REAL School Budapest, also known as RSB, is a unique international school in Hungary that started in 2019. they have about 80 students and hire around six teachers from other countries yearly. RSB is considered one of the best international schools in Hungary.

REAL School Budapest welcomes curious, creative, and brave students. RSB is the only school in Hungary that's a COBIS Patron's Accredited Member. They also got Beacon School status for being committed to sustainability and caring about their community's wellbeing.

Their way of teaching is designed to bring out the best in each student. REAL School Budapest teaches foundational knowledge about the world, helps develop entrepreneurial skills and mindsets, and focuses on wellbeing, promoting kindness, balance, and health.

REAL School Budapest follows the National Curriculum for England (key stages 1-3) for their Learning Programme. They also use great tools worldwide, like the Cloud Institute's Education for Sustainability program, project-based learning from the Innovation Unit, and Ideo's Design Thinking for Educators.

REAL School also organizes learning around real projects with clear goals and results. This way of learning helps students develop an entrepreneurial attitude, social skills, and an understanding of why subjects matter. Knowledge is based on engagement, and the projects lead to creating impressive and meaningful things. They are flexible and adapt to different learning styles: no more rigid lesson plans or one-size-fits-all teaching.

Detailed information:

• Address: Budapest, Záhony u. 7-U2 building, 1031 Hungary
• Founded: 2019
• Phone: +36 21 262 0380
• Email: joinus@realschool.hu
• Ages: 5-14 years old
• Tuition fees: 5,074,682 Ft - 5,920,722 Ft
  
• Website: https://www.realschool.hu/

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The International School of Budapest (ISB) is Hungary's most prominent bilingual school that teaches English and Hungarian. It has modern buildings with good classrooms, a courtyard with big trees, and classes with 14-18 students on average. It's for kids aged 5 to 18 and covers kindergarten, primary, and high school.

ISB is officially recognized as a Cambridge International School, an IB World School, and a private Hungarian school. In the preparatory grade at ISB, they teach things similar to what kids learn in Hungarian kindergartens but for kids under six. If a child is older than six, they can join preparatory education with permission from the Committee of Experts or the Education Office.

Cambridge International Examinations officially approved ISB's program, a set of lessons accepted worldwide. ISB also became an IB World School and started offering the IB Diploma Programme for eligible Grade 11 students in September 2020.

ISB's way of teaching is interesting because they mix the skill-based learning from Cambridge with the knowledge-based learning from the Hungarian curriculum. The International Academic Program follows the Cambridge International Curriculum, while the Bilingual Academic Program combines the Hungarian National Curriculum with Cambridge's curriculum.

ISB cares about its staff, with an average staff time of 6 years. Some teachers have been there for more than ten years. Students can take official Cambridge exams at the end of Grades 5, 8, and 10. The Hungarian community at ISB helps foreign or returning families join the Hungarian social life. This makes it easy for foreign kids to fit into the Hungarian community while sharing new things with their friends.

Detailed information:

• Address: Budapest, Budafoki út 97-103, 1117 Hungary
• Founded: 1996
• Phone: +36 70 427 3985
• Email: info@isb.hu
• Ages: 5-18 years old
• Tuition fees: 3,870,300 Ft - 5,626,000 Ft
• Website: https://www.isb.hu/

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Greater Grace International School (GGIS) is a private international school located in the twelfth district of Budapest, teaching in English since it started in 1991. It's one of the top schools in the city, serving students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. GGIS follows Christian principles, emphasizing respect and inclusion to create a friendly international community. Students from different countries and faiths bring their unique cultures and ideas to GGIS.

GGIS has over 25 nationalities and appreciates and celebrates diverse cultures. The teachers work hard to engage and challenge each student. With small class sizes, the school can provide individualized teaching, essential for students to stay motivated and succeed in their studies.

GGIS is known for its excellent English language programs in Budapest. It focuses on building vocabulary and speaking skills in every lesson. Its extra English as an Additional Language (EAL) program gives additional support to those who are still learning English.

GGIS helps students lead healthy lives with meaningful relationships with God and others. Their goal is to provide a high-quality education in English, helping students in their physical, spiritual, and academic growth with a biblical perspective. The school will be filled with the life and love of God, affecting everyone who walks into their buildings – staff, students, parents, and visitors.

Detailed information:

• Address: Budapest, Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 22b, 1125 Hungary
• Founded: 1991
• Phone: +36 1 274 4053
• Ages: 5-18 years old
• Tuition fees: 3,730,000 Ft - 5,633,000 Ft
• Website: https://www.ggis.hu/

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Orchidea International School is a private school that follows the Hungarian National Curriculum and Assessment System. The school uses both Hungarian and English to teach students. Starting from a young age, students learn in both languages, which helps them understand different cultures.

Orchidea International School teaches English using modern methods, like using computers and doing fun activities. Keep classes small, with students in groups based on their level. This creates a diverse environment where everyone speaks English.

Orchidea International School focuses on both what they teach and how they communicate. This includes regular English lessons, exciting projects, online assignments, and special days where they learn about different cultures.

