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SZTE Bathory Istvan Practice Grammar and Primary School

Instructs in Hungarian, English, French, German, Spanish

Ages - 18 years

Fees HUF 3,900,000

Pupils 1195

Type Co-educational

The SZTE Báthory István Gyakorló Gimnázium és Általános Iskola in Szeged is a co‑educational primary and secondary school operated by Szegedi Tudományegyetem. It offers a five‑year Hungarian–French bilingual program alongside an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and a bespoke curriculum. Admission to the bilingual track in 9th grade is based on a written test (50%), general school results (25%), and an oral interview (25%). From 9th to 12th grade, core subjects are taught in French with Hungarian language support; a native French teacher provides instruction each year. Students may join a French-language drama group and participate in Francophone competitions and trips to France. Graduates may obtain a free language certificate. The school is a UNESCO Associated School Network member and a LabelFrancÉducation partner. Upgraded facilities include an Informatika terem and the SzeReTeD laboratory, plus a library. About 1,195 students attend in 2025/26.

Location

6722 Szeged, Holy Trinity Street 2, Hungary. The SZTE Báthory István Practice Gymnasium and Primary School is located here in Szeged.

Stages

Secondary education (gymnasium) and primary education (general school).

Type

Co-educational gymnasium and primary school.

Country affiliation

Hungary

School day structure

Morning schedule: 1st period 07:25–08:10; 2nd 08:20–09:05; 3rd 09:20–10:05; 4th 10:20–11:05; 5th 11:15–12:00; 6th 12:20–13:05; 7th 13:15–14:00. Afternoon sessions: 1st 14:05–14:50; 2nd 14:55–15:40; 3rd 15:50–16:35; 4th 16:45–17:30; 5th 17:40–18:25.

Application fees
- No separate application fee is listed on the IB application form for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; the form requests personal and academic documents but does not specify a payable application charge.

Tuition fees (by programme / school year)
- IB Diploma Programme (self-funded cohort): HUF 3,900,000 per academic year for the 2026–2027 school year (annual amount). The school issues written payment deadlines and conditions to admitted students.
- Regular Általános iskola (primary) and Gimnázium (secondary) state programmes: there is no routine tuition charged to enrolled domestic students; charging of tuition (tandíj) is limited by the institution's rules and applies only in the specific cases defined by the school/university regulations (for example, certain foreign-resident situations). Any exceptions or special-category tuition requirements are determined under the institution's tuition/fee regulations.

Per-term / per-year breakdown
- The IB Diploma fee is stated as an annual amount (HUF 3,900,000 for 2026–2027). No per-term (semester) breakdown is published on the application form; the precise instalment schedule and due dates are provided in writing to admitted families.
- For state (non-fee-paying) year groups there is no published per-term tuition figure because regular instruction is provided without tuition for enrolled domestic students; costs for optional paid services (meals, extracurricular paid programmes, exams, trips) are billed separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- For the IB Diploma Programme, the school provides a written payment schedule and the specific payment conditions to each admitted student/family after admission. The annual tuition figure is published; instalment dates and any late-payment terms are issued with admission paperwork.
- School meal charges and other reimbursable/térítési díj items are organised on a monthly schedule prepared at the start of the school year; designated payment days are used for meal payments and the school credits pro rata amounts to the next month if pre-paid meals are cancelled in advance.
- Exam and procedural fees (language exams, etc.) have specified amounts and associated organisational fees and deadlines; the registration/payment system indicates the bank account or payment destination for each fee. Payment by cash or postal cheque is not accepted for those exam fees.

