Part of the Nord Anglia Education family of premium international schools, The British International School Budapest (BISB) is renowned for its happy, vibrant community, where world-class teachers deliver the best in British academic excellence. Its thriving British school in Budapest is the perfect place to learn. Inspired by some of the world’s best teachers, purpose-built learning spaces, and spectacular city views, students flourish in and beyond the classroom. BISB’s commitment to British academic excellence will ensure they get outstanding results, too, which take its students to first-choice universities across the globe.
The British International School Budapest is committed to every student’s success. It is one of the only British international schools in Budapest to offer a pathway from the English National Curriculum through to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This means students benefit from British academic excellence and extraordinary global learning experiences – including exclusive collaborations with UNICEF, MIT, The Juilliard School, and IMG Academy – that nurture every aspect of their growth. BISB’s all-encompassing approach to education ensures its students get outstanding results.
The campus – a stimulating natural environment
Students love learning on the campus, with its spectacular views of Buda Hills and tranquil natural surroundings. Here, exceptional teachers deliver life-changing experiences and academic excellence in state-of-the-art sports facilities, performing arts spaces, classrooms, and labs. Innovation flourishes, too, thanks to the latest education technology (EdTech), which plays a pivotal role in every child’s journey. At BISB, students experience the thrill of new discoveries in the science labs and ICT suites. They step into the spotlight in the theatre and get active on the Astroturf pitch, sport courts, and gyms. And they have access to calming natural spaces – including an organic garden and the Forest School – which nurture positive emotional and physical wellbeing from an early age.
Outstanding experiences: Making the most of everyday
BISB offers an extraordinary breadth of one-of-a-kind opportunities, which nurture dynamic thinkers, creators, and global changemakers. These include world-leading drama and music activities in partnership with The Juilliard School, as well as global expeditions, community projects, and leadership experiences. There are more than 100 co-curricular activities to excel in, too – from football to funk band, Warhammer to world languages. Whatever a student loves to do, the School makes sure they’re safe, supported, and included. “We are a vibrant, warm community with a strong and well deserved reputation delivering the best of British and International education programmes.”– shared Chris Russell, interim Principal of BISB.
Academic Excellence
BISB’s IBDP class of 2025 achieved a 98% pass rate, with an average score of 34.4 they far exceeded the global average. Its graduates were accepted by their first-choice university, which include Cambridge, LSE, Warwick, Imperial, and UCL, amongst others. An impressive 21% of its 2025 IBDP students scored 40 points or more, placing them among the world’s highest achievers.
Early Years – learning through play
At the Early Years centre in Budapest, they teach the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. The play-based programme nurtures creativity and curiosity, and inspires children to imagine, investigate, and discover. Guided by specialist early childhood educators – and learning in dedicated, age-appropriate spaces – children thrive. BISB encourages learning through active play. It is known that children learn best when they’re happy, engaged, and motivated, which is why the School offers a wide range of opportunities that both fascinate and challenge.
In the safe and happy Early Years centre, students ‘play to learn’, developing their natural enquiry, creativity, and critical thinking skills. The School makes full use of its wonderful playgrounds, too, which are an extension of the classroom.
Children immerse themselves in a variety of outdoor experiences that not only develop their movement and gross motor skills, but which are also lots of fun. BISB’s teachers are committed to students’ holistic development. Abundantly qualified and with a wealth of experience, the teachers and experts nurture and inspire the youngest students to achieve incredible things. Children love learning on the campus, with its tranquil natural surroundings and outstanding facilities. These include a warm and welcoming Early Years Centre, which is the perfect place for an adventure. Here, students explore, learn, and discover in bright classrooms, colourful playgrounds, and a sensory mud kitchen.
Primary School at BISB
At BISB, the Primary School offers outstanding opportunities for discovery with exceptional project-based learning. The international primary school teachers expand students’ knowledge and understanding in the core subjects, as well as music and languages. Children also benefit from tailored support that nurtures their personal, social, and physical growth. The School teaches the British National Curriculum for England, which develops the fundamental knowledge and skills every child needs to flourish.
As well as focusing on English, mathematics, and science, children grow personally, socially, and emotionally. They’ll learn beyond the classroom, too, through experiential activities that include residential trips, music lessons, and cultural activities. The School’s international primary school teachers are committed to children’s personal and academic growth. Abundantly qualified and with a wealth of British national curriculum experience, exceptional educators inspire students to achieve more than they ever imagined possible.
The school still has limited spaces available in its Early Years (ages 3-5) and Primary school (ages 5-11). To apply to BISB, please contact the admissions team at admissions@bisb.hu.
