Apple Tree Kindergarten and Nursery in Budapest
With a Passion for Children and the Environment
At Apple Tree International Kindergarten and Nursery in Budapest we provide high quality English-language education and care for children aged from 16 months to 6 years.
Our incredible team of native English-speaking teachers and qualified Hungarian teachers prepare children for success in any school system by following a well-crafted curriculum rooted in international research, drawing from practices in the UK, the US, and Hungary.
Admissions are open year-round, subject to available places. We welcome new families at any time during the academic year.
As a family-friendly kindergarten and nursery, we offer small group sizes, individual learning plans and attention, and a team of qualified, experienced educators who ensure every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to learn.
If you’d like to enroll your child, please visit our Admissions Page for details or take a Virtual Tour to explore our classrooms and outdoor spaces.
At Apple Tree, we offer five engaging age groups designed to support every stage of early childhood development.
Our educational program follows a play-based and project-focused approach, encouraging creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. As a green kindergarten, we emphasize nature-friendly activities and physical movement to promote both emotional and motor development.
Admissions Open for 2026-27
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for 2026-27! Become part of our international and family-friendly community, where your child can thrive in English, move and explore the world through hands-on projects and meaningful play! Apply now to reserve a spot for your little one
Get to know Our International Kindergarten and Nursery in Budapest!
At Apple Tree, we nurture a love for nature and environmental awareness in our curriculum.
Children actively engage in tending to our fruit trees, vegetable patch, and flowerbeds.
We teach them about recycling and composting while promoting a sustainable mindset. Learn more.
Located in the heart of Buda, our elegant villa boasts secure, child-friendly facilities with easy access by car, bike or public transportation.
Our bright classrooms, well-equipped gym, and children’s library, create a dynamic learning environment.
Our English language childcare and education program pairs a native English speaker with a qualified English-speaking Hungarian kindergarten teacher.
Explore our diverse curriculum, which includes arts, crafts, stories, music, math, outdoor play, and field trips!
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Well Planned Educational Program
- Premium English language care based on a play & project focused curriculum
- Green Kindergarten and Bird Friendly
Kindergarten additional programs - Field trips and excursions (for Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten groups)
- Pre-Literacy and Literacy classes so that children can move on to English speaking primary schools
- Hungarian school preparation classes for children who will go to a Hungarian or bilingual school
- Speech therapy for Hungarian children
Library Program
Caring Environment and Individual Learning
- Small classes with a high teacher-child ratio in an international community
- Movement development in our spacious gym twice a week
- Access to our fun and equipped green garden twice a day
All Meals
3 meals (mornings only enrolment): morning snack, fruits and vegetables, 2-course healthy hot lunch
4 meals (full-day enrolment): morning snack, fruits and vegetables, 2-course healthy hot lunch, afternoon snack
Early Risers Program (from 7:30 to 8:30) & Classroom Program (between 8:30 and 16:00) & Afternoon Extra Stay (between 16:00 and 16:30)
Apple Tree is open between 7:30 am and 17:30 pm.
We understand how important those first days are — both for children and parents. That’s why we have a gentle, step-by-step Settling-In Program to help every child feel safe, confident, and happy at Apple Tree. It includes:
- A personal Orientation Session for each new child and their parents before the first day.
- A gradual introduction during the first few days, with a parent or caregiver staying with the child to help them adjust.
Our teachers work closely with parents to ensure each child’s transition is smooth and positive, adapting the process to individual needs.
The minimum enrolment is 3 half-days per week in our Young Nursery/ Nursery / Pre-Kindergarten groups. Families can choose between 3, 4, or 5 days — half or full. For half-day enrolments, we kindly ask that children are picked up at 12:30 pm., after lunchtime.
In our Kindergarten group attending 5 days is required.
WHAT OUR PARENTS HAVE TO SAY
„I wholeheartedly recommend this school to parents looking for high-level development for their children.
It’s been a lovely experience for our family! ❤️”
Fanny M.
„Moving to a new country where we knew no one, Apple Tree became a home-away-from-home where our children are loved and feel safe to flourish and grow!”
Harkiren K.
FUN FACTS
32
Nationalities
7
Birdhouses
23
Languages
108
Graduates
2972
Books
80
Students
We’re proud to be recognized as a Green Kindergarten by the Hungarian Museum and Library of Agriculture and as a Bird Friendly Garden by the Hungarian Ornithological and Conservationist Society.
