Compare German Curriculum International Schools in Hungary

Instructs in German, Hungarian

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 821

Type Co-educational

Audi Hungaria Iskolaközpont Győr is a German international school in Győr serving pupils aged 3 to 18. It forms part of the worldwide network of German schools abroad recognised by the German state. The campus delivers German–Hungarian bilingual education from kindergarten through gymnasium, with a German-model dual vocational training option. Students can obtain the German International Abitur and the Hungarian Abitur as dual diplomas, or complete the Hungarian Abitur in the Hungarian-language track. After graduation there is a two-year dual training program based on the German model in cooperation with Audi Hungaria and partners. The school emphasizes intercultural learning and language development, with German language and culture integrated into the curriculum. The integrated campus houses kindergartens, general education, gymnasium and vocational training. The on-site library in Building B provides Hungarian and German materials and uses the Szirén catalogue system; iPads support the German-language preparatory program. An outdoor Rekortán sport facility hosts daily PE and events. Notable features include MINT initiatives, arts activities, and a Student Council. Since October 2025, the principal is Kata Tálos.

Location

Győr, Hungary. 9026 Győr, Bácsai u. 55.

Stages

Kindergarten; Primary school (grades 1–4); Gymnasium (grades 5–12); Vocational training.

Type

Audi Hungaria Deutsche Schule Győr, a German international school in Győr.

Country affiliation

Germany; part of the worldwide network of German schools abroad recognised by the German state.

Application fees
- No application fee is charged.

Tuition fees (by school year / year group)
- No tuition (tandíj) is charged for any year group. The institution does not impose tuition or other recurring school fees beyond specific service charges such as meal fees and voluntary program costs.

Meal / catering fees (detailed by provision)
- HUF 727 per portion (net) — Óvoda napközi.
- HUF 1,417 per portion (net) — Óvoda diétás napközi.
- HUF 1,050 per portion (net) — Általános iskola napközi.
- HUF 649 per portion (net) — Általános iskola menza.
- HUF 974 per portion (net) — Általános iskola diétás menza.
- HUF 1,756 per portion (net) — Általános iskola diétás napközi.
- HUF 693 per portion (net) — Középiskola menza.
- HUF 974 per portion (net) — Középiskola diétás menza.
- Cafeteria menu example: C-menu price shown separately as HUF 2,800.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment methods accepted: group direct-debit collection (csoportos beszedési megbízás) and bank transfer. Direct debit is the preferred payment method.
- Regular debit/transfer window: payments are collected or expected between the 10th and the 15th of each month.
- Invoices for meal fees are made available electronically (EPER) by the 5th day of each month.
- If two months of meal fees remain unpaid, the school will only continue to provide meals if the parent pays in advance.

Boarding fees
- Not applicable — the institution does not operate boarding/dormitory services and therefore does not charge boarding fees.

Other costs and fees
- Study trips, exchange programs, ski camps and similar off-site programs: participants' costs are charged to parents. Payments for these programs are collected to designated school bank accounts; the school reconciles prepayments against final costs and issues invoices. HUF and EUR bank account/IBAN details are provided for program payments.
- School supplies and per-class materials: parents are responsible for purchasing items on the published school supply lists for each year group. Separate supply lists are published for early primary grades.
- Uniforms: no separate uniform fee or mandatory uniform purchase program is listed as a school charge.

Refund information and cancellation rules
- Study programs and trips: payments are treated as advances; after the program ends the school calculates the actual per-student cost and settles any difference with either additional payments or refunds.
- Meal cancellations and refunds: meal cancellations must be made by 9:00 AM for the following day. A not-cancelled meal may be taken away in packaged form from the kitchen, but the packaging cost must be paid. Meal-related discounts cannot be applied retroactively.

Fee payment options (practical details)
- Preferred method: group direct-debit collection (csoportos beszedési megbízás). Forms for direct debit are available from the school's finance office.
- Bank transfer: transfers should be made within the 10–15th day window and must reference the invoice number or the child's name in the transfer details. The school provides HUF and EUR bank account numbers and IBANs for program payments and reconciliations.

Curriculum

German-Hungarian bilingual education from kindergarten through gymnasium, with a German-model dual vocational training option. The program extends from kindergarten via primary school to gymnasium and then to dual vocational training. Students can earn either the German International Abitur and the Hungarian Abitur as dual diplomas, or the Hungarian Abitur in the Hungarian-language track. After graduation, a two-year dual training program based on the German model is available in cooperation with Audi Hungaria and partners. The school develops German language and culture and intercultural learning, with lessons delivered to foster intercultural encounters. Most students are Hungarian; there are small numbers of German and other-language students. The school is part of the worldwide network of German schools abroad.

Exam Results

German International Abitur and Hungarian Abitur are the qualification paths; almost all graduates go to higher education, with more than 40% studying at universities abroad.

