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International Schools in Budapest, Hungary

Compare 5 international schools in Budapest, Hungary. Filter by curriculum, fees (average HUF 317,233), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
5
Curricula
10
Average annual fee
HUF 317,233
Fee range
HUF 250 – 3,023,681
More school facts
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size
425 pupils
Largest by enrolment
American International School of Budapest
Oldest
American International School of Budapest (1973)
About international schools in Budapest, Hungary

Budapest’s international schools offer a compact but varied market: you will find English-medium British and American programmes alongside a strong presence of International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP) options, plus French, German and state-recognised Hungarian bilingual streams. Most instruction is in English, but many schools provide intensive Hungarian language support or fully bilingual pathways for long-stay families. Annual tuition is generally lower than in many Western European capitals, with typical ranges from roughly €5 - 10k in early years, about €7 - 14k in primary and commonly €10 - 20k in secondary and Diploma/A-Level years; expect additional charges for registration, transport, meals and exams. Admissions usually centre on a September intake, include document checks and sometimes entrance assessments, and popular year groups can fill early so families are advised to apply several months before intended start dates.

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FAQs for Hungary

Which curricula are available at international schools in Budapest?
Budapest schools commonly offer the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP), British programmes (English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels), and American-style curricula (often with Advanced Placement). There are also schools accredited to French and German systems and several that deliver a Hungarian national curriculum through bilingual Hungarian - English or Hungarian - German streams, so you can usually find most internationally recognised pathways.
How much should I expect to pay for international school tuition?
Tuition varies by age, curriculum and school, but published guides and school schedules show early years typically around €5,000 - €10,000 a year, primary commonly €7,000 - €14,000 and secondary/Diploma years often €10,000 - €20,000 annually. Most schools also charge a one-off registration or capital fee and add separate charges for transport, meals, school trips and external exam fees, so ask for an all-in cost comparison.
When should we apply and how does the admissions cycle work?
The school year in Hungary commonly begins in early September, and most international schools prioritise September entry, so families should start enquiries and applications several months in advance. Many schools run rolling or mid-year admissions where space allows, but popular year groups can have waiting lists and some schools use entrance interviews, assessments or placement testing as part of the process.
What languages are used and what Hungarian support is available?
English is the dominant language of instruction at most international schools in Budapest, but many schools either offer intensive Hungarian lessons, Hungarian as a mother-tongue programme, or fully bilingual Hungarian - English (and in some cases Hungarian - German) pathways for pupils. Newcomer pupils are commonly given English-language support while schools work to integrate Hungarian language learning where appropriate for longer-term families.
What should we check when comparing international schools in Budapest?
Compare curriculum and qualification routes (IB, British, American, local bilingual), accreditation and inspection status, the school’s approach to language support and pastoral care, small-group or English-for-speakers-of-other-languages provision, and exactly what the published fee includes. Also ask for recent class sizes, university or progression information for older pupils, sample timetables and a clear breakdown of extra charges so you can compare final cost and fit rather than headline fees.