For expats whose children are still 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: 1.4 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

Plum Pudding Kindergarten

Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Ages: 8 months to 6 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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