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Hungary, Budapest
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Uniform policy: Wearing a uniform is compulsory for all students from Preparatory to Grade 12 on all school days and at school events. Everyday Uniform (Prep–Grade 10) includes a white ISB-logo polo shirt or ISB blouse, a light blue jumper or cardigan, and knee-length or long dark blue skirts or trousers; Grades 11–12 wear a blazer with trousers as everyday dress; Formal uniform is required for official events; PE uniform includes a white or dark blue ISB athletics shirt, ISB shorts or skirt, ISB hoodie and ISB trousers; Uniform items are available from unimode.hu.
Catering for the children is provided by the school and includes morning snacks, lunch and afternoon snacks; the meals emphasize a healthy diet with balanced menus and fruits/vegetables, and the school offers two menus daily.
House system exists. The House rules are described in the school's house-related regulations, and the House Rules apply during school events.
Governing body: Nemzetközi Oktatási Központ Alapítvány (International Educational Center Foundation). ISB is registered for Cambridge International School HU 028 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 060246, and holds Cognia accreditation.
International School of Budapest (ISB) is Hungary's bilingual international school, serving students aged 5 to 18 across preparatory, primary and secondary levels. Established in 1996, ISB offers two parallel academic pathways: the Cambridge International Programme (in English) and a Bilingual Programme that combines the Hungarian Curriculum Framework with Cambridge Examinations. Cambridge assessments include IGCSE results and progression to the IB Diploma Programme in Grade 11, with the Diploma exams in six subject areas. Since 2019, a Pre-IB Year provides targeted English-language support to help new students settle and achieve. The school is a Cambridge International School and IB World School, holding Hungarian accreditation as a bilingual institution (Ministry ID: 035019). The Budapest campus in District 11 has two buildings with modern classrooms, dedicated spaces for music, art and science, and a secure, accessible environment near Kopaszi Gát. A roster of clubs complements life, varied, including Robotics, MUN, arts and language activities.
