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Hungary, Budapest
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The school is an IB Diploma Programme (DP) World School. The first group of 9 students started the IB in September 2015. The IB Diploma Program is offered for Year 11-12 students. The language of instruction is English, and the school operates the DP with English as the working language.
Creativity, activity, and service (CAS) is integrated into the Diploma Programme, guiding students to participate in a range of activities alongside academics. The school lists after-school clubs such as Art Club and Music Club as examples of CAS opportunities. Students engage in CAS experiences to document personal growth and learning outcomes.
The school functions in two languages, English and Hungarian, with English as the common language. In the Diploma Programme, students study additional languages (German, French, or Spanish) and may take Language B or Ab Initio options. Language A literature options and language support are available, including an English-language DP and language promotion activities such as International Day.
The school offers various after-school activities and clubs, including football, volleyball, basketball, and swimming, as part of school life. Freshman camp and ski camp are among organized student activities, along with trips such as a journey to England. Students are encouraged to participate in diverse activities as part of the school community.
CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is a core element of the IB DP, with opportunities to plan and reflect on community service experiences and to engage in projects that benefit others. The school offers a range of CAS activities, including charity events and service-oriented initiatives such as Habitat-for-Humanity, Charity Day, and International Day. Students develop portfolios and learning outcomes through CAS experiences.
The school supports a balance of academics and well-being through sports and outdoor activities, with after-school sports clubs and organized camps (e.g., freshman camp and ski camp). City-wide and international trips and events are part of student life, contributing to physical and social well-being.
BME International Secondary Grammar School in Hungary is an IB World School delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) to students aged 14 to 18. Instruction is in English, with Hungarian language development supported by a bilingual framework. The DP is taught by IB-trained teachers and includes six courses across groups, Theory of Knowledge, a Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme, and a 4,000-word Extended Essay, over two years. Students study English Language and Literature, plus Language Acquisition (French, German, German Ab Initio, or Spanish), and options in Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts. The school maintains dedicated IB laboratories, a new library with Questia access, modern computers, and an extension to support IB classes, with progress tracked on ManageBac. Founded in 1993 by the English Department of the Technical University of Budapest, the school emphasises international-mindedness, mobility, and European exchanges, while offering Hungarian as a Foreign Language for students worldwide.