Students have at least five English classes each week, including lessons in native English and learning about different cultures. By the time they finish 8th grade, almost all students can take an intermediate English exam. Many of their students go on to take an advanced English exam by the age of 14.

The teachers include those who speak English as their first language and others with lots of experience teaching in different countries. This mix makes learning exciting and helps students do well in their English exams. Starting from 1st grade, the school's international atmosphere is an excellent chance for students to feel comfortable using English. Students and teachers from different countries talk to each other in English, making it a great way to learn.

Orchidea International School is an accredited school that follows the rules of the Hungarian National Public Education Act and meets the national curriculum requirements. Their goal is to help students do well in every part of their lives – at school, in understanding different cultures, in sports, and in how they behave.

Detailed information:

• Address: Budapest, Hajdú u. 18-24, 1139 Hungary
• Founded: 2015
• Phone: +36 70 323 2543
• Email: hajdu_ovi@ohebs.hu
• Ages: 3-18 years old
• Website: https://www.ohebs.hu/

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The Austrian-Hungarian European School is for kids aged 6 to 14 and teaches in German and Hungarian. It's part of the international Austrian school system and is guided by the Catholic Order of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

Owned by the Christian Brothers Catholic Order, this school is part of a larger group called De La Salle Schools. Are 450 students from different backgrounds, but most come from Hungarian families. At OME, they think it's essential to educate the whole person, not just their brain, but also to help them grow into well-rounded individuals.

The school is in the Budapest Complex Austrian Training Center and covers education from kindergarten to graduation. Here, German and Hungarian languages are given the same importance. Their students' certificates are valid in both countries and throughout the European Union. The Austrian-Hungarian European School organizes student exchanges, partnerships with other schools, and trips to Austria and other European countries to help their students learn other languages and understand different cultures.

The Austrian-Hungarian European School has a great team of teachers, including Austrian and Hungarian educators. The example set by parents and teachers is crucial for children's development. They treat students as independent individuals and involve them in learning, promoting autonomous learning. OME is proud to be a certified COOL school, which focuses on creating a supportive environment for students to succeed in their studies and personal growth.

Detailed information:

• Address: Budapest, Istenhegyi út 32, 1126 Hungary
• Founded: 1995
• Phone: +36 1 356 4657
• Email: office@europaschule.hu
• Ages: 6-14 years old
• Website: https://europaschule.hu/

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The BME International Secondary Grammar School is an IB DP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) school. The first batch of 9 students began the IB program in September 2015, and they
are still welcoming applications from students who have completed the 10th grade. The primary goal of all IB programs is to cultivate globally aware individuals who, recognizing their shared humanity and responsibility for the planet, contribute to building a better and more peaceful world.

The BME International Secondary School guides students toward achieving high academic standards, active engagement in the school and local community, and exploring life goals while emphasizing respect for diverse perspectives. With a diverse student community representing 32 nations, including Hungary, Afghanistan, Albania, Canada, China, and many others, the school promotes the integration of students into the broader values and principles of the international community.

The BME International Secondary Grammar School takes pride in the multinational student body and teachers with diverse cultural backgrounds. The school embraces its international identity, fostering meaningful connections among students and aligning with the varied values of the global community.

The BME International Secondary Grammar School organizes numerous traditional and informal events. Students are encouraged to participate in various activities, including organizing events. These range from celebrating special days to engaging in Comenius eco-projects that involve trips to Finland. Additionally, they provide opportunities for students to enjoy fun nights, such as outings on a BKV bus reserved for the students.

Detailed information:

• Address: Budapest, Egry József u. 3-11, 1111 Hungary
• Founded: 2015
• Phone: +36 1 209 4983
• Email: info@bmegimnazium.hu
• Ages: 14-18 years old
• Tuition fees: 2.050.000 HUF/year
• Website: https://www.ohebs.hu/

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The Gustave Eiffel French School of Budapest, also called the French School of Budapest, is a French international school in Hungary that educates Kindergarten to High School students.

The high school is part of a global network of French schools (A.E.F.E.) in 137 countries with 495 schools. While following French programs, the Hungarian Ministry of Education also approves the school. Their primary teaching language is French, and they have a system to help students who don't speak French integrate quickly.

The Gustave Eiffel French School of Budapest has separate Kindergarten, elementary, and middle school spaces. Still, they also share common areas like the entrance forum, auditorium (with 227 seats), gymnasium (1000 m²), and sports fields renovated in 2016. Their teachers, mainly from the French and Hungarian Ministries of National Education, focus on providing personalized and caring teaching.

Apart from regular classes, students can engage in various activities such as theater in English, French, Hungarian, and Spanish, visual arts, sports, conferences, author discussions, relay races, Press Week, Spring of Poets, writing workshops, and school trips within Hungary and abroad. The orientation program helps students gradually learn about work, business, and post-baccalaureate training to make informed decisions about their education and career paths.

