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| Number of students |
50 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10+ |
| Most common nationality |
TBD |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50-50% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
The majority of them yes, but we have several different nationalities in our faculty. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Hungarian (as the School is located in Budapest, Hungary) and we are open to organising further language clubs based on the community's needs. |
| Max. number of students per class |
12 |
| Average number of students per class |
N/A |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Fluid 21st-century approach. Children use technology as adults would, e.g. for research, production of written materials, project work, etc. Individualised learning is supported through artificial intelligence-based apps. Smartphones are not allowed during school times. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we have a solid Distance Learning plan in place. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
N/A |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
N/A |
| External examinations or assessments available |
N/A |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
In general no, but there can be instances when project work will need to extend beyond school hours (research something around home or in after school hours). |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
No set hours, as we aim not to give homework. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Not at the moment |
| Learning support offered |
N/A |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Individual learning approach, coaching, one on one time |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, engaging the whole family, not only the student. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Family interview, creative application involving the arts. |
| Waiting list |
Not yet |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Our school offers continuous enrolment |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Drop off is ffrom 8:00 am and school starts at 9:00 am |
| School finish time |
School finished at 3:30 pm and pick up is until 5:00 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Between 8:00-9:00 am and 3:30-5:00 pm |
| School bus service available |
TBD, but families use carpooling |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, healthy snacks are provided twice a day (morning and afternoon) and a two-course plant-based lunch from 12:30. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All school meals are plant-based and served at The Planteen, a completely plant-based canteen run by REAL School. In case any other requests arise, the School is open to discuss them. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
REAL Zone is the School's initiative offering after school activities with the aim of sharing the learning model with a wider community. Currently, the following activities are on offer: drama, cooking club, filmmaking, storytelling in Hungarian, drumming, dance, choir. Please visit realzone.eu for further details. |
| Sports activities included |
Free play, hiking, biking, body consciousness and dance, yoga |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
TBD |
| Sports facilities at the school |
TBD |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
REAL School Budapest is an international primary school for the curious, creative and courageous. We inspire and empower the next generation to dream and build a beautiful world. As a child, joining REAL School means learning through real-life projects, and following your curiosity. As a parent, you will be among like-minded people who give a damn about the world's challenges. And as an educator, you will have the freedom to design and bring to life engaging learning experiences, with a great purpose. REAL School Budapest is Hungary's only COBIS Patron's Accredited Member school. It has also received a Beacon School status for its commitment to sustainability and exemplary approach to community wellbeing. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We have designed a learning experience that nurtures the best in us. A programme that exposes us to foundational knowledge about our world, develops our entrepreneurial skills and mindset, and also promotes our wellbeing by helping us become kind, balanced and healthy people. Our Learning Programme uses the National Curriculum for England (key stages 1-3). In addition, we are using some of the best learning tools from around the world to build the core elements, such as the Cloud Institute's Education for Sustainability programme, project-based learning processes from the Innovation Unit and Ideo's Design Thinking for Educators. Entrepreneurial attitude, social skills, understanding the relevance of subjects, actual engagement, and beautiful products are just a few of the benefits that learning through authentic projects lead to. At REAL School learning is organised around projects with clear goals and visible outcomes. We structure learning around how the students approach certain materials, and what competencies and skills that material might address. We call these structures Learning Forms. They are flexible, adaptable and embody a diversity of learning styles. No more forced curricula. No more one size fits all. We strongly believe in student agency. To put it simply, student agency gives students voice and choice in how and what they learn. It results in activities that are meaningful and relevant to learners. It is driven by their interests, often self-initiated with appropriate guidance from teachers. As our children grow and mature, they need less and less scaffolding. They need to take their lives into their own hands. |