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British International School, BudapestKiscelli K? 17, Budapest, 1037, Hungary Tel: (+36) 1 200 8488 Fax: (+36) 200 9969 Email: admissions@bisb. hu Web site: http: //www.bisb. hu ADMINISTRATION: Head of Secondary - Chris Wilcox Head of Primary - Alan Wilkinson Higher Education Adviser - Rachel Batty FACULTY: Full time: 17 men, 38 women Part time: 3 men, 7 women Nationalities: 6 CURRICULUM AND EXAMS: Curriculum: UK, IB Exams: GCSE, IB ENROLMENT: Age Range: 3-18 Total Enrolment: 464 Nationalities: 50 224 boys, 240 girls FEES: Day only: ? 4896-? 11318 Learning Support Programme The British International School Budapest is a private, co-educational day school providing instruction in English for pupils aged 3-18. As an accredited IB World School students over 16 are offered the International Baccalaureate programme. The school offers an academic and pastoral programme, reflecting the best practices of British and international education. BISB is part of the Nord Anglia Education Group, a British education company which owns and manages schools in Europe and Asia. The quality of education in the schools is monitored by Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education UK). The school welcomes children of all nationalities, races and creeds. In the Primary School non-English speaking children are admitted up to Year 2. Children entering Year 3 must demonstrate a basic level of English proficiency. Class size is limited to 22, after that a waiting list operates. For Years 7-9 all pupils are assessed to ascertain the level of ability, and a reasonable level of English proficiency is required. Classes are limited to 20 pupils. For entry to Years 10-13 (IB and GCSE) a good level of English proficiency is required, along with evidence of academic experience and ability to complete these demanding programmes. Discussion has to take place to ensure the school can provide appropriate subject choices. Classes are limited to 20 pupils and after this a waiting list operates. |