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Hungary, Budapest
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1. Eligibility: If you are older than 6 years and of school age, you may submit an application for admission to the Austrian-Hungarian European School Budapest. German, Hungarian and English are taught here. The school notes that most children can learn two or three languages almost as well as their mother tongue. Applicants should expect a bilingual learning environment.
2. Deadline and current status: The deadline for 1st-grade admission for the 2026/27 school year was February 15, 2026. Applications for the upcoming school year are no longer accepted. At present, admission is only possible for transfer entrants. For more information, contact the secretariat.
3. Later entry: Not only first graders can enroll; entry is possible later, for example from grade 5, but the student must already have good German language knowledge. The school aims for effective participation in the bilingual program. Entry is contingent on language ability and fit with the program. Further details are available from the secretariat.
4. Admission interview: The admission interview is not a test; there are no grades and no questions to prepare for. It consists of playful exercises, and children do not need to know German. Experienced teachers will assess whether the expectations of the bilingual school fit your child. The process emphasizes suitability and comfort with the learning environment.
5. Contact and data processing: For further questions contact the secretariat; the secretaries speak Hungarian, German and English. Data processing information related to admissions is provided in two documents.
Österreichisch-Ungarische Europaschule Budapest is a day school with after‑school care serving students aged 6 to 14. The school follows a bespoke bilingual German–Hungarian program with equal status for Hungarian and German, issuing bilingual certificates recognised in Hungary, Austria and the wider EU. Housed at Istenhegyi út 32 in Budapest, it operates under the Austrian-Hungarian Educational Center, from kindergarten through Matura. The curriculum emphasises sustainable education and the development of language, media, social and methodological competencies, while encouraging autonomous, student‑centred learning as pupils take increasing responsibility for their progress. Governance includes a Stiftung, Kuratorium and Aufsichtsrat; Austrian teachers are seconded by Austria. Since 1995, more than 900 students have completed the Europaschule, with over 95% continuing to Gymnasium. Facilities include a lunch service and daily afternoon care until 16:30. The school offers diverse clubs: STEM activities, drama and music, and Model UN, reflecting a strong emphasis on holistic development for students.
