Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
33 |
| Most common nationality |
Hungarian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60:40 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, we do have native speakers as well. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
23 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have smartboards in every classroom, we use iPads and Mac computers. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, occasionally |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This depends on the subject |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The student and the parents have a discussion with the school psychologist from 1st-4th grade. If the student applies to grade 5 or above then the student has to write tests in English and Math. The child doesn't have to be able to speak Hungarian, however we require a high level of English. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, to some grades. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have continuous application until places are available however there is a break from the 20th of August until the 10th of September allowing us to prepare and start the new academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, until March. |
| School start time |
8:00 am |
| School finish time |
4:00 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, until 5:00 pm |
| School bus service available |
Currently no |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we provide morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We offer three different lunch options, one international, one vegetarian and a Hungarian option. In case the student has food intolerance and allergies and diet is suggested by the doctor we can offer suitable dietary food. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a variety of sports, programming, language, music, and more different extracurricular activities. |
| Sports activities included |
We follow the Hungarian curriculum which includes 4-5 PE classes per week. We also offer swimming classes up to the 6th grade. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we do have in house competitions and also compete with other schools. |
| Facilities at the school |
There is a small library, a lab for Science lessons and extracurricular activities. We do have a school gym with ballet room, and we organize many events in our school garden as well. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a gym, a ballet room, a judo/karate room, basketball field and also a small football pitch. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are committed to provide a quality international education to a diverse community of learners from Preschool through 12th Grade in a caring, supportive and safe environment. We demand high standards and expect students to strive to reach their greatest potential. Our curriculum is designed to challenge the college-bound student through effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving. Our curriculum is designed to develop an appreciation of the importance of good citizenship, community spirit and solidarity among our students. Our curriculum seeks to develop the personal and academic potential in each student and extends support beyond academics to the arts and athletics. We are committed to the affirmation of personal worth, self-esteem and respect for others. We build a foundation for each child that supports academic excellence, personal integrity and the valuing of the individual. We expect students to put forth the effort necessary to reach their greatest potential. We encourage and support a professional and dedicated faculty enriched by professional learning. We value the relationship between faculty and family and the sharing of common educational goals to enrich the curriculum. We do not, in any manner, discriminate for reasons of nationality, gender, race, ideology or religion. We recognize our cultural diversity as one of our strengths. |