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Hungarian-German Education Centre Baja

Hungary, Baja

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, Hungarian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 950
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1956
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages German, Hungarian, English
Typical class size 28
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

MNÁMK Baja, the Hungarian-German Education Centre Baja, is a German Auslandsschule located at 6500 Baja, Duna utca 33, Hungary. It runs a bilingual German-national education system, with a 1–8 general-education primary, a 7–12 Gymnasium, and a 9–13 bilingual German‑Hungarian tagozat or a 9–14 language-focused national gymnasium. The German‑Hungarian tagozat provides a double diploma: the German International Abitur and the Hungarian Hochschulreife, allowing university study in Germany or Hungary. German-language preparatory classes (about 20 weekly hours) help students reach German proficiency; English is taught to a high level. MNÁMK Baja is part of a network of roughly 140 foreign German schools, and classes in lower and upper grades are led by two teachers. The campus includes a dormitory for 203 residents, a library, an on-site gym and outdoor sports grounds, a canteen, and digital-equipped classrooms with access to musical instruments. The school also hosts concerts, exhibitions, and intercultural programs that highlight the German minority culture.

6500 Baja, Duna utca 33, Hungary

The Essentials

Hungarian-German Education Centre Baja has 950 pupils, typical class sizes of 28, instruction in German, Hungarian.

Location
The school is located in Baja, Hungary. Address: 6500 Baja, Duna Street 33.

Stages
Primary/general education; Gymnasium; Vocational gymnasium.

Type
German foreign school (Auslandsschule) in Baja, Hungary.

Additional learning support
Individualized student support.

Country affiliation
Germany–Hungary (Auslandsschule) affiliation.

School day structure
Our programs fill the entire teaching day: in addition to classes, we help deepen and practice what is learned, provide individualized student support, nurture talent, and offer a variety of leisure activities.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The dormitory is well equipped, with a capacity of 203 places. Rooms are four-bedded, and each has its own bathroom.

Food Options
Meals are ordered and cancelled exclusively through the E-Menza system.

House System
Students are divided into eight study groups. These groups are age-heterogeneous to promote community building and socialization, and are led by a group leader teacher. Students have access to laptops, bicycles, musical instruments, sports facilities, a gym, and a library.

Governance and Ownership
The dormitory is an independent institutional unit of MNÁMK. MNÁMK is administered and operated by the MNÁMK Public Foundation (MNÁMK Intézményfenntartó és Működtető Közalapítvány).
Fees
Application fees

- The school does not charge an application fee or tuition for students. The institution does not collect tuition from learners; only meal (catering) charges are collected where applicable.

Tuition fees (by year group / per term / per year)

- For all year groups (kindergarten, primary, lower secondary, upper secondary, vocational/technical years) there is no tuition charged — per term and per year the tuition fee is zero.

- There are no published mandatory school fees per term or per year for any year group beyond catering/meal charges. Meal charges apply where the student uses the school canteen or boarding meals; the amount is calculated from the daily meals actually ordered and is billed on a monthly basis (see Billing schedule below).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Meal (térítési) charges are billed monthly. The school's meal-ordering system generates a payment request (díjbekérő) and the amount for the relevant month must be paid by the 15th of that month. After payment the system automatically issues an invoice.

- Meal charges are calculated for the actual teaching days in the month and for the individual meals ordered by the pupil. Overpayments resulting from cancellations or absences are reconciled on the following month's bill (the system automatically deducts prior overpayments). Cancellation of a meal for absence must be made by 09:00 on the previous day to be effective from the following day.

Boarding (kollégium) fees

- The collégium requires payment for meals taken by boarders; the collégium's internal rules show the collégium's bank account for fee payments but do not publish a separate, fixed boarding accommodation (room) price in the publicly posted regulations. The published rules state that the collégium charges for the meals the boarder consumes and that any entitlement to discounts or exemptions is handled by the institution and the economic office. The collégium's bank account for transfers is listed for fee payments.

- Where a separate accommodation (lodging) or accommodation service fee would apply, no specific fixed amount for boarding accommodation is published in the available institutional regulations; meal (catering) charges are the clearly stated recurring charge for collégium residents.

Other costs and optional fees (uniform, textbooks, extracurriculars, trips)

- No compulsory uniform fee is published in the institution's regulations. Families should expect to cover routine school supplies and any textbooks or course-specific materials not provided free of charge; the school's documents reference textbook handling and state-supported arrangements for textbook supply in applicable cases.

- Optional adult/continuing education or extra language courses run by the institution have participation fees when offered (example published course rates appear in earlier course notices). These optional course fees are separate from day-to-day schooling and catering charges.

- Field trips, exchange programmes, examination fees (when externally set) or voluntary activities may carry separate charges as determined for each activity; such activity-specific charges are published or communicated locally when the activity is organised.

