Best schools in Budapest

It is worryingly easy to muddle the different international schools here, for the simple reason that several of the school names are incredibly similar. But they are quite different in reality, all offering different curricula. 

A few expats have been brave enough to put their children into the Hungarian school system but numbers are small, mainly because the Hungarian language is very difficult to master to any degree of fluency. This lack of ability to communicate can create a huge barrier for expat families, especially ones only in Budapest for a few years - and most temporary residents feel that the disruption to continuous education is too great a risk. However, for those with a parent who is Hungarian - and have regular contact with Hungarians or are intending to become long-term residents - there are obvious advantages.