1. School Profile

The Hungarian Language School Inc. was established in January 1995. It is located in the Hungarian Community Centre, in Wantirna. The school specialises in the teaching of the Hungarian Language to both Hungarian and English speaking students. 

Vision

The Hungarian Language School Inc. aims to develop students’ communication skills and knowledge in the Hungarian language. Through this, the school aims to lead students to an understanding of the social, historical, familial relationships and other aspects of the language and culture of the speakers of the Hungarian language. 

Values

The Hungarian Language School Inc. aims to support the moral, social and economic initiation of young people 

into the culture and wider civilisation that surrounds them.

Context

Classes at The Hungarian Language School Inc. range from the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (AUSVELS) Level 1 to 6 and the school is recognised as a VCE LOTE provider. Classes are held on Saturday from 9.30 to 12.15 for students up to Level 6 and from 9.30 to 12.30 for VCE.The Hungarian Language School is a coeducational language school with an enrolment of about 30 – 60 students.

The Hungarian Language School welcomes students from all over Melbourne. Most of the school’s students enrol at the beginning of the year but new students are welcome to enrol at any time during the whole school year.

Students are taught in Hungarian and learn speaking, listening, reading and writing in the Hungarian language. In learning Hungarian, students develop communication skills and knowledge and come to understand social, historical, familial relationships and other aspects of the specific language and culture of the speakers of the language they are studying. Students have opportunities to develop their skills in school concerts, functions and literary competitions.