British curriculum lessons, delivered live across Romania
Oxford Online School delivers live, teacher-led British education to students aged 8 to 18 living in Romania. With specialist teachers, small classes and a structured timetable, students can follow the UK curriculum and work towards British qualifications from home.
An online British school, rooted in Oxford
We are a fully online British school based in Oxford. Students follow live lessons with qualified teachers and progress through the British curriculum towards International GCSE and A Level qualifications. Families in Romania come to us for British curriculum teaching and a route towards UK universities. The rules on home education in Romania are still evolving, so please read the admissions note further down before you plan.
Why families in Romania choose us
Scheduled live lessons, every school day
Lessons are scheduled across the UK school week and led by subject specialists. Students join each class live, take part and get guidance as they work, following a steady routine with clear progression. From Year 10, recordings are available to support revision and independent study.
When lessons run for students in Romania
Romania uses Eastern European Time, two hours ahead of the UK in winter and three hours ahead in summer. Because lessons follow UK hours, the school day runs from early afternoon into the evening for students in Romania. Download the time zone guide to see how the weekly timetable maps to local time.
Families we work with in Romania
Oxford Online School supports British and international families in Romania who want a UK curriculum and qualifications, as well as families using us for additional academic teaching or university preparation. Because the rules around home education in Romania are unsettled, we would always discuss your situation with you before you enrol.
From primary foundations to A Levels
Oxford Online School teaches from Year 4 through to Year 13. Each stage is led by subject specialists on a structured timetable, whether your child is in primary, working towards GCSEs or preparing for A Levels and university.
Home education rules in Romania
Home education sits in a grey area under Romanian law and is not formally recognised as a route within the national system. Families have traditionally enrolled children with an accredited school based abroad, but this position has come under increasing scrutiny since 2024, with some families using foreign distance schools facing challenges from the authorities. For this reason, we strongly recommend taking legal advice on your specific obligations before relying on Oxford Online School as your child's main education in Romania. Our admissions team is happy to discuss how we can help within that context.
Talk to us first
If you are in Romania and want to understand how Oxford Online School could work for your family, our admissions team can answer your questions and explain the next steps.