Most popular international schools in Hungary

Orchidea Hungarian-English Bilingual School is a bilingual private school in Budapest offering education from kindergarten through secondary school. The school follows the Hungarian National Curriculum while delivering a Hungarian–English bilingual programme that enables students to study many subjects in English alongside Hungarian. English learning begins in kindergarten and becomes increasingly intensive, with secondary students following bilingual subject teaching designed to develop advanced language proficiency. The school aims for graduates to achieve C1-level English by the end of secondary education. Teaching takes place across three Budapest campuses serving kindergarten, primary and secondary students in a multicultural environment that welcomes both Hungarian and international families. A distinctive feature of OHEBS is its continuous bilingual pathway from early childhood through graduation, including a dedicated English preparatory year before the bilingual secondary programme. The school also supports students through small-group language instruction, student government activities and a variety of academic, artistic and community programmes that complement classroom learning.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

Bespoke Curriculum

SEK Budapest International School is a co-educational international school in Budapest serving students from age 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the Hungarian National Curriculum with SEK's International Education System adjustments and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. The school teaches in English and Hungarian, with Spanish taught as a second language, and Hungarian Matura available to Hungarian speakers. Founded in 1997, it became an IB World School in 2005 and draws an international student body from more than 30 countries. The campus uses state‑of‑the‑art technology—interactive whiteboards, iPads in classrooms, robotics and programming materials, and the IXL online platform—while emphasising values‑based education and the development of soft skills alongside core subjects. SEK Budapest offers a Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12 and the Hungarian Matura as an alternative. Extracurriculars span sports, arts, and international exchanges, including a Soccer Clinic with the Real Madrid Foundation and SEK/IES trips abroad annually.

Annual fees

HUF 3,605,000 – 4,288,000

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (DP)

Deutsche Schule Budapest is a German‑Hungarian bilingual school for ages 5 to 18. The campus sits in Budapest's XII district on a 3.6‑hectare forested site, with a modern building expanded in 2023 offering multimedia classrooms and specialist facilities. The school operates Grundschule (0. Klasse to 4. Klasse) and Gymnasium, with two language streams: Deutscher Zweig (German track) and Ungarischer Zweig (Hungarian track). Deutschunterricht is delivered as Deutsch als Fremdsprache or Deutsch als Muttersprache, with separate curricula for DaF (1–9) and DaM (5–12). The German‑language stream is taught mainly by native German‑speaking teachers, and KMK guidelines shape the curriculum. The Gymnasium includes Studienberatung, Orientierungsstufe, Mittelstufe and Oberstufe. Founded in 1990 as a German‑Hungarian encounter school, it is part of the international network of German Auslandsschulen and is sponsored by the Deutsche Schule Budapest Foundation, representing Germany, Hungary, Baden‑Württemberg and the City of Budapest. The campus features a well‑stocked library, an on‑site theatre, an in‑house kitchen, a gymnasium, outdoor sports grounds and a forest learning trail.

Annual fees

HUF 2,275,000 – 4,495,000

Ages

5 to 18 years

Curriculum

Bespoke Curriculum

American International School of Budapest (AISB) offers an American Curriculum with IB Diploma and pathway for students aged 3–18. English is the language of instruction, with World Languages part of the curriculum. The high school program follows an American model in an international context, offering a range of courses . Students graduate with the AISB High School Diploma, the IB Diploma, or a combination such as AISB Diploma + IB Diploma or AISB Diploma + Innovation Diploma. Established in 1973 by the U.S. Embassy, AISB serves a globally diverse student body and provides the Global Impact Diploma and a Dual Diploma (GID + IB). The 16-hectare campus houses Middle/High and Elementary buildings, libraries, theatres, a design technology suite, and arts facilities, plus two gyms, a 25m pool, a theatre, and playing fields. Co-curriculars include MUN, debate, robotics, and Celebrations of the Arts.

Annual fees

HUF 18,750 – 32,100

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

BME International Secondary Grammar School in Hungary is an IB World School delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) to students aged 14 to 18. Instruction is in English, with Hungarian language development supported by a bilingual framework. The DP is taught by IB-trained teachers and includes six courses across groups, Theory of Knowledge, a Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme, and a 4,000-word Extended Essay, over two years. Students study English Language and Literature, plus Language Acquisition (French, German, German Ab Initio, or Spanish), and options in Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts. The school maintains dedicated IB laboratories, a new library with Questia access, modern computers, and an extension to support IB classes, with progress tracked on ManageBac. Founded in 1993 by the English Department of the Technical University of Budapest, the school emphasises international-mindedness, mobility, and European exchanges, while offering Hungarian as a Foreign Language for students worldwide.

