Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
Hungary, Budapest
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
SEK Budapest International School offers preschool, primary and secondary education in three levels for ages 3 to 18. The curriculum is bilingual in English and Hungarian, with Spanish taught as a second language. The campus uses state-of-the-art technology in teaching, including interactive whiteboards, iPads in classrooms, robotics and programming materials, and the IXL online learning platform. The school hosts students from over 30 countries, fostering an international community. An IB Diploma Programme is available in Grades 11-12, and the Hungarian Matura is available for Hungarian speakers.
The curriculum is based on the Hungarian National Curriculum with adjustments from IES and includes the IB Diploma Programme for 11th and 12th grade. English and Hungarian are teaching languages, with Spanish as a second language. SEK Budapest emphasizes regular curriculum revision and integration of digital platforms, aligning with modern teaching methods. The school focuses on teaching soft skills and thoughtfulness alongside traditional subjects. An IB Diploma Programme is available for Grades 11-12, and the Hungarian Matura is available for Hungarian speakers.
SEK Budapest offers a wide range of sports, arts, and after-school activities. The Soccer Clinic is offered in collaboration with the Real Madrid Foundation, providing a one-week immersive experience in Madrid. International Programs provide opportunities for student exchanges and international trips (USA, UK, Spain, Costa Rica) through SEK/IES. InterSEK cultural and Deportivo events connect SEK Budapest with a network of SEK schools.
SEK Budapest International School is a co-educational international school in Budapest serving students from age 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the Hungarian National Curriculum with SEK's International Education System adjustments and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. The school teaches in English and Hungarian, with Spanish taught as a second language, and Hungarian Matura available to Hungarian speakers. Founded in 1997, it became an IB World School in 2005 and draws an international student body from more than 30 countries. The campus uses state‑of‑the‑art technology—interactive whiteboards, iPads in classrooms, robotics and programming materials, and the IXL online platform—while emphasising values‑based education and the development of soft skills alongside core subjects. SEK Budapest offers a Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12 and the Hungarian Matura as an alternative. Extracurriculars span sports, arts, and international exchanges, including a Soccer Clinic with the Real Madrid Foundation and SEK/IES trips abroad annually.
