Our talented teachers are among the very best in the world.
Abundantly qualified and with a wealth of UK and international experience, BISB staff challenge, engage, and inspire our students to achieve more than they ever imagined possible – both in and outside of the classroom. In small classes, they’ll really get to know your child, adapting learning to their needs, passions, and aspirations.
Really importantly, our teachers love coming to work every day. This creates an energising environment where children love learning. Our parents strongly agree: 96% say their child is happy here.
Ben started his teaching career in the UK before accumulating more than a decade of international experience across Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Throughout his career, Ben has taught maths and the Theory of Knowledge in IBDP schools. He’s also held a variety of leadership roles, most recently as the Deputy Head of a large international school in Vietnam. Ben joined Nord Anglia Education (NAE) in 2015 and completed the NAE Senior Leadership Programme in 2016.
Ben believes that a first-class education is one that blends academic success with the development of skills that cultivate confident, principled, independent, and caring young people. This is best achieved through a broad educational provision that encompasses specialist subjects, creative and active pursuits, and service learning.
In his spare time, Ben loves travelling with his wife and two boys. He also enjoys cycling and running, as well as cryptic crosswords and reading.
After studying Primary Education and Environmental Science at The University College of Ripon and York St John, Chris began his teaching career in North Yorkshire. In 2003, Chris joined a Nord Anglia Education (NAE) school in Ho Chi Minh City, where he was a Year 6 teacher and Key Stage 2 Coordinator.
Chris joined BISB in 2005, subsequently holding a variety of leadership roles, including Numeracy Coordinator, Key Stage 2 Coordinator, and Deputy Head of Primary, before being appointed Head of Primary in 2016.
Since joining NAE, Chris has taken advantage of many professional development opportunities, including the Middle Leaders’ Development Programme and Senior Leaders’ Course. He is also our designated safeguarding lead.
Chris is passionate about the unique benefits of international education. He enjoys working in a vibrant, diverse community, where education stretches beyond the classroom. Chris also enjoys the school’s aspirational outlook, where everyone looks to improve themselves and support others to do the same. He teaches our students to be ambitious and become positive role models.
Outside of school, Chris enjoys keeping fit, travelling with his family, going on long dog walks, and enjoying the culinary delights of Budapest.
Caroline's career spans 32 years across both state and independent education in the UK before moving into international schools. She relocated to Budapest from a headship in Tokyo in 2024. Her passion for art and all forms of creativity extends into her leadership approach which is firmly set in inclusive and broad definitions of learning both in and beyond the classroom. At BISB she focuses on empowering students to be high achieving, confident and compassionate citizens of world.
Caroline’s professional background in education began with a teaching career in southern England, where she served in various schools as an art teacher and later as Head of Art at a grammar school in Devon. Subsequently, she relocated to northern Scotland to join the boarding school Gordonstoun, where she assumed leadership roles extending beyond the art department. She, then moved from Scotland to the warmer climes of Tokyo, serving as Head of Secondary. Caroline values new ideas and is dedicated to making BISB the best possible environment for both work and learning, contributing to our holistic approach to education.
Craig started his teaching career in South Africa. After progressing from Head of Department to Deputy Head through to Principal, Craig moved to the UK. In 2001, he joined an international school in Botswana before moving to BISB in 2010. He subsequently completed the Middle Leaders’ Programme through the National College and Warwick University.
As Head of Learning Technologies, Craig drives our 21st century educational approach. He is enthusiastic about the transformational benefits of education technology (EdTech) and loves the freedom and opportunities that international teaching offer. Craig also believes EdTech is a powerful tool that can personalise learning in new and exciting ways.
Away from school, Craig enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and travelling around Europe.
Aidan has 16 years of international experience in various educational roles, including IB Coordinator and Assistant Head. Originally from North Wales, he has lived in China, Singapore, and the Netherlands during his teaching career. Aidan is passionate about fostering student development and inspiring lifelong learning, and is eager to contribute to BISB that values academic excellence within a supportive environment.
