American International School of Budapest

What American International School of Budapest does

The American International School of Budapest (AISB) is a private, non-profit international school founded in 1973, operating a single campus in Nagykovácsi, on the outskirts of Budapest, Hungary. It serves approximately 965 students aged 3-18 across four divisions (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School), with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 15. The student body represents 68 nationalities, and the school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Middle States Association (MSA), and is authorized as an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. AISB is the first international school in Europe and the first in Hungary to join the Global Online Academy consortium, and claims to be the first school globally to offer a Dual Diploma combining its Global Impact Diploma with the IB Diploma.

AISB's core academic product is an American-international curriculum delivered through three high-school diploma pathways: the AISB American High School Diploma, the IB Diploma, and the Global Impact Diploma (a competency-based program launched in 2026 focused on sustainability and entrepreneurial impact). The school's technology stack is standard educational administration tooling — Veracross for admissions, parent portals, and student information systems; Moodle for learning management; and teliportme.com for the interactive 360-degree campus tour — with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities disclosed. Beyond core academics, AISB differentiates through the AISB-X experiential education program (a dedicated outdoor and expedition department), a no-cut athletics program competing in CEESA, SCIS, and Danube Valley, an extensive after-school activities portfolio, a service-learning program, and a TEDxYouth@AISB student-led conference.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition (not publicly disclosed), supplemented by summer camp programs (Junior, Youth, ELL, and Football Training), add-on transportation services via Capital Bus, dining services through a Thomas Franks contract beginning August 2025, and apparel sales through the Mezsport-operated Sparky Store. Summer camp pricing is publicly disclosed at USD 330/week for Junior/Youth camps, USD 1,280 for the three-week ELL camp, and USD 165 for the five-day Football Training Camp. AISB operates without disclosed external ownership or parent company, governing through a Board of Trustees, and extends its brand globally via an alumni network with active programming in Budapest, London, Amsterdam, Boston, and New York.

Name

American International School of Budapest

Legal name

American International School of Budapest

Website

https://aisb.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The American International School of Budapest is a private, CIS- and IB-accredited international school founded in 1973 serving approximately 965 students aged 3-18 from 68 nationalities on a single campus in Nagykovácsi, Hungary, offering American, IB, and Global Impact Diploma pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• International school education
• K-12 curriculum programs
• IB diploma programme
• Experiential outdoor education
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagykovácsi, Pest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: AISB generates primary revenue from tuition charged to enrolled students across its Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School programs. Families pay fees for enrollment, with specific tuition tiers not publicly disclosed on the website. Additional academic fees include IB exam fees and AP exam fees for High School students pursuing the IB Diploma or AP courses.
2. Summer Camp Programs: AISB operates multiple summer camp programs generating revenue from weekly fees. Junior Summer Camp and Youth Summer Camp are priced at 330 USD per child per week. English Language Learning Summer Camp is priced at 1,280 USD per child for the full three-week program. August Football Training Camp is priced at 165 USD per student for the five-day program. Camps are open to both AISB and external students.
3. Transportation Services: AISB partners with an independent local bus operator (Capital Bus) to provide door-to-door bus service for students. Families pay for transportation separately from tuition. The school also maintains a Sparky Store selling AISB-branded apparel through a partnership with local provider Mezsport.
4. Dining Services: AISB has partnered with Thomas Franks, an award-winning family-owned catering company, as its dining partner starting August 2025. Thomas Franks provides fresh, seasonal meals to students and staff. While meals are included in student fees, the dining contract represents a service revenue stream through the catering arrangement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AISB is a private international school delivering American-based curriculum with international perspective for students ages 3-18 across Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School programs. The school offers three High School diploma pathways (AISB American High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma, and Global Impact Diploma), supplemented by the AISB-X outdoor experiential education department, athletics, after-school activities, service learning, and seasonal summer camps open to both enrolled and external students. The school serves 965 students representing 68 nationalities and partners with Global Online Academy for online courses and Thomas Franks for dining.

