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ISB is located at 1117 Budapest, Budafoki út 97-103. The campus is in Budapest, Hungary. It serves as a K-12 campus housing both primary and secondary education. The building is open to staff from 7:30 to 17:00 on regular school days.
K-12: preparatory, primary and secondary. ISB offers two curricula across these levels: an international Cambridge International-based programme and a bilingual Hungarian programme.
ISB provides two academic pathways: the International Programme (Cambridge International-based, English instruction) and the Bilingual Programme (Hungarian-English), supported by an English-language learning framework. ISB is a Cambridge International School and is an IB World School authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is a paid program that supports students learning in English. EAL works with subject teachers to help pupils access the curriculum, begins in Grade 2, and typically provides 4–8 hours of support per week until the student can join mainstream classes.
Hungary. The school is based in Budapest, Hungary, offering Cambridge International and Hungarian bilingual curricula.
The school is open 7:30–17:00 on regular school days. Registration for Primary is 8:00–8:15; Primary first period runs 8:20–9:05; Secondary starts at 8:30. After-school clubs and supervision run until 17:00.
Bus information is available on the ISB parent page of the ISB website (the parent portal includes a school bus information section).
Uniform policy: Wearing a uniform is compulsory for all students from Preparatory to Grade 12 on all school days and at school events. Everyday Uniform (Prep–Grade 10) includes a white ISB-logo polo shirt or ISB blouse, a light blue jumper or cardigan, and knee-length or long dark blue skirts or trousers; Grades 11–12 wear a blazer with trousers as everyday dress; Formal uniform is required for official events; PE uniform includes a white or dark blue ISB athletics shirt, ISB shorts or skirt, ISB hoodie and ISB trousers; Uniform items are available from unimode.hu.
Catering for the children is provided by the school and includes morning snacks, lunch and afternoon snacks; the meals emphasize a healthy diet with balanced menus and fruits/vegetables, and the school offers two menus daily.
House system exists. The House rules are described in the school's house-related regulations, and the House Rules apply during school events.
Governing body: Nemzetközi Oktatási Központ Alapítvány (International Educational Center Foundation). ISB is registered for Cambridge International School HU 028 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 060246, and holds Cognia accreditation.
The ISB curriculum comprises two parallel frameworks: an International Academic Program using the Cambridge International Curriculum and a Bilingual Academic Program that combines the Hungarian National Curriculum's Curriculum Framework for Bilingual Schools with the Cambridge International Examinations' framework. The International Academic Program follows the Cambridge International Curriculum. The Bilingual Academic Program follows both the Curriculum Framework for Bilingual Schools of the Hungarian National Curriculum and the Cambridge International Examinations' curriculum. Cambridge examinations are available at the ends of Grade 5 (Key Stage 2), Grade 8 (Key Stage 3) and Grade 10 (Key Stage 4, IGCSE). The Secondary School includes the IB Diploma Programme for suitable Grade 11 students, and the Diploma Programme leads to final examinations in six subject areas and is widely recognized by leading colleges and universities. [turn1view0]
Student-teacher ratio is 5:1. Average class size is 14–18 students. [turn0view0]
IGCSE Test Results for June 2023 and June 2021; English Language Competency Tests for Bilingual Schools results for 2021 (Grade 8) and 2021 (Grade 6) as well as 2019 (Grade 8) and 2019 (Grade 6); Hungarian Competency Test results; Academic Competition Results for 2021-2022 and 2020-2021. [turn2view0]
ISB is an IB World School and offers the IB Diploma Programme to suitable Grade 11 students; the Diploma Programme leads to final examinations in six subject areas and is widely recognized by leading colleges and universities. [turn0view0]
ISB is a values-based school that focuses on educating the whole person and developing engaged, globally minded citizens. The school emphasizes five core values—Inquiring, Respectful, Motivated, Community-minded, and Responsible—which underpin a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and community involvement to support social and emotional development.
ISB employs specialist staff for inclusive education, including a psycho-pedagogue and a speech therapist (logopédus), plus a dedicated special education teacher. These roles work with students individually or in small groups to address learning needs and to support inclusive access to the curriculum.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is a paid program that supports students needing extra help to access the curriculum. The EAL department collaborates with subject teachers to align support with the Cambridge curriculum, with progress monitored to enable learners to join mainstream classes when ready. EAL begins in Grade 2, with pull-out or push-in provisions (4 or 8 hours per week) and an exit process when proficiency allows.
Mindfulness approaches are used to support student stress management; a staff member is described as a mindfulness trainer who teaches students how to respond rather than react in challenging situations, helping to reduce stress.
