The British International School 
Budapest, Hungary

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Our Philosophy and Values

We strive to achieve an environment where the issues of respect, integrity and intercultural understanding underpin everything that happens in the school.

We endeavour to ensure learners become increasingly responsible for their own learning, appreciating the worth of the processes and have the self-belief they can be successful.

We work toward the development of confident, happy students who possess the skills and motivation to achieve their full potential. Individuals who recognise their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, who accept their responsibility for creating a better and more peaceful world and who know how they can make a difference.


an environment of respect, intercultural understanding and integrity...

a place where everyone is involved, valued and successful...

a community where individuals make a difference...


Our programmes from 3-18 seek to develop students who are:

Active Learners

  • Able to assess their own performance critically and independently determine the next steps required to improve.
  • Have the necessary skills to conduct independent inquiry and research.
  • Actively enjoy learning and are motivated to learn independently.
  • Appreciate and appropriately evaluate differing points of view.
  • Acquire in depth knowledge and understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines

Creative Problem Solvers

  • Exercise initiative and creativity in applying thinking skills to tacle complex problems and make reasoned, ethical judgements.
  • Have confidence to confront the unfamiliar, exploring new ideas, roles and strategies.
  • Able to willingly and effectively collaborate with others.

Skilful Communicators

  • Empathise with and interpret the views and standpoints of others.
  • Express information confidently in more than one language.
  • Understand the value and potential of teamwork.

Balanced and Reflective

  • Understand the necessity for intellectual, physical and emotional well-being.
  • Know how to maintain and develop physical health.
  • Reflect on their understanding and experience to further support their personal development.

Considerate and Principled

  • Act with integrity and honesty; with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect.
  • Take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences.
  • Have empathy, compassion and respect toward the needs and feelings of others.
  • Willingly accept responsibility and have a personal commitment to service, to make a positive difference to the lives of others and the environment.



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