Boarding is at the heart of Széchenyi Nemzetközi Gimnázium. The majority of our students are full boarders, creating a close-knit, multicultural community where friendships are formed across nationalities and cultures.
Our boarding houses (kollégium) are staffed by experienced houseparents and assistant houseparents who live on site. They oversee the daily welfare of students, manage evening study periods, and organise weekend activities.
We offer two boarding options:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | Wake up |
| 07:30 | Breakfast (reggeli) |
| 08:15 – 12:15 | Morning lessons |
| 12:30 | Lunch (ebéd) |
| 13:30 – 16:30 | Afternoon lessons |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Activities / sport / free time |
| 18:30 | Dinner (vacsora) |
| 19:30 – 21:00 | Supervised study (szilencium) |
| 21:00 – 22:00 | Free time in house |
| 22:00 / 22:30 | Lights out (varies by age) |
Every boarder has a personal tutor (osztályfőnök) who monitors academic progress and overall wellbeing. The pastoral team includes houseparents, tutors, a school counsellor, and the school nurse. Parents receive regular updates and can contact the boarding team at any time.
| House | Students | Ages | Capacity | Houseparent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liszt Kollégium | Boys | 10–14 | 34 | Mr. László Fehér |
| Kodály Kollégium | Girls | 10–14 | 32 | Mrs. Enikő Papp |
| Bartók Kollégium | Co-ed Felső tagozat | 15–18 | 48 | Mr. András Szabó |
| House | Students | Ages | Capacity | Houseparent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Csokonai Kollégium | Junior (co-ed) | 10–14 | 30 | Mrs. Réka Balogh |
| Ady Kollégium | Senior (co-ed) | 15–18 | 36 | Mr. Bence Orbán |
| House | Students | Ages | Capacity | Houseparent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Dana House | Boys | 10–14 | 40 | Mr. Ahmed Al-Mansouri |
| Al-Noor House | Girls | 10–14 | 36 | Mrs. Mariam Al-Thani |
| Al-Baraha House | Co-ed Felső tagozat | 15–18 | 54 | Mr. Youssef Al-Khatib |
| House | Students | Ages | Capacity | Houseparent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selçuk House | Junior (co-ed) | 10–14 | 28 | Mr. Cem Karaca |
| Karatepe House | Senior (co-ed) | 15–18 | 32 | Mrs. Irem Bulut |
Boarders have access to a wide programme of after-school and weekend activities. These include:
Football, basketball, tennis, swimming, athletics, vízilabda (water polo), volleyball. Inter-house and inter-school competitions throughout the year.
Art club, drama productions, choir, private instrumental lessons (piano, violin, guitar). Annual school concert and art exhibition.
Debate, Model UN, coding, chess, photography, creative writing, Hungarian folk dance, film club. Student-led initiatives are encouraged.
Regular trips to cultural sites, museums, Lake Balaton, Danube Bend, sporting events, and outdoor activities. Longer trips organised during half-term breaks.
