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Tuition Payment Schedule A registration fee (100,000 HUF) is due during the application process or re-enrollment and is deducted from the total tuition. Application and registration fees are non-refundable after July 31, 2009. The remaining amount is paid in two equal installments, the first is due before August 24, 2009 and the second is due before January 15, 2010. 20% discount off 1st and 2nd payments will be applied for additional students from the same self paying families. This discount does not apply to corporate or government paid students. Please refer to the GGIS’ Student Manual for all related financial policies. All tuition and registration fees may be paid via bank transfer or in cash at the school’s business office. The finance office will provide bank transfer information. Other school fees are quoted and paid only in Hungarian forints. Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, and most other major credit cards are accepted for all school payments.
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The file must be complete and payment received prior to the student starting school. Medical InformationAll children are required to have a medical examination by the school doctor or your family doctor. A GGIS medical form must be on file in the office in order for the student to receive report cards. Intensified English as an Additional Language (EAL) ProgramStudents in grades 1-11 whose English skills are not at a level with their classmates will attend an intensive English course. The course fee per academic quarter will be determined in August. Generally, high school EAL students need to repeat their grade of entrance to ensure English language proficiency. UniformsSchool and physical education uniforms are required at GGIS and may be purchased locally. The price list for uniform pieces is available upon request. Payments can be made via bank transfer or in cash. LunchAn optional hot lunch program is available. Cost of the lunches for the 2009-2010 school year will be determined in August and January of the school year. Students may also bring their own cold lunches and may also purchase items at the school snack bar.
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Greater Grace International School Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 22/b - 1125 Budapest, Hungary +36 1 274-4053 Main Page | About Greater Grace International School | Family Portrait | Testimonials | Tuition & Fees | Admissions | Curriculum | Calendar | Application | Teacher Application | Student Life | Student Manual | Class Photos | Athletics | Special Programs | Latin | Lion's Pride | Alumni | GGIS Guest Book | Tutor list | Location & Directions | Uniform | School Profile | College/Career News | Third Culture Kids article | Parental Involvement article | Links Contact the school Director [back to top] |
GGIS' high standard of excellence in academics, discipline and morality create a soaring atmosphere for learning. In this unique learning environment, students not only gain knowledge, but also obtain a global awareness. Most of the students excel beyond their goals. They are tested regularly using standard American tests, such as the Stanford Test, OLSAT, PSAT and SAT to assure that their achievement levels meet university standards. Our careful selection of teachers and our promotion of the highest possible academic standards over the years have resulted in SAT scores, averaging 10% higher than the U.S. national average and excelling among the international schools of Budapest as well. Our 95% rate of admittance to the finest universities and colleges in the world speaks for itself. In addition, GGIS is an actively participating member of the Association of Christian Schools International, a professional organization that helps improve the quality of Christian schools and encourages standards of excellence. When students leave GGIS, they are prepared for the academic challenges of higher education and beyond. 
GGIS is a full-scale American primary and secondary school approved by Association of Christian Schools International (
The multinational environment of students and staff creates a unique atmosphere at GGIS. The teachers are selected through a complex interviewing process where their qualifications, experience and personal character are evaluated. The majority of the staff is native English speakers. The faculty recognizes the multi-national, multi-cultured make-up of the student body. They are aware that each child is unique with different capacities, strengths and weaknesses, and they work toward the goal of their reaching their full potential. They maintain an environment that fosters an attitude of both inquiry and discipline. The adult-like treatment of the students encourages self- expression and promotes a confident, healthy self-image. The strong moral conviction of our staff serves as positive role-model for the students. This nurturing community develops the students potential and capacities, provides stability for third culture children, and creates an environment that emphasizes positive peer pressure. 
Because a large percentage of a child's personality is formed before they reach age seven, early childhood education is crucial to children's development. Our emphasis is on both socialization and pre-academic skills in a nurturing, home-like environment. Children learn concentration, interest, and a love of learning through cooking, dress-up, singing, art projects, story time, and other activities. Their normal desire for independence and a positive sense of self-esteem is encouraged. They learn how to observe, question, and explore ideas independently, and are helped to develop the kindness, courtesy, and self-discipline that will allow them to become a contributing member in a diverse society. 
