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For expats whose children are pre-schoolers, there are numerous kindergartens and nursery schools in Budapest, especially in the 2nd and 12th districts.
Below is a list of international kindergartens in Budapest that are popular with expat parents.
Pre-schools and kindergartens in Budapest
Apple Tree Kindergarten
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Ages: 1.5 to 6 years
Website: www.appletree-kindergarten.hu
The English Garden
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Ages: 4 months to 7 years
Website: www.englishgarden.hu
Happy Kids Kindergarten
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Ages: 1.5 to 7 years
Website: www.happykids.hu
Planet Kids Kindergarten
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Ages: 2 to 5 years
Website: www.planet-kids.hu
Plum Pudding Kindergarten
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Ages: 1 to 5 years
Website: www.plumpudding.hu
Under the Rainbow Pre-school and Kindergarten
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Ages: 1.5 to 7 years
Website: www.undertherainbow.hu
Further reading
►Read more about the selection of International Schools in Budapest
►Our Education and Schools in Budapest page provides an overview of the city's schooling system
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