Education funding
Eurostat reports that public expenditure on education in Romania was 3.0% of GDP in 2023, compared with an EU average of 4.7%. This national measure does not describe the quality of an individual school.
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Online school in Romania for ages 4 to 19
British curriculum learning, qualified teachers and a pathway to International GCSEs and A Levels.
Explore lessons, fees and examination arrangements for families in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași and across Romania. Start by checking how online study fits your child's school attendance obligations.
Read the Romania homeschooling guideBefore you choose an online school in Romania
Homeschooling in Romania: the full guideRomania does not recognise homeschooling as a general alternative to compulsory school attendance. Enrolment with a foreign online school does not, by itself, replace those obligations.
Romanian law makes specific provision for education at home or in hospital on health grounds. That is a separate arrangement. Check with your county school inspectorate before changing your child's schooling.
Sources: Education Law 198/2023, Articles 14 and 17, and the Education Ministry's May 2026 parliamentary response.
Why families explore online school
Location, school fees and future study plans all matter when you compare your child's options.
These are useful questions to bring to admissions, alongside the legal requirements for education in Romania.
The distance to school
For families outside Bucharest, the location of a British curriculum school can be a practical constraint. Online lessons remove the daily journey to CambriLearn, but families still need to meet Romanian attendance requirements.
The cost of British education
Published annual fees at the two Bucharest schools below exceed €21,000 for some year groups. Compare tuition, registration, examination entries and the support included before deciding what works for your family.
A pathway to further study
International GCSEs and A Levels can support plans to study abroad. Check the required subjects, grades and recognition procedures with each university and course. Admission and equivalence are not automatic.
Compare school fees in Romania
Published school fees give you a starting point. A campus school and an online course include different services, so compare the full arrangements as well as the price.
British School of Bucharest
€24,683
Years 7 to 13 · annual tuition, 2026/27
Nursery to Year 6 is €21,294. New pupils also pay a €275 application fee and an admissions fee, which is €3,674 for a first child in Years 1 to 13.
Reservation deposit terms apply. Examination entries, transport and most lunches are outside the tuition figure.
View the school's fee scheduleCambridge School of Bucharest
€21,400
Years 12 and 13 · annual tuition, 2026/27
Fees start at €12,900 in Nursery and vary by year group. New students pay a one-off €2,200 registration fee.
Books, uniform, transport and catering are additional. The school's advance payment is deducted from annual tuition.
View the school's fee scheduleCambriLearn
US$4,295
Seven International GCSE subjects · Standard, regular 2027 fees
Seven subject courses at US$600 each, paid upfront, plus US$95 registration. Examination entry fees and textbooks are additional.
Three A Level subject courses at US$655 each plus registration total US$2,060. AS and A Level stages are priced separately; individual mathematics papers have different fees.
Explore subjects and feesCambriLearn examples use regular 2027 Standard rates, before any current offer. Premium costs more and includes additional support. Course tuition paid in ten instalments totals 18% more than the upfront fee; registration is separate. Prices are shown in each school's published currency, without a fixed euro conversion. Confirm the current total, course stages and examination arrangements before enrolling.
What the school week looks like
Lessons, independent work and teacher support give the week its structure. Your child's age, subjects and package shape the day.
See how CambriLearn works
Live lessons and recordings
Lessons follow a published timetable, with recordings available for revision. Live lesson access and other features depend on your curriculum and package. Romania is on the same clock as South Africa in winter and one hour ahead in summer; check the timetable for your subjects.
View lesson timetablesSupport from teachers
Qualified teachers guide learning and assessment. Compare the marking, direct teacher access and examination preparation included in each package, so the support matches the subject and your child's needs.
A clear role for parents
Younger children need an adult to help them build a routine. Older learners still benefit from regular oversight. CambriCommand gives parents a view of their child's progress.
Friendships beyond lessons
CambriCommunity brings learners together through clubs and activities. Ask about the current programme and time zones. In-person events depend on location and availability; Romanian meetups are not guaranteed.
Subjects chosen around a goal
International British and Pearson Edexcel courses are priced by subject. Choose a combination with the next stage of study in mind, and check entry requirements before committing to subjects or examination dates.
British qualifications and exams in Romania
Choose your curriculum and check examination arrangements together. Studying online does not automatically reserve a place at an examination centre.
International British curriculum
From primary and lower secondary through International GCSE, AS Level and A Level. Students prepare for examinations set by Cambridge International Education and enter through an independently registered centre as private candidates.
Explore the British curriculumPearson Edexcel
International GCSE, International AS and International A Level subjects provide another British qualification pathway. Assessment arrangements differ by subject and qualification, so check the specification and private candidate requirements.
