EXCELLENCE IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Your child’s learning journey begins here
From early years to the International Baccalaureate Diploma, every stage builds confidence, curiosity, and academic excellence.
Primary School
The National Curriculum of England – organised and monitored by the Department for Education in England (DFE), enriched with elements from the Cambridge Assessment International Education in English and Mathematics.
In addition, students will study Romanian Language.
Reception
The Reception programme follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and combines structured learning with purposeful play. Children develop communication, early literacy and numeracy, physical skills, and personal and social confidence, building strong foundations for Primary School.
Key Stage 1
In Key Stage 1 (ages 5-6), students follow the Cambridge Primary curriculum, strengthening core skills in English, Mathematics and Science. Through structured lessons and hands-on activities, children develop reading, writing and numeracy while building curiosity and confidence. Science, Social Studies, ICT and the Arts broaden their understanding of the world and encourage creativity, critical thinking and independent learning.
Key stage 2
Key Stage 2 (ages 7-10) of the Cambridge Primary curriculum, students deepen their knowledge and strengthen communication and application skills across all subjects. English develops reading, writing and effective expression, while Mathematics advances reasoning and problem-solving. Science promotes inquiry and practical investigation, and students begin studying a Modern Foreign Language — German, Spanish or French. Through collaborative projects and structured learning, they prepare confidently for the transition to Secondary.
Secondary School
Key Stage 3
The academic programme at the Secondary School Key Stage 3 level is based on the National Curriculum in England in all subjects, with the exception of: Romanian Language, English, Mathematics and Science. The school is using the Cambridge Assessment International Education programme for English, Mathematics and Science. This is called the Cambridge Lower Secondary 1 programme and it provides the perfect bridge towards the Key Stage 4 (Year 10 and 11) academic programme.
The purpose of the Key Stage 3 curriculum is to provide students with a wide variety of experiences and opportunities which will allow them to discover and develop skills and passions, but also to provide them with a solid academic base for their two-year IGCSE programme starting in Year 10.
Key Stage 4
The academic programme at the Secondary School Key Stage 4 level is based on the Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum for Key Stage 4 in all subjects, with the exception of Romanian Language. By the end of Year 11 (age 16), students will sit the Internationally General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams in all their subjects (except for Romanian Language). The IGCSE is the equivalent of the qualification achieved by students in the schools in England at the same stage.
Key Stage 5
The academic programme at Key Stage 5 (Year 12 and 13) is based on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students completing the Cambridge iGCSE programme are eligible to start the IB Diploma Programme in Year 12, under certain established criteria. Students not meeting the requirements for the IB Diploma Programme, will be given the option to improve their iGCSE portfolio by retaking certain iGCSE exams or start alternatives programs offered by the school.
The IB Diploma Programme successfully completed, together with the Cambridge iGCSE portfolio will allow our students to apply to any university in the world, including Romania.
EXCELLENCE IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
The Student Journey
We guide every student through a personalized learning pathway, from discovering curiosity to defining purpose.
Primary School - (4 years old)
Reception stage
We encourage children to explore, to make mistakes, to express themselves.
01 Play-based learning & exploration
02 Early literacy & numeracy foundations
03 Social-emotional development
04 Safe, nurturing environment
Key stage 1
Year 1 & 2 (6 & 7 years old)
Structured environment aimed at fostering both educational and personal growth.
01 British National Curriculum structure
02 Encouraging curiosity & responsibility
03 Literacy, numeracy, science, arts
04 Personalized teacher guidance (1 teacher + assistant / 22 students)
Year 3 to 6 (8, 9 and 10 years old)
Year 1 & 2 (6 & 7 years old)
The school didn’t teach me what to think, but how to think.
01 Competence-based learning
02 Development of analytical & collaborative skills
03 Preparation for international exams (Cambridge, Edexcel)
04 Focus on independent thinking
Year 3 to 6 (8, 9 and 10 years old)
Year 1 & 2 (6 & 7 years old)
The school didn’t teach me what to think, but how to think.