Higher Education Progression

Almost all graduates go on to higher education, with more than 40% studying at universities abroad.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Audi Hungaria Iskolaközpont Győr is a German–Hungarian bilingual school. High-level language education is central, with German and Hungarian taught from kindergarten onward using Germany-approved curricula. The school aims for students to obtain the German international Abitur while also earning the Hungarian diploma, and it offers dual vocational training afterwards. From early years, language learning is taught in a playful and systematic way by well-trained teachers, based on curricula approved in Germany. The school emphasizes intercultural understanding, language development, personal development, critical thinking, responsibility, and digital literacy for today's world.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Admission policy states the operating license does not permit enrollment of students with special educational needs, except for mobility-impaired students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is taught as a foreign language; English appears as a subject in Abitur results (Angol nyelv) and is listed as Englisch als Fremdsprache in the school's exam results.

Safeguarding

There is a safeguarding framework called the AHS safety concept and a policy for internal reporting of misconduct (internal reporting system).

History

Audi Hungaria Iskolaközpont Győr was established in Győr in 2010. It is a member of the Excellent German Abroad Schools network. The school provides German- and Hungarian-language education from kindergarten through the end of secondary schooling, with the German international Abitur and the Hungarian maturité, and it also offers dual vocational training in foreign-language industrial and commercial technician programs. The school currently serves more than 700 students in a modern, well-equipped learning environment, and since October 1, 2025 the principal is Kata Tálos.

Community

Audi Hungaria Iskolaközpont Győr fosters an intercultural and bilingual learning environment. The school currently serves more than 700 students in a modern, well-equipped building and offers sports and arts opportunities. Current news and events are published to engage the school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Parent Organization represents the interests of the children's parents and connects the school with the parents. It provides information, enables parental input, and works to deepen trust between parents and the teaching staff. It discusses parents' requests, concerns, and suggestions, and participates in decisions about non-teaching days and the use of teaching tools, as well as procedures involving student discipline. Since the 2020/21 academic year, the Parent Organization has also represented itself in PQM-Steuergruppe meetings and may take positions at teacher conferences on important topics. It also coordinates parental donations for purchases the school cannot finance.

Facilities Overview

Audi Hungaria Iskolaközpont Győr is an integrated campus serving kindergartens, general education (1–4), gymnasium (5–12), and vocational training. The library is in Building B, ground floor, Room 01, and acts as the information hub and cultural meeting space, available to staff and students free of charge. Its Hungarian and German holdings support bilingual, intercultural education and include dictionaries, periodicals, and audiovisual materials. The library uses the Szirén integrated library system and provides modern spaces for individual and group study. The German-language preparatory program includes digital infrastructure such as iPads to support its curriculum. A modern outdoor sport facility with a Rekortán surface was refurbished with joint funding and will host daily PE, competitions, and leisure activities.

Sports Facilities

The Audi Hungaria Iskolaközpont sportpályája features a modern Rekortán surface. The upgrade cost nearly 30 million forint and was funded by the Iskolaközpont and the Aktív Magyarország Fejlesztési Központ Iskolai Sportpálya Felújítási Program, under the project titled “Lépj a jövő pályájára.” The renovated field will host everyday physical education, sports competitions, and leisure programs, contributing to long-term healthy, active lifestyles and community spirit.

Academic Facilities

The library serves as the central academic hub, located in Building B on the ground floor (01. terem). It supports bilingual Hungarian-German education with a diverse collection, including Hungarian and German literature, dictionaries, periodicals, and audiovisual materials. The collection is catalogued in the Szirén integrated library system with barcode lending and offers spaces for both individual and group study. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 7:30–16:30 and Friday 7:30–15:50. The German-language preparatory class includes digital infrastructure, such as iPads, to support German-language elements of the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Padel education sessions for preschoolers are offered in collaboration with Marcal Tennis Center. Interactive library sessions for preschoolers are organized by Kovács Pál Library and Community Space. Career orientation events, such as Zukunftstag, are part of the gymnasium program, providing experiences beyond standard classes and supporting student development outside the core curriculum.

Academic & Intellectual

The school has a MINT concept that develops science and mathematics skills within bilingual German-Hungarian education. It hosts MINT events such as the Day of the Little Researchers (A kis kutatók napja) as part of the program on February 28, 2025.

Arts & Creative

The school has ballet for older preschoolers and German folk dance for older preschoolers as part of its kindergarten programs.

Cultural & Language

The school is a German-Hungarian meeting place and belongs to the global network of foreign German schools. German language learning begins in school and students may pursue a German-Hungarian Abitur or a Hungarian Abitur; after graduation there is an option for a two-year dual vocational training based on the German model.

Social & Hobbies

The school hosts social events such as the annual ribbon ball (Szalagavató), a Hungarian tradition.