ISB has an anti-bullying policy stating that bullying is not tolerated and outlining intervention steps, including school-based discussions, involvement of parents, and a focus on empathy, conflict resolution, and consistent supervision to protect pupils' safety and well-being. The policy also emphasises that all children have the right to a secure and happy learning environment.
ISB accepts applications and enrolments throughout the year in all grades provided there are free places. For enrolment, children take part in the Assessment Programme. An admission fee for the assessment programme is payable. After submitting the documents, the school informs parents of the decision in writing and, by accepting the written admission offer, enrolment documents must be handed in at the school office. Primary School assessments include an online (Grades 1–5) and a personal assessment, while Secondary School applicants take part in an online test at school followed by an interview with the secondary academic leaders. By applying, parents consent to ISB assessing their child's English, and if language support is needed, the English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme might be required for admission, which is a fee-paying service. ISB also offers Open Day visits to the campus.
ISB offers a Scholarship Program for Grade 8 students for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 academic years. The scholarship supports a maximum of four students and can cover up to 50% of the tuition fee for the respective year. Eligible applicants must be active ISB Grade 8 students in 2025/26, have excellent English, maintain an average of at least 4.5 in the last three completed years, and demonstrate outstanding achievement in sports, music, or the arts. The application deadline is January 12, 2026, and submissions must be sent in hard copy to Budapesti Nemzetközi Iskola – International School of Budapest, 1117 Budapest, Budafoki út 97-103. The award decision is made within 30 days of the deadline; non-compliance can result in loss of eligibility and repayment of tuition previously covered. Data protection provisions apply. For more information, contact angela.milne@isb.hu.
Budapest, Hungary. Address: Me1riaremetei fat 193-199, 1029. Public transport: From Sze9ll Ke1lme1n te9r, tram 61 to the Hfcvf6svf6lgy terminus, then bus 57 or 257 to the Me1riaremetei kegytemplom stop.
Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School (Colle8ge), and High School (Lyce9e).
French international school. It is part of the AEFE network and provides education from Kindergarten through Lyce9e.
Dispositif FLSco (French Language of Schooling) supports non-French-speaking students. Allophones receive support from arrival. In Petite and Moyenne Section, they are immersed in the language with their class; FLSco is open from Grande Section to 5 for non-francophone students.
France (AEFE network).
Arrival is from 7:50 to 8:00; classes begin at 8:00.
The transport service is outsourced to the Lyce9e franaire de Budapest's partner, Laster. Two services are offered: Door-to-door minibus service and Shuttle with multiple lines in Buda and Pest. Information and tariffs are negotiated by the families. Contact: Rachel Stegelmayer, +36 30 200 3888; schoolbus.lasterkft@gmail.com; APE transport inquiries: transport@lfbape.com.
Cantine: For 20 years, the LFGEB cantine is provided by our catering partner Delirest Kft. Every day, varied menus are served with a wide selection of meats and fish, garnishes, vegetables and fresh fruit as seasonally available. The menus include daily green salad or soup, cheese, and a dessert. Desserts are usually homemade. Once a week, a vegetarian menu is served to students. Several seasonal activities are offered to students such as the 'Week of Taste', the 'Dishes You Love' week, or the '5 Days Around the World' program. Bon appétit! Contacts: Erzsébet Gurbai, restaurant manager, Tel: +36 30 689 9823; Szilvia Szeitl, administrator, Tel: +36 30 083 6908 (8:00–11:00); francia@delirest.hu. Inscription: The new Delirest platform is active and available in 3 languages. Registration is mandatory (except for external lycée students). Through this platform you can view and pay invoices for catering, cancel meals in case of your child's absence (before 8:00 on the day of absence) for kindergarten through third grade (the meals are pre-ordered), or order meals for lycée students (no pre-order). User guide.
Part of the AEFE network. Governance is via the Conseil d'établissement, the main governing body for both primary and secondary; it is a tripartite body with equal representation of administration, teaching staff, and parents and students. There is also a Foundation and an Association des Parents d'élèves.
The Lycée Français Gustave Eiffel follows the French lycée curriculum for Seconde, Première and Terminale. Core subjects taught to all lycéens include French, Philosophy, History-Geography, Mathematics, Civic Education, Language A, Language B, Physical Education, Economics and Social Sciences, and Digital Sciences and Technologies. Specialties in Première and Terminale are History-Geography, Geopolitics and Political Science; Economics and Social Sciences; Languages and Literatures in Foreign Languages (English); Humanities, Literature and Philosophy; Mathematics; Life and Earth Sciences; Physics-Chemistry. Hungarian is studied as a mother-tongue language (history, grammar, literature) at all levels. Exam preparation is provided throughout the year with common assessments and oral practice. The school maintains numerous partnerships with AEFE networks or local institutions; teacher professional development is strong. Progression toward higher education in France or abroad is supported; and the school reports a 100% exam pass rate with 91% of Baccalaureate mentions, and all students obtain higher-education orientation aligned with their goals.
