Britannica International School - Budapest vs The British International School Budapest

	B Britannica International School - Budapest Budapest, Hungary	T The British International School Budapest Budapest, Hungary
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year HUF 6,499,000 - 9,450,000	Fees / year HUF 5,145,600 - 10,848,000
Age range	Age range 5 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils 420
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 17
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1996	Opened 1992
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Budapest, Hungary; 1121 Budapest Kakukk ut 1-3, in central Pest, in the heart of the capital.	Location 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.
Stages	Stages Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form, for students aged 5–18.	Stages Early Years 3-5; Primary 5-11; Secondary 11-16; IB Diploma 16-18.
School type	School type International school offering a British curriculum based on the English National Curriculum.	School type British international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 50+ nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix More than 60 nationalities represented; an international community.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme.	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) team and specialist learning assistants provide tailored support for students with additional educational needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	Country affiliation United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School hours: Monday–Friday 08:20–15:30; Extra-Curricular Activities 15:30–16:30; Office Hours 08:00–17:00.	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Admission fees - Application fee: HUF 150,000 (non‑refundable). - Registration (admission) fee: HUF 450,000 payable on enrolment (one‑off, non‑refundable). - Deposit (seat retainer): HUF 250,000 payable on enrolment; refundable when the student leaves provided the required notice is given, all school textbooks and materials are returned and all outstanding payments have been settled. Tuition fees by year group (2025/26 fee schedule — amounts in HUF) Note: two payment patterns are published (four‑instalment and two‑instalment). Both options are shown below with the instalment amounts and the annual total. - Key Stage 1 — Year 1 & Year 2 - Four‑instalment option (payable by dates shown): May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 2,180,000; Dec 1: HUF 2,010,000; Mar 1: HUF 2,010,000. Annual total: HUF 6,700,000. - Two‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 5,999,000. Annual total: HUF 6,499,000. - Key Stage 2 — Year 3 to Year 6 - Four‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 2,640,000; Dec 1: HUF 2,355,000; Mar 1: HUF 2,355,000. Annual total: HUF 7,850,000. - Two‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 7,114,000. Annual total: HUF 7,614,000. - Key Stage 3 — Year 7 to Year 9 - Four‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 2,860,000; Dec 1: HUF 2,520,000; Mar 1: HUF 2,520,000. Annual total: HUF 8,400,000. - Two‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 7,648,000. Annual total: HUF 8,148,000. - Key Stage 4 — Year 10 & Year 11 - Four‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 3,080,000; Dec 1: HUF 2,685,000; Mar 1: HUF 2,685,000. Annual total: HUF 8,950,000. - Two‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 8,181,000. Annual total: HUF 8,681,000. - Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form) — Year 12 & Year 13 - Four‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 3,280,000; Dec 1: HUF 2,835,000; Mar 1: HUF 2,835,000. Annual total: HUF 9,450,000. - Two‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 8,666,000. Annual total: HUF 9,166,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published payment schedules (2025/26) permit either four instalments or two instalments; the four‑instalment schedule sets fixed payment amounts due on 1 May, 1 August, 1 December and 1 March. The instalments are treated as fixed instalments and are not pro‑rata payments. - A discount of 3.0% on the total tuition fee is offered if the whole year's fees are paid in advance by 1 August 2025 (per the 2025/26 schedule). The first instalment of HUF 500,000 is commonly due by 1 May as part of either schedule. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school. Other costs and fees - Examination fees (IGCSE, AS and A Level) are not included in tuition and are payable separately at the gross cost charged by the examination boards. - The cost of laptop computers for secondary students is not included. (The published fee schedule specifies laptop costs for senior year groups.) - Costs of trips that exceed the School's fixed financial support are not included and are charged separately. - School uniform from a supplier designated by the school is not included and is charged separately. - After‑school activities and clubs organised by external providers are not included; activities organised by school teachers are included in tuition. Refund information - Application fee: non‑refundable. Registration (admission) fee: non‑refundable. Deposit: refundable on leaving provided the required notice has been given, school property and textbooks are returned in the required condition and all outstanding payments have been settled. Fee payment options and bank details - All published fees are quoted in Hungarian Forint (HUF). Payments should be made in HUF by bank transfer to the school's account or by cash payment at the bank. Specific bank account and IBAN/SWIFT details are provided for tuition, registration, examination and deposit payments. The account is held at K&H Bank Zrt.; IBANs and the SWIFT code are published with the fee schedule. (End of fee overview.)	