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Budapest Japanese School

Hungary, Budapest

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Japanese
Fees HUF 1,440,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 76
Type Co-educational
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hungarian
Stages Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Budapest Japanese School is a full-time Japanese educational institution located at 1125 Budapest, Virányos út 48, Hungary. It operates under a bespoke curriculum and maintains formal ties with the Embassy of Japan in Hungary. The school opened in April 2005 as a full-time Japanese school, initially enrolling 33 students: 30 in the elementary division and 3 in the middle division, reflecting its focus on continuity from primary through middle years. It is situated on the Buda side, in District XII, and is co-located with Virányos School, nearby the Embassy of Japan. This arrangement supports a locally accessible campus while preserving a Japanese-language, culturally familiar learning environment. Students commute via individually contracted buses or taxis, by public transportation, or are dropped off and picked up by parents, accommodating diverse family arrangements. The school's setup supports Japanese-language instruction and community continuity for expatriate families living in Budapest. Serves learners from early years.

1125 Budapest, Virányos út 48, Hungary

The Essentials

Budapest Japanese School has 76 pupils, instruction in Japanese.

Location
The Budapest Japanese School is located in Budapest, Hungary. The address is 1125 Budapest, Virányos út 48. It is in the Virányos area of the city.

Stages
Elementary (primary) level.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the Embassy of Japan in Hungary.

Bus service
The school does not operate a bus service. Transportation is arranged by families directly with private bus providers. Bus providers include Sargent, Luminata, and Capital.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Transport to and from school is by a school bus and by parental transport. The school does not operate its own bus; families contract directly with private bus companies for the service.

Uniform Requirement
There are no specific daily uniform requirements. Elementary students must bring a red-and-white hat for PE. For PE, comfortable clothing such as T-shirts, pants, tracksuits or sweatshirts is advised; athletic shoes are acceptable; indoor shoes (slippers) are used inside the building.

Food Options
The school does not provide meals; families should prepare lunch and a water bottle.

Governance and Ownership
The school is established by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Hungary as an overseas educational facility recognized by the Government of Japan. Operations are overseen by a School Management Council. Funding comes from Japanese government subsidies, tuition, enrollment fees, and donations.
Fees

Annual tuition at Budapest Japanese School ranges from HUF 1,440,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees
- An admission (enrolment) fee is charged on entry; the school's regulations state that the amount of the admission fee is set by the school's governing board.
- A 2021 school notice stated that the admission fee amount was not revised at that time (no new numeric figure was published in that notice).

Tuition fees (per term and per academic year)
- Tuition is charged per half‑year (per term). The published tuition level set in the school's tuition revision notice is HUF 720,000 per half‑year (term). This applies to school tuition as stated in the school notice.
- Tuition expressed as academic year (two terms): HUF 1,440,000 per academic year (two half‑year payments of HUF 720,000 each).
- The tuition figure above is presented as the school's stated per‑term amount; the school regulations indicate that admission and tuition amounts are determined by the governing board and may be reviewed annually.

Tuition by year group
- The school's published documents present tuition as a term (half‑year) amount rather than differentiated line items by individual grade; the stated term amount applies to students in the school's elementary and junior‑high divisions unless the governing board sets grade‑specific amounts. (The school is organized as elementary (grades 1–6) and junior high (grades 7–9).)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment currency: payments are required in Hungarian forints (HUF).
- Payment schedule: tuition is billed in two instalments each school year — the first (front) term payment is due by May 15 and the second (back) term payment is due by October 15.
- Prorating for entry/exit: tuition months are calculated from the month that schooling begins (the month of the student's first day counts as one month). When a student withdraws or takes leave, the school calculates tuition to the last month the student actually attended and refunds the remainder of the half‑term payment on a month‑pro rata basis.
- Payment destination and method: tuition payments must be made to the school's designated bank account (school‑specified bank). Payments are therefore required in HUF and remitted to the school's bank as instructed by the school. Specific bank account details are issued by the school on invoice.

Boarding / accommodation fees
- The Budapest Japanese School operates as an elementary and junior‑high day school; there is no published boarding facility for students. Short‑term/visiting students are required to live in Hungary with a parent/guardian during any trial/short‑term enrollment periods, which indicates that the school does not provide boarding.

Other costs and typical extras
- School‑sold stationery and notebooks: the school publishes a required items list by grade; some school materials are sold by the school. Example list prices appear in school materials (examples include school‑supplied notebooks shown at HUF 600 per item in one document and HUF 1,400 per item for specified notebooks in the grade list). Families should budget for stationery, workbooks, and subject‑specific materials.
- Special / event costs: event and excursion costs (行事費) and other activity costs may be charged as actual cost when applicable; these are collected separately as required.
- Short‑term trial/experience admission (体験入学) fees: for short trial enrolments the school publishes a required‑expense schedule — for example, a published 2025 document states HUF 50,000 for up to five consecutive days, and HUF 9,000 per day from the sixth day onward; payment on acceptance is required (school issues invoice and collects on first day).
- Examination and test fees: the school charges examination fees for tests it administers (e.g., language or mathematics tests) and these fees are collected separately and are generally non‑refundable. The school's exam notices set each exam's specific fee and collection rules.
- Transportation: the school does not operate the school bus service; families contract directly with local bus companies for school transport and pay bus providers separately.

