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Hungarian Chamber Of Commerce To Reduce School Leaving Age
- 25 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Some 140 types of apprenticeships will be partially supervised by the Hungarian chamber of commerce and industry (MKIK), as set out in the government’s second action plan. The reforms will start from the beginning of the next academic year in September 2011 and will affect 80% of apprentice students, for whom the MKIK will draw up a curriculum.
America Day In Mezőberény, Hungary
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"On September 30, a group from the American Embassy and the Hungarian-American Partnership Association travelled to Mezőberény to attend the "America Day" program organized by Petőfi Sándor High School. Approximately 500 students participated in the day-long program.
Susan Ballantyne Joins The English Learning Centre In Budapest
- 18 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"She joins the growing team at ELC Budapest as Educational Co-ordinator. Until this summer, Susan was the School Principal at the International School of Budapest at Csillebérc. She has over 30 years primary school teaching experience, 10 years of which has been as a school principal. Her role will be to ensure that ELC develops a high level of professional teaching competence so that we achieve ...
Xpat Opinion: Teachers Not At Fault For Education Mess In Hungary
- 13 Oct 2010 8:35 AM
- community & culture
If it is not broken, then don’t fix it goes the English phrase. However if it is broken and is not being fixed, what is one to do? Scream, jump up and down, pull one’s hair out, what? The education system is broken here in Hungary. I have been in 22 classrooms over a little more than 30 days and the disparity between some students is enormous. I do not blame the teachers. I do not blame the ...
Updated: Jolie Children Start Expat School in Budapest
- 7 Oct 2010 10:30 AM
- community & culture
Just like other expat kids in Hungary, on Monday morning this week Shiloh, Pax and Maddox all attended class in Budapest. Unlike most expat children though the Jolie-Pitt kids had former-SAS bodyguards, as well as police and paparazzi, around them at the start of school. Some local mothers were apparently disappointed that Angelina didn't bother taking the kids to school herself, Brad wasn't ...
Gun Laws Tighten In Hungary
- 7 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government, a decree tightened regulations concerning the possession of firearms in Hungary. The move comes as a reaction to a deadly school-shooting last November, and the arrest of a university student planning a murder spree with a legally-owned handgun. Now would-be firearm owners will be compelled to undergo extensive psychological testing and spend at least three years in a ‘sport ...
World Music Day In Budapest & Pécs On 1 October
- 29 Sep 2010 9:35 AM
- community & culture
"Continuing the traditions of past years on October 1, the organisers of World Music Day invite the people of Budapest to take part in spontaneous music-making for pleasure. This year the European Cultural Capital has joined the initiative: at a major event they are presenting music and dance culture based on Hungarian folk music that links folks across national borders, ages and musical styles.
'Connecting Classrooms' Launch Event In Budapest
- 28 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Council Connecting Classrooms project’s launch event was held at the British Embassy in Budapest. British Ambassador Greg Dorey welcomed guests, partners and participants in a video message.
'String Quartet Festival', Fehérvárcsurgó, 24 - 26 September
- 24 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"We have the pleasure to inform you of the following event: '1. European String Quartet Festival', at Károlyi Mansion, Fehérvárcsurgó from 24-26 September 2010. Musical director: Georges Zeisel
Hungarian Chamber Of Commerce To Reduce School Leaving Age
- 25 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Some 140 types of apprenticeships will be partially supervised by the Hungarian chamber of commerce and industry (MKIK), as set out in the government’s second action plan. The reforms will start from the beginning of the next academic year in September 2011 and will affect 80% of apprentice students, for whom the MKIK will draw up a curriculum.
America Day In Mezőberény, Hungary
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"On September 30, a group from the American Embassy and the Hungarian-American Partnership Association travelled to Mezőberény to attend the "America Day" program organized by Petőfi Sándor High School. Approximately 500 students participated in the day-long program.
Susan Ballantyne Joins The English Learning Centre In Budapest
- 18 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"She joins the growing team at ELC Budapest as Educational Co-ordinator. Until this summer, Susan was the School Principal at the International School of Budapest at Csillebérc. She has over 30 years primary school teaching experience, 10 years of which has been as a school principal. Her role will be to ensure that ELC develops a high level of professional teaching competence so that we achieve ...
Xpat Opinion: Teachers Not At Fault For Education Mess In Hungary
- 13 Oct 2010 8:35 AM
- community & culture
If it is not broken, then don’t fix it goes the English phrase. However if it is broken and is not being fixed, what is one to do? Scream, jump up and down, pull one’s hair out, what? The education system is broken here in Hungary. I have been in 22 classrooms over a little more than 30 days and the disparity between some students is enormous. I do not blame the teachers. I do not blame the ...
Updated: Jolie Children Start Expat School in Budapest
- 7 Oct 2010 10:30 AM
- community & culture
Just like other expat kids in Hungary, on Monday morning this week Shiloh, Pax and Maddox all attended class in Budapest. Unlike most expat children though the Jolie-Pitt kids had former-SAS bodyguards, as well as police and paparazzi, around them at the start of school. Some local mothers were apparently disappointed that Angelina didn't bother taking the kids to school herself, Brad wasn't ...
Gun Laws Tighten In Hungary
- 7 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government, a decree tightened regulations concerning the possession of firearms in Hungary. The move comes as a reaction to a deadly school-shooting last November, and the arrest of a university student planning a murder spree with a legally-owned handgun. Now would-be firearm owners will be compelled to undergo extensive psychological testing and spend at least three years in a ‘sport ...
World Music Day In Budapest & Pécs On 1 October
- 29 Sep 2010 9:35 AM
- community & culture
"Continuing the traditions of past years on October 1, the organisers of World Music Day invite the people of Budapest to take part in spontaneous music-making for pleasure. This year the European Cultural Capital has joined the initiative: at a major event they are presenting music and dance culture based on Hungarian folk music that links folks across national borders, ages and musical styles.
'Connecting Classrooms' Launch Event In Budapest
- 28 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Council Connecting Classrooms project’s launch event was held at the British Embassy in Budapest. British Ambassador Greg Dorey welcomed guests, partners and participants in a video message.
'String Quartet Festival', Fehérvárcsurgó, 24 - 26 September
- 24 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"We have the pleasure to inform you of the following event: '1. European String Quartet Festival', at Károlyi Mansion, Fehérvárcsurgó from 24-26 September 2010. Musical director: Georges Zeisel