SEK Budapest International School Hungary

What SEK Budapest International School Hungary does

SEK Budapest International School Hungary is a private trilingual K-12 institution operating from a single campus at Hűvösvölgyi út 131 in Budapest's Buda side. Founded in 1997, the school serves approximately 500 students aged 3-18 across preschool, primary, and secondary levels, employing around 73 teaching staff and additional administrative personnel. The curriculum is anchored in the Hungarian National Curriculum with intensive English and Spanish language instruction integrated from kindergarten, and offers two terminal pathways: the IB Diploma Programme (authorized as an IB World School since 2005) and the Hungarian National Matura exam.

The school generates revenue primarily through recurring annual tuition billed to individual families, with publicly downloadable 2024-2025 price lists governing rates. Supplementary revenue streams include summer camp programs (HUF 50,000-90,000 per week), a school readiness program (HUF 75,000 per 10 sessions), and a wholly-owned school uniform e-commerce operation (uniform.sekbudapest.com). Family/sibling discounts of 25-40% are applied for third and fourth children. Direct-to-consumer marketing leverages the school website, social media presence across four platforms, open day events, parent referrals, and participation in educational fairs.

SEK Budapest is operated by SEK Budapest Kft, a Hungarian private limited company (registration 01-09-463456), and is a member of the IES (International Education Systems) network, which operates 24 schools, 2 universities, and 1 higher education center across 15 countries. The network enables student exchanges to Boca Prep (USA), St. John's (UK), and SEK Levante (Spain), plus an annual Real Madrid Foundation football clinic in Madrid. IES has recently expanded into Egypt via the IES Regal Cairo franchise (opened 2025) and acquired Willoughby International School (2026), while the network presidency transitioned to Mónica Segovia in 2025. The school is led locally by Director Eszter Gulyás and operates within a stable institutional framework tracing back to SEK International's 1892 founding in Spain.

Name

SEK Budapest International School Hungary

Legal name

SEK Budapest Kft

Website

https://sekbudapest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Language Schools (611630), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), Bilingual/Language-Immersion Preschools (EDACABAH)

Keywords

• International school education
• Trilingual curriculum programs
• IB diploma programme
• Bilingual K-12 education
• Preschool primary secondary

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to families for preschool, primary, and secondary education. The curriculum is mainly based on the Hungarian National Curriculum from age 3 in preschool through 8 years of primary and 4 years of secondary school, with option of IB Diploma Programme in grades 11-12. Pricing information is available through downloadable price lists for 2024-2025 academic year.
2. Summer Camp Programs: Revenue from summer camp programs including preschool summer camps (4 weeks at HUF 90,000/week), school summer camps, art camps, and remedial camps in English, Math, and Spanish at HUF 50,000 per subject
3. School Readiness Program: Bilingual school readiness preparation program for children before starting school, priced at HUF 75,000 per child for 10 sessions
4. Uniform Sales: School uniforms sold through the SEK Uniform webshop (uniform.sekbudapest.com), operated by SEK Budapest Kft. Registration and online purchase required. Products include everyday uniforms and PE uniforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SEK Budapest International School delivers trilingual (English, Hungarian, Spanish) private education from preschool (age 3) through secondary school (age 18), based on the Hungarian National Curriculum with an authorized IB Diploma Programme for grades 11-12. The school charges annual tuition fees and serves approximately 500 students from over 30 nationalities with a faculty of 73 teachers at its Budapest campus, achieving a 100% university acceptance rate.

