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Britannica International School - Budapest

Hungary, Budapest

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HUF 6,499,000 - 9,450,000
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages French, German, Spanish, Hungarian, English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Britannica International School, Budapest offers a British-style education for pupils aged 5 to 18. The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum and is enriched with Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE qualifications, preparing students for university study worldwide. Founded in 1996, the school is the longest-established British international school in Hungary and joined the Orbital Education family in 2011. It operates from a purpose-built campus in Budapest's XII district, housing a 250-seat theatre, science labs, an art studio, a music suite, a swimming pool and extensive outdoor facilities. Classrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with smartboards and projectors. The school is accredited by COBIS and CIS. It supports a broad international community with students from over 50 nationalities and native-speaking teachers in several languages. Students take part in wide-ranging after-school activities, including Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, and cultural trips and exchanges.

britannicaschool.hu

Budapest, Kakukk út 1-3, 1121 Hungary

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The Essentials

Britannica International School - Budapest has 400 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Budapest, Hungary; 1121 Budapest Kakukk ut 1-3, in central Pest, in the heart of the capital.

Stages
Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form, for students aged 5–18.

Type
International school offering a British curriculum based on the English National Curriculum.

Pupil Nationality Mix
50+ nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom

School day structure
School hours: Monday–Friday 08:20–15:30; Extra-Curricular Activities 15:30–16:30; Office Hours 08:00–17:00.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Britannica International School - Budapest ranges from HUF 6,499,000 to HUF 9,450,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Admission fees

- Application fee: HUF 150,000 (non‑refundable).
- Registration (admission) fee: HUF 450,000 payable on enrolment (one‑off, non‑refundable).
- Deposit (seat retainer): HUF 250,000 payable on enrolment; refundable when the student leaves provided the required notice is given, all school textbooks and materials are returned and all outstanding payments have been settled.

Tuition fees by year group (2025/26 fee schedule — amounts in HUF)

Note: two payment patterns are published (four‑instalment and two‑instalment). Both options are shown below with the instalment amounts and the annual total.

- Key Stage 1 — Year 1 & Year 2
- Four‑instalment option (payable by dates shown): May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 2,180,000; Dec 1: HUF 2,010,000; Mar 1: HUF 2,010,000. Annual total: HUF 6,700,000.
- Two‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 5,999,000. Annual total: HUF 6,499,000.

- Key Stage 2 — Year 3 to Year 6
- Four‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 2,640,000; Dec 1: HUF 2,355,000; Mar 1: HUF 2,355,000. Annual total: HUF 7,850,000.
- Two‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 7,114,000. Annual total: HUF 7,614,000.

- Key Stage 3 — Year 7 to Year 9
- Four‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 2,860,000; Dec 1: HUF 2,520,000; Mar 1: HUF 2,520,000. Annual total: HUF 8,400,000.
- Two‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 7,648,000. Annual total: HUF 8,148,000.

- Key Stage 4 — Year 10 & Year 11
- Four‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 3,080,000; Dec 1: HUF 2,685,000; Mar 1: HUF 2,685,000. Annual total: HUF 8,950,000.
- Two‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 8,181,000. Annual total: HUF 8,681,000.

- Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form) — Year 12 & Year 13
- Four‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 3,280,000; Dec 1: HUF 2,835,000; Mar 1: HUF 2,835,000. Annual total: HUF 9,450,000.
- Two‑instalment option: May 1: HUF 500,000; Aug 1: HUF 8,666,000. Annual total: HUF 9,166,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Published payment schedules (2025/26) permit either four instalments or two instalments; the four‑instalment schedule sets fixed payment amounts due on 1 May, 1 August, 1 December and 1 March. The instalments are treated as fixed instalments and are not pro‑rata payments.
- A discount of 3.0% on the total tuition fee is offered if the whole year's fees are paid in advance by 1 August 2025 (per the 2025/26 schedule). The first instalment of HUF 500,000 is commonly due by 1 May as part of either schedule.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school.

Other costs and fees

- Examination fees (IGCSE, AS and A Level) are not included in tuition and are payable separately at the gross cost charged by the examination boards.
- The cost of laptop computers for secondary students is not included. (The published fee schedule specifies laptop costs for senior year groups.)
- Costs of trips that exceed the School's fixed financial support are not included and are charged separately.
- School uniform from a supplier designated by the school is not included and is charged separately.
- After‑school activities and clubs organised by external providers are not included; activities organised by school teachers are included in tuition.

