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Austrian-Hungarian European School

Hungary, Budapest

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Hungarian, German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 6 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 450
Type Co-educational
Opened 1995
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Hungarian, German, English
Typical class size 23
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

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.

Budapest, Istenhegyi út 32, 1126 Hungary

The Essentials

Austrian-Hungarian European School has 450 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in Hungarian, German.

Location
Budapest, Hungary. The Austrian-Hungarian European School Budapest is located at H-1126 Budapest, Istenhegyi út 32. The school is the Österreichisch-Ungarische Europaschule Budapest. Contact: Tel 003613564657; E-Mail: office@europaschule.hu.

Stages
Grades 1–8 (primary through lower secondary). Entry is possible in later years, e.g., from grade 5, for students with sufficient German language skills.

Type
Austrian-Hungarian European School Budapest; day school with after-school care.

Country affiliation
The school has Austrian and Hungarian affiliations.

School day structure
The school day runs 8:00–16:00 with nine periods: 1) 08:00–08:50, 2) 08:55–09:45, 3) 10:05–10:55, 4) 11:00–11:50, 5) 11:55–12:45, 6) 12:50–13:40, 7) 13:40–14:15, 8) 14:15–15:05, 9) 15:10–16:00. A midday meal is available, and after-school care runs daily until 16:30.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Afternoon care is provided Monday to Friday and includes a planned sequence of activities; it covers a shared meal and supervised time for completing homework, followed by recreational activities.

Uniform Requirement
There is no school uniform. Clothing should be appropriate; head coverings are removed in school; students wear indoor slippers and leave street shoes in the cloakroom.

Food Options
Lunch is provided as part of the after-school care; the program includes a meal during the afternoon groups. The afternoon care ends in the early evening. External fast food orders are not allowed, and water is the preferred drink while sugary drinks are not permitted.

Governance and Ownership
The Österreichisch-Ungarische Europaschule is governed by the non-profit Stiftung Österreichisch-Ungarische Europaschule. The Stiftung is overseen by a Kuratorium (board) led by Chair Mag. Kurt Langthaler, with members including Br. Vicentiu Ghiurca, Mag. Hanspeter Huber, Dr. Werner Jisa, OSR Alfred Brychta, Mag. Christian Hofmann, Evelin Stanzer, Dr.in Andrea Dorner, and Bernhard Mayr, MEd (Schulleiter). Austrian teachers are dispatched by the Republic of Austria and paid by Austria. The Stiftung funds necessary materials, operations, and Hungarian teaching staff, and sets the parental contribution. For the current school year, the parental contribution is HUF 1,050,000, and the contribution for after-school care (including lunch) is HUF 652,000.
Fees
Application fees

- No separate application or one-off registration fee is published for new pupils. The school's admission form and enrolment information do not list a distinct application charge.

Tuition (parental contribution) — annual and per-term detail

- Annual parental contribution for the school year 2025/26: HUF 1,050,000 per pupil (stated as the contribution for the laufende Schuljahr).

- The school does not publish a public breakdown of that contribution by term or by individual year group (no per-term or per-class fee table is given). The school states that the parental contribution can be paid in instalments (Teilbeträgen) but does not list specific instalment amounts or term invoices publicly.

After‑school / care and catering

- After‑school care (including lunch) — annual fee: HUF 652,000. This is published separately as the contribution for Nachmittagsbetreuung (incl. Mittagessen).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school invoices an annual parental contribution and explicitly states that payment in instalments is possible. No formal, detailed public billing schedule (exact instalment dates, number of instalments, or per-term invoice amounts) is published. Specific payment deadlines, late‑payment penalties, or interest terms are not provided in the publicly available fee information.

Boarding fees

- No boarding service or boarding fees are published. The school operates as a day school with regular school hours and an after‑school care programme; no residential/boarding programme or boarding charges are listed.

