There are a number of international schools in Budapest. These schools offer a high standard of education, but are expensive, and there are often waiting lists, so expats moving to Budapest should plan well in advance. The majority of these schools offer the International Baccalaureate, British or American curriculum.

Below is a list of the most popular international schools in Budapest.

International schools in Budapest

American International School of Budapest

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.aisb.hu

The British International School Budapest

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.nordangliaeducation.com

Britannica International School Budapest

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE
Ages: 5 to 18
Website: www.britannicaschool.hu 

English School Budapest

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.englishschool.hu

Greater Grace International School

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and Christian
Ages: 5 to 18
Website: www.ggis.hu

International School of Budapest

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate, English National Curriculum and Hungarian National Curriculum
Ages: 5 to 18
Website: www.isb.hu

Further reading

►Education and Schools in Budapest provides an overview of the education system in the city

►See Pre-school and Childcare in Budapest for a list of schools for your little ones

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