Refund information

- Application fee: non‑refundable. Registration (admission) fee: non‑refundable. Deposit: refundable on leaving provided the required notice has been given, school property and textbooks are returned in the required condition and all outstanding payments have been settled.

Fee payment options and bank details

- All published fees are quoted in Hungarian Forint (HUF). Payments should be made in HUF by bank transfer to the school's account or by cash payment at the bank. Specific bank account and IBAN/SWIFT details are provided for tuition, registration, examination and deposit payments. The account is held at K&H Bank Zrt.; IBANs and the SWIFT code are published with the fee schedule.

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Academics

Britannica International School - Budapest teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
The school teaches a British curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, enhanced to meet the needs of international students from over 50 nationalities, culminating in IGCSE and A Level qualifications.

Exam Results
Britannica International School Budapest is a Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) centre. In 2025, A Level results were 37% A-A with a 98% pass rate; IGCSE results were 35% A-A with 78% A-C. The Class of 2025 pursued university destinations including UCL, King's College London, Exeter University, University of the Arts London, University of Edinburgh, Texas Tech University, Utrecht University, École Ducasse Paris, EU Business School Barcelona and Semmelweis University in Hungary.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to universities predominantly in the UK and Europe, with destinations including UCL, King's College London, Exeter University, University of the Arts London, University of Edinburgh, Texas Tech University, Utrecht University, École Ducasse Paris, EU Business School Barcelona and Semmelweis University in Hungary.
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Admissions

Admissions
STEP 1: Submit an Enquiry. You can register your interest by completing our enquiry form. Upon receiving your enquiry, our Admissions Team will be in touch to provide further information and can arrange for you to come and visit the school. Once you have submitted an enquiry, we will keep you updated with what's going on in school and we'd love to invite you to our community events and open days.

STEP 2: School Tour. Our Admissions Team is always happy to book a tour for you and share information about the programme we offer. During a visit you can get a feel of the school's atmosphere, visit classrooms, see the school facilities and meet a member of our Senior Leadership Team.

STEP 3: Begin Your Application. When you are ready to begin your application to Britannica, you will need to submit your application via our online admissions portal. The admissions portal will remain open for the duration of your admissions journey and guide you through the whole process. You can log in to the portal to view your progress and submit documents at any time, you will also receive a notification when there is an update. However, please note that once you submit forms and sign documents, you will no longer be able to make edits. If you have previously enquired to the school, please use the same email address to log in to the portal because this enables us to identify you and avoids duplicate applications for the same family.

STEP 4: Assessment & Interview. On receipt of your application and supporting documentation, your child will be invited for an assessment. This includes a cognitive abilities test (CAT4), followed by an interview with our Head of Primary or Head of Secondary. Our Secondary applicants are also required to take an English language placement test. These assessments ensure that our school is the right fit and that applicants will be able to achieve their maximum potential whilst at our school. A non-refundable application fee of 150.000 HUF is payable prior to the assessment date.

STEP 5: Offer & Acceptance. Providing that the applicant was successful and there is a place available in the appropriate age group, an official placement offer will be made. The offer will be valid for 5 working days and your child's place at Britannica will be secured upon receipt of the Registration Fee (450.000 HUF) and Deposit (250.000 HUF). Parents must accept the offer by providing their digital signature as outlined in the offer and arrange the payment as outlined on the invoice. The deposit will be fully refunded upon the student's departure, providing all accounts have been settled, all school property has been returned and required notice submitted. The deposit is not refundable if the child does not attend the school after enrolment and a place has been reserved. Please view our Fees section for a full break down of our fees and payment process.

STEP 6: Class Allocation. Placing your child in the right class is very important in their development. Here at Britannica International School, Budapest, we allocate students to a class based on the following criteria: 1. Age according to UK schools' criteria. Date of Birth mapping; 2) Academic background (having already completed a specific year in the British system at a previous school for example); 3) Special circumstances based on special education needs, observations or for specific social/emotional (non-academic) reasons.
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