01 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme overview
02 Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel references
03 University & career guidance
04 Support in university applications (portfolio, interviews, counseling)
Year 3 to 6 (8, 9 and 10 years old)
Year 1 & 2 (6 & 7 years old)
The school didn’t teach me what to think, but how to think.
01 Competence-based learning
02 Development of analytical & collaborative skills
03 Preparation for international exams (Cambridge, Edexcel)
04 Focus on independent thinking
Year 3 to 6 (8, 9 and 10 years old)
Year 1 & 2 (6 & 7 years old)
The school didn’t teach me what to think, but how to think.
01 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme overview
02 Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel references
03 University & career guidance
04 Support in university applications (portfolio, interviews, counseling)
Prepare your child for the future
Career & University Guidance
BIST graduates are prepared for both Romanian and international university systems. Whether they choose to continue their studies in Romania or abroad, our guidance ensures they find the best academic and personal fit.
01 Personal mentorship
from early years to university
From the first school years to graduation, every student is guided by teachers and mentors who truly know them — their interests, pace, and potential. This ongoing relationship helps each child grow with purpose and confidence.
02 Whole-child growth
academic, emotional, and social
03 Guidance embedded
in every stage of learning
04 Global & local pathways
to top universities
International University Destinations
University of Oxford
Business Management
Law
Medicine
Philosophy
Engineering
University of Cambridge
Economics
Natural Sciences
Computer Science
Law
Engineering
MIT
Engineering
Computer Science
Physics
Mathematics
Business
University of Amsterdam
International
Business
Economics
Psychology
Law
London School of Economics
Economics
Natural Sciences
Computer Science
Law
Engineering
MIT
Engineering
Computer Science
Physics
Mathematics
Business
National University Destinations
Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara
Business Management
Law
Medicine
Philosophy
Engineering
Universitatea din București
Business Management
Law
Medicine
Philosophy
Engineering
Carol Davila University of Medicine
& Pharmacy Bucharest
Business Management
Law
Medicine
Philosophy
Engineering
Politehnica University of Timișoara
Engineering
Computer Science
Architecture
Electronics
Universitatea din București
Business Management
Law
Medicine
Philosophy
Engineering
Babeș-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca
Law
Economics
Computer Science
Psychology
BUILDING GOOD STUDY HABITS
English Language Support
BIST will provide additional support in English Language within the curriculum and the normal school timetable to help students integrate and access the full curriculum. The support will be offered based on the child’s level which will be determined on assessment before entry to the school, or at the beginning of the school year.
This means that the respective children will be taken off timetable from some lessons (lessons where we believe students may not benefit due to their level of English) and will be offered extra lessons of English in small groups. The number of EAL lessons in a week can vary from 2 to 10, depending on the English level your child has.
Special Educational Needs
BIST is committed to support all children regardless of their passions, skills, and academic level. Where specific educational needs are identified, the school SEN coordinator (Student Counsellor) will put together an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) together with the parents and the class teacher. This will contain all the necessary information about your child, objectives and strategies to be used by the teachers in the classroom in order to support the child and ensure learning is supported. The IEP will be regularly reviewed and adjusted as needed.
Differentiation (Support and challenge)
BIST is committed to providing an educational system that will meet the needs of all the children, as best as possible. We acknowledge the fact that children will come to us with different backgrounds, different prior experiences and will have different abilities and learning styles. For these reasons we will put in place policies and procedures to ensure the best possible support for students who may need additional help, but at the same time will offer continuous challenge to the more able students. In addition, the school will implement various programs (including taking part in interschool competitions) meant to challenge most able students and offer opportunities to all students to discover and develop a wide range of abilities, talents and passions.
Licensed by Leading authorities
International & national accreditations
Council of British International Schools (COBIS)
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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
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Cambridge Assessment International Education
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ARACIP
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