Parent Zone

A warm welcome to Britannica International School, Budapest.

As a Britannica parent, particularly if you are new to our school and perhaps even new to the country, rest assured we have curated this section just for you. If you scroll down or click the plus icon on the top right, you will find details on everything you need to prepare your child for their first day at Britannica and beyond, from home-school communication, to school lunches and that all-important school uniform.

We hope this provides you with all the information you need to settle as a family at Britannica.

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Things your child should bring on their first day

We understand that the first day at school, or at a new school, can be daunting for both you and your child. To help things go as smoothly as possible, and to avoid any last-minute panics over pencil cases and rain boots, we've collated a checklist of everything your child needs to bring on their first day...and beyond. We've also included some other useful information to help with the transition.

First Day Checklist

School Uniform

Learn what your child needs to wear and how to purchase uniforms Find out more →

School Lunch & Snacks

See details on our school lunches, and tips on what to pack for snacks Find out more →

Getting to School

Learn about the various routes to get to school Find out more →

Registration & Attendance

Key information on registration and our attendance expectations Find out more →

Extra-Curricular Activities

Our clubs offer something to delight and inspire everyone Find out more →

Communication

We share all the different ways you can get in touch with school Find out more →

Entry Cards

The safety and wellbeing of our students is our top priority Find out more →

Technology for Learning

Everything you need to know about our digital platforms Find out more →

Student Cards

Upon enrolment, you are welcome to contact our School Office to apply for a Hungarian Student ID Card - Diákigazolvány - for your child. This has many benefits, and it is easy to obtain.

More About Student Cards

Language Development

Find out more about our English as an Additional Language programme Find out more →

House System

Each student joining Britannica is placed into one of four Houses Find out more →

Parent Community

Get involved with student life here at Britannica Find out more →

New to Budapest?

Our handy guide includes key information on our beautiful city Find out more →

Welcome!
Families at Britannica come from all different walks of life; different countries, cultures and backgrounds. Whether you are new to Hungary or have lived here for years, I hope you enjoy your time as a family here.
Our school prides itself on its family atmosphere and we are particularly keen to involve you in your child's learning in many ways - be it through parent workshops, community events, or regular parent-teacher conferences - and transparent communication between school and home.

Neil McGarryPrincipal

Britannica International School, Budapest
1121 Budapest
Kakukk ut 1-3.
Hungary

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