- International High School of Informatics Bucharest (ICHB) – Although it is a high school (grades IX-XII), the institution also has gymnasium classes and is recognized as no. 1 in private pre-university education in Bucharest. Due to its exceptional results in Olympiads and competitions (over 700 national and over 350 international medals in recent years), ICHB is considered one of the best private schools in the capital. Students benefit from intensive training in mathematics, computer science and foreign languages, and facilities include modern IT laboratories. Note: Founded in 1995, the school is part of the Lumina network and offers a competitive environment, with many graduates being awarded internationally. https://ichb.ro/
- Lauder-Reut Educational Complex – Prestigious private institution (kindergarten – high school) founded in 1997 under the auspices of the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation, focused on preserving and promoting Jewish culture in a European context. It offers an enriched Romanian national curriculum, with an emphasis on bilingualism (Romanian-English and the study of the Hebrew language) and numerous extracurricular activities. Lauder-Reut is appreciated for its extended program (8:00-17:00) which includes after-school, additional exam preparation (National Assessment, Baccalaureate), Cambridge/IELTS preparation and various workshops. The graduates have very good results, and the school has international partnerships that contribute to the quality of the educational act. https://www.laude-reut.ro/
- Anastasia Popescu Secondary School (Arc-en-Ciel) – Private school with a pedagogical-orthodox profile, founded in 1996 (as an extension of the Arc-en-Ciel kindergarten), which meanwhile became an integrated pedagogical high school. It is a European school (distinction awarded 2014-2017) due to its involvement in European educational programs. In 2024, thanks to the students’ averages at the National Assessment, Anastasia Popescu School was ranked in the top 5 of schools in Bucharest (4th-5th place). Strengths: intensive study of three foreign languages (English, French, German) from primary school, classes with small numbers (max. 25 students) and numerous extracurricular activities (arts, theater, music, sports, summer camps, etc.). The school’s atmosphere is valued by parents for its balance between academic rigor and creative/spiritual development. https://www.anastasiapopescu.ro
- Cambridge School of Bucharest – International private school founded in 1994, which has evolved from a small number of students to an institution recognized among the best private schools in the city. It offers a British curriculum (Cambridge International) from kindergarten to high school, taught in English. Students take Cambridge exams (IGCSE, A-Levels) and can obtain internationally recognized certifications. Advantages: multicultural educational environment, flexible admission (year-round, space limited), small classes and individualized attention. The school has modern facilities and numerous extracurricular activities (sports, arts, debates, volunteering, etc.) for a well-rounded education. https://www.cambridgeschool.ro/
- Mark Twain International School (MTIS) – Private bilingual (Romanian-English) school established in 1995, offering educational programs from preschool to high school. MTIS works as a non-profit foundation and combines the Romanian National Curriculum with the Cambridge Curriculum, emphasizing creativity and critical thinking. It is internationally accredited and known for its good exam results (Romanian baccalaureate and Cambridge) and for its multicultural community. Mark Twain’s assets include: classes taught in English and Romanian, an extensive program of activities (arts, technology, sports clubs), as well as educational partnerships that facilitate the access of graduates to prestigious universities. MTIS is recognized as a school that provides academic excellence and prepares students for higher education globally. https://marktwainschool.ro/
This article is an English translation and adaptation of the original Romanian article on Lista Scurtă. Read the Romanian version.