Community & Service

The school has a Student Council (DÖK/SMV) that represents student interests, provides funding for student activities, supports student projects, and organizes student events. The DÖK meetings are held weekly on Mondays at 13:10 in room A2/04; the 2025/2026 DÖK representatives and supporting teachers are listed.

Leadership & Professional

The DÖK leadership includes a President and a Vice President; for the 2025/26 school year, DÖK President is Delkos Iris (12b) and Deputy President is Kovács Tamás György (12a); teachers Neugebauer Gábor and Szabó Mátyás support their work.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The school provides health services including a School Nurse who conducts routine examinations, vaccinations, and first aid, with support from the Győr District Office for Health Development and the Center for Mental Health; a School Psychologist is available to support students' mental wellbeing, with appointments by email.

Admissions

1) Application for the 1st grade entry: Between December 1, 2025 and February 13, 2026, via this form you may submit your child's application for admission to the 2026/27 school year for the first grade. We look forward to welcoming your child to Audi Hungaria Iskolaközpont Győr Elementary School. All information regarding admissions for the 2026/27 school year will be available on this page. 2) Applications for admission to the 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade: Due to capacity constraints, requests for joining later grades can currently be admitted only to a waiting list. Please send your application to titkarsag@audischule.hu. 3) Admissions procedure: Enrollment: If a positive admission decision is reached, fill out the enrollment documents under the Documents menu. At enrollment please also bring: a copy of the birth certificate; a copy of the Hungarian residence card (Lakcímkártya); TAJ card; tax card; and a certificate from the previous school (only for entry into the 2nd grade).

Waitlist

Applications for joining later grades are currently accepted only on a waiting list due to capacity constraints.

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German Primary School of Debrecen

Instructs in German, Hungarian

Type Co-educational

German Primary School of Debrecen is a German-language primary school in Debrecen, operating as a department of the German international school at the Hungarian-German Education Center in Baja. The school follows the educational plans of Bavaria to enable progression to a German-language internal school, while Hungarian-language instruction and literature support compatibility with the Hungarian system. For Hungarian-speaking students, German is taught as a foreign language and Hungarian as a foreign language for German-speaking students. The school is a Begegnungsschule that brings together mother-tongue German and Hungarian children, using music and shared traditions to strengthen understanding between cultures. Opened in Debrecen in August 2022, it lies in a new building with a library, a media center, and a gym; every classroom has an outdoor area. After-school care runs from 07:00 to 17:00, with optional after-school programs and activities including chess, Lego robotics, modern dance, and English, and other enriching after-school options.

Location

Located in Debrecen, Hungary. The school's address is 4027 Debrecen Sinai Miklós utca 4. The campus serves the Debrecen area as a German-language primary school. It is part of the UBZ-DGD network in Debrecen.

Stages

Primary school (Grundschule) for early education. Entry begins at first grade for new students (see enrollment for 2026/27).

Type

German-language primary school

Country affiliation

Germany

School day structure

Morning care is available from 7:00 to 7:45. After-school care (Napközi) runs from 14:35 to 17:00.

Application fees

- Application form: complete the school's published application form for entry (submission by email or delivered to the school reception). No separate application fee is charged for admission.

Tuition fees (by year group and term)

- Tuition: no tuition fees are charged for attendance at the Debreceni Német Általános Iskola; instruction is provided as the school's standard day-school provision (no term or annual tuition applies).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- School meals (tízórai, ebéd, uzsonna): meals are provided and meal ordering and billing are managed through the E‑MENZA system. Meal charges are billed via the E‑MENZA platform according to the platform's billing schedule and terms. (Families use the school's E‑MENZA account to place orders and to receive billing information.)

- After-school clubs and extracurricular activities: where a fee applies, the published charge is shown as a monthly rate (Ft / hónap) or an hourly rate. Fees for chargeable activities are collected on a monthly basis or as specified for that activity; individual activity listings state the amount and frequency. Examples of currently published activity fees (HUF) are:
- Chess: HUF 7,000 per month per child.
- Lego robotics: HUF 3,750 per hour per child; HUF 15,000 per month (weekly attendance); HUF 7,500 per month (biweekly attendance).
- Sensorimotor (szenzoros) gymnastics: HUF 5,000 per month per child.
- Karate: HUF 5,000 per month per child.
- Children's yoga: HUF 4,000 per month per child.
- English club: HUF 6,000 per month per child.
- Basketball: HUF 5,000 per month per child.
- Several other clubs are offered free of charge.
These activity fees are stated in Hungarian forints and are billed according to the activity organiser's published cadence (typically monthly).

- Napközi (after‑school supervision): day supervision is available Monday–Friday (7:00–17:00) and the school's published information indicates this supervision is provided free of charge; any optional chargeable clubs attended after napközi are billed separately as above.

