Waregem and Budapest

Heilig-Hart college Waregem arrival to school: 8 am 25 minutes to prepare

for the lessons first lesson starts: 8:25 the length of lessons:

50 minutes breaks: 10:05 – 10:15,

12:00 – 13:15 (lunch break)

Wednesday: school finishes at noon

Xántus János Secondary School first lesson starts: 7:45 the length of lessons:

45 minutes breaks: 10 minutes

after every lesson, 12:10 – 12:50 (lunch break)

it depends on the curriculum Economics: 4 lessons a week French: 4 lessons Science: 2 lessons History: 2 lessons Dutch: 4 lessons German: 2 lessons Maths: 3 lessons English: 3 lessons Religion: 2 lessons Gym: 2 lessons Geography: 2 lessons

Grammar School Spanish: 5 English: 3 Literature: 4 English and American

civilization: 2 Maths: 3 Physics: 2 Geography: 2 History: 3 Art history: 1 Biology: 2 Gym: 2 Media:1

Vocational School English: 5 History: 2 Literature: 4 German: 3 Art history: 1 Maths: 3 Hotel Management Studies: 2 Tour Guiding: 2 Guiding: 2 Marketing: 1 Tourism Geography: 1 Gym: 2 Catering: 1 German /English civilization: 1 Economic Calculation: 1 Geography: 1 Biology: 1 Tourism: 1

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Heilig-Hart college Waregem: morning study (not in Xántus János Secondary School)

Types of schools: in Belgium: sports school,

technical school, economic-language school, art-school – all 6 years.

in Hungary: vocational, grammar, trade school – 4-5 years

Curriculum: Belgium: free space Hungary: strict program, many A-

level subjects

Number of years: in Belgium: 2x6 years, primary

school; secondary school in Hungary : primary school 1-8,

secondary school 9-12(13)

Marks: depend on percent

Grades tests: Belgium: A, B, C at the end

of the year Hungary: graded 1-5,

depending on percent

It is the same in Belgium and in Hungary It depends on:

The students How interesting the subject is Study from lesson to lesson Good student = works a lot Take good notes Do homework and prepare for the lesson

Heilig-Hart college Waregem Most of the time the

teacher gives normal lessons.

Sometimes we have to do a presentation but not often.

We don’t do a lot of group work at our school.

Xántus János Secondary School the teachers explain the

material students have to pay

attention and take notes students have tests,

homework, sometimes presentations

sometimes there is group work during the language lessons

Heilig-Hart college Waregem a Belgian example: Mr

Goemaere We always say sir or miss We have a good

connection with most of the teachers

the teachers call the students with their first name

Xántus János Secondary School students mustn’t be on first

name terms with the teachers

Miss or mister teacher

Misbehaviour Talking during lessons Cheating Eating and drinking Walking around Using cellphone Sleeping Not doing homework

Punishment Note in diary Going to principal’s office Calling parents Extra writing task Working study

Heilig-Hart college Waregem School canteen system-

mostly everybody eats there

You can choose a soup, vegetarian or non-vegetarian main dish, biscuit or fruit

In breaks: fruits

Xántus János Secondary School School canteen system In breaks: sandwiches from

home or from buffet Buffet offers: sandwiches,

apples, yoghurt, cookies, chocolate, hot dog, hot sandwiches, tea, coffee, juices, soft drinks