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Hungary, Budapest
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English is the language of instruction in the International Academic Programme, with Hungarian taught as a second language from grade 1 to grade 10. The Bilingual Academic Programme uses the Hungarian National Curriculum alongside the Cambridge Curriculum, with main subjects taught in English and Hungarian and skill-based subjects taught in English; Cambridge exams start from grade 3 and final reports are issued in English and Hungarian. The International Baccalaureate Programme provides all lessons in English for grades 11–12, with IB exams at the end of the programme. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is available to support pupils to access the English curriculum.
The school offers a Hungarian-English Bilingual Academic Programme. Main subjects are taught in both English and Hungarian, while skill-based subjects are taught in English. The programme uses the Cambridge International Curriculum alongside the Hungarian National Curriculum. Final reports are issued in English and in Hungarian.
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.