Boarding fees (kollégium)

- Boarding: the Debreceni Német Általános Iskola operates as a day primary school; no boarding/kollégium provision or boarding fees are listed for the school.

Other costs and fees

- Extracurricular material or participation costs: certain paid clubs may include additional material costs (these are determined by the individual activity and are communicated at enrolment). Published monthly fees above do not state extra material charges but parents should expect occasional small material or equipment costs for some activities.

- School-supplied meals: meal prices themselves are set and billed through the E‑MENZA service; the meal provider and menus are published, and meal charges are handled through the platform. The school's catering provider is listed in the school's catering information.

- Uniforms: there is no compulsory school uniform fee specified in the school's regulations and no uniform charge is listed in the school rules. Standard expectations for appropriate school clothing are set out in the school regulations.

Refund information

- Refunds for paid extracurricular activities: no school-wide refund schedule for extracurricular fees is published in the school regulations; refund or cancellation terms for a specific paid activity are handled according to the activity organiser's conditions and the arrangements communicated at enrolment. Meal refunds and payment adjustments follow the billing and refund rules of the E‑MENZA system used for catering.

Fee payment options

- Meals: payments and billing for meals are managed through the E‑MENZA platform (the school's E‑MENZA account is used for ordering and billing). The E‑MENZA service provides the payment channels for meal charges.

- Extracurricular fees and other small charges: monthly or activity-specific fees are collected according to the arrangements communicated by the school and the activity organiser; parents receive enrolment confirmation and payment instructions for each paid activity (contact details for after‑school coordination are published by the school). For general administrative matters and billing contacts, use the school's published contact addresses and phone number.

(Amounts shown are in Hungarian forints — HUF — and reflect the published monthly or hourly charges for the school's paid clubs and services.)

Boarding Arrangements

Nachmittagsbetreuung (afternoon care) is available. After classes, students may join the afternoon care or participate in activities. The school building is open for parents and students from 07:00 to 17:00, and pickups for the after-school program are by 17:00.

Uniform Requirement

In primary school, students wear indoor slippers.

Food Options

Three meals are provided daily: a morning snack (tízórai), lunch, and an afternoon snack; dietary meals are available on request.

Governance and Ownership

The Debreceni Német Általános Iskola is a branch of the Baja Ungarndeutsches Bildungszentrum (Hungarian German General Education Center in Baja).

Curriculum

The German Primary School Debrecen is a department of the German international school at the Hungarian-German Education Center in Baja. The school aims to be a Begegnungsschule (a school of encounter) and welcomes both mother-tongue German and Hungarian children. It teaches on the basis of the educational plans of the Land of Bavaria for progression to a German-language school. For Hungarian children, instruction in Hungarian language and literature ensures compatibility with the Hungarian education system; German-language instruction is complemented by German as a foreign language for Hungarian-speaking students, and Hungarian as a foreign language for German-speaking students. The languages and traditions of both countries form a connecting bond, and music fosters mutual understanding. The school prepares students for continuing their education at a German-language internal school.

Higher Education Progression

The school prepares students for continuing their education at a German-language internal school.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides personality development support to prevent conflicts and to promote positive conflict resolution. Teachers, school leadership, and parents respect students' personality rights and support their individual development. Students are encouraged to engage in direct, respectful communication and collaborative problem-solving rather than discussing others behind their backs. When problems arise at home or school, the first point of contact is the relevant subject teacher and the class tutor; if needed, the head of the branch and the principal are available to assist. The approach fosters mutual respect and trust among students and staff to support social-emotional growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

In the 3rd and 4th grades, German is taught as the main language and German as a foreign language is offered; Hungarian is also taught as a foreign language. English is taught as a language subject within the curriculum, and the foreign language assessments may include tasks designed as specialized learning activities. English is part of the modern language offerings alongside German.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through personality development initiatives and conflict-prevention practices. The school emphasizes respectful, trustworthy interactions among students and between students and staff, contributing to a supportive learning environment. Students receive guidance from teachers and school leadership regarding personal development and conflict issues, and the program aims to strengthen resilience, self-control, and social skills through structured activities. The presence of student councils and class representatives further supports student voice and wellbeing.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is implemented through structured conflict management and safeguarding procedures. In conflict situations, issues are handled in stages (teacher → form tutor → branch head → principal), with a disciplinary committee possible for serious cases. Physical punishment or any measures violating human dignity are not permitted. There is an appeals and complaints process, and parents and students can participate in safeguarding-related discussions. Supervision and governance structures, including the DÖK (student council) and class representatives, support a safe school community.

