"Every child has the right to have the best teacher,

to have the most efficient method and the best circumstances

that is beneficial for him in the school and his studies,

and in the process of becoming a human character.”

(Zoltán Kodály –

Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, music pedagogue, linguist and philosopher)

The Zoltán Kodály Primary, Secondary and Music School has been honoured with the Award of the Hungarian Heritage and with the Prize for Hungarian Art Education. This high-class Institute of Primary Art Education is in the second district, in a historic building built at the beginning of the 20th century. Our school is characterised by a complex musical education within an institute of multiple goals.

In our fast-paced world, our school belongs to one of those institutes that are trying to keep the musical and pedagogical traditions marked by Zoltan Kodaly, with the primary purpose of creating emotional intelligence through artistic education. The existence of this method has already been proven by grand accomplishments that have been achieved by our choirs and students who learn on instruments, enhancing the reputation of our school both in the country and abroad. 

To compete with the challenges of our century, we are trying to live up to a high standard of education in general subjects and making aware that we are providing the best general knowledge for our students. The secret to our success lies in professional expertise, and it is also proven by achievements, which have been gained nationwide as well as internationally. 

Our institute of 13 classes includes the Hungarian Radio Children’s Choir, which was awarded the prize of Bartók - Pásztory where everyone can find his place and potential that lies in his individuality. Our prestigious orchestra and widely travelled choirs are waiting for those talented applicants, who could become valued members of our community.

In classes in our primary school, reading and writing are taught with a traditional syllabic-analytic method. Our students have the chance to study English, French or German from the first grade, and Information Technology from the third grade. We have also included the art of movement and folklore dance in our pedagogic programme. Some of our classes can provide students with the system of a day-care facility, which means that students do all their homework within the school during study time. The works of the study groups are displayed in our “music clubs”, theatres and the “mini gallery” of the school.

For our senior students, we organise different programmes that care for their talents.

We allow taking successful Matura exams at both intermediate and higher levels in advance or when they are due. Most of our graduate students continue their studies in tertiary education at the most famous universities and colleges around the country.

Our foreign exchange programmes and travels with the choir can provide language practice for our students.

In our music school, students can study instrumental music in eight different departments. We also prepare the talented students in “Class B” for a musical career.

It is the tradition of the Kodály school, that twice a year we organize concerts in the Matthias Church at Christmas and in the Great Hall of the Music Academy at the end of the school year. During the reconstructions, the concerts are hosted by the St. Stephen's Basilica and the Budapest Operetta Theatre.

The so-called “Kodály Days” is also a remarkable musical event every school year, with the contribution of many guests and fellow artists. Other than keeping our traditions, we put a lot of emphasis on creating new ones as well.

Traditions like our kindergarten classes, where our would-be students and their parents can get an idea about the values and mentality of our school through musical games and songs. The concerts that we organise for the kindergarten students are meant to serve the same purpose. The Budapest Music Festival for Kindergarten students is organised by our institute year by year. We have a series of subscription concerts in our Kodály Hall where our students can also have the chance to perform every single year.

Our beautiful library with a wide selection of books, the nice and spacious school gym and sports field offer the opportunity to spend free time pleasantly. The modern technological tools (like the interactive whiteboard) and the well-equipped computer classrooms with Internet access help the communication training that is suitable for the expectations of the 21st century.

Our school considers international relations very important. In this context, our choirs have given successful concerts in many countries, regularly participate in international choir competitions.

We welcome interested professionals from all over the world both at singing and music lessons and at choir rehearsals.

We have been active participants in the Erasmus programme for years. The school is a proud accredited Erasmus+ school for the 2021-2027 period that demonstrates the best motivation and engagement of its teachers to build a modern and innovative school.  

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Őri Csilla

Headmistress