International Schools, Kindergartens and Nurseries
International Schools, kindergartens and nurseries in Budapest
International Schools and KindergartensAmerican International School of Budapest
AISB is a private and independent co-educational day school that was established in 1973 by the United States Embassy and has a nursery, a kindergarten and a high school division as well. The school welcomes host-country nationals and children from different countries, and from families of the local, expatriate business and diplomatic communities.
Quick facts
School size: More than 850 students and 63 nationalities
Classes: 70-75-minute block. School day is from 8.30 to 3.30, five days a week.
Curriculum: Full International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program for students in High School.
Foreign language classes: French, German, Spanish
Sport opportunities: Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Softball, Golf and Track and Field.
Divisions and courses
Early Childhood (age 3-5): literacy, math, science, social studies, arts and crafts, dramatic play, cooking, music, technology, and sensory play.
Elementary School (age 6-10): literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, drama, physical education, and library.
Middle School (age 10-14): humanities, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, world language and exploratory courses in fine arts, performing arts, band, and health & wellness. High School (age 14-18): English, mathematics, science, social studies, and world languages, electives in fine arts, physical education, and technology. Community service (CAS) and computer literacy are graduation requirements.
Tuition Fees
What to Expect
AISB provide research-based instructional methodologies, a wide array of learning opportunities in a supportive, diverse, and rigorous environment. After school activities such as cookery, science club, choir, mine craft club, drama, origami, cheerleading, yoga, band, robotics, knowledge bowl, model United Nations, digital photography etc. helps to develop the identity and social skills of the students.
Contact
Address: 2094 Nagykovácsi, Nagykovácsi Street 12.
Web: www.aisb.hu
Phone: +36 26 556 000
Phone: +36 26 556 003
Admissions: admissions@aisb.hu
Employment: gpitz@aisb.hu
Alumni Office: alumnioffice@aisb.hu
Österreichische Schule Budapest
Österreichische Schule Budapest is a four-year Secondary School that was established in 1989 and provides Austrian and Hungarian curriculum for students from different countries. Graduates receive an Austrian graduation certificate that is accepted in Hungary without naturalization.
Quick facts
School size: More than 230 students
Classes: in German with native speakers
Curriculum: Austrian and Hungarian Curriculum
Foreign language classes: English, French, Russian, Italian
Sport opportunities: football, volleyball
Main courses: Hungarian literature, Hungarian history, math, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, economy, history, social and political science, psychology, philosophy, computer science, gymnastics, drawing, music. Elective: Italian, programming, sport
What to expect
Österreichische Schule Budapest offers professional education focusing on languages. The Austrian curriculum and the modern teaching methods help student to prepare for the subsequent academic studies in German-speaking countries.
Annual Fee: 980.000 HUF
Contact
Address: 1126 Budapest Orbánhegyi Street 39-45.
Web: http://www.osbp.hu
Reception: +36 1 224 7560
Secretariat: +36 1 224 7561
Teacher's room: +36 1 224 7562
Fax: +36 1 224 7566
E-mail: info@osbp.hu
Britannica International School
Britannica International School was established in 1994 and offers a British style education for international student in a nurturing learning environment. They have a Primary and a Secondary Department as well, and the foundation of their educational programme is the National Curriculum for England. Graduating students with gold standard diplomas have the opportunity to entry to leading universities around the world.
Quick facts
Main Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communication Technology, History, Geography, Art, Music, Physical Education, Business, Economies, Swimming, and Hungarian (as a first or second language)
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England. (International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) of the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), CIE Advanced Level diploma)
Foreign language classes: French, German, Spanish
Sport opportunities: swimming, football, hockey, volleyball, tennis, dance
Tuition Fees
What to expect
The facilities include a 250 seat auditorium, a large gymnasium, an indoor swimming pool, two tennis courts and sizeable grounds. Plenty of after-school activities such as drama, film-making, football, hockey, volleyball, tennis, art, photography, hiking, craft, cookery, dance etc. are also available.
Contact
Address: 1121 Budapest, Kakukk street 1-3.
Web: www.britannicaschool.hu
Tel: (00 36 1) 466 9794
Email: contact@britannicaschool.hu
British International School of Budapest
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British International School of Budapest provides premium education for children from all over the world,
from age 3 to age 18. The school follows the English National Curriculum, tailored to the needs of
the international student community.
Quick facts
School size: More than 700 students
Classes: 8:40am - 3:35pm
Curriculum: British National Curriculum combined with the International Primary Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Foreign language classes: English, Hungarian, Russian, Spanish, Latin
Sport opportunities: football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, rock climbing, dance, fencing and trampolining
BISB Fees
What to expect
Every subject is taught using an integrated, thematic approach founded on inquiry-based learning and high quality teaching. Their differentiated teaching accommodates students who are performing at different levels and makes sure each child is suitably challenged.
Contact
Address: III District, Budapest, Kiscelli köz 17.