Product overview

American International School of Budapest (AISB) is a private international school offering a comprehensive American-based educational program with international perspective for students ages 3-18. The school provides a unified portfolio centered on core academic programs (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, High School) with multiple diploma pathways including the AISB US High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, and Global Impact Diploma. The school distinguishes itself through experiential programs including AISB-X with Core Expeditions, alongside extensive extracurricular offerings such as athletics, after-school activities, service learning, and summer camps. AISB serves 965 students from 68 nationalities and partners with Global Online Academy for online courses and Thomas Franks for dining services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program
• Elementary School Program
• Middle School Program
• High School Program Rigorous secondary education for ages 14-18 offering multiple diploma pathways (AISB American High School Diploma, Global Impact Diploma, IB Diploma) with diverse curriculum including online options.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme University-preparatory program for students aged 16-19 offering comprehensive education with six subject groups, Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS requirements. 94% pass rate in 2026 cohort, average 34.5 points vs global 30.88.
• Global Impact Diploma Competency-based program empowering students with agency and wellbeing focus, building mastery of six competencies (Drive, Impact Design, Collaborative Impact, Empathetic Impact, Reflection, Communication) through impact-driven projects. Transitioned from Innovation Diploma in 2026; first school in the world to offer Dual Diploma combining Global Impact Diploma with IB Diploma.
• Junior Summer Camp Summer day camp for children ages 4-8 offering arts, crafts, sports, swimming, and games in English on AISB campus, with weekly sessions from June 29 – July 24, 2026. Priced at USD 330 per child per week.
• Youth Summer Camp Summer day camp for children ages 9-14 featuring diverse activities, daily swimming in heated indoor pool, led by educators and AISB alumni. Priced at USD 330 per child per week.
• English Language Learning Summer Camp Three-week intensive English program for ages 9-14 combining morning language instruction with afternoon activities, designed to improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities. Priced at USD 1,280 per child for the full three-week program.
• August Football Training Camp Professional football training camp led by Vukašin Poleksić (former UEFA Champions League player, 38 caps for Montenegro), offering elite coaching for Elementary, Middle, and High School students. Priced at USD 165 per student for the five-day program.
• Sparky Store (AISB Apparel) Online apparel shop selling AISB-branded sportswear and merchandise, operated in partnership with Mezsport.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% IB Diploma pass rate in 2026 cohort (53 full diploma candidates, average score 34.5 points vs global 30.88 average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thomas FrankscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Thomas Franks is an award-winning family-owned catering company founded in 2004. Starting August 2025, Thomas Franks became AISB's dining partner, serving fresh, seasonal meals using ingredients from local family-owned suppliers. The company provides an in-house Nutrition Team, development chefs, culinary directors, nutritionists, and sustainability specialists. The partnership reflects AISB's commitment to sustainability and community support.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreOthersAISB holds accreditation from CIS, indicating the school meets high international standards for educational quality, student care, and institutional operations. CIS accreditation is a recognized benchmark for international schools globally.
• Middle States Association (MSA)coreOthersAISB holds accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, a major US institutional accrediting body. This accreditation supports the award of the AISB American High School Diploma.
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISB is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme to High School students aged 16-19. The partnership includes teacher training, curriculum support, and exam administration through IBO.
• Global Online Academy (GOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISB is a member of GOA, a not-for-profit consortium of 120+ high-performing independent schools across 25+ countries and 30+ US states. GOA offers AISB students online courses including Bioethics, Neuropsychology, Game Theory, Medical Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, and Introduction to Investments. All courses are taught by teachers from member school faculties. AISB faculty members can also become GOA instructors. AISB is the first international school in Europe and first in Hungary to join this consortium.
• VHS Learning (Virtual High School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISB partners with VHS Learning to offer AP (Advanced Placement) courses to students. Most AP courses are offered through VHS AP, allowing students to take university-level courses during high school that culminate in AP exams accepted by many universities for credit.
• Pamoja EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISB partners with Pamoja Education, which offers online IB courses, as part of its personalized learning options for students.
• Capital BusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAISB partners with Capital Bus, a local independent bus operator, to provide door-to-door bus service for students. Families subscribe to this service. Capital Bus maintains an online ordering portal at cloud.capitalbus.hu for AISB families.
• MezsportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAISB partners with local clothing provider Mezsport to operate the Sparky Store (aisb.mezsport.hu), an online apparel shop selling AISB-branded sportswear and merchandise.
• CEESA (Central and Eastern European Schools Association)minorOthersAISB is a member of CEESA, participating in inter-school athletic competitions, tournaments, and professional development networks among international schools in Central and Eastern Europe.
• SCIS (Swiss International Schools)minorOthersAISB participates in SCIS networks, competitions, and professional development opportunities alongside Swiss international schools.
• Danube ValleyminorOthersAISB Blazers athletics compete in the Danube Valley athletic conference, participating in regional tournaments and sports events with other international schools.
• AMIS (Association of International Schools)minorOthersAISB is a member of AMIS, a global network of international schools that facilitates professional development and collaboration.
• ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)minorOthersAISB membership in ISTE demonstrates commitment to educational technology and digital learning practices, providing access to resources and professional development in edtech.
• Vukašin PoleksićminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional goalkeeper Vukašin Poleksić leads AISB's August Football Training Camp. He brings elite football experience including UEFA Champions League appearances and 38 caps for the Montenegro national team, along with coaching roles at FC Barcelona Academy and Real Madrid Foundation Camps. His partnership lends professional credibility to AISB's athletic programming.
• Senegal Partner SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISB maintains a partnership with a school in Senegal as part of its service learning and community outreach program, enabling student engagement with international community service projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Britannica International School Budapest: Direct competitor operating another English-language international school in Budapest serving expatriate families. Comparable IB and international curriculum offerings make it the closest geographic peer for AISB.
• International School of Prague: Long-established international school in the CEE region offering IB and American-style programs. Comparable in scale, mission, and expat family focus, providing a regional benchmark for AISB's positioning.
• International School of Geneva (Ecolint): One of the oldest and largest international schools in Europe, offering IB programmes across multiple campuses. Comparable in mission (serving globally mobile families), IB authorization, and governance via foundations.
• Leysin American School: American-curriculum international school in Switzerland offering IB and AP pathways with a strong experiential/boarding ethos. Closely comparable to AISB's mix of American curriculum, IB Diploma, and experiential programming.
• Vienna International School: Established European international school with IB curriculum and a similar multinational student body. Comparable in academic rigor, accreditation set, and target audience of internationally mobile families.
• American School of Warsaw: US-style international school in Central/Eastern Europe with similar American curriculum and IB offering. Highly comparable operating model, accreditation profile, and target customer (American and international expat families in CEE).
• International School of Brussels: Established European international school with IB curriculum serving a multinational expat community. Comparable in scale, accreditation profile, and target customer base of internationally mobile families.
• TASIS The American School in Switzerland: Long-heritage American international school in Europe with similar boarding/day offerings, IB and American diploma pathways. Comparable in mission, premium positioning, and alumni-network emphasis.
• Budapest British International School: Local competitor offering British and international curricula to expat families in Budapest. Closely comparable target customer (international families) and product (K-12 international education), differing primarily in curriculum origin.

Emerging players

• United World College of the Adriatic: International IB school with a mission-driven, globally diverse student body similar to AISB's. While scholarship-focused, it provides a relevant benchmark for IB outcomes and multicultural community model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/american-international-school-of-budapest
• Instagraminstagram.com/aisbudapest
• TikToktiktok.com/@social_aisb

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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