Refunds and cancellations

- Overpayments or credits from cancelled meals are carried forward and applied against the following month's invoice; reconciliation of overpayments is handled automatically by the meal-ordering system. Cancellation of ordered meals must be made by 09:00 on the preceding day to avoid being charged for the next day's meal.

- For collégium fee arrears the rules state that persistent non-payment may lead to termination of the collégium relationship after formal notice; any enforcement or refund arrangements are administered through the school's economic office and collégium administration.

Fee payment options and practical payment details

- Payment methods accepted for meal and collégium-related charges: cash at the school cashier on scheduled days, bank transfer to the institution's account, and direct debit (inkasszó). The meal-ordering system (eMenza / e-menza) is used to place and cancel meal orders and to view payment requests; the system issues the payment request that must be settled by the 15th of the relevant month.

- The collégium publishes a bank account number for transfers. Parents who wish to use direct debit can request the inkasszó form from the school's economic office. Cash payments are accepted in the school's cashier on the dates announced by the economic office.

Summary (practical points for parents)

- There is no application fee and no tuition charged for any year group; the main recurring fee families will encounter is for meals (daily catering) and any optional paid courses or activity-specific charges. Meal billing is monthly, payable by the 15th, and paid by cash, bank transfer, or direct debit via the school's eMenza process. Overpayments are offset against the next month's bill; cancellations must be made by 09:00 the prior day. For collégium residents the documented recurring charge in the public rules is the meal fee; no separate published boarding-room price is given in the publicly posted collégium regulations.
Academics

Hungarian-German Education Centre Baja teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
MNÁMK Baja operates as a bilingual German-national education center. The unified school includes a bilingual 1–8 general-education primary; a 7–12 gymnasium; a 9–13 gymnasium (bilingual German-Hungarian tagozat); and a 9–14 language-teaching national specialized gymnasium. The German-Hungarian tagozat offers a double diploma: the German international diploma and the Hungarian diploma. German-language preparatory classes are offered for students not yet proficient in German, with about 20 weekly hours of German, and English is taught at a high level. MNÁMK is part of a network of about 140 foreign German schools, providing graduates with the opportunity to obtain both diplomas and pursue university study in Germany and Hungary. In the lower and upper grades, each class is led by two teachers to support student learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
Two teachers per class (two homeroom teachers) oversee each class, supporting daily learning and classroom routines.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates on the German-Hungarian tagozat receive both the German international diploma and the Hungarian diploma, enabling admission to universities in Germany and Hungary. This dual credential is established within MNÁMK and is part of a broader network of German international schools.

Gifted and Talented
Tehetséggondozás through clubs, competitions, and projects; sport and academic competitions; various extracurriculars; foreign scholarships; German language camps.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
From day one, German- and Hungarian-native students learn together in the same classrooms, with German-language instruction following German curricula. Hungarian and German-native teachers teach, with biology, chemistry, and Hungarian language and literature as exceptions. Students study German and Hungarian, and English up to B2/C1 levels. The same curriculum, the same teachers, and joint projects and celebrations integrate two cultures into daily school life. The campus operates across the full spectrum from kindergarten to high school and technical education, with a dormitory. Graduates earn both German international Abitur and a Hungarian diploma, aligning with higher education opportunities in Germany, Hungary, or English-language universities.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught to B2/C1 level at MNÁMK. The curriculum prepares students for higher education in Germany, Hungary, or English-language universities.
Parent Experience

History
MNÁMK Baja has been maintained and operated by MNÁMK Intézményfenntartó és Működtető Közalapítvány since 1998. In September 1990 we took possession of the high school's new, spacious building, and by 1995 the institution expanded with the sports hall, the dormitory, the general school and kindergarten buildings. Since 1998 the institution has operated as a foundation school. From 2000, with the introduction of a new track, the high school was expanded with a new 16-classroom annex. The complex was built with substantial contributions from Baja City, the county government, the Office of the German Minority, and the Government of Hungary, as well as from the Federal Republic of Germany, the Hermann Niermann Foundation, and the autonomous South Tyrol region's government. The campus includes a dormitory and a canteen, and the sports facilities are located within the school quarter, allowing students to spend the whole day on campus.

Community
Baja is a regional center with a long history and a multi-ethnic heritage, inhabited by three nationalities and renowned for its economic, educational, cultural, and sports traditions. MNÁMK is a central cultural and educational hub for German language and culture in Hungary. The school is the organizer and venue for national/ethnic festivals and heritage events, and it plays a significant role in the city's visual arts, literary, theatre, and music life. It is an active participant in maintaining sister-city relationships. Our campus surrounds include the school's dormitory and canteen, with sports facilities located within the school quarter, so students can spend the entire day on one campus. The environment emphasizes two languages, two cultures, and two educational systems, with graduates often earning German and Hungarian diplomas as part of their studies.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parents' Organization (Szülői Szervezet). The organization has a president and is actively involved in school life and events. The administration engages with the Parents' Organization as part of the school community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
UBZ Baja provides a well-equipped, modern, and aesthetically designed environment. Classrooms are equipped with digital devices. The campus includes a library and on-site sports facilities, including a gym and outdoor sports grounds. The on-site dormitory houses 203 places in 4-bed rooms, each with a private bathroom. Students have access to laptops, bicycles, and musical instruments as part of campus facilities.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor sports grounds and an indoor gym are available.

