Commonly known as AISB, the American International School of Budapest is set on an expansive campus in picturesque Nagykovácsi, offering a cohesive educational journey from early years through senior school. The school uniquely blends an American-style international learning community with the academic rigor of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Its peaceful, nature-rich location just outside the capital provides students with an inspiring setting and state-of-the-art facilities designed for well-rounded global education.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- World-class campus and facilities: Highly praised by both parents and educators for its expansive, modern campus in Nagykovácsi featuring top-tier arts, athletic, and outdoor learning spaces.
- Competitive compensation and low turnover: International teachers consistently cite it as having the strongest compensation package in Hungary, fostering high staff satisfaction and unusually high teacher retention.
- Strong academic and student support: Parents frequently commend the rigorous IB programme, strong university counseling, and dedicated support for neurodivergent and diverse learners.
Negatives
- Inconvenient location and taxing commute: Situated far outside central Budapest in Nagykovácsi, leading to long, tiring daily travel times—particularly for those relying on public transit.
- High pressure and demanding workload: Staff and community members note high expectations and pressure typical of a competitive tier-one international school.
- Address
- Nagykovácsi út 12.Nagykovácsi, 2094Hungary
- Website
- http://www.aisb.hu
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +36 2655-6000
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 936