History

Opened in the Vénkerti district of Debrecen on August 29, 2022, the Debreceni Német Általános Iskola started with two German and two Hungarian teachers and eight first-grade students. Over the next three school years, one additional first-grade class was added each year, so by September 2025 every general-education year has a class. The school is a branch of the Baja-based Magyarországi Németek Általános Művelődési Központ (MNÁMK Baja tagintézmény) and aims to be a meeting point for Hungarian and German cultures. German is taught as a foreign language to Hungarian-speaking students, and Hungarian as a foreign language to German-speaking students, with the goal of preparing students for study in Germany under Bavarian state curricula and for integration into the Hungarian education system. Music fosters mutual understanding as students sing and dance songs from both countries.

Community

Upcoming events include the Summer holidays from June 20, 2026 to August 30, 2026; Schultüte basteln on August 25, 2026 for parents of future first-graders; and Beiskolázási ünnepség on August 29, 2026 for future first-graders. Ballagás, the graduation of the first class that began four years earlier, was celebrated with an emotional ceremony and decorations in the classrooms, corridors, and the atrium. The 3rd and 4th graders joined in the graduation program.

Facilities Overview

The school operates in a new building with modern rooms and equipment. It includes a library, a media center, and a gymnasium. Each classroom has its own outdoor area.

Sports Facilities

The school has a gymnasium.

Academic Facilities

The school has a library and a media center, and classrooms are modern and well equipped.

Extra Curricular Facilities

After-school care runs from 7:00 to 17:00, with optional after-school programs. A range of after-school activities (AGs) are offered, including chess, modern dance, Lego robotics, sensory gymnastics, crafts, karate, children's yoga, English, football, and basketball. Some courses have fees.

Academic & Intellectual

The school offers after-school clubs such as chess and Lego robotics to develop thinking and technical skills. Chess Club develops strategic thinking, concentration, and problem-solving abilities. Lego robotics introduces children to computers and the basics of programming and robotics. Afternoon care includes project work, where students collaborate on tasks such as making a recycled fish sculpture for a competition.

Arts & Creative

The Wunderbar Festival Week includes a flashmob and German-language performances. Third and fourth graders performed the mini-musical The Lion Sleeps Tonight on the stage of the Kölcsey Center. The Abschlussfest (family day) features activities like face painting, hair braiding, giant bubbles, glitter tattoos, and ice cream. The Weinlesefest features singing, crafts, grape-pressing demonstrations, and dancing in a large dance space.

Cultural & Language

The Wunderbar Festival Week is the German-language festival with German-language activities including a school-wide flashmob. St. Martin's Day is celebrated with lantern processions and programs presented in Hungarian and German. Fasching (Carnival) is celebrated with costumes and festive activities. A bilingual memorial celebration for March 15 integrates both German and Hungarian elements.

Social & Hobbies

End-of-year Abschlussfest brings families together for a day of activities such as face painting, hair braiding, giant bubbles, glitter tattoos, and ice cream. The Wunderbar Festival features a school-wide flashmob and student performances. Open House Day invites the community to visit and experience German-language classes. Social celebrations such as Oktoberfest and Weinlesefest provide festive atmospheres with music, food, crafts, and dancing.

Community & Service

An Easter donation drive supports the Debrecen animal shelter, with students and parents contributing food and supplies. A Christmas bazaar raises funds for the Leukemia Foundation through student crafts and donations. The school engages with the wider community through these charitable and cultural events.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The Mensa provides three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and a snack, with options for dietary restrictions. Afternoon care runs Monday to Friday from 14:30 to 17:00 with supervised activities and optional after-school clubs. A broad range of AGs includes chess, modern dance, Lego robotics, sensory gymnastics, crafts, karate, child yoga, English, football, and basketball. Football is offered through the Bozsik program, with four tournaments held each year.

Admissions

1. Enrollment for the 2026/27 academic year into the first grade requires submitting enrollment forms by January 16, 2026 at 13:00. Download the enrollment form, fill it out, and send the scanned copy to titkarsag@ubz-dgd.hu or hand it in at the school reception. The school address is 4027 Debrecen Sinai Miklós utca 4. 2. Arrival and departure from the school: Please indicate when your child leaves the school. Morning supervision is available from 7:00 to 7:45; afternoon supervision lasts until 17:00. 3. Meals and dietary provisions: If your child has a food intolerance, consult Hungast's information; read the notice and, if you wish to request a diet meal, fill out the dietary meals request form found in the dietary section. Include the medical certificate with the request. 4. Free or discounted services declarations: If your child qualifies for regular child protection benefits or other listed categories, download the declaration for the application. Then fill it out and send it to titkarsag@ubz-dgd.hu or hand it in at the school reception. 5. Student ID card: To apply for a student ID, first visit the local registry office/government window to register the NEK data sheet. You will need personal identification documents and proof of address; a photo is taken on site. After the NEK data sheet is registered, inform the secretariat at ubz-dgd.hu and in the first week of August we will initiate your child's student ID application on oktatas.hu. The process and the card arrival take at least one month. A downloadable certificate showing the application is in progress can substitute the card until it arrives.