Uniform and clothing
- The school's guidance indicates there is no strict required uniform; typical requirements include indoor shoes and suitable clothing for physical education, and grade‑specific equipment lists (e.g., red/white cap, gym clothes, swim gear, etc.). Families are expected to supply stationery and clothing items listed in the grade materials. The school supplies or sells limited items as noted in the materials.

Refunds and late payment
- Refunds on tuition: when a student withdraws or takes leave, the school calculates tuition to the last month attended and refunds the unspent portion of the half‑term (term) payment on a month‑by‑month pro‑rata basis.
- Late payment and non‑payment: guardians must pay tuition by the prescribed due dates; the regulations state that if tuition is overdue for six months with no prospect of payment, the school may terminate enrollment.

Fee payment options (methods accepted / instructions)
- The school requires payment in Hungarian forints and instructs payment to the school‑specified bank account for tuition and school charges. The school documentation and regulations direct families to remit payments to the designated bank account shown on official invoices. No alternative payment methods (credit‑card payment portals) are specified in the school regulations.

Brief note on items not explicitly published in the materials reviewed
- A clear numeric figure for the admission/enrolment fee (the exact HUF amount) was not found in the publicly available school regulations and notices reviewed; the regulations state admission and tuition amounts are set by the governing board, and a 2021 tuition notice confirmed the term tuition level and noted that the admission fee was not revised but did not publish the numeric admission fee itself. For this reason, the admission fee is described here as a charged item whose amount is determined by the school's board.
Academics

Budapest Japanese School teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school opened in April 2005 as a full-time Japanese school. The elementary division began with 30 students, the middle division with 3, for a total of 33 students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school aims to cultivate rich humanity and the ability to think for oneself and act proactively. It seeks to develop students who can live independently in an international society. The education emphasizes fostering self-motivated inquiry and responsible decision making. Students are taught to recognize the value of others and interact with empathy. The school fosters intercultural interest and active engagement through communication with others.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school understands disabilities, including developmental disabilities, and provides instruction and support accordingly. It emphasizes understanding disabilities appropriately when guiding and supporting students. It addresses diverse learner needs in a tailored manner. It works with families to promote and implement supports for students. It emphasizes collaboration with parents to ensure appropriate accommodations and ongoing assistance.

Mental Wellbeing
The school aims for students to be mentally and physically healthy and to value their own health while actively improving physical fitness. It creates a safe learning environment free from bullying, where students can pursue learning with confidence. The school supports student well-being through regular programs such as education counseling weeks held twice a year. It emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, addressing both emotional and physical aspects of health. Mental and physical health are foundational to academic success.

Safeguarding
The school has an anti-bullying policy stating that bullying can affect any student and must be prevented. It establishes a Bullying Issues Countermeasures Committee responsible for prevention, early detection, information sharing, and timely responses, including emergency meetings. It conducts prevention activities such as moral education and human rights campaigns to foster respectful relationships. When bullying is identified, the school promptly informs teachers and guardians and coordinates with parents; in serious cases, it reports to the Ministry of Education and the Embassy. The policy is published on the school website and is subject to periodic monitoring and evaluation with updates as needed.
Parent Experience

History
The Budapest Japanese School opened in April 2005 as a full-time Japanese school. It started with 33 students: 30 in the elementary division and 3 in the middle school. The school is located on the Buda side in District XII and is co-located with Virányos School. It is near the Embassy of Japan in Hungary. Students commute by individually contracted buses or taxis, by public transportation, or are dropped off/picked up by their parents.

Community
The school maintains an events calendar. The 2026 annual events schedule is published, and monthly event calendars are provided for 2026 (April–September) and 2025 (April–September). The site also posts announcements about tests and events.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Budapest Japanese School has a PTA and a volunteer program.
Languages

Language Provision
The school provides instruction in Japanese as a full-time Japanese school. It offers elementary and junior high levels. At founding in April 2005, it started with 33 students (30 in elementary, 3 in junior high).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Notice for 2026 New Enrollment and Transfer Admissions has been posted. It explains eligibility and the steps required to enroll or transfer. It indicates that a Google Sites version of the site has replaced the old site and that the original site will close at the end of March 2026. Families are advised to review the briefing for details and to plan accordingly. 2. The New Enrollment/Transfer Admissions Pre-survey Form is available. The form is designed to ensure that enrollment procedures proceed smoothly once a decision is made. It asks families to indicate whether enrollment or transfer is possible and to select one option by circling it. It records the date on which the form is completed. 3. The form requests detailed student and family information. It asks for the student's name (with furigana), gender, and date of birth, and the current school attended. It asks for the home address, and the parent/guardian names and contact details, along with the intended enrollment date. If the Hungarian address or phone number is not yet determined, blank fields are acceptable. 4. Immunization information and additional forms are required. The site provides an immunization section and separate leave of absence and withdrawal forms to complete as part of the admissions process. Families should prepare these items alongside the pre-survey form. If the Hungarian contact details are not yet determined, blanks may be left in those fields. 5. Guidance for supplies and transport. An FAQ covers what items to bring, lunches, backpacks, and shoes, and explains transportation options. Family arrangements for transport are described, including private bus companies coordinated with families, and that the school itself does not operate a bus. 6. Auditors and trial enrollment. The site mentions auditors and trial enrollment programs with applicable application forms for those who wish to observe or participate. 7. Contact and inquiries. The site provides a telephone number and email address for admissions inquiries.
School Events
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