Budapest, District 4

Information for Prospective First-Year Students

For the 2027/2028 school year, we are excited to launch a Hungarian-English bilingual class at Újpesti Csokonai Vitéz Mihály Primary and Secondary 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!

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.csvmg.hu) to explore its educational program.

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 Újpesti Csokonai Vitéz Mihály Primary and Secondary 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):

For children coming from kindergartens in District 4, parents may, if they wish, send us the preschool assessment they received from the kindergarten teacher.

Parents may, if they wish, 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, 2027.

Online Parent Information Session:

• November 5, 2026  – 17.00-18.30

Parent information sessions:

IMPORTANT: We hold our parent information sessions at multiple locations. Please keep this in mind when selecting a date and time!

• November 25, 2026, Location: Csokonai Vitéz Mihály Primary School – 16.30-17.30: Parent information session (please arrive without your children)
• January 21, 2027, Location: Csata Utcai Primary School, District 13  – 15.30-16.00: Open BGC club session, 16.00-17.00: Parent information session (please arrive without your children)
• February 9, 2027, Parent information session – Location: Csokonai Vitéz Mihály Primary School – 16.30-18.00 (As part of this program, BGC’s native-speaking lecturers also offer English classes for children.)

Smart-Party: Thursday, March 18, 2027 – 9.00

The “Smart-Party” session is part of the application process and requires registration. Parents of children starting first grade in September 2027 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 April 2027, 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 Újpesti Csokonai Vitéz Mihály Primary and Secondary School in District 4, upon request.

Enrollment Dates: April 22-23, 2027 (Details on enrollment procedures will be available on the institution’s website.)