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English as an Additional Language

French, Spanish, German, Hungarian, Chinese

Students in primary school have constant access to a computer with at least 4 workstations in every classroom, allowing for a consistent approach to delivering ICT and catering for spontaneity. Secondary students receive two periods of ICT a week, with the fully resourced ICT suites being made available before school, during break times and after-school if the students wish to use it for independent guided study.

Classrooms throughout the school are fully equipped with interactive whiteboards, digital cameras, projectors, individual workstations, laptops and iPads.

Yes

Depends on the subject and grade level.
A general guide is that tasks should be twenty minutes per subject for Year 7, rising to forty minutes per subject for Year 9. Longer tasks might require a longer period in which to complete them but it is expected that students in Year 9 are working to a maximum of two hours per night.
Students in the (I)GCSE programme (Years 10 and 11) are set homework tasks that may involve devoting additional weekend time to personal study. In addition to short specific tasks, some homework assignments may be part of longer research or project work.

Yes

Assessment.

KG1 - G1: Children will be assessed by attending an observational visit to the classroom.
G2 - G5: Students will be assessed by an online cognitive ability test and an English assessment if English is not their first language. Those entering G5 need a good level of English proficiency.
G6 - G8: Students will be assessed by an online cognitive ability test and an English assessment if English is not their first language. A reasonable proficiency in English is required by all students.
G9 - G12: Students need to be proficient in English. All students will be assessed by an online cognitive ability test and an English assessment if English is not their first language.

No deadline.

IB Diploma, IGCSE

- 34 Average pints for the IB Diploma compared with world average of 30,1
- 40+ points were achieved by 8,6% of the Class of 2016
- 38+ points were achieved by 20% of the Class of 2016

Yes

Learning Support

KG1 - KG2: 8:30
KG3 - G5: 8:40

KG1 - KG2: 15:15
KG3 - G5: 15:30

BISB offers many clubs and activities.

Yes

Physical education.

2 Astroturf pitches, outdoor and indoor basketball courts.
2 large gymnasiums for indoor training including gymnastics, rock climbing, volleyball and trampolining.

Yes

The British International School Budapest is a caring, multicultural community where the development of the intellect is complemented by the pursuit of personal and interpersonal growth.

The British International School Budapest consistently delivers the best educational results, and offers a Global Campus that provides high quality learning with an international perspective.