Great Grace International School

Budapest, Hungary; 12th district. Address: Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 22/B. The campus sits in the leafy Budagyongye area on the hills of Buda and is accessible by public transport.

Kindergarten to 12th grade.

Private English-language international school with a Christian worldview.

There are over 25 nationalities represented.

English Language Acquisition (EAL) program; pull-out EAL support for non-native English speakers.

American international school.

Christian.

The school buildings are open 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; classes run 8:20 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; Upper School has a late start at 9:45 a.m. on Thursdays.

GGIS is a private, English-language international school located in Budapest that serves kindergarten through 12th grade. The school offers an American-style high school diploma and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International, with English-language instruction and EAL support for non-English-speaking students. AP courses include AP Chemistry and AP Physics every other year, AP Statistics, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Human Geography annually. Exceptional students may earn AP Capstone, AP International Diploma, and AP Scholar Awards. Graduation requires four years of English, three years of Social Studies, three years of Math, three years of Science, Bible for each year, and two years of a foreign language or testing out. MAP Growth tests are given twice a year (Grades 4-9) and PSAT is administered to Grades 9-11, with English-language support available; Prep1 and first grade are fully English-immersed, and some Grades 2-6 may require EAL classes.

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MAP Growth tests are given twice a year for Grades 4-9. PSAT is administered to Grades 9-11. AP tests are optional for all high school students. AP courses include AP Chemistry and AP Physics every other year, AP Statistics, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Human Geography annually; exceptional students may earn AP Capstone, AP International Diploma, and AP Scholar Awards.

Graduates attend universities around the world, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Radboud University. Other destinations include the University of Connecticut, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Montclair State University, Rutgers University, Temple University, and Drexel University.

AP Capstone, AP International Diploma, and AP Scholar Awards are available for exceptional students.

GGIS emphasizes social-emotional development through a values-based environment. The expected student outcomes include being Responsible Learners and Critical Thinkers. Class sizes max at 20 support quality interaction between students and teachers. Morality, Discipline, and Respect guide daily life and interactions. Cultural diversity is respected and celebrated, with students representing multiple nationalities and a focus on empathy and mutual respect. An Advisory program provides a designated space for students to talk with trusted adults as part of safeguarding and well-being support. The school also highlights the importance of relationship-building and in-person interactions for happiness and well-being.

GGIS offers one of the best English language acquisition programs in Budapest. Because many students are not native English speakers, a language-rich program runs from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a pull-out English as an Additional Language (EAL) program providing extra instruction. Non-native students are tested during the application process to determine their English level; those with low levels are placed in intensified EAL classes that typically meet once per day and progress is tracked throughout the year. In order to enhance learning, only English is spoken on school property to support immersion and fluency. The EAL program carries a fee determined by the end of August each school year; see Tuition Fees for more information.

GGIS prioritizes mental wellbeing through face-to-face learning and strong student relationships, with happiness and well-being as central aims. The school emphasizes developing life skills such as empathy, listening, forgiveness, and respectful communication in everyday interaction. Teachers model care and the love of Jesus Christ in their relationships with students, contributing to a supportive community. The overall aim is to prepare students for a purposeful life characterized by wisdom and excellence. Small class sizes and a focus on personal connectedness support social-emotional growth.

GGIS provides a Safeguarding Policies section including a Safeguarding Team, a Safeguarding Policy, CSPN Glossary (Child Safety & Protection Network), a Visitor's Policy, Response Procedures Guidelines, and QR Codes for Raising Concerns.

Step 1: Apply Online. Applications are accepted for the upcoming school year via OpenApply from the beginning of January; there are no deadlines for applications for the upcoming year. New students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. GGIS will consider applications for the current school year before February 1. If the appropriate grade-level class is full, a student may be placed on a waiting list.

Waiting Lists: GGIS has limits on the number of students accepted per class. A student may be placed on a waiting list. Students on the waiting lists are selected based on academic, behavioral and English-language abilities. Students are not selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents of selected students are notified when they are accepted and can proceed to the registration process.