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Karinthy Frigyes Gimnazium

Instructs in Hungarian, English, German

Pupils 718

Type Co-educational

Karinthy Frigyes Gimnázium is a Budapest secondary school offering a broad international framework alongside a strong local program. The Diploma Programme is taught in English, with a long-standing two-language pathway including Hungarian-English bilingual classes and a Hungarian-German bilingual track, and a German language preparatory class. The school also accommodates extensive international curricula from nearby and global systems, reflecting its founding as a state gymnasium in 1986 and its relocation to Thököly utca 7, with a satellite campus at Thököly utca 2-4. Facilities include a main building with 23 large and 13 small classrooms plus a gym, a satellite site with 15 classrooms, two gymnasia, outdoor grounds, a central library, and connected computer networks to support language and core-subject learning. Extracurriculars include KarMUN, student leadership (IDB), a rich arts program, and international exchanges that foster cross-cultural understanding. Its international orientation supports mobility and future study opportunities across Europe and beyond globally.

Location

The school is located in Budapest, Hungary. The address is 1183 Budapest, Thököly utca 7.

Stages

The school is a Gimnázium (secondary school) offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the final two years of study (ages 16–19).

School day structure

The school year opens with an 8:00 ceremony; the first teaching day runs 9:00–12:00; tehetséggondozó sessions run at 15:30.

Application fees
- There is no application fee charged by the school for admission or for participation in the standard entrance procedures; preparatory and talent-development activities run by the school are provided without charge.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)
- There is no tuition fee for any year group: the Karinthy Frigyes Gimnázium is a state-maintained public gimnázium and general secondary education is provided free of charge to students. (No term-by-term tuition applies.)

Billing schedule and payment terms (other chargeable items)
- Meals (school catering): meal participation requires a completed declaration each school year and is billed through the district catering provider (GESZ). Declarations for the 2025/2026 school year had a June 30 deadline; parents use the GESZ processes for enrollment, discounts and payments. Discounts (large family, long-term illness, regular child protection benefits) require submission of supporting documents with the declaration. Payments are accepted by the catering organisation by bank transfer and by online card payment where offered. Billing cadence and exact meal prices are administered by GESZ.
- Textbooks and printed materials: standard textbook procurement and payment follow the national textbook-distribution and ordering procedures. When textbooks are issued by the school or by the school's foundations under subsidised lending arrangements, replacement or damage compensation is charged to the student/parent according to the school's rules; in certain cases the school's foundation lends costly foreign textbooks to families at a reduced (one‑third) cost with staged repayment. Payment methods for commercially supplied textbooks normally include bank transfer and online card payments through the national/textbook distributor channels. Exact ordering deadlines and payment instructions follow the textbook-distribution schedule in force for the school year.

Boarding / colle9gium
- The school does not operate its own residential boarding facility. For pupils from outside Budapest the school can help arrange placements with partner kolle9giumok; any boarding fees are charged and administered by the kolle9gium operator (not by the school).

Other costs and typical chargeable items
- Graduation/ceremony attire: provision or rental of formal attire for events such as szalagavatf3/ballage1s may be offered for a small rental fee.
- School trips, extracurricular camps and optional activities (for example the school's Csibete1bor and exchange programs) are typically charged separately on a per-activity basis; parents are billed for the actual costs of optional trips and extracurricular programs when those activities are organised.
- Damage, loss or replacement: parents are required to reimburse the school for loss or excessive damage to school property or lent textbooks; the school specifies replacement charges case-by-case.

Refunds and cancellations
- Refunds or credits for chargeable services (for example catering cancellations or trip refunds) are handled under the rules of the organisation that issues the charge (GESZ for catering; the textbook distributor or activity organiser for other items). Reimbursement or cancellation conditions (deadlines, eligibility, and required documentation) follow the applicable provider's policies.

Fee payment options accepted
- Bank transfer (bank account transfer/standing order).
- Online bank card payment (where the service provider supports card payments for catering or textbook purchases).
- Local administrative payment channels used by the district service providers (e.g., submitting required declaration forms to the district catering office) for enrolling in chargeable services.

Summary (practical points for parents)
- There is no application or tuition fee for any year group; regular instruction is provided free as state secondary education.
- Chargeable items to budget for: daily school meals (paid via the district catering service), textbooks or materials where families purchase items, optional trips and camps, attire rental for formal ceremonies, and reimbursement for damaged or lost school property.

Curriculum

International Baccalaureate - IB. The Diploma Programme is a demanding two-year course for students aged 16–19 that prepares them for university study. At the end of the second year, students take examinations in six subjects, assessed by professionals with international experience. The IB framework combines the best practices of different countries. The IB diploma is internationally recognized; in about 150 countries more than 2,000 universities accept it, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Humboldt, and the Sorbonne. The IB philosophy aims to develop and extend international education, and, through shared learning experiences, to help people understand each other at an international level; to support student mobility across geographic and cultural boundaries and to help them be well-informed and respectful of others; to collaborate with national education systems to design a balanced yet rigorous and continually renewing international curriculum.

