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| Number of students |
350 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
46 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Approximately 40 % Local students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Hungarian, and German. Beginners' French and Mandarin (Chinese) are available as part of our Diploma Programme. |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart-boards, projectors, laptops, iPads, 3D-printers |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
BBIS has an online learning platform. Lessons have been taking place online with great success. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entry assessment and interview. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entry assessments - All pupils will take a Cognitive Ability Test (CAT). This test is designed to measure the abilities of pupils in the following areas: Verbal, Quantitative and Nonverbal.
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| Waiting list |
In some year groups. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There isn't a deadline. We run a rolling admissions system. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we run a rolling admissions system. |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
3:10 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Meat and vegetarian option offered daily |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a wide range of Music, Sports, Academics, Arts/Crafts, Drama, Dance, Martial Arts, etc... |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education. Swimming. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Performing Arts/Theatre Space, Science Labs, Makers Space |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Budapest British International School is a COBIS accredited school, offering a first class British international education, with outstanding resources, IT, and only fully qualified native speaking class teachers. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Budapest British International School is committed to developing confident, globally aware, motivated and self-disciplined learners, who can realize their full potential and make a responsible contribution to the world, in a caring, arts oriented teaching and learning environment. |