Product overview

SEK Budapest International School is a trilingual educational institution offering a comprehensive K-12 program from preschool (ages 3-6) through secondary school (ages 3-18), founded in 1997 and part of the IES (International Education Systems) network with over 100 years of experience. The school operates as a unified educational platform with core programs (Preschool, Primary, Secondary, IB Diploma Programme) supplemented by value-added services including Extracurricular Lessons, Summer Camp, International Exchange Programs, School Readiness Program, and a Uniform Shop. The curriculum is based on the Hungarian National Curriculum with trilingual instruction in English, Hungarian, and Spanish, with IB authorization since 2005 enabling global university access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early childhood education program for children ages 3-6, delivering trilingual instruction in Hungarian, English, and Spanish, with weekly PE and extracurricular activities including swimming, karate, and dance.
• Primary School Program Eight-year primary education following the Hungarian National Curriculum with bilingual instruction in English and Hungarian, plus intensive Spanish as a second language.
• Secondary School Program Four-year secondary education program with the option to choose the IB Diploma Programme in 11th grade, or the Hungarian National Matura exam.
• IB Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate two-year program for ages 16-19, authorized as an IB World School since 2005, offering six subject groups and the DP core (TOK, CAS, EE) for global university access.
• School Readiness Program Bilingual preparation program for children starting school, featuring weekly sessions, small groups of max 10 children, led by qualified teachers, pedagogues, and psychologists.
• Summer Camp Programs Summer programs for children including preschool camps, school camps, drawing and painting camps, and remedial camps in English, Math, and Spanish, open to all children regardless of enrollment status.
• International Exchange Programs Student exchange opportunities including study programs at Boca Prep (USA), St. John's (UK), and SEK Levante (Spain), InterSEK cultural and sports events, and Real Madrid Football Clinic.
• School Uniform Shop Online uniform webshop selling school uniforms and PE attire, operated by SEK Budapest Kft; registration required before purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university acceptance rate for graduates attending prestigious institutions including SOTE, BME, Corvinus, IBS, and international universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Real Madrid FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Annual Real Madrid Football Clinic organized in collaboration with the Real Madrid Foundation. Students aged 10-18 participate in immersive football training experiences in Madrid, Spain. Sessions are divided by age group: 10-14 years in September and 15-18 years in April. The program combines football training with the values and methodology of Real Madrid Foundation coaches.
• Boca Prep International SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for international exchange programs located in Boca Raton, Florida, USA. Students can participate in 5-week exchange programs immersed in English language and American culture. The school offers extensive facilities in an exotic subtropical setting, providing unique educational experience alongside academic studies.
• St. John's International SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for international exchange programs located in Sidmouth, UK on a hill overlooking the sea. Students can participate in 3-month exchange programs. Beautiful historic buildings combined with excellent facilities including grounds, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, sports hall, adventure playground, and tennis courts. Also hosts Summer at St. John's camp for ages 11-16.
• SEK Levante International SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for international exchange programs located in Calicanto residential area near Valencia, Spain. SEK Budapest students can develop Spanish language skills in native environment. Offers excellent academic program and sports facilities. Extended exchange programs available for students wanting to immerse in Spanish language and culture.
• IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school received authorization as an IB World School in 2005 and has been offering the IB Diploma Programme for students in Grades 11-12 since then. IBO provides curriculum framework, assessment standards, and recognition of the diploma for global university admissions.
• IES (International Education Systems)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing network of 24 schools, 2 universities, and 1 higher education center across 15 countries. IES was created in 2006 to provide more effective service to SEK schools outside Spain and Latin America. The school benefits from shared educational philosophy, curriculum resources, international programs (InterSEK events), and global mobility options for students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools: Global private schools group operating premium international schools across multiple geographies. Comparable as a multi-country operator of IB/international K-12 schools serving expat and local families.
• SEK International School (Spain HQ network): The originating SEK International Institution (Spain, founded 1892) and parent brand of SEK Budapest. Operates multiple campuses including SEK-El Castillo, SEK-Ciudalcampo, and others with similar IB/international curriculum approach.

Direct peers

• American International School of Budapest (AISB): Long-established American curriculum international school in Budapest serving expat and Hungarian families with K-12 and IB programmes. Closest peer by city, customer segment, and curriculum mix.
• Britannica International School Budapest: A Budapest-based private international school offering a British-style curriculum to a similar expatriate and premium-local segment. Direct competitor for the same international families in Budapest and the same tuition-tier buyer.
• Budapest British International School (BBIS): British-style international school in Budapest with primary and secondary programmes aimed at the same premium international family segment. Direct head-to-head competitor in the Hungarian capital.
• German International School Budapest: Budapest-based international school with German-language curriculum, serving expatriate and Hungarian families seeking bilingual international education. Comparable by segment and trilingual/bilingual model.
• Lycée Français de Budapest (French International School): French international school in Budapest following the French national curriculum with bilingual track. Directly competes for the expatriate family segment in Budapest.

Regional players

• International School of Brussels (ISB): Established IB international school serving expat families in another European capital. Comparable by IB curriculum, premium pricing, and multinational student body.
• International School of Prague: Premier IB international school in Prague offering K-12 and IB Diploma to expat and Czech families. Comparable by curriculum (IB) and customer segment, but operates in a different CEE capital.
• Vienna International School (VIS): Large IB international school in Vienna serving a multinational expat community across K-12. Similar premium positioning and curriculum structure, located in a neighboring CEE capital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SEKBudapestInternationalSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/sekbudapest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sek-budapest-international-school-hungary
• Instagraminstagram.com/sek_budapest

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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