Higher Education Progression

The IB diploma is internationally recognized and accepted by universities in about 150 countries, including more than 2,000 universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Humboldt, and the Sorbonne.

Gifted and Talented

As a talent-development school, we place strong emphasis on developing students in our district and the surrounding area. We organize several talent-development clubs and courses each school year. We offer a free mathematics talent-development club for talented seventh-graders in District XVIII; participation requires a good result in the mathematics competition organized by our school. For eighth-graders, we run a talent-development course to prepare for secondary school studies and to aid in a successful admissions, focusing on reading comprehension and mathematics.

History

The Karinthy Frigyes Gimnázium began teaching in 1986. It was then known as a State Gymnasium. In 1989 it adopted the name Karinthy Frigyes. The building was constructed in 1986 and is located at 1183 Budapest, Thf6kf6ly utca 7.

Community

The school's mission is to develop an open, accepting, understanding, patient and cooperative personality. High-level language skills are viewed as tools for deep subject knowledge, and students are prepared to think independently and responsibly as adults. The staff of about seventy fosters a supportive, trusting atmosphere, and the school offers a rich array of extracurricular activities, including foreign exchanges, participation in international student conferences, European Union projects, as well as music, arts and dance programs, study competitions and cultural events. The school runs a five-day orientation camp for new students (Csibetábor) to help newcomers settle in. The institution operates three language tracks—English-Hungarian bilingual, German-Hungarian bilingual, and an extended English track—with many subjects taught in the target language; second foreign languages include English, French, German, Russian and Spanish.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The school has a Parent Association known as the Szülői Választmány (Parents' Selection Committee). It determines its own rules and operating program, elects its representatives (including the chair), and organizes its activities, including decisions on the use of its own funds. It participates in school governance and helps shape the institution's rules, bylaws and pedagogical program; it may present opinions to the leadership, and a representative from the Szülői Választmány sits on the Intézményi Tanács (Institutional Council). The Szülői Választmány's activities include organizing the Szülői Bál, which has been held since 2002 (or 2003) and serves to foster parent–teacher–student community rather than as a fundraising event. The 2020–2021 school year was an exception due to the pandemic, and the most recent ball occurred in February 2026. The Diákönkormányzat and other bodies operate alongside the Szülői Szervezet in school governance.

Facilities Overview

The Karinthy Frigyes Gimnázium operates in Budapest with a main building at Thököly utca 7 and a satellite campus at Thököly utca 2-4. The main site contains 23 large classrooms and 13 small classrooms, and one gymnasium; the satellite site houses 15 classrooms. The school has two gymnasia and outdoor sport grounds to support physical education and sport clubs. The library is a central resource with spaces for audiovisual work and project rooms for group work, backed by a modern computer network to support learning. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English and maintains language tracks including two Hungarian-English bilingual classes, a German language preparatory class, and a Hungarian-German bilingual track.

Sports Facilities

The school has two gymnasia and outdoor sport fields to support physical education and sport clubs. The gymnasia accommodate indoor sports and related training, while the outdoor fields support a range of field sports and activities.

Academic Facilities

The local curriculum includes two Hungarian-English bilingual classes in the 9th grade and one German language preparatory class; in 10th–12th grades there are two Hungarian-English bilingual classes and one Hungarian-German bilingual class, with one advanced English class. A German language preparatory class began in 2004–2005, and the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, taught in English, since 1992. IB students have achieved high results, and many proceed to universities abroad. The library, subject-specific rooms, and a connected computer network support language and core-subject learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Csibetábor is a 300-student summer camp for first-year students, supported by older students. The school runs the Karinthy Szabadegyetem and the KEKSz program, offering diverse clubs and activities such as film, theatre, languages, journalism, robotics, and more. The Karinthy Diákönkormányzat (IDB) promotes student leadership and democratic participation. The school also hosts and participates in international exchanges and runs KarMUN, its Model United Nations conference."

Academic & Intellectual

The school runs a Hungarian-English bilingual programme, beginning with an intensive English course in the 'zero year' of twenty lessons per week. In the following four years, core subjects are taught from the Hungarian curriculum with English-language instruction, and students are encouraged to excel in each discipline. Spanish, German, French or Russian are offered as second foreign languages. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme has been available since 1992, and IB graduates have consistently achieved high results.

Arts & Creative

Music, art and dance are offered as extracurricular activities. The school provides modern facilities, including the latest technical equipment, well-staffed libraries, and fully equipped classrooms, along with recreational and sport facilities. In the evenings and on weekends, students and teachers commonly share cultural experiences beyond the classroom.