Boarding fees (kollégium)
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed for SZTE Báthory István Gyakorló Gimnázium és Általános Iskola; the school's publicly posted materials and institutional regulations do not show a school-run boarding/kollégium service or corresponding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, textbooks, meals, extracurriculars, exams, trips, damage liability)
- Textbooks: Free textbook provision is organised under the national free textbook scheme; parents may be required to pay for individually ordered (non-covered) materials or to cover replacement/compensation costs for lost or excessively damaged school-issued books. The school's textbook distribution and liability rules explain parental responsibility for damage or loss.
- Meals: Meal (étkezési) charges are billed on a monthly schedule; families eligible for municipal child-protection support receive free school meals as specified by regulation. Lost meal tickets are not replaced; if a pupil does not use pre-paid meals and the parent cancels in time, the proportional amount is credited to the next monthly payment.
- Extracurricular and out-of-school programmes: Participation in programmes that carry a térítési díj (participation fee) is voluntary; such programme fees are invoiced separately and parents are not automatically liable beyond their explicit enrolment. The school's foundations and parent groups may provide financial support for competition entry fees, trips, and participation costs in assessed cases.
- Exams and certification fees: Language-exam fees and organisational fees are published for the school's exam centre (examples: B2 oral HUF 29,000; B2 written HUF 32,000; complex HUF 49,000) plus small organisation/scheduling fees. The exam registration system provides the exact account to which each fee must be paid.

Refund information
- Meals: If a parent cancels pre-paid meals in advance as required by the school, the unused portion of pre-paid meal fees is credited pro rata to the next monthly payment.
- Exams: The school's exam fee schedule shows specific administrative fees for late registration, cancellations, postponements and for partial withdrawals; those stated eljárási díjak apply in cases of late changes or cancellations.
- Tuition (IB / self-funded programmes): The admission documents indicate that the precise payment schedule and conditions (including any refund or cancellation terms) are issued in writing to admitted students; families receive the definitive billing and refund terms with admission paperwork.

Fee payment options and method notes
- Exam and procedural fees are handled through the school's registration/payment system; cash or postal cheque is not accepted for those exam fees and the system indicates the bank account to which payments must be made.
- The University supports electronic payment solutions for institutional fee collection (bank transfer and online bank-card payment options are used within SZTE's payment systems), and the university-level payment services are used for managing fee receipts where applicable. Specific payment channels and account details for each billed item (tuition instalments, meal fees, exam fees) are supplied with the relevant invoice or registration instruction.

If a precise instalment schedule, bank account number, or the IB programme's internal payment splits are required, those are issued to admitted families as part of the written admission/payment documentation (the IB application form publishes the annual tuition figure and states that payment deadlines and conditions follow in writing).

Curriculum

Five-year Hungarian–French bilingual program. Entry to the bilingual track in the 9th grade does not require prior French knowledge; admission is based on a written test (50%), general school results (25%), and an oral interview (25%). From the second year (9th–12th grades), mathematics, history, geography, and French civilization are taught in French, while other subjects may be taught in Hungarian with French-language support; a native French-language teacher provides instruction each year. Students may participate in a French-language drama group, and in numerous Francophone competitions and trips to France. If conditions are met, graduates can obtain a free language certificate at the appropriate level, which can add points to university admissions. Graduates have pursued studies in economics, economic diplomacy, foreign trade, commerce, law, humanities, translation and interpretation, tourism, medicine, psychology, engineering, architecture, and business informatics, with scholarships for internships in Francophone regions.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates have continued their studies in economics, economic diplomacy, foreign trade, commerce, law, humanities, translation and interpretation, tourism, medicine, psychology, engineering, architecture, and business informatics. They may receive scholarships for internships in Francophone regions.

Gifted and Talented

Accredited Center of Excellence for Talent; Certified Talent Development Workshop. The school participates in UNESCO Associated Schools Network and other talent-support initiatives, including LabelFrancÉducation and Erasmus+ Accreditation.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides social-emotional support through a school psychologist and a child welfare helper, with posted hours available to assist students' well-being.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Two foreign languages are taught from 1st to 8th grade. The first language can be English or French in parallel classes, introduced in after-school sessions three times per week for 30 minutes in small groups. The first language is also taught in the timetable from 3rd grade with class splitting: 3–4th grade 3–3 hours per week, 5th grade 3 hours, 6th grade 4 hours, 7th grade 3 hours, 8th grade 3.5 hours. The second foreign language is taught from 5th grade; if the first language is French, the second language is English. If the first language is English, the second language can be one of the school's offered languages (typically French, German, Russian, or Italian). The school offers various language-related programs and competitions (civilization contests, language contests, European virtual collaborations such as eTwinning). By the end of the program, most students have at least one B2 language certificate, and some attain C1 or two B2 certificates.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing support is provided by a school psychologist and a child welfare helper, with specified hours and contact details.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is supported by a school psychologist and a child welfare helper. The child welfare helper is available at designated times: Monday 12:00–16:00 at the Elementary School building; Tuesday–Thursday 13:00–17:00 at the Gymnasium building; Friday 8:00–13:00 at the Elementary School building. The school psychologist is available at the same hours with the contact: talpai.dorottya@szte.com.