Detailed information:

• Address: Budapest, Máriaremetei út 193-199., 1029 Hungary
• Founded: 1962
• Phone: +36 1 275 4296
• Email: communication@lfb.hu
• Ages: 3-18 years old
• Tuition fees: 1,930,000 Ft - 2,412,500 Ft
• Website: https://lfb.hu/

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Brit-Magyar School started in September 2020. The Brit-Magyar Bilingual Elementary and Middle School perfectly combines the private school experience, the requirements of 21st-century parental expectations, and the immersion language methodology for children. It follows the rules of what Hungary says kids should learn and has a plan for teaching in two languages. Also, Brit-Magyar is approved by Cambridge International.

BMS is a Hungarian school that follows the same rules as other public schools. But, what makes them different is that their teachers come from different countries like Hungary, the UK, the USA, Canada, and South Africa.

Their students come from Hungary, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Denmark, Russia, and Malaysia. Brit-Magyar School uses the Hungarian way of teaching some subjects, like Hungarian, math, and other issues taught in English using Cambridge International. They try to teach in a way that's good for the whole world and helps kids learn skills, not just facts.

Brit-Magyar School divides their lessons so that half is Hungarian and the other half is English. They spend extra time on essential subjects like Hungarian, math, and English. They also teach science and some other issues in English in smaller groups. The school is open every day from 8:00 to 17:00. The day starts at 8:30, and the last lesson is at 15:00. Parents can pick up their kids until 16:00. After school, kids can join activities for an extra cost. Parents can buy lunch and snacks at the school during breaks if parents want.

Detailed information:

• Address: Budapest, Tárogató út 2-4, 1021 Hungary
• Founded: 1908
• Phone: +36 30 310 3733
• Email: admissions@britmagyariskola.hu
• Ages: 5-14 years old
• Tuition fees: 2,385,000 Ft
• Website: https://britmagyariskola.hu/en/

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The German School of Budapest, also known as Deutsche Schule Budapest, is a private international school in Hungary's capital. It was established in 1908 to support German families living in Hungary and has become a diverse institution with students mainly from expatriate business and diplomatic communities. Recognized as one of the best schools, it received a Certificate of Excellence from the Central Agency for German Schools Abroad in 2012 and again in 2020.

With around 500 students, Deutsche Schule Budapest has a Primary School for Grades 1 to 4 (Grundschule) and a Secondary School for Grades 5 to 12. The school maintains a solid bicultural academic curriculum, boasting a graduation rate close to 100% and one of the country's highest university admission rates (95%). While the primary language of instruction is German, some classes are taught in Hungarian based on the student's academic program. Due to the limited German proficiency of many Hungarian students, the teaching approach is increasingly becoming bilingual.

Deutsche Schule Budapest is renowned for its excellence in mathematics, science, and language. Students consistently excel in standardized tests, participate in international and national academic competitions, and earn language certificates through collaborations with the Institut Français and the Instituto Cervantes.

Teachers at the school are recommended and appointed by the German Ministry for Education and are highly competitive positions based on three-year contracts. In some cases, especially for subjects taught in Hungarian, the school hires teachers directly from Hungary, requiring a minimum of several years of experience at a reputable Hungarian secondary school.

Deutsche Schule Budapest's campus spans 35 hectares in the Buda hills, offering a picturesque city view and easy access via public transport. The primary school and cafeteria are housed in a historic hunting lodge, while the secondary school and administrative offices are in a modern building. Specialty classrooms, a computer room, a library, a gym, and a fully equipped theater contribute to the well-rounded educational environment. Outdoor facilities include a playground, basketball and soccer courts, and a running track, with all classrooms equipped with Smart Boards.

Detailed information:

• Address: Budapest, Cinege út 8/c, 1121 Hungary
• Founded: 2020
• Phone: +36 1 391 9100
• Email: sekretariat@deutscheschule.hu
• Ages: 6-18 years old
• Tuition fees: 1,360,000 HUF (2020-2021)
  
• Website: https://deutscheschule.hu/de/

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Britannica International School in Budapest started in 1994 and is the oldest British school in Hungary. It uses the National Curriculum for England but adds things to make it more global. The school is in District XII in the Buda Hills, and it has students from 46 different countries aged 5 to 18.

Britannica International School has excellent facilities like a computer room, library, indoor pool, gym, auditorium, dining room, study rooms, labs, music and art rooms, and outdoor play areas. The school follows the English National Curriculum, and at 16, students take the International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE). At ages 17 and 18, they can specialize in the AS and A2 Level programs.

Britannica International School is proud of the good results: 53% of students get an A or A* at IGCSE, and 85% get grades from A* to C.[8] Some students even reach the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award for having the best marks in the world in their subjects. The school is a Cambridge International Examination Center.

Britannica International School also has fun events like school plays, a spring fair, and a poetry competition in Budapest. Students can join activities like drama, film-making, football, hockey, volleyball, tennis, art, photography, hiking, crafts, cooking, and dance, and there are academic clubs, too. The teachers from the UK are trained and chosen for their experience. Britannica International School focuses on the kids, offers good care, and creates a positive learning place.

Detailed information:

• Address: Budapest, Kakukk út 1-3, 1121 Hungary
• Founded: 1994
• Phone: +36 1 466 9794
• Email: admissions@britmagyariskola.hu
• Ages: 5-18 years old
• Tuition fees: 5,150,000 Ft - 7,300,000 Ft
• Website: https://britannicaschool.hu/

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