Cultural & Language

Foreign exchanges take place throughout Europe and the United States. The school hosts multi-cultural observances and celebrations. The Hungarian-English bilingual section includes native-speaking staff from Britain, the U.S., Canada and Australia. Spanish, German, French or Russian are offered as second foreign languages.

Social & Hobbies

Recreational and sport facilities are excellent. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Extracurricular opportunities include music, art and dance. In the evenings and weekends, students and teachers share sights and cultural experiences around Budapest.

Community & Service

Staff show concern for students outside the classroom and work to foster a sense of school community. The three-day chicken camp orientation helps new students build school pride and tradition. The school is located in a green-belt area surrounded by parks, contributing to a welcoming environment. Evenings and weekends offer opportunities to engage with the local community.

Leadership & Professional

KarMUN is a Model United Nations conference hosted by Karinthy Frigyes Gimnázium since 2005, conducted in English. Participation develops leadership, public speaking, debating and teamwork skills, with English-language communication emphasized. The school introduced the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in 1992, and IB students have achieved high results.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The building design emphasizes natural light, with sloping roofs and large plate glass windows. The school is in a green-belt area surrounded by parks. There is a culture of interaction outside the classroom, with evenings and weekends spent exploring sights and cultural experiences.

Language Provision

Hungarian and English are the internal working languages in the IB Diploma Programme. Spanish, German, French, and Russian are offered as second foreign languages. Communication with parents is conducted in Hungarian or in English.

Bilingual Teaching

The school offers a Hungarian-English bilingual program. Core subjects are studied in English within the Hungarian national curriculum. In the zero year—the first year or ninth grade—students participate in an intensive English course of twenty lessons per week.

Immersion Programs

The bilingual program provides immersion in English for core subjects, with all core subjects taught in English.

Admissions

1. Eligibility and intake: Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year are invited from students who plan to continue their studies at university and seek high-level subject preparation alongside strong foreign-language proficiency. Only eighth-grade students may apply. For transfers from six- or eight-year secondary schools, a transfer request must be submitted to the principal before the entrance examination. 2. Language-focused first year: In the first year of the two-language programs, the ninth grade (KNy) involves intensive language instruction (20 hours per week). In this phase, students acquire a high level of language proficiency so that, over the subsequent four years, they study six subjects (history, mathematics, physics, biology, geography, and civics in the target language) according to the Hungarian curriculum. 3. Language instruction and diploma: Native-language teachers teach every student. The two-language program's diploma grants a high-level language certificate (C1, complex) if the required results are achieved. 4. 8th-grade entry requirements: 8th-grade applicants do not need pre-existing language knowledge. 5. Extended English program: The class learning English intensively (five hours per week) progresses so that most students obtain a B2 complex language certificate, with some attaining C1. 6. Specializations and tracks: There are three tracks with designated specializations: (a) Hungarian-English two-language track (mathematics; humán–média; TTK–informatika), (b) Hungarian-German two-language track (economics or non-specialized), (c) Four-year class with five weekly hours of English (foreign-language specialization). 7. Admissions preparation and university focus: The school emphasizes talent development and targeted subject preparation for higher education, including optional specialization in the last two years. 8. Scoring and selection: Points come from general primary school results (average of specified subjects), a centralized written entrance exam in mathematics and Hungarian for ninth-graders, and an oral entrance exam with subject-by-subject weighting that varies by specialization. Tie-breakers privilege siblings or parents who attend or attended the school. 9. Application procedure: Applications must be submitted on the central Education Office website using the official application form and data sheet; details are provided by the general school administration. 10. Special needs: Rules for students with special educational needs are applied according to the relevant educational laws, and any special exam arrangements require a parental request supported by the appropriate expert committee before the centralized written exam.

Scholarships

The Trambulin Fővárosi Tehetséggondozó Ösztöndíj is published for the 2026/2027 school year. The scholarship call and the data-processing notice are available on the school's site. Winners for the 2025/2026 academic year from Karinthy Frigyes Gimnázium are listed (e.g., Dékány Lilien, Bicsák Jázmin, Gombócz Mátyás, Moldován Olivér, Szabó Balázs, Szakmány Zsófia, Táborszki Tamara Lilla, Takács Anna Viktória, Teveli Jakab, Tompa Kristóf, Urbán Petra Krisztina, Üveges Máté, Vass-Bozsó Janka Száva, Wágner Márton, Yi Xingyou).

Waitlist

The temporary admission list for each program is accessible by clicking the corresponding program. The lists show applicant identifiers, ranking, and total points. For example, lists exist for the Magyar-English two-language track (mathematics specialization), the Magyar-English two-language track (humán–média specialization), the Magyar-English two-language track (TTK–informatika specialization), the Magyar-Német two-language track, and the Emelt óraszámú angol tagozat.

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