100% pass rate in examinations; 91% with honors at the Baccalaureate.
Progression toward higher education in France or abroad is supported.
The school provides psycho-social support through a bilingual school psychologist who is on-site on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 to 18:00, with additional availability as needed. She can intervene in classes with mental health topics, lead psychoeducational activities, raise awareness, and participate in parent meetings. Individual consultations are available, up to six sessions per student or family. Appointments are arranged through the life-school system for the secondary level and by teachers for the primary. A social worker is on-site to support child protection work, provide consultations, and participate in meetings and classroom interventions. A monthly watch cell coordinates the identification of students in difficulty and follow-up, with confidentiality maintained for all participants.
The school welcomes non-French-speaking students through FLSco (Français Langue de Scolarisation), allowing them to learn French while following the national education program. Allophone students receive support from arrival. In Petite and Moyenne Section, they are immersed in the language with their class to naturally acquire the basics. The FLSco program is open from Grande Section through 5e for non-French-speaking children. In CP, FLSco provides homework assistance by specialist teachers for students with difficulties in the French language whose parents have limited French, to support home learning.
The school welcomes all students, including those who do not yet speak French, through FLSco (Français Langue de Scolarisation), which enables them to learn French while following the French national education program. Allophone students receive support from arrival. In Petite and Moyenne Section they are immersed in the language with their class to acquire the basics naturally. The FLSco program is available from Grande Section through 5e for non-French-speaking children.
The school provides mental wellbeing support through a bilingual school psychologist on-site Tuesdays and Wednesdays (10:00–18:00), who can intervene in classes on mental health topics and lead psychoeducational activities, as well as attend parent meetings and provide individual consultations (up to six sessions for the same student/family). The psychologist can be contacted via the school's psychology email. A social worker is also on-site (Wednesday 10:00–14:00) to offer individual consultations, crisis intervention, and collaboration with the psychologist, with co-interventions in classrooms as needed. A monthly watch cell identifies students in difficulty and coordinates actions, with all team members maintaining confidentiality.
The safeguarding framework is supported by the psychologist and the social worker, who collaborate with the school to address child protection issues and ensure confidentiality. The social worker coordinates with child protection authorities as required and participates in parent meetings and classroom interventions. The school maintains a watch cell (Cellule de veille) that meets monthly to identify at-risk students, coordinate actions, and monitor follow-up. Parental authorization is required for additional consultations beyond initial visits, and contact details for the psychologist and the social worker are provided for cases requiring assistance.
The Lycée Français Gustave Eiffel de Budapest welcomes children from nursery (from age 3) through to the baccalaureate, offering a French-language education homologated by the Ministère de l'Éducation nationale within the AEFE network present in 130 countries. The 2026-2027 registration campaign is closed. For any questions, contact Mr. The reason to enroll from nursery is that the early years lay the foundations of learning, the language, and confidence, and provide continuity with elementary school while easing the transition to CP. The Eduka platform is used for enrollment, and first registration rights (DPI) and payment modalities are published. For students already enrolled, families will receive a message from the admissions service detailing the renewal calendar and procedures. The school is located in Budapest at Máriaremetei út 193-199, 1029 Hungary.
Scholarships awarded by the French State – campaign 2026/2027: The scholarship campaign for 2026-2027 is open until February 27, 2026. Forms can be downloaded from the French Embassy in Hungary site. Completed and signed applications with all required documents must be submitted by appointment to the Embassy consular section (Fö utca 17, 1011 Budapest) before the deadline. Families may make an appointment with the Scholarships Service at consulat.budapest-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr or book online. Families may also submit directly via the Scolaide platform. Applications can be for new enrollment starting in 2026 or for renewal if the family benefited from scholarships last year. For more information: the Embassy site and AEFE. List of required documents and the scholarship application form are provided on the page. English-language information is available for speakers. In addition, the Solidarity Fund information is provided for Hungarian or non-French students: The Solidarity Fund application for academic year 2026-2027 is available on the school site. The Fund is managed by the Foundation of the Lycée Français de Budapest and is open to Hungarian tax residents; the deadline is March 22, 2026. The maximum award is 50% of tuition up to the end of lower secondary (CP to 3ème) and 80% for upper secondary (2nde to Terminale). The scholarship covers tuition only and does not cover optional services (daycare, AES, meals, bus, etc.). The application form asks for family details and supporting documents, and the file must be completed and emailed to gestion@lfgeb.hu. Documents include proof of identity, income, housing details, and other standard materials, with consent for data processing.
