What Does the Parental Contribution Cover at Szeged IPS?

When choosing a school, the cost of education is naturally an important consideration for families. However, the real question is not only how much the parental contribution is, but also what kind of educational environment, opportunities, and support the school provides in return.

At Szeged International Primary School, the parental contribution supports a comprehensive educational programme that combines the requirements of the Hungarian public education system with an international, English-language approach to learning.

Small Class Sizes and Individual Attention

One of the most important strengths of our school is its small class sizes. This allows our teachers to truly get to know each child, closely follow their development, and adapt the learning process to their individual needs.

In smaller classes, every student has more opportunities to ask questions, speak, express opinions, and participate actively in lessons. Teachers can also identify more quickly when a child needs additional support in a particular area or, on the contrary, would benefit from greater academic challenge.

English-Language Education Every Day

At Szeged IPS, English is not simply a foreign language studied during separate lessons. It is the primary language of instruction and everyday communication.

Students use English naturally across different subjects, projects, and social situations. As a result, they develop not only grammatical knowledge but also the confidence to communicate, think, and collaborate in English.

Hungarian students also receive appropriate instruction in Hungarian Language and Literature, ensuring that both Hungarian and international educational pathways remain open to them.

International Curricula and Hungarian Requirements

Our educational programme combines the requirements of the Hungarian National Core Curriculum with international curricula.

In the lower grades, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), and in the upper grades, the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), support interdisciplinary learning, project-based education, and the development of an international mindset.

Our students do not only acquire academic knowledge. They also learn how to:

• think independently;
• formulate meaningful questions;
• find and evaluate information;
• work effectively in teams;
• solve problems;
• present and defend their ideas;
• take responsibility for their own learning.

Study Period and Supported Learning

Study period is an integral part of the school day. During this time, students can complete their assignments and review what they have learned with the support of a teacher.

Our aim is for students to complete a significant part of their schoolwork at school, in a structured and professionally supported environment. This allows more time at home for family life, rest, and recreation.

When a child requires additional practice or support, our teachers provide personalised assistance whenever possible.

Preparation for Secondary Education

The parental contribution supports not only the educational programme of the current school year, but also students’ long-term preparation for further studies.

From Grade 7 onwards, we pay particular attention to students who wish to continue their education within the Hungarian secondary school system. For these students, we provide:

• Mathematics instruction in Hungarian;
• Hungarian-language preparation;
• secondary school entrance examination preparation;
• English language examination preparation.

We also support our international students in finding the secondary school pathway that best suits them, whether in Hungary or abroad.

Extracurricular Activities and Talent Development

After lessons, students can take part in a variety of sports, arts, language, and skills-development programmes. The range of activities may change from year to year, depending on students’ interests and the availability of qualified instructors.

Extracurricular opportunities may include:

• foreign-language activities;
• sports programmes;
• chess;
• information technology and programming;
• science activities;
• arts and crafts;
• music lessons;
• academic competition and language examination preparation.

A significant number of these activities are included in the parental contribution or are available on favourable terms. Families are always informed in advance if an optional programme requires an additional fee.

A Safe and Supportive School Environment

Children’s wellbeing is just as important to us as their academic development.

We strive to ensure that every child feels safe, accepted, and valued. Our small school community allows close, trusting relationships to develop between teachers and students.

Supervision is available before the start of the school day and during the afternoon, allowing us to provide families with a predictable school schedule that can be adapted to their working hours.

An International and Family-Oriented Community

At Szeged IPS, children from different national, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds learn together. Students experience how to live and work in a diverse community with openness, respect, and cooperation.

School projects, family days, celebrations, and community events provide opportunities for meaningful relationships to develop not only among students, but also among families.

Ongoing Communication with Families

We believe it is important for parents to receive regular and transparent information about their child’s school life and progress.

Teachers, homeroom teachers, and the school leadership are available to families. Official electronic communication, personal meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and individual consultations all support close cooperation between the school and parents.

What Is Not Included in the Parental Contribution?

For the sake of transparency, we consider it important to clearly explain that certain services and costs are not included in the parental contribution.

Additional fees may apply to:

• school meals;
• school bus services;
• textbooks and certain learning materials;
• swimming lessons;
• excursions and external programmes;
• selected optional extracurricular activities;
• external examination and language examination fees.

Families receive detailed information about the exact fees and payment conditions before each school year.

An Investment in Your Child’s Future

The parental contribution at Szeged IPS does not simply cover classroom lessons. It supports an educational environment in which children can learn in small classes, in English, with an international outlook, while also meeting the requirements of the Hungarian education system.

Our aim is for students to move forward with strong academic knowledge, language skills, confidence, and an open-minded approach to the world, whether they continue their studies in Hungary or abroad.

The parental contribution supports this comprehensive, personalised, and future-focused educational environment.