Other costs or fees (uniform, books, trips, extracurriculars, deposits)

- No fixed public fees for uniform, textbooks, refundable seat deposits, or a non‑refundable seat reservation are published in the school's public fee information. The only separately published charge in the available materials is the Nachmittagsbetreuung fee (HUF 652,000). Optional or occasional costs such as curriculum trips, exam fees, special courses, or externally provided services are not listed with fixed amounts in the public fee statements.

Refund information and scholarships

- The publicly available fee information does not include a published general refund policy for the parental contribution. The school indicates that families may apply to the Kuratorium for a scholarship (Stipendium), and that the parental contribution may be payable in instalments; it does not list formal refund rules or schedules in the published fee text.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)

- No specific payment methods (credit card, direct‑debit, bank account details, online payment portal) are published in the school's publicly posted fee information. Contact details for administrative enquiries are provided (telephone and e‑mail) for arranging payment and further financial details.

Short summary of available figures and missing details

- Available, published figures: annual parental contribution HUF 1,050,000 and after‑school care (incl. lunch) HUF 652,000 (figures shown as the amounts for the school's laufende Schuljahr).

- Not published in publicly available school materials: an explicit application/registration fee amount, a per‑term or per‑year‑group fee table, a detailed instalment/billing calendar, listed payment methods, boarding fees (no boarding programme documented), and a formal refund schedule.
Academics

Austrian-Hungarian European School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 6 to 14.

Curriculum
The school is a bilingual German–Hungarian institution within the Österreichisch-Ungarische Europaschule Budapest, with equal status for Hungarian and German. It issues bilingual certificates that are recognized in Hungary, Austria, and across the EU. The curriculum emphasizes sustainable education and the development of language, media, social, and methodological competencies, and it promotes autonomous learning. Teaching is student-centered and encourages learners to take increasing responsibility for their own learning. The Österreichisch-Ungarische Europaschule Budapest forms part of the Austrian-Hungarian Educational Center, offering education from kindergarten through Matura.

Exam Results
Alumni outcomes show that more than 95% of graduates attend a Gymnasium after graduation, while 5% enter a Fachmittelschule. Many graduates have already completed studies and now work in very good positions domestically and abroad.

Higher Education Progression
Completion of the 8th grade provides access to higher secondary education. The Austrian Matura (Reifeprüfung) from the Austrian upper secondary Gymnasium qualifies graduates for university study in Austria, other EU countries, and Hungary.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school strengthens students' social competence as part of personality development. It is described as an active, world-opening bilingual private school in Budapest, with Hungarian and German treated as equal languages. Through student exchanges, partnerships, and stays in Austria and Europe, the school aims to increase language skills and deepen mutual understanding among people from different states. The values emphasize openness to the world, democratic thinking and intercultural conduct within the framework of a united Europe. Students are taken seriously as individuals and are involved in the learning process, supporting autonomous learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Hungarian and German are treated as equal languages. The school issues bilingual transcripts that are valid in Hungary, Austria, and across the EU. At the end of the 8th grade, students can earn language diplomas in German (ÖSD) and English (FCE) and the European Computer Driving Licence (ICDL).
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1995 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools (Fratres Scholarum Christianorum, FSC) as a Hungarian-registered foundation, the Österreichisch-Ungarische Europaschule Budapest is a non-profit institution. It is part of the Österreichisch-Ungarisches Bildungszentrum Budapest, serving from kindergarten through the Matura with equal status for Hungarian and German, and bilingual certificates valid in Hungary, Austria, and the wider EU. Governance rests with the Stiftung, the Kuratorium manages the foundation, and an Aufsichtsrat supervises its activities; the chairman is Mag. Kurt Langthaler, with members including Br. Vicentiu Ghiurca, Mag. Hanspeter Huber, Dr. Werner Jisa, and others. Austrian teachers are dispatched and paid by the Republic of Austria, while the Stiftung covers operating costs and staff for the school. Since 1995, more than 900 students have completed the Europaschule; more than 95% proceed to Gymnasium.

