Do you knowTAMÁSI?HUNGARY?
Our town, Tamási is located in the south-west part of Hungary, approximately 40 km from Lake Balaton, the biggest lake in Central-Europe. Tamási is a small town with a population of approximately 9000 inhabitants. The town has a spa, which is famous for its medicinal water and very popular among visitors.
Tamási offers several programs for outdoor lovers, there are some bicycle paths, which connect the town with the neighbouring villages, and also several hiking trails. Near Tamási there is the famous Gyulaj Forest, which is known for its wildlife, especially big game, such as fallow deer and red deer. It is a popular hunting area.
Hungary is located in Central-Europe in the Carpathian basin. It is bordered by seven countries. The total area of the country is 93,030 square kilometres. The official language is Hungarian and the official currency is the Hungarian Forints.
Hungary has a population of nearly 9 million, mostly ethnic Hungarians and a significant Roma population. Hungary is divided into 3 major geographical regions, Transdanubia, Tiszántúl (beyond the River Tisza) and the Duna-Tisza köze (the region between the Danube and the Tisza). Hungary has a temperate seasonal climate wit warm summers and relatively mild winters. Hungary is divided into 19 counties. The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
The River Danube runs across the city and divides it into two parts, Buda and Pest. Hungary is a parliamentary republic. The head of the state is the President, her name is Katalin Novák. The Prime Minister of the country is Viktor Orbán
Do you know our school?
The Hungarian school, the Tamási Béri Balogh Ádám Katolikus Gimnázium, Kollégium, Általános Iskola és Óvoda is a Catholic High school in Tamási, Tolna county in the south-west part of Hungary. The high school has always played a central role in the cultural life of the town and its neighbourhood.
Tamási is located in a disadvantaged region, therefore we promote all kinds of innovation, we keep looking for opportunities so that our students can get the chance to meet other cultures and take part in international projects. In 2022 the high school celebrated its 75th anniversary.
There are about 400 students, 35 teachers and 12 administrative workers in the school. The main profile of education is the 9-year-long high school training, including students between the ages 10 and 19. In the first year of their education our students learn foreign languages (English or German) 18 lessons/week and IT. Besides the 9-year-long training there is a traditional 4-year-long training as well including students between the ages of 14 and 18.
The main role of our education is to prepare our students for their higher education and to help them enter the labour market, that is the reason why the teaching of foreign languages and IT is a priority.
Hungarian school website:
https://beri-tamasi.edu.hu
Hungarian school Facebook address:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054603302265
