International Christian School of Budapest

Ifjúság utca 11, 2049 Diósd, Hungary. Our address is on the western edge of Budapest, in the suburb of Diósd, just outside the city limits. The campus sits on a plot of over 5,000 square meters and the building complex covers about 6,600 square meters, including 22 classrooms, science labs, art and music rooms, a gymnasium with a stage, a weight room, a cafeteria, offices, and a parking garage. +36 23 381 986.

Lower School - Early Grades; Lower School - Middle Grades; Upper School. The school offers K-12 education.

Day school; Christian, international.

Enrollment is 265 students, K-12. Countries represented include Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Great Britain, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, India, Korea, Moldova, the Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Switzerland, the United States, and more.

English Language Learning welcomes non-native English speakers; proficiency is assessed using the WIDA framework; language support is provided to equip students for success in an English-language academic environment.

Christian, multi-denominational.

There is bus transportation to ICSB from the Kelenfold station, and other buses travel on the BKV lines; parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from school.

The school uses a United States-based, English-language curriculum that is rigorous and biblically integrated. AP courses are offered. In Lower School, the program includes Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Christian Studies, Music, Art, Physical Education, Technology, Library, and Hungarian Language. Upper School is fully departmentalized and provides a college-preparatory program with several Advanced Placement courses available.

Graduates are admitted to post-secondary institutions around the world. The school's profile shows graduation requirements with a range of U.S. and international universities, and AP courses are part of the program, with a weighted grading scale for AP courses introduced in 2023-2024.

National Honor Society is offered as a co-curricular, and Advanced Placement courses are available for advanced students.

Social-Emotional Competency Training uses evidence-based strategies to help students improve social competencies, including self-awareness, self-regulation, emotional intelligence, executive functioning, perspective taking, and social problem solving. Our coaching helps students understand themselves and others to navigate the social world, foster relationships, and improve performance at school and in the wider world. Counselors are available to talk with students about personal, emotional, and social concerns. The school psychologist administers educational assessments to determine a student's best educational and social needs and support toward thriving in the school environment. Counseling is available for students facing anxiety, depression, identity issues, relationships, ADHD, or autism. These services are part of our Supplemental Services department.

Our Supplemental Services Department offers a variety of services to students with learning differences: NILD Therapy, Resource Assistance, Reading Intervention, Speech Therapy, Social-Emotional Competency Training, and Counseling / School Psychologist. NILD Therapy is available for 3rd grade and above; the National Institute for Learning Development is a US-based organization that trains therapists to work with students with learning differences, with the goal of stimulating cognitive and perceptual functioning to empower independent learning. Resource Assistance provides one-on-one or small group instruction for students who are unable to keep up with the pace of their classmates or are not yet ready for grade-level material, with individualized, direct, and specialized instruction. Reading Intervention is offered in 1st and 2nd grades and uses multi-sensory methods to develop phonological and phonemic awareness, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Speech Therapy provides diagnosis and individualized treatment for speech and language delays, with sessions personalized. Counseling / School Psychologist and Social-Emotional Competency Training are available to support personal, social, and emotional needs.

Our English Language Learning program welcomes students who are not native English speakers. Students are assessed regularly to determine their proficiency level in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening using the WIDA framework. This enables classroom teachers as well as specialists to provide the correct level of language support to equip students for success in an English academic environment. The program supports integration into mainstream classes and helps students access the full ICSB curriculum.

The Health and Safety program provides for student health and well-being. The health office staff care for students with health care needs each day, and a school doctor is on campus one day each week; students receive an annual physical exam as well as required immunizations. Counseling is available during some school hours, with referrals to trained professionals outside of school when needed. The school recognizes the importance of mental well-being and provides access to counseling and psychological support through our Supplemental Services program.

ICSB places a high value on creating a safe learning environment, safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of the students entrusted to our care. We are members of the Child Safety and Protection Network (CSPN). CSPN's mission is to collaborate across the globe with other Christian organizations, and safety recommendations have been incorporated into our school's policies, screening, staff and student training, protocols, and administrative response. If you have a student safety concern, please report it using the 'Report a Concern' form. The Student Protection Policy provides the safeguarding framework for ICSB.

1. Inquiry: Submit an Inquiry Form to begin the admission process. This form lets you ask questions about ICSB and helps the admissions team provide the information you need.

2. Schedule a Visit: Schedule a campus tour led by the Director of Admissions, Ms. Szilvi Lázár. The tour includes a walk-through of our buildings and outdoor areas. You may book a visit by submitting the Inquiry Form, and a virtual campus tour is also available.

3. Apply and Seat Availability: Submit an online Student Application Form when there is seat availability. Seat availability exists in a few select grades for the 2025-2026 school year, and current availability is posted on the Current Seat Availability page. The admission process typically takes up to 4 weeks if all required information is provided in a timely manner. After submitting the application, pay the $250 application fee; the fee covers the entire admission process and is non-refundable.

4. Upload Documents & Recommendations: Upload required documents in English or Hungarian (or translations). Required items include a personal identification document, a current photo of the applicant, and previous school records. Ensure that confidential online recommendation forms from the applicant's current teacher and school administrator are submitted, and that the pastor submits a form if the family attends a Christian church. The Family Questionnaire and the Student Questionnaire (for applicants entering grades 6–12) should also be completed.

5. Assessments & Interview: Schedule and complete assessments after submitting the online application, uploading documents, and paying the fee. Schedule an English Language Assessment (for non-native English speakers) and an Academic Readiness Assessment; assessments occur in person at ICSB, with online options if the applicant resides outside Hungary and proctoring requirements apply. We start offering admission assessments in January and recommend scheduling early; the Family Interview takes place at ICSB in person, with online options if needed.

6. Admission Decision & Wait Pool: Priority applications submitted by February 1 and completed by March 31 generally receive an admission decision by April 15. Late applications submitted after February 1 are considered only if seats are available and usually receive a decision by mid-May. If no seat is available, the applicant enters the wait pool; seat offers are not guaranteed and depend on space and alignment with admissions criteria and the school's mission. Decisions are communicated by email.

7. Enrollment: If accepted, a seat is offered by email and must be reserved by paying the Seat Reservation Fee of 500 USD within 10 days. If payment is not received in time, the offer is withdrawn and the applicant is moved to the wait pool. You must sign the Enrollment Contract and related consents, and upload immunization records; for Grades 10–12, submit official transcripts. The first installment of the Parent Contribution Fee is due by August 15 (or no later than two weeks before the first day of school). Enrollment must be completed before the student's first day of school.

The Scholarship Fund provides need-based financial assistance for ministry families (in line with our missionary commitment) and other families whose financial circumstances would generally preclude ICSB education. The amount of assistance is based on the family's financial situation and/or ministry status, and the availability of financial assistance funds. All gifts to the Scholarship Fund are designated for financial assistance purposes. Contact: Szilvi Lázár, Director of Advancement, advancement@icsbudapest.org.

ICS Budapest uses a wait pool rather than a waitlist. Accepted students are not offered seats on a first-come, first-served basis. Seat offers are made as space becomes available based on admissions criteria and the school's mission, and decisions are communicated by email.