Széchenyi Nemzetközi Gimnázium is an international boarding school offering the Hungarian Érettségi programme. Founded in 2011, we operate four campuses — in Budapest, Debrecen, Doha and Ankara.
Our mission is to provide a rigorous Hungarian academic education within an international, multicultural environment. We welcome students from 29 nationalities and prepare them for higher education at leading universities in Hungary, Europe, and worldwide.
Instruction is delivered in Hungarian, with English as a core second language. Students with limited Hungarian receive intensive language support during their first year through our Hungarian Language Integration Programme.
The Hungarian Érettségi is recognized globally as a demanding secondary school qualification. Our consistently high pass rates and university placement record reflect the quality of teaching and support our students receive.
Széchenyi Nemzetközi Gimnázium is built on three principles: academic excellence, personal development, and international understanding. We expect high standards of work and behaviour, and in return we provide an environment where every student is known, supported, and challenged to reach their potential.
Our flagship campus is located in the V. kerület (Belváros), housed in a restored 19th-century civic building with a contemporary teaching annexe. Three boarding houses occupy an adjacent residence overlooking the Duna (Danube).
Our Debrecen campus sits on the edge of the Nagyerdő forest park, a short walk from the historic Reformed Great Church (Nagytemplom). The contemporary purpose-built facility combines clean architectural lines with direct access to woodland and sports grounds.
Our Qatar campus is located in the Education City area of Doha, a prestigious academic district with views overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The campus occupies a 3.5-hectare site with modern purpose-built facilities, three boarding houses, and landscaped gardens.
Our Ankara campus is located in the Çankaya district, a prestigious residential area with views of the Ankara citadel and surrounding hills. The campus features a modern purpose-built building with outdoor terraces and landscaped grounds.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Széchenyi Nemzetközi Gimnázium founded. Budapest campus opens with 52 students. |
| 2014 | First cohort sits the Hungarian Érettségi. 95% pass rate. |
| 2016 | Debrecen campus opens. ECL language examination centre authorisation obtained. |
| 2018 | Qatar campus opens in Education City, Doha. |
| 2021 | Ankara campus opens in the Çankaya district. Student body reaches 380 across four campuses. |
| 2024 | Record Érettségi results: 93% pass rate, 41% jeles in four or more subjects. |
| 2026 | 520 students from 29 nationalities across four campuses. Continued expansion of facilities and programmes. |
