Budapest, District 13

Information for Prospective First-Year Students

For the 2025/2026 school year, we are excited to launch a Hungarian-English bilingual class at Gárdonyi Géza Primary School. In our Intensive English Bilingual Program, students participate in a traditional academic curriculum in the mornings, followed by an immersive English-language environment in the afternoons, led by native English-speaking teachers through engaging and interactive activities.

The BGC English School Program employs an innovative teaching methodology unique among bilingual primary schools. It preserves the existing morning schedule and introduces all program modules in the dedicated afternoon time slot.

Our English sessions are designed to be activity-based, age-appropriate, interactive, and enjoyable. Students progress in a stress-free environment with ample positive feedback, achieving B1/B2 English proficiency by the end of the 4+4-year program.

Learn more about the BGC English School Program, now serving over 900 students!

BGC Parent Information

The BGC English School Program, which uses an activity-based language acquisition approach, will be presented at an upcoming Parents’ Forum, featuring program leaders and native-speaking instructors. We will discuss the bilingual program offered at our partner school and cover the application process for the Hungarian-English bilingual classes.

Join us for an Information Session!

Throughout the school year, we invite parents to attend one of our three information sessions at our partner school. Please complete the form below to indicate your interest.

Open Day Schedule:

• Tuesday, November 19, 2024
  • 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: BGC Open Club Session
  • 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Parent Information Session held in Hungarian
    (Please attend without children)
• Thursday, January 30, 2025
  • 4:30 p.m.: Gárdonyi School Tour & BGC Popcorn Corner
    (Registration for the January event is available on the Gárdonyi School website)
• Monday, February 24, 2025
  • 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: BGC Open Club Session
  • 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Parent Information Session held in Hungarian
    (Please attend without children)

Let’s Get to Know Each Other!

To ensure a smooth school year, we believe it is essential for parents, children, and the school to get acquainted before the start of classes. We present our program through content on our website, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as through parent information sessions.

Before applying, we encourage you to learn about the BGC English School Program’s teaching methods, implementation details, and fees. You can also visit our partner school’s website (www.gardonyi.bp13.hu) to explore its educational program, including bilingual class offerings (e.g., French starting in Year 2).

 

How to Apply

In general, we welcome applications from children who are ready for school, enjoy group activities, are open to new experiences, are easily motivated, and enjoy playing with their peers. Our experience shows that while our methodology is innovative and child-centered, children who require a smaller group learning atmosphere may find the bilingual environment challenging.

Prior knowledge of English is not required to apply.

To apply for the Hungarian-English bilingual class at Gárdonyi Géza Primary School, please complete the following:

• Preliminary Registration Form
• Positive Feedback after Smart Party Participation (details below)
• Letter of Introduction: Parents introduce their child and explain their choice of the bilingual class. You are also welcome to share information about your family.
• Kindergarten Report (optional):

If your child attends a kindergarten in the 13th District Kindergarten, you may optionally send us the Individual Skills Development Tracking Guide provided by the kindergarten; no additional reports are required. For children not attending a kindergarten in district 13th, parents may submit a description completed by the child’s kindergarten teacher (a downloadable form is available on the BGC website).

Voluntary submissions are welcome via email at info@bgcprogram.hu by March 14, 2025.

 

Fun Experiences Await!

We are delighted to welcome future first-graders an exciting event at Gárdonyi Géza Primary School. Registration is required at gardonyi13@gardonyi.bp13.hu.

Event Date:

• Thursday, January 30, 2025
  4:30 p.m.: Gárdonyi School Tour & BGC Popcorn Corner
  (Register for the January event on the Gárdonyi School website)

Smart-Party: Monday, March 24, 2025

The “Smart-Party” session is part of the application process and requires registration. Parents of children starting first grade in September 2025 can apply for the group session (10-12 students) when submitting the Preliminary Registration (see: Application Process). After the Smart-Party, the BGC enrollment team will work with the school to determine the most suitable class for your child based on educational needs.

For more information, please contact us at +36-70-327-4476.

 

Enrollment Process

In early April 2025, we will notify parents if we recommend their child for the BGC Hungarian-English bilingual class. Once the decision is finalized, we will forward the documents for all recommended students to the head of Gárdonyi Géza Primary School in District XIII, upon request.

Enrollment Dates: April 10-11, 2025 (Details on enrollment procedures will be available on the institution’s website.)