Aidan has 16 years of international experience in various educational roles, including IB Coordinator and Assistant Head. Originally from North Wales, he has lived in China, Singapore, and the Netherlands during his teaching career. Aidan is passionate about fostering student development and inspiring lifelong learning, and is eager to contribute to BISB that values academic excellence within a supportive environment.
Shane began his career teaching in England where he worked in a range of schools and in various pastoral roles, including Head of Year, Head of House, and Director of Key Stage 4.Whilst working in his last school in Cornwall,he took part ininternational exchanges in Canada, Thailand, and Australia: this ignited his interest in international teaching. Following this,Shanemoved to Budapest and hejoined BISB as a Physical Education Teacher in 2019.
As he did in his previous schools, Shane quickly became heavily involved in the pastoral system at BISB and he initially took on the position of Year 10 & 11 Care & Guidance Leaderbefore being promoted to his current role. Shane is deeply passionate about student well-being and is an advocate of restorative justice, a system that he has seen work effectively first-hand during his time at BISB. He is keen to continue the excellent practice already established at BISB,but he is also excited to bring innovative ideas to fruition within the school.
Shane has carried out formal training based around well-being, mental health, student safety, and working with students where English is an additional language,among others.He is keen to ensure that every student he works with has the opportunity to experience a positive, safe, and nurturing school environment.With this in mind, Shane works closely with his Care & Guidance team to help ensure this for the students at BISB.
As an educator, Shane favoursa holistic approach that allows students to focus not just on academic success but also their social and emotional development. Further to this, he recognises that mutual respectand kindness are two key principles that help tobuild strongtrust-based relationships with his students.Ultimately, Shaneknows that students who feel listened to, cared for and valued are more likely to thrive and thus reach their full potential in all areas of their lives.
Shane is an avid learner and in his spare time he is learning the Hungarian language in addition to studying bass guitar. Outside of school he enjoys spending time with his wife, and they love to travel and listen to live music around Budapest. Unsurprisingly, as a Physical Education teacher he also loves physical activity and regularly paddleboards, cycles and runs.
Alok began his career in international schools with Dulwich College International in Myanmar, then moved to the Nord Anglia school in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and is now delighted to join The British International School Budapest. In his previous avatar, Alok advised blue chip companies on brand strategy and growth in China and India for a decade, after graduating from Warwick Business School in the UK.
Alok is passionate about the education space and the impact it has on the future of individuals, communities, and societies. A lifelong learner himself, he recently completed the Green Educators Course from Green School Bali and an advanced digital marketing course from INSEAD.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, being an involved parent, reading crime fiction and history, travelling, and exploring cultures, art, and architecture. Joining Alok are his wife Eva, and sons Zyan and Zohran, who are delighted to join the BISB community.
Our teachers seamlessly embed the latest education technology (EdTech) across the curriculum and beyond, transforming how our students learn.
Using interactive whiteboards, iPads, 3D printers, and robotics, our students engage in transformative STEAM learning, which fosters innovation, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Co-curricular activities – including digital media and design, 3D gaming, and Lego robotics clubs – harness the power of interactive EdTech to ignite imaginations.
And on our Global Campus learning platform, your child will connect with classmates across the globe, taking part in one-off international challenges and exploring specially curated content from MIT, UNICEF, and The Juilliard School.
We’re continually evolving and improving at BISB, which ensures we maintain our exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning.
As well as being the only school in Budapest to hold British Schools Overseas (BSO) status, we’re proud to be accredited by several prestigious organisations, including the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).
In line with Nord Anglia’s Quality Assurance Framework, our senior leadership team conducts regular lesson observations, helping us to optimise how we teach. And through rigorous background screening, a strong safeguarding policy, and criminal record checks, we ensure our students are safe at school.
Get in touch with us today to book an in-person or virtual tour, where you’ll get a feel for our thriving community, meet our world-class teachers, and discover how we deliver British academic excellence.
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