International School of Budapest
International School in Budapest
Quick answer
International School of Budapest (ISB) serves 330 students from 36 nationalities aged 5 to 18 in Hungary's capital. The school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by IBO and CIE. Tuition $12,459-$18,162 per year. Strong fit for diplomatic, EU-institution and corporate expat families on Budapest assignments seeking dual British/IB-track education at accessible price points in Central Europe.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $12,459–$18,162/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 24) Budapest international school · 330 students total.
- 36 nationalities top: Hungarian.
- Ages: Ages 5 to 18 school day starts at 8:15.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
330
36 (Hungarian)
15 avg / 24 max
Rolling
IBO, CIE
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About International School of Budapest
The International School of Budapest International Bilingual Primary and Secondary School is the largest English-Hungarian bilingual international school in Hungary. We provide an international education in a caring environment to children from 5 to 18 years old, covering preparatory, primary and secondary school education. ISB is a unique school in Budapest, as it provides both an accredited Cambridge school report and a state-accredited Hungarian report at the same time.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,459 – $18,162 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 4610000 Ft-6720000 Ft |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $15,861(+4%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $17,361 |
| Cost position in Budapest | 67th percentile(above average) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IGCSE, IB Diploma
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Hungarian, Spanish, German.
We support students with mild learning difficulties and a speech therapist is also on board to help if needed.
Yes
ISB provides English as Additional Language support to students who are not fluent in English.
8:15 – Prep - G4: 14:40 G5 - 12: 15:30
ISB provides lunch, and also morning and afternoon snack to students.
Yes, our meals are pork-free and nut-free. No vegan, kosher, halal are provided.
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