Admissions

1. The school offers eight classes/groups for the 2026/2027 academic year: (0001) Special Mathematics track; (0002) Advanced Physics track; (0005) Science-oriented track with advanced Biology; (0006) Five-year Hungarian-French bilingual group; (0007) Human orientation, Hungarian language and literature with intensive English language training; (0008) Human orientation, History with intensive English language training; (0009) Five-year general track with language orientation; (0010) Four-year Hungarian-English bilingual group. The first language continues the language studied in the primary school; the second language can be English, French (beginner or advanced), German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish, and two languages must be chosen. If there are not enough students in a chosen language, the school will request a language change. 2. Admission is carried out through a centralized written entrance examination, with oral examinations following the written part for different classes. The exam structure is described in the admissions materials for each class, and exam dates are published by the school for reference. 3. For the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, applicants complete an IB Diploma Programme Application Form. The application period is August 1–20, and submissions are sent to int.gyakg@szte.hu. The form collects personal details, school background, and contact information, and requires selecting six subjects (3 at SL and 3 at HL) across the groups, with the 6th subject possibly replacing a subject from Groups 1–5. 4. The application requires a printed and signed application form and original school certificates detailing first- and second-year results. The 2025–2026 tuition is 3,900,000 forints, and the exact payment schedule is provided in writing to admitted students. 5. An Open Day is scheduled for 2025-10-15 at 16:00. The deadlines for the centralized written exam are 2025-12-01 for the central exam, and 2026-02-19 as the deadline to designate the secondary school. 6. The school provides a range of learning supports and facilities, including IT infrastructure, a library with about 20,000 volumes, clubs, sports, and choir activities. 7. For those admitted to specialized groups (e.g., 0001, 0002, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010), examination dates and scoring criteria vary by program, with detailed requirements published in the admissions materials. 8. Language orientation and bilingual options are integral to several programs, including Hungarian-French bilingual and Hungarian-English bilingual tracks, with emphasis on language development and cross-linguistic qualifications. 9. The school's IB Diploma Programme is fully integrated with the institution's IB-related documentation and program provisions, including the structure for subject choices and assessment. 10. The admissions information and materials are publicly available through the school's admissions communications and IB-related program pages for the 2026–27 intake.

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Szeged International Primary School

Instructs in English, Hungarian

Ages 5 - 13 years

Fees HUF 1,600,000 - 2,400,000

Pupils 62

Type Co-educational

Located in Hungary, Szeged International Primary School serves children aged 5 to 13. The school delivers IPC and IMYC curricula in parallel with the Hungarian National Core Curriculum, with English as the language of instruction across most subjects and Hungarian language and literature taught separately. IPC is used up to Grade 5 and IMYC from Grade 6, supporting a seamless, project‑based approach that develops independent thinking. Small class sizes and a student‑centred ethos enable individualized learning, while Language Arts and Humanities form part of the IPC/IMYC framework. The school day runs 9:00 to 15:00, with after‑care to 17:00 and a range of after‑school activities. The campus offers arts, design and ICT, science, geography, health and wellbeing, and physical education. Extracurriculars include chess, woodshop, science, dance, painting, guitar, Robocode and language clubs. Founded in 2017 by the Kalocsai Krisztina Foundation, it is the region's sole international option for expatriate families in Hungary.

Location

6727 Szeged, Lidicei tér 1., Hungary. The Szeged International Primary School is privately funded and international. It follows the IPC and IMYC curricula and combines them with the Hungarian National Core Curriculum. The language of instruction is English, with Hungarian language and literature taught in Hungarian.

