An International Middle School in Bucharest
EFI Bucarest opens its International Middle School in September 2026
A unique International Middle School in Bucharest
Odyssey Education announces the opening of the EFI Bucarest’s International Middle School, a unique international education offer in Bucharest. From the start of the new school year in September 2026, this bilingual school will offer a French curriculum enriched with international programmes, right in the heart of the Romanian capital.
A new International Middle School in Bucharest
Located in the centre of Bucharest, the Ecole Française Internationale de Bucarest (EFI Bucarest), founded in 2019, is continuing to expand with the opening of an International Middle School. Already renowned for the quality of its primary school, the school is responding to strong demand from families seeking a bilingual French-English education in Bucharest, combining academic excellence with personalised support. This new middle school aims to provide a coherent educational pathway, whilst attracting new students wishing to join an international school in Romania.
An innovative educational model based on five pillars
The EFI Bucarest International Middle School is based on a modern educational approach, tailored to the challenges of the 21st century. Its educational model is built around five key pillars:
- Un suivi individualisé pour accompagner chaque élève dans sa réussite
- Un campus urbain dynamique au cœur de Bucarest
- A bilingual French-English curriculum for complete linguistic proficiency
- Recognised international qualifications to facilitate future academic pathways
- A forward-looking teaching approach, incorporating 21st-century skills
- Individualised support to help every student succeed
- A dynamic urban campus in the heart of Bucharest
This approach positions the school as an innovative international school in Bucharest, combining academic rigour with personal development.
Exclusive educational programmes for middle school students
To help students develop independence and life skills, EFI Bucarest offers three distinctive educational initiatives:
- L.E.G.O. (Let’s Get Organized)
A programme focused on personal organisation, time management and reducing school-related stress.
- Advisory
Weekly small-group sessions to support teenagers with their personal challenges: social relationships, self-confidence and social media use. - Student Exploration Programs (SEP)
Each week, students take part in interdisciplinary projects linked to Bucharest, fostering creativity, team spirit and experiential learning.
These programmes make the school an institution focused on the students’ all-round development.
A French curriculum enriched with international pathways
The EFI Bucarest International Middle School is based on the French curriculum, whilst offering two major international pathways:
- British International Section (SIB): preparation for the International Option of the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB), with a focus on literature and history-geography taught in English
- Cambridge International Programme: a globally recognised qualification, focused on academic English, critical thinking and problem-solving
This dual approach enables students to progress to French, Anglo-Saxon or international education systems, making EFI Bucarest a gateway to the best international universities.
A school on a human scale in the heart of Bucharest
EFI Bucarest prioritises small class sizes to ensure a supportive environment and personalised support. This approach promotes not only academic success but also the emotional well-being of students. The opening of the middle school in 2026 confirms Odyssey Education’s commitment to developing a comprehensive educational programme, ranging from nursery to secondary school, within a rigorous international framework.
Why choose an international middle school in Bucharest?
With Bucharest’s rise as an economic and cultural hub, demand for high-quality international schools in Romania continues to grow. The EFI Bucarest International Middle School perfectly meets the expectations of both expatriate and local families:
- bilingual and international education
- French academic excellence
- cultural openness
- innovative teaching methods
- personalised support