Does your child speak very little or no English? How will he catch up with the rest of his classmates who have already learned English or are native speakers? This is not a problem at GGIS. The GGIS English as an Additional Language Program has been developed with the goal of advancing students into mainstream classes within a one year period. Through the introduction of a carefully designed speech program aimed at developing articulation, we are able to advance children into a more focused system of study, utilizing curricula familiar to GGIS's regular classes. It is our desire to build a sure foundation of the English language while developing a sense of accomplishment in each individual. Children can succeed beyond their expectations. Thanks to our strict “English Only” (or Total Immersion) Policy” and our effective EAL program parents are surprised at how fast their children develop their English skills. 
The study of Latin offers a unique opportunity to study the nature of language itself. A conscious study of Latin grammatical principles and its accompanying traditional terminology (at appropriate maturity levels) benefits students in their speaking and writing of English and in any further language study they may undertake. 
Co- Curricular activities include: Journalism and Yearbook, Drama, Politics Club, Choir, Chess Club, Photography, Computer Courses, Music, Ballroom Dancing, Child Care Course, and others by each quarter and depending on demand. These activities are held three times a week after school, from 3:40-5:00 p.m. 
Our trophy cabinet testifies of the wonderful results our teams have achieved within the international student community. Elementary students also have swimming as part of their schedule. 
More than 7000 documents, several computers, internet access and CD ROMs assist students in their research at the GGIS resource center. The library is available for every registered student at GGIS. It is open every school day from 8:10 am – 3:20 pm. , and after school on Monday through Wednesday until 4:50 p.m. 
Though our world is rapidly changing, there are certain timeless values that are absolutely essential to the proper character development of a child or young adult. Our motto - morality, discipline, and respect — is what we endeavor to instill in our students. We believe that our children should become not only well-educated but also honorable, virtuous and successful adults as well. The school places a great emphasis on educating students in this spirit with the help of caring, attentive, and loving experts in partnership with parents. It is the personal conviction of all of our teachers and administrators that children are our most valuable treasure and that they do not exist for education, but that education exists for them. To teach them what to think is important, but to teach them how to think is even more important. The happiness of a child greatly affects the happiness of the family. We at GGIS want to make sure that the entire family benefits from their child attending GGIS. 
The Advanced Placement Program gives each child a chance to get a head start in higher education. Through college-level AP courses each student has the opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at most of America's and twenty-one international colleges and universities. 
We are very familiar with this cultural phenomenon. Imagine the following scenario: You have just moved to Hungary with your family. Your child should go to school, but since you are an expatriate, you would like him to participate in international education. English speaking schools seem to be the best solution, so you enroll him into one. There he is, aged six, ten or sixteen, far from his own culture, immersed into a foreign one, speaking a different language. Though naturally he could be a very capable child, he will experience difficulties due to his new environment.
We at GGIS train our teachers to handle third culture kids according to the unique needs and challenges they have. Our teachers let them know that EVERYTHING IS OK. With the proper attitude and expertise our teachers make sure that the transition or initial shock the child goes though becomes a smooth changeover. We deal with third culture kids every day, and we love the challenge. The result is truly rewarding. Seeing a child go from insecurity to the freedom of being himself is worth the effort. For more insight on the subject please read former Principal Joseph Cerquitella's article, 
Pastor Quirk comes to GGIS as an administrator, an educator and a pastor. His experience as the director of the Central European Theological Academy in Hungary, 10 years of pastoral experience and 5 years living in Budapest make him a perfect fit for this position. His wife Veronica is at his side as a GGIS staff member along with his daughter Kendel who attends the school.
Mr. Schirmer is well known by the parents and students of our school. He comes from within the ranks of GGIS. After 13 years of classroom teaching and administrating he will now be 100% dedicated to student/parent relations and education administration. His wife Marta is also an educator who after 10 years of teaching in GGIS will this year start her maternal life as the mother of twins.