Annual fees

HUF 2,200,000 – 2,200,000

Ages

14 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (DP), Indian Curriculum, British Curriculum

International School of Budapest (ISB) is Hungary's bilingual international school, serving students aged 5 to 18 across preparatory, primary and secondary levels. Established in 1996, ISB offers two parallel academic pathways: the Cambridge International Programme (in English) and a Bilingual Programme that combines the Hungarian Curriculum Framework with Cambridge Examinations. Cambridge assessments include IGCSE results and progression to the IB Diploma Programme in Grade 11, with the Diploma exams in six subject areas. Since 2019, a Pre-IB Year provides targeted English-language support to help new students settle and achieve. The school is a Cambridge International School and IB World School, holding Hungarian accreditation as a bilingual institution (Ministry ID: 035019). The Budapest campus in District 11 has two buildings with modern classrooms, dedicated spaces for music, art and science, and a secure, accessible environment near Kopaszi Gát. A roster of clubs complements life, varied, including Robotics, MUN, arts and language activities.

Annual fees

HUF 30,000 – 6,518,400

Ages

5 to 18 years

Curriculum

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), French Curriculum

The British International School Budapest (BISB) serves ages 3 to 18 within a British international framework. The Early Years Foundation Stage through the English National Curriculum guides learning, with Cambridge IGCSE offered in secondary and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two years. English is the main language of instruction, with Hungarian, French, German, Spanish and Mandarin taught across the school. The hillside campus overlooks the Buda Hills and provides modern facilities for sport, performing arts and science. EdTech is central to daily lessons, featuring robotics, 3D printers and digital collaboration. An Early Years Centre offers outdoor spaces and Forest School, while a theatre, music production studio, ICT and science suites support high-tech learning. The library houses more than 25,000 resources. BISB also hosts a Music and Performing Arts collaboration with The Juilliard School and participates in Nord Anglia Education programmes, international expeditions and leadership activities and opportunities.

Annual fees

HUF 5,145,600 – 10,848,000

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)

REAL School Budapest is a not-for-profit British international school for children aged 5 to 14 (kindergarten to year 8) in Budapest. It follows the English National Curriculum and is COBIS accredited. Founded in 2019 by Barna and Viktória, it blends content with skills, mindset and adaptability through project-based, cross-curricular learning. The school is licensed in Hungary as a primary and middle school and uses REAL School competencies alongside the National Curriculum to guide progress. In the lower school (ages 5–9), literacy and numeracy foundations are built with Read Write Inc and Oxford Reading Tree, while science and humanities are explored through projects. In the upper school (ages 10–14), maths emphasises core skills and problem solving; literacy is linked to Dream to Reality projects; science is taught both as a project and a standalone subject. Weekly excursions and outdoor learning accompany daily teaching. The campus is a repurposed historic factory in Graphisoft Park, Óbuda, with a makerspace, large outdoor spaces and a plant-based Planteen canteen. Real-world projects such as selling products at a nearby market and city filmmaking connect learning with the community.

Annual fees

HUF 14,970 – 18,640

Ages

5 to 14 years

Curriculum

British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Great Grace International School (GGIS) is a private, English-language international school in Budapest serving kindergarten through 12th grade with a Christian worldview. The campus sits in the hills of Buda and welcomes students from 25 nationalities, with class sizes capped at 20. GGIS offers an American-style high school diploma and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International. The curriculum combines AP coursework with Bible instruction and English support. AP options include AP Chemistry and AP Physics every other year, AP Statistics, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Human Geography, with pathways to AP Capstone, AP International Diploma, and AP Scholar Awards. Graduation requires four years of English, three years of Social Studies, three years of Math, three years of Science, Bible each year, and two years of a foreign language or testing out. The school emphasizes music, arts and after-school activities.

Annual fees

HUF 5,457,000 – 7,850,000

Ages

5 to 18 years

Curriculum

Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum

Österreichisch-Ungarische Europaschule Budapest is a day school with after‑school care serving students aged 6 to 14. The school follows a bespoke bilingual German–Hungarian program with equal status for Hungarian and German, issuing bilingual certificates recognised in Hungary, Austria and the wider EU. Housed at Istenhegyi út 32 in Budapest, it operates under the Austrian-Hungarian Educational Center, from kindergarten through Matura. The curriculum emphasises sustainable education and the development of language, media, social and methodological competencies, while encouraging autonomous, student‑centred learning as pupils take increasing responsibility for their progress. Governance includes a Stiftung, Kuratorium and Aufsichtsrat; Austrian teachers are seconded by Austria. Since 1995, more than 900 students have completed the Europaschule, with over 95% continuing to Gymnasium. Facilities include a lunch service and daily afternoon care until 16:30. The school offers diverse clubs: STEM activities, drama and music, and Model UN, reflecting a strong emphasis on holistic development for students.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

6 to 14 years

Curriculum

Bespoke Curriculum