Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
77 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
27 |
| Most common nationality |
Most common nationality: Hungarian, American, Ukrainian South Korean, Russian, Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50-50% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
The majority of them yes, but we have several different nationalities in our faculty. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes - extensive EAL programme with tailored intervention. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
After school opportunity if enough interest arises from the community. Formerly Italian lessons were held. |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
N/A |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Fluid 21st-century approach. Children use technology as adults would, e.g. for research, production of written materials, project work, etc. Individualised learning is supported through artificial intelligence-based apps. Smartphones are not allowed during school times. Children younger than 9 do not use technology as in line with latest research findings. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
N/A |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
N/A |
| External examinations or assessments available |
N/A |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, teachers assign a moderate amount of home learning to support our learners' progress in Foundation subjects as well as project work that needs to extend beyond school hours |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
No set hours |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Not at the moment |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Individual learning approach, coaching, one on one time |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, engaging the whole family, not only the student. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Family interview, video introduction by the student and essay on why they would like to join REAL School. |
| Waiting list |
In certain age groups there are waiting lists at times. This changes fluidly and best to check with the admissions team. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadlines for applications. These are accepted continuously. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. REAL School offers a continuous rolling enrolment. |
| School start time |
Drop off is ffrom 8:30 am, arrival by 8:45 and school starts at 9:00 am |
| School finish time |
Pick up is at 3:45 pm and the school is open till 5:00 pm to look after children who can not be picked up for some reason and for children who participate in after school activities organised in the frames of REAL Zone www.realzone.hu |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Between 8:30-9:00 am and 3:45-5:00 pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes. REAL School is contracted with the same bus company as all the other international schools in Budapest. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, healthy snacks are provided twice a day (morning and afternoon) and a two-course plant-based lunch from 12:30. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All school meals are plant-based and prepared and served by The Planteen, a completely plant-based canteen run by REAL School. In case any other requests arise, the School is open to discuss them. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
REAL Zone www.realzone.hu is the School's initiative offering after-school activities with the aim of sharing the learning model with a wider community. Currently, the following activities are on offer: debate, dance, chess, cooking, gardening, origami, pottery, Roots & Shoots, coding, yoga to name a few. The palette is always changing, the website offers uptodate information. |
| Sports activities included |
P.E. running, biking, body consciousness, yoga, swimming, ice skating in the winter, indoor climbing to name a few. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
N/A |
| Facilities at the school |
An outdoor learning base on the nearby island on the Danube river, adventure playground, makerspace, outdoor learning at the school on an open field with an amphitheathre to name a few. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Yoga and PE room. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
REAL School Budapest is an international primary school for the curious, creative and courageous. We inspire and empower the next generation to dream and build a beautiful world. As a child, joining REAL School means learning through real-life projects, and following your curiosity. As a parent, you will be among like-minded people who give a damn about the world's challenges. And as an educator, you will have the freedom to design and bring to life engaging learning experiences, with a great purpose. REAL School Budapest is Hungary's only COBIS Patron's Accredited Member school. It has also received a Beacon School status for its commitment to sustainability and exemplary approach to community wellbeing. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We have designed a learning experience that nurtures the best in us. A programme that exposes us to foundational knowledge about our world, develops our entrepreneurial skills and mindset, and also promotes our wellbeing by helping us become kind, balanced and healthy people. Our Learning Programme uses the National Curriculum for England (key stages 1-3). In addition, we are using some of the best learning tools from around the world to build the core elements, such as the Cloud Institute's Education for Sustainability programme, project-based learning processes from the Innovation Unit and Ideo's Design Thinking for Educators. Entrepreneurial attitude, social skills, understanding the relevance of subjects, actual engagement, and beautiful products are just a few of the benefits that learning through authentic projects lead to. At REAL School learning is organised around projects with clear goals and visible outcomes. We structure learning around how the students approach certain materials, and what competencies and skills that material might address. We call these structures Learning Forms. They are flexible, adaptable and embody a diversity of learning styles. No more forced curricula. No more one size fits all. We strongly believe in student agency. To put it simply, student agency gives students voice and choice in how and what they learn. It results in activities that are meaningful and relevant to learners. It is driven by their interests, often self-initiated with appropriate guidance from teachers. As our children grow and mature, they need less and less scaffolding. They need to take their lives into their own hands. |