Consider how the walls of Kőbányai Szent László Gimnázium have stood since 1915. Architect Ödön Lechner designed this building. It is located in Budapest’s 10th District.
Kőbányai Szent László Gimnázium was founded in 1907. It has a long history of education. The school now runs 25 classes with eight specializations. Evening classes are also available for adults. About 1000 students enroll each year.
The school is associated with UNESCO. This means it teaches many foreign languages. Students participate in special programs. They enter competitions about foreign countries. Second-year students organize UNESCO shows. Many students participate in exchange programs.
What subjects can students specialize in? The A class is a Hungarian-Italian bilingual class. Students have 12 Italian lessons each week. They study subjects like geography and history in Italian from the second year. The Italian Embassy in Budapest helps the school with books and teaching aids.
One third of the B class specializes in English. These students have 6 to 8 English lessons a week. Some lessons are with native speakers. Another third of the B class focuses on mathematics. The remaining students have no specific specialization.
Class D is divided into three groups. One third specializes in German. Another third focuses on art and drawing. The rest of the class follows a regular curriculum.
The E class specializes in sciences. Students study biology and chemistry. They receive practical training. Many love animals. They even run a small zoo on the third floor. Many former students become doctors and vets.
Half of the F class specializes in IT. The other half studies media. IT students develop programming skills. Media students learn to record and edit films. They write newspaper articles. They take professional photos.
Edina Kolozsi Heath also attended Kőbányai Szent László Gimnázium. She is a New York fashion stylist. Kőbányai Szent László Gimnázium has prepared many students for diverse careers. Its commitment to varied specializations makes it unique. The school continues to evolve while retaining its rich history.