we are always ready and well-prepared to face any kind of difficulties for our students’ best interests.

No.

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Exams in Maths, English and Science.
Cambridge Secondary Checkpoint Exams in Math, English, and Science.
In Year 10 and 11 IGCSE exams.
In Year 12 AS Level exams.
In Year 13 A-Level exams.

For IGCSE A* - 9%
A* - A - 40.25%
A* - C - 87.14%
Pass 100%
For AS Level A - 26.09%
A - C - 73.19%
Pass 100 %
A Level - A* - 12.68%
A* - A - 40.85%
A - C - 94.37%
Pass 100%

Homework is assigned to students starting from year 5.

Depending on the year group, it may take from 30 minutes up to 1.30 -2.00 hours (for IGCSE-A level students).

100% of our students attend a higher educational institution after graduation.

CSB provides every child with the best education possible. To support this, CSB has a full SEN department that works with Heads of School, teachers, students, and parents on forming individualised support for students in need. CSB also has relationships with additional specialists if further interference is needed.

Pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs (SEN) as well as pupils with disabilities and medical conditions. In accordance with our Equality and Diversity Policy and our SEND Policy, our school does not directly or indirectly discriminate against any disabled child or young person.

We keep a register of AG&T students and they receive additional challenge and support from their teachers. We support our students in their endeavor to grow and use their skills by allowing them to access national and international competitions in multiple subjects such as Sports, Math and debate. Moreover, we follow closely any other interests students have outside the school and help them harness their potential. As such, we have a wide array of clubs which could spark their interest in new unexplored learning areas.

The School provides referrals to professionals, although, we do offer on-site counselling.

Before joining CSB, every child is evaluated by an entrance exam and in-person interview, according to age/year group criteria.

Prospective students from Nursery to Year 2 are interviewed by the Head of School on different areas of knowledge and abilities according to their age level. All candidates for Year 3 through 9 must pass entrance exams in English, Mathematics, and Science. Candidates applying for Year 10 to 13, from outside the Cambridge Curricula will have to sit placement exams in English, Mathematics, and Science.

Yes

Cambridge School of Bucharest accepts students throughout the academic year as long as a place is available and the students is able to pass the admissions process.

Yes, as long as the student meets CSB’s academic standards and passes admissions. .

A school day runs from 08:15 to 15:00 (15:45 for Key Stage 4 and 5 students) for a total of seven periods lasting 45 minutes each.

School finishes at 14:30 in EYFS and Key Stage 1, 15:00 in Key Stage 2 and 3, and 15:45 for Key Stage 4 and 5 students. CSB offers a long programme for students in Nursery to Year 4, with the option to stay until 17:00 for an additional fee.

Yes.

The school bus service is offered by CSB for an additional fee.

Yes, lunch is served in the school’s canteens.

The menu has been carefully prepared monthly by nutritional experts, serving a variety of healthy foods which has been prepared in-house. We do not serve pork, fried foods or chocolate. The school has a vegetarian option each day, and we cater for students with special diets (allergies and intolerances).

Yes, our uniform is mandatory and includes both summer and winter models, as well as PE kits.

We aim to give all pupils the opportunity to participate in their choice of activities in order to develop their skills in various areas. The activities on offer include: Modern Languages, Archery, Football, Basketball, Art, Music, Chess, Karate, Debate (both Middle and High School teams), Dance, Karate, Ballet.

Football, Basketball, Athletics, Triathlon, Swimming, Volleyball, and Table Tennis.

At CSB, sports is an important and valued part of our curriculum. Many of our students participate in a wide range of extra-curricular national and international sports competitions. In recent years, our pupils have taken part in the Semi Marathon De Saint Denis in Paris, the Interschool Athletics Grand Prix, and football training sessions and tournaments in Spain and Italy.

The school has 6 outdoor play areas, 4 science labs, 3 canteens, an assembly hall, a library and a study area.

Football, Basketball, athletics, table tennis, volleyball, and swimming.

At Cambridge School of Bucharest, our principle mission is to create a forward-thinking academic environment that prepares students for the 21st century with a keen focus on their spiritual, moral, and social development. We are committed to fostering individuals who possess a strong sense of citizenship, responsibility for their environmental impact, cultural respect, along with a sense of duty and an appreciation of hard work.

Lessons are delivered with the use of a range of teaching styles, classroom resources, and multi-media equipment and are delivered by native and proficient English speakers alike to ensure the highest level of English instruction. This provides every student with the opportunity to make outstanding progress and equips him or her with the skills required to achieve academic and personal excellence.