REAL School Budapest
International School in Budapest
Quick answer
REAL School Budapest is a not-for-profit international primary and middle school serving 77 students from 27 nationalities aged 5 to 14 — intentionally boutique scale. The school delivers project-based 'real-life learning' rooted in regenerative-education values, accredited by COBIS and BSO. Tuition $15,467-$19,259 per year. Strong fit for international and Hungarian expat families seeking innovative experiential primary/middle education with feeder pathway to British boarding or IB upper schools.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at REAL School Budapest.
- Tuition: $15,467–$19,259/yr published annual range.
- 27 nationalities top: Most common nationality: Hungarian, American, Ukrainian South Korean.
- Ages: Ages 5 to 14 school day starts at Drop off is ffrom 8:30 am, arrival by 8:45 and school starts at 9:00 am.
- Accreditations: COBIS, BSO verified.
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About REAL School Budapest
REAL School Budapest is an international primary school for the curious, creative and courageous. We inspire and empower the next generation to dream and build a beautiful world.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $15,467 – $19,259 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 5722881 Ft-7125885 Ft |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $17,913(+3%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $19,413 |
| Cost position in Budapest | 75th percentile(above average) |
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After school opportunity if enough interest arises from the community. Formerly Italian lessons were held.
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Not at the moment
Yes - extensive EAL programme with tailored intervention.
Drop off is ffrom 8:30 am, arrival by 8:45 and school starts at 9:00 am – Pick up is at 3:45 pm and the school is open till 5:00 pm to look after children who can not be picked up for some reason and for children who participate in after school activities organised in the frames of REAL Zone www.realzone.hu
Yes, healthy snacks are provided twice a day (morning and afternoon) and a two-course plant-based lunch from 12:30.
All school meals are plant-based and prepared and served by The Planteen, a completely plant-based canteen run by REAL School. In case any other requests arise, the School is open to discuss them.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Budapest
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Most common nationality: Hungarian, American, Ukrainian South Korean, Russian, Chinese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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