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Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages Latin, French, Spanish
Typical class size 7
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Great Grace International School (GGIS) is a private, English-language international school in Budapest serving kindergarten through 12th grade with a Christian worldview. The campus sits in the hills of Buda and welcomes students from 25 nationalities, with class sizes capped at 20. GGIS offers an American-style high school diploma and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International. The curriculum combines AP coursework with Bible instruction and English support. AP options include AP Chemistry and AP Physics every other year, AP Statistics, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Human Geography, with pathways to AP Capstone, AP International Diploma, and AP Scholar Awards. Graduation requires four years of English, three years of Social Studies, three years of Math, three years of Science, Bible each year, and two years of a foreign language or testing out. The school emphasizes music, arts and after-school activities.
Budapest, Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 22b, 1125 Hungary
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The Essentials
Great Grace International School has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 7, instruction in English.
Location
Budapest, Hungary; 12th district. Address: Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 22/B. The campus sits in the leafy Budagyongye area on the hills of Buda and is accessible by public transport.
Stages
Kindergarten to 12th grade.
Type
Private English-language international school with a Christian worldview.
Pupil Nationality Mix
There are over 25 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support
English Language Acquisition (EAL) program; pull-out EAL support for non-native English speakers.
Country affiliation
American international school.
Religious affiliation
Christian.
School day structure
The school buildings are open 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; classes run 8:20 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; Upper School has a late start at 9:45 a.m. on Thursdays.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Great Grace International School ranges from HUF 5,457,000 to HUF 7,850,000 for 2026/27.
Tuition fees (annual and per-term by year group)
- Preparatory 1: HUF 5,057,000 per year. Per term (charged twice yearly): HUF 2,528,500. - Grades 1–6: HUF 6,495,000 per year. Per term (charged twice yearly): HUF 3,247,500. - Grades 7–8: HUF 7,085,000 per year. Per term (charged twice yearly): HUF 3,542,500. - Grades 9–10: HUF 7,450,000 per year. Per term (charged twice yearly): HUF 3,725,000. - Grades 11–12: HUF 7,635,000 per year. Per term (charged twice yearly): HUF 3,817,500.
(All annual tuition figures are published as the 2026–2027 tuition amounts; tuition and EAL program fees are charged twice per year so each scheduled tuition charge equals approximately one half of the annual amount).
Application / registration fee
- Registration fee (due at registration): HUF 400,000. - The registration fee is charged annually (registration / re-enrolment fees are charged each year). - The registration fee is non-refundable after April 30, 2027. - A HUF 200,000 reduction in the registration fee is applied for each additional sibling.
EAL (English as an Additional Language) fees
- EAL fees are charged per semester. The published price for EAL (all listed levels) is HUF 255,000 per semester. - EAL fees include an associated technology fee for application software and courseware.
What tuition includes and excludes
- Included within tuition: tuition instruction, books, most field trips, and school-wide testing when applicable. - Not included and charged separately: registration/reenrolment fees, EAL program fees, lunch, school uniform, after-school clubs, participation fees at sporting events, special events and outings, TOEFL and AP exams, and other extracurricular fees. Some of these services are provided by third-party vendors and billed separately (for example lunch and uniforms).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and EAL program fees are billed twice per year (not by semester); the school refers to these as Tuition
1 and Tuition 2 and calculates them by calendar year. Tuition amounts are prorated based on the students date of entry; however, the full registration fee is payable regardless of the entry date.
- Registration fee is due during the registration process. Re-enrolment/registration fees are charged annually. - If a student is withdrawn during the school year, one months tuition fee will be added to the prorated tuition amount as a withdrawal administration charge. - Outstanding accounts must be paid by their due dates. Balances overdue by 30 days or more may incur late interest charges and may result in restrictions on classroom participation; transcripts, report cards and other school records will not be released until outstanding balances are settled.
Sibling discounts and special conditions
- A 10% tuition discount is applied for siblings from the same self-paying family. This sibling tuition discount does not apply to Financial Agreements made with corporations or governments.
Boarding fees / boarding provision
- The school operates as a day school; there are no published boarding programmes or boarding fees.
Other costs or fees (examples)
- Lunch: charged separately through a third-party provider. - School uniform: charged separately and provided via a third-party supplier. - After-school club and extracurricular participation fees: charged separately per activity. - External exam fees: TOEFL, AP and other external exam fees are not included in tuition and are charged separately. - Special events, outings and some participation fees for sports/competitions: charged separately on a per-event or per-participation basis.