Stages

Pre-School; Lower School; Upper School. Ages 5 to 14 correspond to kindergarten through grade 8 in the Hungarian education system.

Type

Private international primary school

Additional learning support

Speech therapy is available. English catch-up sessions are offered if needed. Small class sizes support individual attention.

Country affiliation

Hungary

School day structure

Supervision starts at 7:45 AM; classes begin at 8:50 AM. Lower grades finish at 1:55 PM, upper grades finish at 2:50 PM; after-school clubs run until 5:00 PM.

Bus service

A school bus service is available through Teddy's Club for mornings; the school is also easily accessible by public transportation.

Application / Registration fee

- Registration (one-off) fee: HUF 120,000.

Tuition contributions — amounts and how they are billed

- Tuition contributions are expressed as a monthly rate based on a 10-month academic billing period. Annual tuition = monthly rate × 10 months. Semester instalments are calculated as 5 months per semester.

- Monthly / annual amounts by year group (published rates):
- Pre-school: HUF 160,000 per month → HUF 1,600,000 per 10-month year.
- Grades 1–2: HUF 180,000 per month → HUF 1,800,000 per 10-month year (note: earlier year showing HUF 240,000/month was superseded by the reduced figure).
- Grades 3–4: HUF 200,000 per month → HUF 2,000,000 per 10-month year.
- Grades 5–8: HUF 240,000 per month → HUF 2,400,000 per 10-month year.

- Per-semester calculation (billing in two instalments): one semester = 5 months of tuition at the published monthly rate. A semester payment option is offered (see discounts below).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing basis: monthly rate quoted applies over a 10-month academic period. Payments can be made monthly, by semester, or yearly. Published payment-frequency discounts apply for semester and yearly payments.

- Payment-frequency discounts:
- Semester payment discount: 2% off (applies when paying by semester).
- Yearly payment discount: 4% off (applies when paying the full annual tuition up front).

- Sibling discounts:
- Second child: 30% discount on tuition.
- Third child: discount applied (historically shown as 60% for one published year and 50% in a subsequent published year); confirm specific percentage for the current intake with the school office when enrolling multiple siblings.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school (school day typically begins at 9:00 and ends at 15:00; after-school childcare and extra-curricular activities run until 17:00). No boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees

- Meals: School meals are not included in the tuition contribution and are charged separately. Parents are asked to follow the school's healthy food policy.

- School equipment and textbooks: Not included in the parental contribution; these are charged separately to families.

- Extra-curricular clubs: Most afternoon clubs are included in the tuition contribution; however, parents are invoiced for consumable materials, equipment, ingredients or specific activity costs when applicable. Clubs that have material costs will appear as separate invoices.

- School trips and specific activities: Trip fees and lunch for trips are charged separately (example published previously: HUF 8,400 per child for a trip with lunch). Specific trip costs vary by activity and are billed per event.

- Uniforms and voluntary extras: No compulsory uniform fee is published; any costs for uniforms or optional items are not included in the tuition contribution and would be charged separately if required. (No published uniform fee schedule was found.)

Refund information

- No detailed public refund policy for tuition or registration fees is published in the available fee information. Refunds or cancellations and the conditions that apply are handled according to the school's administrative policies; parents should confirm refund terms with the school office prior to payment.

Fee payment options

- The published fee pages list billing, instalment options and discounts but do not list specific payment methods (for example: card, bank transfer, direct debit). Parents must arrange payment method and receive invoice details from the school office when enrolling. Contact details for arranging payment: office@szegedips.com; +36 70 799 8256.

Summary of key figures (monthly → annual) for quick reference

- Pre-school: HUF 160,000 / month → HUF 1,600,000 / year.
- Grades 1–2: HUF 180,000 / month → HUF 1,800,000 / year.
- Grades 3–4: HUF 200,000 / month → HUF 2,000,000 / year.
- Grades 5–8: HUF 240,000 / month → HUF 2,400,000 / year.

(Registration fee: HUF 120,000.)

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