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REAL School Budapest

Hungary, Budapest

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HUF 14,970 - 18,640
Ages 5 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

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.

www.realschool.hu

Budapest, Záhony u. 7-U2 building, 1031 Hungary

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The Essentials

REAL School Budapest has instruction in English.

Location
Located in Graphisoft Park, Óbuda, Budapest, next to the Danube River. Housed in a historic factory building repurposed for learning, it features large, multi-purpose spaces and upcycled furniture. The address is 1031 Budapest, Hungary.

Stages
Primary and middle school for ages 5-14.

Type
Not-for-profit, British international school.

Additional learning support
The school does not have staffing provision to accommodate children with special needs, severe learning differences or serious behavioural issues.

Country affiliation
British international school (follows the English National Curriculum).
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at REAL School Budapest ranges from HUF 14,970 to HUF 18,640 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application fee: EUR 100 (one-time; non-refundable).
- Seat reservation fee: EUR 800 (payable on contracting for new students; for continuing students the seat reservation fee is due by 30 April each year to secure a place). The seat reservation fee is non-refundable and is applied to the first tuition payment (it is not an additional cost).

Tuition fees by age / year group (amounts in EUR)

- Age 5:
- Full year: EUR 14,970.
- Term payments: 1st term EUR 5,990; 2nd term EUR 4,490; 3rd term EUR 4,490.
- One-payment amount (with 4% discount): EUR 14,370.

- Age 6–7:
- Full year: EUR 15,970.
- Term payments: 1st term EUR 6,390; 2nd term EUR 4,790; 3rd term EUR 4,790.
- One-payment amount (with 4% discount): EUR 15,330.

- Age 8–9:
- Full year: EUR 17,630.
- Term payments: 1st term EUR 7,050; 2nd term EUR 5,290; 3rd term EUR 5,290.
- One-payment amount (with 4% discount): EUR 16,920.

- Age 10–11:
- Full year: EUR 18,070.
- Term payments: 1st term EUR 7,230; 2nd term EUR 5,420; 3rd term EUR 5,420.
- One-payment amount (with 4% discount): EUR 17,350.

- Age 12–14:
- Full year: EUR 18,640.
- Term payments: 1st term EUR 7,460; 2nd term EUR 5,590; 3rd term EUR 5,590.
- One-payment amount (with 4% discount): EUR 17,890.

Additional tuition-related charges

- EAL (English as an Additional Language) pull-out tutoring: 10% of the tuition fee while additional lessons are provided.
- Sibling discounts: 10% for the first younger sibling and 20% for all subsequent younger siblings.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Term payments are due 30 days before the start of each term.
- The one-payment (full-year) discount of 4% applies when the full-year fees are paid by 31 May, or within 7 days of enrolment (whichever is later). No discounts apply to corporate, institutional or diplomatic payments.
- Minimum enrolment is for one full school year; any special enrolment agreement shorter than one full year carries a 25% tuition surcharge.
- The seat reservation fee is applied to the first tuition payment (it is not an additional cost). The seat reservation fee and the application fee are non-refundable.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. REAL School operates as a day primary and middle school (ages 5–14); there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical extras

- The fees include plant-based lunches and snacks.
- Families should expect to cover transportation and accommodation costs for learning trips.
- All students aged 10 and above are expected to have a good quality notebook computer; the family is responsible for acquiring this device.
- Additional charges may apply for specific support services (for example, pull-out EAL as noted above).
- No specific uniform fee is listed in the school's published fee information.

Refund information

- The Application fee is non-refundable.
- The Seat reservation fee is non-refundable; it is credited against the first tuition payment in the applicable academic year.

Fee payment options

- Fees are set in Euros but may be paid in EUR, HUF, USD or GBP.
- No cash payments are accepted.

Notes on discounts and surcharges

- A 4% discount is offered for full-year one-payment settlements (conditions above).
- A 25% surcharge applies to any enrolment agreement shorter than one full school year.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

REAL School Budapest teaches British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 5 to 14.

Curriculum
REAL School follows the National Curriculum in England and is COBIS Accredited. It serves children from kindergarten to grade 8 (ages 5-14) and is licensed in Hungary as a primary and middle school. 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 woven into projects. In the upper school (ages 10-14), maths is taught as core skills, problem solving, and applied maths; literacy is integrated with Dream to Reality projects when possible, and science is taught both as a project-based and standalone subject. The learning emphasizes project-based experiences across Academics, Nature, Smart tech, Wellbeing, Entrepreneurship, and Regeneration, with weekly excursions and outdoor learning. End-of-term reports track progress against the English National Curriculum and REAL School's learning competencies, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 Research: Get to know the school by reading the website, downloading the brochure, contacting the admissions team, watching the YouTube channel, and following the school's social channels. Review the School Calendar and Fees Schedule to understand term dates and costs. REAL School offers rolling enrolment, accepting families to start throughout the year, with a minimum one-year commitment. The primary language of teaching is English; for students older than 8, conversational English is required to engage in projects, and 11+ applicants must have fluent spoken and written English, with proficiency assessed as part of the application process.

Step 2 Register your interest: Indicate your interest for enrolment by providing the name and age of your children and your contact details. Expect to receive a welcome email from the Family Ambassador. This initiates the application flow and helps the school provide the right information for your family. The link to indicate interest for enrolment is available on the admissions page.

Step 3 Meet Us!: Join an online call to learn more about the school and answer questions. The Family Ambassador, the Principal, an educator, or the Founders will be happy to meet you. Open Tour sessions are held every Tuesday, and there are other ways to get in touch if you prefer.

Step 4 Apply Online: Apply through the online application system and submit supporting documentation. This includes basic data, schooling history to date, any special needs or issues to be aware of, and questions about motivation for wishing to join the school. For applicants aged 11+, a short video introduction and a personal statement are requested. The application fee will be invoiced following submission.

Step 5 Meet the Founders: Following the review of the application, families are invited to meet the Founders through an online call to help establish whether the values and intentions of the School meet the expectations and values of the family. This is an important step in the process because the community plays an essential part in the School's ethos and education process.

Step 6 Trial Days: After the family meeting, your child would normally be invited for 3 trial days at the school to get a feel for the learning experience and the community, as well as to assess their readiness to join REAL School.

Step 7 Contract & payment: Once a formal offer of a place has been made, parents are asked to agree to the contract, and pay the Seat reservation fee to secure a place at the school. REAL School Budapest welcomes families from diverse backgrounds and does not discriminate on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or family structure. The school also provides a Privacy Policy for applicant data.

Note: REAL School offers rolling enrolment and is currently accepting international students aged 5-14.

Scholarships
Scholarship programme: A limited number of tuition assistance opportunities are offered for displaced families seeking full-time education at REAL School. Priority will be given to students who have been enrolled at REAL School since March 2022. Sustainable Entrepreneurship: The Ukraine offerings incorporate the Dream to Reality process to build a sustainable entrepreneurial mindset and address environmental and social issues. Saturday School: Every Saturday REAL School becomes a Ukrainian school, organized by the Ukrainian Association Unity. Children have fun, interactive activities; adults can join a Hungarian lesson and Q&A about Budapest; programs are in development for sustainability and entrepreneurship. Summer camps: Financial support is provided to displaced children to join summer camps, cultivating creativity, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, sustainability mindset and skills. Contact: Reach out to Ukrainian support catalyst Olesia at olesia.kuzo@realschool.hu and +36702828087. How you can help: Contributions are managed by the non-profit Dream to Reality Foundation for Sustainability, set up to provide scholarships and fund sustainability initiatives related to REAL School.
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