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Hungary, Budapest
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The school challenges and nurtures students to become responsible, respectful and resolute global citizens. In a caring and vibrant international community, they evolve into independent and inquisitive lifelong learners, happily striving for excellence in everything they do, in a stimulating and supportive environment.
Britannica International School is inclusive and operates a SEND policy. Learning support is provided by a SENDCo and learning support staff, with access to external professionals as needed. Students with SEND are identified through multiple channels, and Individual Education Plans may be devised for selected students. Admission is not refused on SEND grounds if the school can meet the needs. SEND covers cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, communication needs, and sensory/physical needs.
French, German and Spanish are taught by specialist native-speaking teachers. Hungarian is taught across the school. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided by a team of qualified teachers to support language development.
Mental health is included in the welfare aims of safeguarding; the school provides pastoral care and on-site support, including an on-site counsellor and a wellbeing/learning coordinator to support student wellbeing.
The Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy aims to safeguard and promote the welfare, health and safety of pupils. Designated Safeguarding Leads (including the Principal and Heads of Primary and Secondary, plus a Deputy DSL) oversee safeguarding; staff receive training. The policy supports online safety, early help and inter-agency cooperation, and uses formal procedures to record and respond to concerns.
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.