Fee details Enrolment and one-off application fees - Application Assessment Fee (new students): HUF 175,000 (non‑refundable). - Registration Fee (new students): HUF 500,000 (non‑refundable). - Deposit (new students): HUF 350,000 (refundable; invoiced alongside the first tuition payment). Tuition fees (2026–27) — amounts shown in HUF - Early Years (EY1 / Nursery) - Discounted annual fee: HUF 5,145,600 - Annual fee: HUF 5,360,000 - Term 1: HUF 2,251,200; Term 2: HUF 1,554,400; Term 3: HUF 1,554,400. - Early Years (EY2 / Reception) - Discounted annual fee: HUF 6,681,600 - Annual fee: HUF 6,960,000 - Term 1: HUF 2,923,200; Term 2: HUF 2,018,400; Term 3: HUF 2,018,400. - Primary (Year 1 & Year 2 / Key Stage 1) - Discounted annual fee: HUF 7,728,000 - Annual fee: HUF 8,050,000 - Term 1: HUF 3,381,000; Term 2: HUF 2,334,500; Term 3: HUF 2,334,500. - Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3–4) - Discounted annual fee: HUF 9,148,800 - Annual fee: HUF 9,530,000 - Term 1: HUF 4,002,600; Term 2: HUF 2,763,700; Term 3: HUF 2,763,700. - Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6) - Discounted annual fee: HUF 9,369,600 - Annual fee: HUF 9,760,000 - Term 1: HUF 4,099,200; Term 2: HUF 2,830,400; Term 3: HUF 2,830,400. - Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) - Discounted annual fee: HUF 9,552,000 - Annual fee: HUF 9,950,000 - Term 1: HUF 4,179,000; Term 2: HUF 2,885,500; Term 3: HUF 2,885,500. - Key Stage 4 (Year 10) - Discounted annual fee: HUF 10,080,000 - Annual fee: HUF 10,500,000 - Term 1: HUF 4,410,000; Term 2: HUF 3,045,000; Term 3: HUF 3,045,000. - Key Stage 4 (Year 11) - Discounted annual fee: HUF 10,320,000 - Annual fee: HUF 10,750,000 - Term 1: HUF 4,515,000; Term 2: HUF 3,117,500; Term 3: HUF 3,117,500. - Years 12 and 13 (Sixth Form) - Year 12: Discounted annual fee HUF 10,656,000; Annual fee HUF 11,100,000; Term 1: HUF 4,662,000; Term 2: HUF 3,219,000; Term 3: HUF 3,219,000. - Year 13: Discounted annual fee HUF 10,848,000; Annual fee HUF 11,300,000; Term 1: HUF 4,746,000; Term 2: HUF 3,277,000; Term 3: HUF 3,277,000. School lunch - Annual school lunch fee: HUF 520,000 (discounted HUF 499,200 if applicable). - Termly: Term 1 HUF 218,400; Term 2 HUF 150,800; Term 3 HUF 150,800. School lunch includes two snacks for EY1, EY2, Year 1 and Year 2. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are quoted and invoiced in Hungarian forint (HUF). - The annual tuition may be paid in full or in three instalments (one instalment per term). A 4% annual discount is applied when the full year fee is paid by the due date shown on the invoice. Students starting after 30 September are not eligible for the annual discount. - Sibling discounts: 2% on the 2nd and 3rd child and 10% on the 4th child and onwards (applies to the sibling(s) enrolled in the lowest year group(s)). Boarding fees - The school does not operate a boarding provision; boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and optional charges - Uniform: school uniform is compulsory; uniform is procured through the school's uniform arrangements and is an additional cost borne by families. - Transport: a school bus service is available through the local transport partner (Junior Bus); transport fees are additional and arranged separately with the transport provider. - Extra‑curricular activities, special trips, examination fees (where applicable) and certain optional services are charged in addition to tuition and will be invoiced separately when applicable. Refund information and withdrawal - Application Assessment and Registration fees are non‑refundable. The deposit is refundable provided the required written notice of withdrawal is given in accordance with the school's acceptance/withdrawal terms, all accounts are settled in full and all school property is returned in good condition. The deposit is typically refunded within four weeks of the last school day once clearance requirements are met. Lost or damaged property will be charged at replacement cost. - Refunds of fees are carried out by bank transfer to the payer named on the original payment document. The school will only refund as set out in the school's terms and conditions. The school reserves the right to refuse payments originating from sanctioned bank accounts. Fee payment options - All fee amounts and invoices are issued in HUF. Refunds are processed by bank transfer to the payer named on the payment documentation. The school's local terms and conditions identify bank transfer as the route for refunds and set restrictions on payments from sanctioned accounts. Specific accepted payment channels for fee settlement (for example, which card schemes or online payment providers are accepted) are handled through the school's finance team and will appear on the invoice. I have presented the school's 2026–27 fee schedule, enrolment charges, billing arrangements, other likely additional costs, refund terms and payment handling in a concise, parent‑facing format. If any numeric figure above requires verification within your database workflow, use the cited fee schedule and school fee document as the primary reference.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school teaches a British curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, enhanced to meet the needs of international students from over 50 nationalities, culminating in IGCSE and A Level qualifications.	Curriculum details 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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 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.
