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Hungary, Budapest
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Britannica International School, Budapest was founded in 1996 by a group of distinguished educationalists, making it Hungary's longest established British international school. It opened as the first British international school in Budapest, with full accreditation from the Hungarian Ministry of Education and the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. After joining the Orbital Education family of schools in 2011, the school moved into a purpose-built, award-winning building in the XII district of the Buda Hills. It is a fully accredited member of both the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). It offers the gold-standard A Level qualifications, recognised as the premier pre-university pathway worldwide.
Britannica actively supports charitable organizations beyond the classroom and fosters a strong sense of community and empathy. Annual charity events include Brilliant Britannica in December and Spring Fayres in May to support the Bátor Tábor foundation, with additional support for Roots & Shoots and the Lajka Foundation. The school also participates in local charitable events such as the Santa Fun Run and the Budapest Bike-a-thon as a Britannica Team, and collaborates with the PSA on charitable projects with local organizations throughout the year. The community engages in initiatives such as the +1 Sandwich program with Budapest Bike Maffia and a clothing drive through Sulizsák, contributing to substantial donations for those in need.
The Parent School Association (PSA) works with parents, Britannica Senior Leadership and staff to enrich the school experience and advocate for students. Any parent, guardian or staff member may join the PSA. By volunteering, parents interact with students, build friendships with other parents, and help achieve meaningful goals. Parental involvement is associated with higher student achievement and fewer discipline problems, and volunteering is presented as a worthwhile and enjoyable way to contribute to the school community.
Britannica International School, Budapest offers a British-style education for pupils aged 5 to 18. The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum and is enriched with Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE qualifications, preparing students for university study worldwide. Founded in 1996, the school is the longest-established British international school in Hungary and joined the Orbital Education family in 2011. It operates from a purpose-built campus in Budapest's XII district, housing a 250-seat theatre, science labs, an art studio, a music suite, a swimming pool and extensive outdoor facilities. Classrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with smartboards and projectors. The school is accredited by COBIS and CIS. It supports a broad international community with students from over 50 nationalities and native-speaking teachers in several languages. Students take part in wide-ranging after-school activities, including Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, and cultural trips and exchanges.