Explore Pearson EdexcelConfirm a centre before planning your exams
International British School of Bucharest lists Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel approvals. Approval alone does not confirm that a centre will accept your child as a private candidate, or offer every subject in every examination series.
Contact a centre well ahead of its entry deadline. Confirm the exam board, syllabus code, practical or oral requirements, fees and available places directly. Examination entries are paid separately from CambriLearn tuition.
Finding the right fit for your family
Bring your circumstances to the conversation. These needs can shape a learning plan, but do not remove Romanian school attendance obligations.
Families outside Bucharest
If you live in Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Brașov, Iași, Constanța or a smaller community, compare your local school options with the online learning support available.
Children aiming to study abroad
Plan International GCSE and A Level subjects around the requirements of universities in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, the US or your child's intended destination.
Athletes and performers
Discuss training, travel and competition dates alongside lesson and examination schedules. US college sport also has individual NCAA academic and eligibility requirements.
Expat families in Romania
An international curriculum may help with longer-term planning. Before a move, check the receiving school's entry requirements and the education rules in each country.
Children with health or support needs
Talk through the learning support your child needs. Where attendance is affected by health, ask the school inspectorate about the formal arrangements available under Romanian law.
Parents looking for teaching support
If you are researching homeschooling in Romania, start with the legal position. Then compare what teachers provide and the supervision your child will need at home.
No school suits every child
Online learning needs a routine, suitable technology and parent involvement. Talk through those practicalities before deciding whether CambriLearn fits your child's needs.
Who checks the school
Accreditation, centre approval and course approval cover different things. Check what each credential means for your chosen pathway.
View accreditation and certificatesCognia
CambriLearn is accredited by Cognia. This is an institutional accreditation, separate from the examination board that awards a learner's qualifications.
Pearson Edexcel
CambriLearn is an approved Pearson Edexcel examination centre, number 94888. This approval does not reserve a place at a separate centre in Romania.
SACAI and the IEB
These registrations relate to CambriLearn's South African curriculum pathways. They are distinct from the British qualification routes described on this page.
NCAA
CambriLearn has NCAA-approved courses. Course approval is one part of US college sports eligibility; it does not guarantee an individual student's eligibility, admission or a scholarship.
Check NCAA requirementsQuestions Romanian parents ask
The legal position, fees, exams and the everyday experience of learning online.
Read the Romania homeschooling guideIs homeschooling legal in Romania?
Romania does not recognise homeschooling as a general alternative to compulsory school attendance. Enrolment with a foreign online school does not, by itself, replace those obligations. Education at home or in hospital on health grounds is a separate legal arrangement. Consult your county school inspectorate and read our Romania homeschooling guide before changing your child's schooling.
Where does my child sit the examinations?
At an approved examination centre that accepts private candidates for the required board, subjects and series. Centres in Romania set their own entry policies, deadlines and fees. Confirm availability and assessment requirements directly before committing to an examination plan. CambriLearn enrolment does not guarantee a local examination place.
Will universities accept these qualifications?
A Levels can support university applications, but each institution and course sets its own subject, grade and recognition requirements. Admission is not automatic. For recognition in Romania, check the applicable CNRED procedure and the university's requirements.
How do costs compare with a British school in Bucharest?
CambriLearn prices its international courses by subject and package. The comparison above shows regular 2027 CambriLearn examples alongside two schools' 2026/27 annual tuition fees. The services, course stages and currencies differ. Use the current fees page to build your subject combination, and budget separately for textbooks and examination entries.
How do lesson times work in Romania?
Romania and South Africa have the same clock time during the Romanian winter. Romania is one hour ahead during its summer time. Check the published timetable for your child's subjects and package; lessons may overlap with other school or activity commitments. Recordings support revision and catching up.
Is online school the same as homeschooling?
Online school describes how teaching is delivered. CambriLearn provides curriculum, lessons and teacher support, with parents helping children maintain a routine. Searching for școală online or homeschooling in Romania does not change the local legal position: foreign online school enrolment alone does not replace compulsory attendance obligations.
How will my child make friends?
CambriCommunity offers opportunities to meet other learners through clubs and activities. Ask about the current programme, age groups and timing, and plan local social activities too. In-person events vary by location; a Romanian meetup is not guaranteed.
Can my child start partway through the year?
Discuss your child's current level, previous school records and intended examination series with admissions. A suitable start date depends on placement, the course and the time needed to prepare. Check the legal arrangements for any change of school before enrolling.
Let's talk about your child's next step
Bring your questions about subjects, support, fees and examination arrangements. Our admissions team can help you understand what CambriLearn offers.
CambriLearn is not a Cambridge International registered school and is not accredited by Cambridge International Education. Students following this pathway enter examinations as private candidates through independently registered centres. International accreditation does not replace Romanian education requirements.