International kindergartens and nurseries in Budapest
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.
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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)
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
The facility include gymnasium, giant playground, road safety track, rubber surface football field, library, music room and construction block room.
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