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Giving: Support AISB

"I give in recognition of what my children received and in appreciation of those whose past generosity enriched their experience. Establishing a culture of giving allows us to pay it forward and build an even stronger foundation for the learners of tomorrow."

Yvonne, AISB Parent

Giving to AISB: Investing in Future, Ready Learners

For over 50 years, the American International School of Budapest has provided an exceptional educational environment where learners are empowered to build their futures and contribute to a better world. As an independent, non-profit school, 100% of our tuition and fee revenues are directly reinvested into operating the school, attracting world-class faculty, and sustaining our beautiful 17.5-hectare Nagykovácsi campus.

While tuition supports our day-to-day operations and core educational delivery, philanthropy is the catalyst that accelerates innovation. In line with leading global peer international schools, AISB fosters a vibrant culture of giving to fast-track investments, enhance facilities, and provide transformational opportunities beyond what tuition alone can cover.

The Impact of Giving

Charitable donations directly enrich the student experience by turning ambitious educational concepts into immediate campus realities. Through the generosity of our current families, alumni, faculty, and board members, philanthropy has fueled significant advances across all divisions.

Elementary STEAM & Innovation

Elementary STEAM & Innovation

Established the Ignite Studio, a flexible learning space complete with a dedicated sound booth for digital storytelling, alongside VEX GO robotics kits and 3D printing equipment for our youngest innovators.

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Middle & High School STEAM Facilities

Middle & High School STEAM Facilities

Provided an industrial Juki sewing machine, a fleet of advanced Bambu Lab 3D printers, vinyl cutters, and plastic recycling units that enable students to transition seamlessly from prototyping to real-world sustainable fabrication.

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Blazer Academy Athletics

Blazer Academy Athletics

Expanded high-level, year-round athletic coaching, specialized equipment, and multi-sport training across Elementary, Middle, and High School, growing participation by over 240%.

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Student, Led & Cultural Learning

Student, Led & Cultural Learning

Supported student-driven campus sustainability projects and brought history to life through the Árpád, Era Archaeological Experience using authentic historical techniques and iron ore traditions discovered on AISB land.

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Community & Access

Community & Access

Supported the faculty-driven Scholarship Enrichment Fund, ensuring Ukrainian displaced students and scholarship recipients have equitable access to the full AISB educational experience.
 

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Every Gift Matters.
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The 2026/2027 AISB Fund Pillars

Amplifying Student Voice: Light & Stage Project: Modernizing contemporary performing arts in Middle and High School by establishing a professional sound, lighting, and recording studio environment. This initiative gives student musicians the authentic tools to write, perform, collaborate, and find their unique voice on stage.

Campus Circularity: The Organic Waste to Soil Project: Transitioning environmental stewardship from a classroom concept into a campus reality. This bio-regenerative system closes the loop on daily cafeteria food waste, converting organic waste into nutrient-rich soil for campus green spaces while putting real-world ecological management directly in our students' hands.

The Blazer Athletic Performance & Fitness Suite: Building directly on the growth of Blazer Academy and student wellbeing by upgrading our Athletic Performance Hub with modern fitness technology and specialized movement science tools—elevating athletic excellence, personal physical literacy, and competitive spirit.

How You Can Give

Every gift matters, and broad community participation is the true measure of our strength. The AISB Fund serves as the primary way for our entire community—parents, alumni, faculty, and friends—to give back annually.

Supporting AISB is simple, secure, and flexible:

  1. Online Credit Card Payment: Safe and immediate processing directly through our secure online system at the AISB Fund Giving Portal.
  2. Bank Wire Transfer: Direct transfer to the AISB school account (details provided upon request via giving@aisb.hu.

    Name of account holder: American International School of Budapest
    Name of the bank: Raiffeisen Bank Zrt.
    Address of the bank: 1133 Budapest, Váci út 116-118.
    USD IBAN: HU30 1200 1008 0176 8442 0020 0006
    Swift code: UBRTHUHB
    Reference: AISB FUND

  3. Multi-year Pledges & Capital Gifts: Multi-year leadership pledges (structured over 3 to 5 years) support major strategic projects under the Future Ready, Today campaign—such as the state-of-the-art Innovation Center and the Wellbeing Center.
  4. U.S. Tax-Deductible Giving: American citizens can make tax-efficient contributions through our U.S. 501(c)(3) partner foundation.

"Giving back to AISB is about passing the torch forward. As parents, we see daily how much our children benefit from the dedication of the faculty and the quality of the campus. Our contribution ensures that these opportunities continue to evolve for the students of today and tomorrow."


 

— Dr. Elizabeth Stites, Chair of the AISB Board of Trustees & AISB Parent

"AISB stands out in fostering connections. The community outreach and management efforts exemplify a genuine care that extends beyond the campus. AISB is more than a school; it is a place where anyone can grow, equipped with the right tools, opportunities, and boundless support."

— Gabor Diosi ('16), AISB Alumnus

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is AISB asking for donations?

As an independent, nonprofit school, AISB is driven by our mission and core values to empower learners to build their futures and contribute to a better world. Charitable donations provide financial support above and beyond the annual operating budget. Generous support from the community will be used to enhance and accelerate investments in the future of the school.

How will donations to AISB be used?

Donations will be used to invest in the future of education and realize new opportunities that are not possible with tuition and fees alone. Specifically, gifts from our supporters will be used to enrich educational and extracurricular programming, enhance facilities, and provide immediate resources that enable our students and faculty to thrive.

Why is AISB beginning to fundraise now?

In the Fall of 2023, AISB completed a planning exercise with the support of a leading international consultancy firm to gauge reaction to our funding priorities, assess our ability to conduct a significant fundraising initiative, and develop the most effective strategies for moving forward. As a result of this planning phase, the School Director and Board have endorsed a plan to begin fundraising. Like other leading nonprofit schools, AISB aims to build a culture of giving that will ensure we remain an internationally-recognized leader for our outstanding students, exceptional faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and rich, challenging programs.

Why not increase tuition instead of fundraising?

We are proud to have a diverse community of families at AISB. Our school’s leadership are aware of the impact of inflation and rising costs on our families and their companies. Each year, tuition and fees are invested directly in providing an exceptional educational program that is the cornerstone of an AISB experience. Fundraising will allow AISB to invest in key areas that take the school to the next level, while seeking to minimize the impact of increased tuition and fees on our families and their companies.

Who will be asked for a donation? How much will you ask for?

AISB wants everyone in our community to be a supporter of the school. Therefore, we will ask parents, faculty and staff, and friends. We will ask each supporter to make a meaningful donation that is at a level that is right for them and their family. We appreciate donations of all sizes and participation at any level is an investment in our students and their role in contributing to a better world.

I cannot give much. Do small donations really make a difference?

Yes! All donations make a difference. Collectively, your support – along with many others – can have a transformational impact on our school.

I support other charitable causes. Why should I support AISB?

Giving is a very personal decision, which has the ability to impact many important causes. As you think about your family’s philanthropic priorities, we hope that you will consider AISB as one of them. Empowering learners to contribute to a better world has never been more essential. Your support for AISB will directly benefit our students as they become global citizens and make a positive impact throughout their lives.

How much is AISB seeking to raise?

Our focus is on building a culture of giving at AISB. For this reason, the school’s first goal is increasing participation in charitable giving rather than a minimum financial amount. Over the next three to five years, as we build our base of supporters, we will also invite donors who have expressed an interest in funding our strategic priorities to make significant, targeted investments. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please email us at giving@aisb.hu.

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