Hungary, Budapest
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The British International School Budapest (BISB) serves ages 3 to 18 within a British international framework. The Early Years Foundation Stage through the English National Curriculum guides learning, with Cambridge IGCSE offered in secondary and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two years. English is the main language of instruction, with Hungarian, French, German, Spanish and Mandarin taught across the school. The hillside campus overlooks the Buda Hills and provides modern facilities for sport, performing arts and science. EdTech is central to daily lessons, featuring robotics, 3D printers and digital collaboration. An Early Years Centre offers outdoor spaces and Forest School, while a theatre, music production studio, ICT and science suites support high-tech learning. The library houses more than 25,000 resources. BISB also hosts a Music and Performing Arts collaboration with The Juilliard School and participates in Nord Anglia Education programmes, international expeditions and leadership activities and opportunities.
Budapest, Kiscelli köz 17, 1037 Hungary
The British International School Budapest has 420 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.
Located in Budapest, Hungary. The BIS Budapest campus is at 1037 Budapest, Kiscelli köz 17, with a campus that sits in verdant surroundings with city views and is about 20 minutes from Budapest city centre.
Early Years 3-5; Primary 5-11; Secondary 11-16; IB Diploma 16-18.
British international school
More than 60 nationalities represented; an international community.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) team and specialist learning assistants provide tailored support for students with additional educational needs.
United Kingdom
Annual tuition at The British International School Budapest ranges from HUF 5,145,600 to HUF 10,848,000 for 2026/27.
The British International School Budapest teaches IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 18.
English National Curriculum is offered from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to IGCSEs, followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Early Years (3-5) have a teacher-student ratio of 1:9 and an average class size of 15. Primary (5-11) uses the English National Curriculum with languages taught English, Hungarian, and French; average class size 20; teacher-student ratio 1:11. Secondary (11-16) continues the English National Curriculum with six languages taught: English, Hungarian, French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin; average class size 15; teacher-student ratio 1:9. The IB Diploma Programme (16-18) offers six languages: English, Hungarian, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin; average class size 10; teacher-student ratio 1:9.
Early Years: 1:9 with average class size 15. Primary: 1:11 with average class size 20. Secondary: 1:9 with average class size 15. IB Diploma: 1:9 with average class size 10.
IB Diploma Programme (class of 2025): 98% pass rate with an average score of 34.4. 21% of IBDP students scored 40+ points. 100% of graduates received an offer from their first-choice university (including Cambridge, Oxford, and ETH Zurich). IGCSE class of 2025: 48% achieved A or A grades.
Graduates pursue higher education at leading universities worldwide. The class of 2025 saw 100% of graduates accepted by their first-choice universities, including Cambridge, Oxford, ETH Zurich, Imperial College London, and Nanyang Technological University.
Group time enables students to talk, listen, share their hopes for the day, and express how they're feeling, which builds emotional literacy and a sense of community.
The school is fully inclusive with an outstanding team of learning support specialists who provide for a range of needs.
All lessons are taught in English, and the expert EAL team provides extra support for students who need it.
Wellbeing and personal growth are a focus of BISB's approach to learning.
Safeguarding and child protection policy exists with designated safeguarding leaders (DSLs) and trained staff; safeguarding is supported by staff training and procedures for staying safe online, and the policy is reviewed regularly.
1. Make an enquiry. Use the online enquiry form to start the BISB admissions process. BISB will respond within 24 hours (local time, Monday to Friday). You can also call or email BISB, or arrange a visit to Budapest or a one‑to‑one virtual discovery tour. A BISB admissions team member will guide you through the next steps.
2. Take a tour. The best way to understand BISB is to visit in Budapest or take a virtual discovery tour if you can't attend in person. The tour introduces you to the BISB community, campus, and environment. BISB will explain the next steps after your visit.
3. Send us your application. Your child can join BISB at any time during the academic year. Complete the online application form and provide the required supporting documents. The admissions team will review your submission and guide you to the assessment stage.
4. Assessment and interview. After receiving your form and documents, BISB will invite your child to an assessment and interview. Depending on age, the assessment may include class observations and tests of English language fluency, writing, and cognitive abilities. The assessment is part of BISB's admissions process.
5. Offering and accepting a place. If all goes well, BISB will offer your child a place and confirm the start date. You must accept the offer in writing to secure the place. Once accepted, BISB will provide the next steps for enrollment and onboarding.
6. Starting school. BISB supports a smooth transition when starting school and helps you settle into the BISB community. The school addresses the needs of new families and aims to make the first weeks comfortable. Staff provide onboarding support during the initial weeks to facilitate settling in.