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The British International School Budapest is a private, co-educational day school which provides instruction in English for pupils aged 3-18. The Curriculum is structured using the quality framework offered by The National Curriculum for England and is adapted to include international best practice, meeting the needs of a diverse student body. As an accredited IB world school since February 1999, BISB offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate programme which allows the students to gain entry in respected universities in the UK and worldwide. 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. Throughout the school students are taught to show courtesy and consideration for others. The qualities of integrity, kindness and good manners are encouraged. The school's orderly, friendly atmosphere provides a secure and happy environment in which children can grow and flourish as individuals and valued members of a global society. The British International School, is set in a newly purpose built facility in the heart of Budapest’s leafy 3rd district. The School currently have around 420 children from age 3-18, approximately 25% are English native speakers, 25% Hungarian and 50% from 62 different nationality backgrounds. The British International School, Budapest is part of the Nord Anglia Education Group, a highly regarded British education company which owns and manages schools in the UK, Europe and Asia. The quality of education in the schools is monitored by experienced Education Officers who make regular visits to the schools from the group's Head Office in England. The group also provides a wide range of educational services and consultancy in the UK and worldwide.