Refund information
- The registration fee is non-refundable after April 30, 2027. - Tuition fees are prorated based on the students entry date; if a student withdraws during the school year, an additional one months tuition fee is added to the prorated tuition amount as a withdrawal fee. - Outstanding balances will affect release of records and may incur late interest if unpaid beyond the stated due dates.
Fee payment options and office hours for in-person payments
- Accepted payment methods published by the school: bank transfer or cash payments at the school business office. - In-person cash payments are accepted at the business office Tuesday to Friday between 08:15 and 12:00; the office is closed on Monday. (Bank transfer details are provided to families via the schools finance documentation.)
Academics
Great Grace International School teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.
Curriculum
GGIS is a private, English-language international school located in Budapest that serves kindergarten through 12th grade. The school offers an American-style high school diploma and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International, with English-language instruction and EAL support for non-English-speaking students. AP courses include AP Chemistry and AP Physics every other year, AP Statistics, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Human Geography annually. Exceptional students may earn AP Capstone, AP International Diploma, and AP Scholar Awards. Graduation requires four years of English, three years of Social Studies, three years of Math, three years of Science, Bible for each year, and two years of a foreign language or testing out. MAP Growth tests are given twice a year (Grades 4-9) and PSAT is administered to Grades 9-11, with English-language support available; Prep1 and first grade are fully English-immersed, and some Grades 2-6 may require EAL classes.
Student Teacher Ratio
7 to 1
Exam Results
MAP Growth tests are given twice a year for Grades 4-9. PSAT is administered to Grades 9-11. AP tests are optional for all high school students. AP courses include AP Chemistry and AP Physics every other year, AP Statistics, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Human Geography annually; exceptional students may earn AP Capstone, AP International Diploma, and AP Scholar Awards.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend universities around the world, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Radboud University. Other destinations include the University of Connecticut, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Montclair State University, Rutgers University, Temple University, and Drexel University.
Gifted and Talented
AP Capstone, AP International Diploma, and AP Scholar Awards are available for exceptional students.
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Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Apply Online. Applications are accepted for the upcoming school year via OpenApply from the beginning of January; there are no deadlines for applications for the upcoming year. New students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. GGIS will consider applications for the current school year before February 1. If the appropriate grade-level class is full, a student may be placed on a waiting list.
Waitlist
Waiting Lists: GGIS has limits on the number of students accepted per class. A student may be placed on a waiting list. Students on the waiting lists are selected based on academic, behavioral and English-language abilities. Students are not selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents of selected students are notified when they are accepted and can proceed to the registration process.
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FAQs
What curriculum does Great Grace International School follow?
GGIS is a private, English-language international school located in Budapest that serves kindergarten through 12th grade.
What are the tuition fees?
**Tuition fees (annual and per-term by year group)**
- Preparatory 1: HUF 5,057,000 per year. Per term (charged twice yearly): HUF 2,528,500.
- Grades 1–6: HUF 6,495,000 per year. Per term (charged twice yearly): HUF 3,247,500.
Where is Great Grace International School located?
Budapest, Hungary; 12th district. Address: Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 22/B. The campus sits in the leafy Budagyongye area on the hills of Buda and is accessible by public transport.
What are the school hours?
The school buildings are open 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; classes run 8:20 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; Upper School has a late start at 9:45 a.m. on Thursdays.
How does admissions work?
Step 1: Apply Online. Applications are accepted for the upcoming school year via OpenApply from the beginning of January; there are no deadlines for applications for the upcoming year. New students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
What accreditations does the school hold?
Association of Christian Schools International; Middle States Accreditation
What languages are taught?
English is the language of instruction for grades K-12; an English Language Acquisition (EAL) program supports non-native speakers, with students tested at admission to determine EAL placement; the EAL program has a fee determined by the end of Augus
What wellbeing support is available?
GGIS emphasizes social-emotional development through a values-based environment. The expected student outcomes include being Responsible Learners and Critical Thinkers. Class sizes max at 20 support quality interaction between students and teachers.
What facilities does the school have?
The school has a campus in Budapest's twelfth district. The campus is in the hills of Buda, providing a peaceful learning environment. The school teaches in English. There are more than 25 nationalities represented at GGIS.
When was Great Grace International School founded?
Great Grace International School (GGIS) opened in 1991 as Greater Grace Christian Academy to educate the children of more than 60 international missionaries in Hungary.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Music is taught across the school, with instruction in multiple instruments, singing, reading notation and music history. Lower elementary students learn at least one instrument per year and participate in multiple performances.