Web: www.bisb.hu
General Enquiries
Tel: +36 1 200 9971
Email: office@bisb.hu
Admissions
Tel: +36 1 200 8488
Email: admissions@bisb.hu
Deutsche Schule Budapest
Deutsche Schule Budapest was founded in 1990 and consists of the Deutsche Elementary School
and the Thomas Mann Gymnasium. The school welcomes Hungarian and German students as
well, it is a great choice for those who would like to focus on the German language.
Quick information
School size: 460 students
Curriculum: Hungarian or German
Classes: in German and Hungarian
Language classes: Hungarian, Spanish, French, English can be chosen
What to expect
German students have the opportunity to learn the Hungarian language, and the school follows both the German and Hungarian National Curriculum.
Tuition Fee
Contact
Address: 1121 Budapest, Cinege street 8/c.
Web: www.deutscheschule.hu
Phone: +36-1-39191-00
Email: sekretariat@deutscheschule.hu
Lycée Français Gustave Eiffel de Budapest
The Gustave Eiffel French School offers French educational programs. Hungarian students can also apply, but the program is especially for French families, who live in Hungary and require French education for their children.
Quick facts
School size: More than 650 students at the ages of 3–18
Classes: mainly in French
Curriculum: French Ministry of National Education
Sport opportunities: A track and field facility for football-, handball and basketball
Fees here
Contact
Address: 1029 Budapest, Máriaremetei Street 193- 199.
Web: www.lfb.hu
Tel: (+361) 275-4296
E-mail: l.f.b@t-online.hu
SEK - Budapest International School
SEK Budapest International School was founded in 1997 and offers education for international students from age 3-18. SEK believes that the national and international education should be combined together; therefore their educational system is exceptional.
Quick facts
School size: around 200 students coming from 15 different nations
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Foreign Languages: Hungarian, English, Spanish,
After school activities: sports, art, music, languages, dance etc.
Sport opportunities: swimming, judo, football, ball-games, etc.
Fees
What to expect
A whole variety of services are available that can help you organize your and your child’s daily routine easier. There are two meals daily (three in preschool) with the possibility of a special diet, school bus door to door, after-school activities, trips, programs and events etc.
Contact
Address: 1021 Budapest, Hüvösvölgyi Street 131.
Web: http://budapest.iesedu.com/
Tel: (361) 394 2968
Email: contact.sekbudapest@iesmail.com
International Kindergartens and Nursery Schools
Under the Rainbow Kindergarten and Nursery
Under the Rainbow is a vivid community in Budapest that includes three international locations in the 2nd district offering a wide range of programs and a high-quality education for children aged 14 months-7 years.
Quick information:
The kindergarten classes in three buildings accept children aged 3-7 from all over the world. The institutions are truly child- and family-centric where teachers and parents are working closely together on each child’s development.
The nursery program provides a safe, supportive, and inspiring space for toddlers aged 14 months to 3 years. The core of the nursery curriculum is based on Emmi Pikler’s method which enables children to get independent, explore and move as much as possible.
What to expect:
Under the Rainbow play-based academic program blends a strong theoretical foundation with a joyful, hands-on approach to early childhood education. Both Forest School and Animal Assisted Education are implemented into the curriculum.
All kindergarten classes are following a curriculum in English designed for PBL, believing that Project-Based Learning is the best method for teaching in kindergarten because it aligns with how young children naturally learn and interact with the world around them.
Financial Policy
Contact:
Locations:
1029 Budapest 20 Feketerigó street and 26 Feketerigó street
1026 Budapest 6/b Torockó street and 1023 Budapest 6 Levél street
Web: https://undertherainbow.hu/
Phone: +36 30 231 81 81
Email: info@undertherainbow.hu
Financial Policy
Contact:
Locations:
1029 Budapest 20 Feketerigó street and 26 Feketerigó street
1026 Budapest 6/b Torockó street and 1023 Budapest 6 Levél street
Web: https://undertherainbow.hu/
Phone: +36 30 231 81 81
Email: info@undertherainbow.hu
A-Z International Centre for Children
A-Z International Centre for Children is an English-language international kindergarten that was founded in 2002 and welcomes children from all over the world.
Class Groups
Classes include reading stories and rhymes, singing songs, presenting puppet shows, exercises/dancing, swimming, playing roles, excursions and exploratory walks as well as pre-reading, pre-writing, and early mathematical skills for children in Kindergarten.
Young nursery: For children at least 18 month old, who can attend from three mornings up to five full days per week.
Nursery: For children at least 3 years old, who may attend from three mornings up to five full days per week.
Pre/Kindergarten: For children at least 4 years, who are required to attend five full days per week.
Kindergarten: For children at least five years old, who are required to attend five full days per week.
Quick information
Opening hours: The Centre is open every day from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
Language: English
Curriculum: with reference to national curricula from Australia, Britain, Hungary and the USA.
Optional classes (extra fee required): Dance, Judo, Piano, Skiing
What to expect
The Centre’s facilities include six classrooms, a children’s library, a gymnasium, an art room, and a large garden with a playground. Breakfast and lunch are provided for children as well as fruits and snacks during the day. The Centre also offers Summer School for 1 to 4 weeks with several programs such as art and crafts, dance and music, swimming or other sports and games.
Contact
Address: 1125 Budapest, Zsolna street 2.
