Hungary, Budapest
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Group time enables students to talk, listen, share their hopes for the day, and express how they're feeling, which builds emotional literacy and a sense of community.
The school is fully inclusive with an outstanding team of learning support specialists who provide for a range of needs.
All lessons are taught in English, and the expert EAL team provides extra support for students who need it.
Wellbeing and personal growth are a focus of BISB's approach to learning.
Safeguarding and child protection policy exists with designated safeguarding leaders (DSLs) and trained staff; safeguarding is supported by staff training and procedures for staying safe online, and the policy is reviewed regularly.
The British International School Budapest (BISB) serves ages 3 to 18 within a British international framework. The Early Years Foundation Stage through the English National Curriculum guides learning, with Cambridge IGCSE offered in secondary and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two years. English is the main language of instruction, with Hungarian, French, German, Spanish and Mandarin taught across the school. The hillside campus overlooks the Buda Hills and provides modern facilities for sport, performing arts and science. EdTech is central to daily lessons, featuring robotics, 3D printers and digital collaboration. An Early Years Centre offers outdoor spaces and Forest School, while a theatre, music production studio, ICT and science suites support high-tech learning. The library houses more than 25,000 resources. BISB also hosts a Music and Performing Arts collaboration with The Juilliard School and participates in Nord Anglia Education programmes, international expeditions and leadership activities and opportunities.