Academic Facilities
The school comprises a Grundschule (grades 1–4) and a Gymnasium (grades 5–12). It offers a German-Hungarian dual Abitur program, allowing students to obtain both the German International Abitur and the Hungarian Hochschulreife. Instruction is in German across subjects, with Biology, Chemistry, and Hungarian taught as exceptions; English is taught up to level B2/C1, and Hungarian can be offered as a foreign language for non-native speakers.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include football championships, a cooking school, crafts groups, a film club, aerobics, a books club, volleyball, spine gymnastics, and music with various instruments. Outside regular activities, girls may participate in handball or volleyball, and boys in basketball training once per week. Theater visits, various performances, and cultural programs are organized, and weather-dependent excursions are offered.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Individualized academic support helps deepen learning and practice. Subject-specific talent development in German, English, and Hungarian is provided, along with targeted exam preparation. The school emphasizes personalized guidance to help students reach their educational goals.

Arts & Creative
The program provides access to musical instruments in the dormitory. After-school offerings include a drama club (színjátszó szakkör) and a media club (médiaszakkör).

Cultural & Language
The school nurtures the traditions, culture, and language of the German minority. It serves as a hub for intercultural encounters where German and Hungarian cultures meet within the school and community. The center hosts concerts and exhibitions and collaborates with local and international partners, including German cultural organizations.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities include a student sport circle, a student government day, and health day. Leisure programs related to health education, class-level excursions, and blood donation are offered. Participation in competitions and other youth activities is encouraged.

Community & Service
Cultural and community engagement activities include hosting concerts and exhibitions and collaborating with German and local cultural organizations. The school supports community-oriented events and partnerships with civil organizations and local authorities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
After-school activities include student sports clubs, health days, and class-level excursions. First aid training is offered, with courses and drills as part of the program. The school provides on-site medical staff (school doctor, nurse, ambulance) and mental health professionals to support student wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
German is the instruction language for most subjects, following German curricula; Biology, Chemistry and Hungarian are exceptions. Hungarian is taught as a language, and English is taught as a foreign language up to level B2/C1. For students whose mother tongue is not Hungarian, Hungarian can be offered as a foreign language. Native German-speaking students joining after grade 8 may have Biology and Chemistry taught in German.

Bilingual Teaching
German is the language of instruction in all subjects, taught by Hungarian and German teachers, and follows German curricula. Biology, Chemistry, and Hungarian are exceptions to the German-language instruction. English is taught as a foreign language up to level B2/C1. The Deutsch-Ungarische Doppelabitur enables pupils to obtain both the German International Abitur and the Hungarian Hochschulreife; the school comprises a primary school (grades 1–4) and a general gymnasium (grades 5–12) with permeable movement between sections.

Immersion Programs
German-language instruction across all subjects, with both Hungarian and German teachers. Biology and Chemistry, and Hungarian, are exceptions to the German-language rule. English is taught up to B2/C1 as a foreign language. The school is part of the German Auslandsschulen network and offers the Deutsch-Ungarische Doppelabitur, allowing students to graduate with both German and Hungarian qualifications.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions for students starting upper secondary school in September of the given academic year are conducted through the central upper secondary admissions process, and the application form must indicate the dormitory request. If applying during the school year, the parent must submit a written admission request to be considered by the head of the campus unit; the decision is communicated in writing, and dormitory status applies to the respective academic year. To renew a dormitory status that ends at the end of the school year, the parent may submit a written form; the deadline for submissions is May 30, or the last working day before that date. For enrollment in grades 2–10 at the German international school on UBZ Baja, a completed enrollment application and copies of the last two annual reports are required and should be sent by email to sekretariat@mnamk.hu. Admission decisions follow a personal interview with the school principal; admitted students receive an admission confirmation and must submit any missing documents. The admission decision depends on the number of available places and alignment with the educational program. Enrollment applications can be submitted year-round. For enrollment in grade 1, an information evening for parents of preschool children is held in early March, with the enrollment deadline at the end of March and admission interviews in early April; the decision follows shortly after and exact dates are published in the News section. The school does not participate in the centralized written admissions process. Applicants may apply to the language preparation class, the bilingual German minority gymnasium track, or the tourism track within the Technikum.

Scholarships
A scholarship is available for the duration of the training.
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