Web: www.atoz.hu
Tel: +36 1 212 0133
Email: info@atoz.hu
Apple Tree Kindergarten and Nursery
Apple Tree is an international kindergarten and nursery that provides English language education and care for children aged 16 months to 6 years. The facility is located in an elegant villa on the Buda side, therefore it is easy to approach.
Quick information
Opening hours: from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm
Language: English
Curriculum: covering practices in Britain, USA and Hungary
Optional classes: Piano, Extra Gym, Dance, Folk Dance, Yoga for Kids, Judo, Chess, Arts and Crafts, Cooking
Classes
Classes include arts & crafts, reading stories, poems & drama, role play, singing & music, mathematics & science, outdoor play, celebrations, exercises and Hungarian language class is available as well.
Young Nursery: maximum number of a group is 12. It is possible to enrol a child for 3, 4 or 5 mornings or full days.
Nursery/Pre-kindergarten: maximum number of a group is 15. It is possible to enrol a child for 3, 4 or 5 mornings or full days.
Pre-kindergarten/Kindergarten: maximum number of a group is 16. Children are required to attend five full days per week.
What to expect
The facility includes a fully equipped gymnasium, art room, children's library, piano room and speech therapy room, garden with a playground fruit trees and a small vegetable patch for children's use. There is a separate outdoor play area adjoining the young nursery classroom. Apple Tree offers four meals and door-to-door transportation service is also provided (for additional fees). Children have the possibility to attend Summer School as well.
Contact
Address: 1026 Budapest, Trombitás street 11.
Web: www.appletree-kindergarten.hu
Phone: + 36 30 708 2248
Email: info@appletree-kindergarten.hu
Deutscher Kindergarten
German Kindergarten was founded in 1995 and welcomes children aged from 3 to 6 years old. The kindergarten is located in a renovated Residential house in a green are of the 12. District, on Buda side, close to the German school / Thomas-Mann Gymnasium.
Quick information
Opening hours: 7:30am - 16:00pm
Language: German
School size: currently there are 40 children
Main focus: Exercises, music, art, logic and mathematics, social relations, mechanics and construction, science
Contact
Address: 1121 Budapest, Beatrix u. 13.
Web: www.deutscherkindergarten.hu
Phone: 00 36 1 200 62 30
Email: leitung@deutscherkindergarten.hu
Greater Grace Christian Academy
Greater Grace International School is a private English-speaking school for Hungarian and international children from all over the world.
Quick information
Language: English
Class groups:
-Preschool (ages 3-4)
-Lower Elementary (Grade Prep-1-2)
-Upper Elementary (Grade 4-6)
-Middle School (Grade 7-8)
-High School (Grade 9-12)
Tuition Fees
What to expect
Greater Grace International School provides a Christ-centred, biblical environment in their classrooms. Small class sizes allow for individualized instruction and increase the teacher-student interaction so vital to academic motivation and success.
Contact
Address: Budapest, 1125 Szilágyi E. Fasor street 22/b.
Web: www.ggis.hu
Phone: +36 1 275-4795
Email: principal@ggis.hu
Happy Kids Kindergarten and Nursery
Happy Kids welcomes children from all over the world, even those who does not speak English. Their qualified native English speaking staff has the experience and training to ensure that non -English speaking children pick up the basics of the language as quickly as possible.
Quick information
Opening Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Language: English
Curriculum: internationally based curriculum (based on American, British and Australian programmes)
Class Groups
Class groups range in age from 1.5 to 7 years and the average is about 15 children.
Nursery I (1.5-2) and Nursery II (2-3): focusing on develop fine motor skills through art and craft, gymnastics and movement and music
Pre-Kindergarten I (3-4): activities include dramatic play, wheel toys and climbers, puzzles and blocks, opportunities to talk and listen to simple stories, and pony riding.
Pre-Kindergarten II (4-5): focusing on pre-reading, pre-writing, pre-number activities, but classes also include art, music, PE, swimming, yoga and computers
Kindergarten (5-7): the program covers the subjects of Language (English or Hungarian), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Computer, Music, Drama, and Physical Education
What to expect
Contact
Address: 1124 Budapest, Fodor u. 36.
Web: www.happykids.hu
Phone: (+36 1) 356 2440
Email: info@happykids.hu
Plum Pudding International Kindergarten
Plum Pudding was founded in 1996 and is located in a beautiful villa with a huge 2000 sqm garden. It offers an international environment for children from all over the world. They provide professional education for children between the ages of 2 and 6.
Quick information
Language: education in English
Creative workshops: singing and music, art and crafts, computer workshops, excursions, environmental studies, dramatic games, physical education and talent management, dyslexia and dysgraphia prevention
Optional activities: swimming, Hungarian folk dance, handicraft, karate, ski, ballet
What to expect
Broad-minded, open and experienced kindergarten teachers, psychologists and speech therapists help the children’s development. Small groups sessions.
Contact
Address: 1022 Budapest, Herman Ottó út 22.
Web: www.plumpudding.hu
Phone: +36 30 991 5481
E-mail: info@plumpudding.hu