Taking a course can be a great way to meet new people when you're an expat, while enabling you to acquire new skills and broaden your interests. Whether you have a particular hobby that you'd like to develop or you wish to try out something new, attending a class can help you enrich your expat experience.
As the capital of the country, Bucharest has a wide offer of courses you can take. However, keep in mind that many of these are in Romanian, and a working knowledge of the language is required to take full advantage of the courses. Still, even if you don't, most people in Bucharest have a good knowledge of English, and instructors may be glad to help you or offer the course in English as well.
It is not very common for public schools and universities to offer courses to the general public. Most adult classes will be offered by private companies, institutions or foundations.
Art Classes in Bucharest
Fundația Calea Victoriei
One of the most well-known providers of adult education in Bucharest. Has a wide range of courses for adults on a variety of topics, including art, humanities, creative writing, history and personal development.
Rembrandt Art School
Focused on fine art and design. Offers courses and workshops for children and adults.
Art and Hobby Studio
A broad range of arts and crafts classes and workshops. Courses are offered for individuals and companies.
Da Vinci Art School
Offers drawing and painting classes for children and beginner adults.
Dance Classes in Bucharest
Stop and Dance
Offers stepdance, ballet, waltz, samba, as well as traditional Romanian dance courses.
Joie de Vivre Dance Studio
Latino, popular and oriental dance classes for adults and children alike.
Latino Time
A wide range of salsa, bachata, tango, and other latin dance classes.
Triumph Dance Academy
Dance classes for groups and pairs.
Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Societe Gourmet
Gourmet and speciality cooking classes for adults held by German Chef Daniel Wendorf.
VegStudio
Classes of vegetarian and gluten-free cooking, and wellness
Photography Classes in Bucharest
F64
One of the main photo equipment resellers in Bucharest, F64 also organizes photography courses and workshops with some of the best Romanian photographers.
RGB Photography
Photography school that offers long-term courses and workshops.
Atelier de Fotografie
Individual and group courses on a variety of photography-related topics.
Fundația Calea Victoriei
One of the most well-known providers of adult education in Bucharest. Has a wide range of courses for adults on a variety of topics, including art, humanities, creative writing, history and personal development.
Dalles Go
Courses on fashion design, make-up and hairstyling, online marketing, cooking and others
Atelierele Ilbah
Design and beauty care, public speaking and entrepreneurship and other classes.
"Ioan I. Dalles" Popular University
Not a university as such, but a popular evening class center. Courses include crafts, languages, personal development, theater and others.
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Update 24/04/2017
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