Community
The school is an active, globally oriented encounter school. It is a bilingual intercultural private school rooted in Christian responsibility and open to people of other religions. It is part of the Österreichisches Bildungszentrum Budapest, with equal status for Hungarian and German, and bilingual certificates valid in Hungary, Austria, and the EU. After-school care runs Monday through Friday until 16:30, including lunch, supervised study time, and recreational activities. Since 1995, there is an alumni community; more than 900 alumni have completed Europaschule, and an active alumni group 'Europaschule Oldies' is maintained to stay connected via omeoldies@europaschule.hu.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located at H-1126 Budapest, Istenhegyi út 32, Österreichisch-Ungarische Europaschule Budapest is a bilingual institution described as 'A school for heart, hand and mind.' A lunch service is provided for students. Afternoon care runs daily Monday through Friday until 16:30, combining a shared lunch, supervised study time to complete homework, and leisure activities. Contact: office@europaschule.hu.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Afternoon program includes lunch, supervised homework time, and leisure activities. An after-school club (Ovisklub) is available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
3D printing and robotics give students the opportunity to develop skills in digital fabrication and programming. By creating 3D models and programming microprocessors, they learn to solve complex problems. History Club enables students to explore interesting topics, people, and events beyond regular lessons using playful methods and digital media.

Arts & Creative
Darstellendes Spiel (Drama) involves rehearsing dialogues, improvisation, and creating original texts for school performances. Rock 'n' Roll is offered as an after-school course with sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 16:00 to 17:00. Violin and piano lessons are available, taught by external instructors, with violin focusing on ensemble work and performance and piano including music theory.

Cultural & Language
Lasalle-Gruppe provides primary students with creative activities to explore faith through crafts, singing, and play, named after the founder of the De La Salle Brothers. Ovisklub introduces preschoolers to school life in German through songs and rhymes, focusing on social and motor skills; participation does not affect admission. Model UN & English Culture Club offers opportunities for seventh and eighth graders to discuss current topics and use English in public speaking.

Social & Hobbies
Basketball provides sport, play, and good cheer. Chess in school takes place every Monday and Thursday between 13:45 and 14:30. Karate teaches sport and regular exercise and introduces players to Japanese culture with the values of diligence and perseverance.

Leadership & Professional
Model UN Junior fosters leadership, public speaking, and collaboration skills as students debate and draft resolutions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Turn- und Bewegungstraining für Mädchen strengthens posture, flexibility, and coordination. Karate teaches regular exercise and introduces players to Japanese cultural values of diligence and perseverance.
Languages

Language Provision
Hungarian and German are languages of instruction with equal status; bilingual certificates are issued and recognized in Hungary, Austria, and the EU. At the end of the 8th grade, students may earn language diplomas in German (ÖSD) and English (FCE) and the European Computer Driving Licence (ICDL).

Bilingual Teaching
The school is a two-language intercultural private school with Hungarian and German given equal status; bilingual certificates are issued and valid in Hungary, Austria, and the EU.

Immersion Programs
Through student exchange programs, school partnerships, and stays in Austria and Europe, we aim to enhance students' language proficiency and mutual understanding.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Eligibility: If you are older than 6 years and of school age, you may submit an application for admission to the Austrian-Hungarian European School Budapest. German, Hungarian and English are taught here. The school notes that most children can learn two or three languages almost as well as their mother tongue. Applicants should expect a bilingual learning environment.

2. Deadline and current status: The deadline for 1st-grade admission for the 2026/27 school year was February 15, 2026. Applications for the upcoming school year are no longer accepted. At present, admission is only possible for transfer entrants. For more information, contact the secretariat.

3. Later entry: Not only first graders can enroll; entry is possible later, for example from grade 5, but the student must already have good German language knowledge. The school aims for effective participation in the bilingual program. Entry is contingent on language ability and fit with the program. Further details are available from the secretariat.

4. Admission interview: The admission interview is not a test; there are no grades and no questions to prepare for. It consists of playful exercises, and children do not need to know German. Experienced teachers will assess whether the expectations of the bilingual school fit your child. The process emphasizes suitability and comfort with the learning environment.

5. Contact and data processing: For further questions contact the secretariat; the secretaries speak Hungarian, German and English. Data processing information related to admissions is provided in two documents.
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