Yes

English as an Additional Language

French, Spanish, German, Hungarian, Chinese

22

18

Yes

Students in Primary school have their own iPad for use in school in every classroom. Secondary students receive ICT lessons, 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.

Our Virtual School Experience is available to all students during times of emergency. This is a full programme of lessons, teaching and activity via the internet meaning the school can move seamlessly from teaching in school to teaching online when necessary.

IB Diploma, IGCSE

- 33 Average pints for the IB Diploma compared with world average of 30,1
- 40+ points were achieved by 15% of the Class of 2019
- 38+ points were achieved by 25% of the Class of 2019

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. Students studying the IB diploma will have more homework set in accordance with the recommendations from the International Baccalaureate.

100%

Learning Support

This can range from in-class support to lessons where the student spends time with the Learning Support team.

Students are offered accelerated learning in Mathematics and Science. Those aiming for Oxbridge are supported with interviews and specialist help with their application.

Yes

Assessment.

Early Years - KS1 (3-5-year-olds): Children will be assessed by attending an observational visit to the classroom or sending a video of certain aspects of the child's behaviour
KS2 (5-10-year-olds): Students will be assessed by an online cognitive ability test and an English assessment if English is not their first language. All students will need some English. The level of English proficiency required increases with age.
KS3 (11-13-year-olds): 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.
KS4 (14-15-year-olds): 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.
Sixth Form (16-18-year-olds): Students need to be fluent in English. All students will be assessed by an online cognitive ability test, an English and Mathematics assessment plus subject-specific assessments. Each student will also be interviewed by the Head of Secondary.

In some year groups, there is a waiting list.

No deadline.

In most year groups if there is space this is possible.

Early Years: 8:15
KS1-KS4: 8:40
Sixth Form : 8:40

Early Years: 15:15
KS2: 15:30
KS3-KS4: 15:35
Sixth Form: 15:35

We provide extracurricular activities only.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

BISB offers many clubs and activities.

Physical education - including Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Athletics, Rounders, etc.

Yes

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

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. We have the most up to date facilities in the city of Budapest and an outstanding reputation for high-quality education. Students at BISB are empowered to aspire to excellence, cultivate responsibility and to act with integrity. The school embraces diversity and nurtures ambition in every student.

The British International School Budapest consistently delivers the best educational results within the city and offers a Global Campus that provides high quality learning with an international perspective. We have outstanding teachers who work with each student to help them achieve the best they can.