Exam results	Exam results Britannica International School Budapest is a Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) centre. In 2025, A Level results were 37% A-A with a 98% pass rate; IGCSE results were 35% A-A with 78% A*-C. The Class of 2025 pursued university destinations including UCL, King's College London, Exeter University, University of the Arts London, University of Edinburgh, Texas Tech University, Utrecht University, École Ducasse Paris, EU Business School Barcelona and Semmelweis University in Hungary.	Exam results 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.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates go on to universities predominantly in the UK and Europe, with destinations including UCL, King's College London, Exeter University, University of the Arts London, University of Edinburgh, Texas Tech University, Utrecht University, École Ducasse Paris, EU Business School Barcelona and Semmelweis University in Hungary.	Higher education progression 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.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions STEP 1: Submit an Enquiry. You can register your interest by completing our enquiry form. Upon receiving your enquiry, our Admissions Team will be in touch to provide further information and can arrange for you to come and visit the school. Once you have submitted an enquiry, we will keep you updated with what's going on in school and we'd love to invite you to our community events and open days. STEP 2: School Tour. Our Admissions Team is always happy to book a tour for you and share information about the programme we offer. During a visit you can get a feel of the school's atmosphere, visit classrooms, see the school facilities and meet a member of our Senior Leadership Team. STEP 3: Begin Your Application. When you are ready to begin your application to Britannica, you will need to submit your application via our online admissions portal. The admissions portal will remain open for the duration of your admissions journey and guide you through the whole process. You can log in to the portal to view your progress and submit documents at any time, you will also receive a notification when there is an update. However, please note that once you submit forms and sign documents, you will no longer be able to make edits. If you have previously enquired to the school, please use the same email address to log in to the portal because this enables us to identify you and avoids duplicate applications for the same family. STEP 4: Assessment & Interview. On receipt of your application and supporting documentation, your child will be invited for an assessment. This includes a cognitive abilities test (CAT4), followed by an interview with our Head of Primary or Head of Secondary. Our Secondary applicants are also required to take an English language placement test. These assessments ensure that our school is the right fit and that applicants will be able to achieve their maximum potential whilst at our school. A non-refundable application fee of 150.000 HUF is payable prior to the assessment date. STEP 5: Offer & Acceptance. Providing that the applicant was successful and there is a place available in the appropriate age group, an official placement offer will be made. The offer will be valid for 5 working days and your child's place at Britannica will be secured upon receipt of the Registration Fee (450.000 HUF) and Deposit (250.000 HUF). Parents must accept the offer by providing their digital signature as outlined in the offer and arrange the payment as outlined on the invoice. The deposit will be fully refunded upon the student's departure, providing all accounts have been settled, all school property has been returned and required notice submitted. The deposit is not refundable if the child does not attend the school after enrolment and a place has been reserved. Please view our Fees section for a full break down of our fees and payment process. STEP 6: Class Allocation. Placing your child in the right class is very important in their development. Here at Britannica International School, Budapest, we allocate students to a class based on the following criteria: 1. Age according to UK schools' criteria. Date of Birth mapping; 2) Academic background (having already completed a specific year in the British system at a previous school for example); 3) Special circumstances based on special education needs, observations or for specific social/emotional (non-academic) reasons.	Admissions 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.
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