Fazekas Mihály Gimnázium

What Fazekas Mihály Gimnázium does

Budapesti Fazekas Mihály Gyakorló Általános Iskola és Gimnázium is a public, government-funded Hungarian educational institution founded in 1891, operating at Horváth Mihály tér 8, Budapest, under the maintenance of the Belső-Pesti Tankerületi Központ (a state education authority). The institution delivers integrated primary and secondary education (grades 1-12) with differentiated academic tracks: a 6-year specialized mathematics gymnasium, a 4-year humanities/social sciences program, and a 4-year natural sciences program, alongside general primary classes. It also functions as a "Gyakorló" (demonstration/practice) school, providing teacher training, methodological courses, and pedagogical consulting services to external educators.

The school's product surface extends well beyond classroom instruction. It operates approximately 80 extracurricular talent-development circles, the Fazekas Mentor Program (teacher-to-student mentorship), the Fazekas TANdem Program (peer-based learning), and the RoboTeam robotics program. Its digital infrastructure is unusually extensive for a public school: a network of 15+ subject-specific web portals (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, history, informatics, Hungarian, music, visual arts, foreign languages), the Matkönyv open mathematics textbook platform, the Fazekas Studio multimedia platform, and integration with KRÉTA (the Hungarian national school administration system), Google Classroom, and Microsoft Teams.

The revenue model is that of a state-funded public institution rather than a commercial enterprise. Education is free for Hungarian nationals in grades 1-9 per the 1265/2017 Government Decree; some fees may apply in grades 10-12 for non-eligible students, and cafeteria services are fee-based. Revenue flows from government budget allocations via the Belső-Pesti Tankerületi Központ, supplemented by two registered foundations (Tax IDs 18156292-1-42 and 19677127-1-42) that accept donations including 1% personal income tax designations. Enrollment is allocated through competitive academic admission (entrance exams for specialized programs) rather than commercial channels, with 217 students having submitted 509 OKTV national competition applications in a recent cycle, 14 of which advanced to finals.

Name

Fazekas Mihály Gimnázium

Legal name

Budapesti Fazekas Mihály Gyakorló Általános Iskola és Gimnázium

Website

https://fazekas.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Budapest-based public Hungarian educational institution (founded 1891) delivering grades 1-12 education with specialized mathematics, natural sciences, and humanities tracks, serving gifted students under government oversight via the Belső-Pesti tankerületi központ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Coaching & Teacher Professional Learning (School-Embedded) (EDAJAFAO)

Keywords

• Primary secondary education
• Gifted student programs
• Mathematics specialization
• Talent development circles
• Public gymnasium education

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

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Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Budapesti Fazekas Mihály Gyakorló Általános Iskola és Gimnázium is a public K-12 educational institution offering primary education (grades 1-8) and secondary gymnasium education (grades 9-12), with a specialized 6-year mathematics program and 4-year tracks in social and natural sciences. The school delivers classroom-based academic instruction, talent development through nearly 80 extracurricular circles, individualized mentorship (Fazekas Mentor Program), peer learning (TANdem Program), and acts as a pedagogical practice school providing professional development services to external teachers.

Product overview

Budapesti Fazekas Mihály Gyakorló Általános Iskola és Gimnázium is a comprehensive educational institution offering primary (1-8 grade) and secondary (9-12 grade) education with specialized programs. The institution operates as a single unified school providing integrated educational services including talent development programs (approximately 80 extracurricular circles), individual mentorship, peer-based learning, subject-specific educational portals, methodology courses for external teachers, academic competitions, and international exchange programs. The core offering consists of general and specialized gymnasium tracks including 6-year special mathematics and general programs, plus 4-year social sciences and natural sciences programs.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tehetséggondozó szakkörök (Talent Development Circles) Approximately 80 extracurricular talent development courses across multiple subjects including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, Hungarian language, history, geography, informatics, and visual arts, offered to internal and external students to support competitive academic preparation.
• Fazekas Mentorprogram (Mentor Program) Individual mentorship program pairing students with teachers for personalized academic guidance, university admission preparation, and talent cultivation.
• Fazekas TANdem Program Peer-based learning and mentorship program where students support each other's academic development and collaborative study.
• Subject-Specific Educational Portals (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) Dedicated web portals for multiple subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, history, geography, Hungarian, informatics, music, visual arts) providing educational resources, competition materials, practice problems, and teaching materials.
• Electronic Gradebook and Student Information System (e-napló / KRÉTA) Digital gradebook integrated with the national KRÉTA system for tracking academic progress, attendance, electronic enrollment, parent communication, and document management for enrolled students.
• Módszertani tanfolyamok (Methodology Courses) Professional development and methodology training courses for external teachers, including demonstration lessons, workshops, and certification programs for educators across Hungary.
• Családi Matematikai Játékdélután (Family Math Game Afternoon) Interactive family-oriented mathematics event open to children ages 5 and above, featuring puzzles and intellectual challenges across multiple school rooms.
• Versenyek (Academic Competitions) Organization and hosting of academic competitions including the Budapest General School Mathematics Competition, Kavics Kupa, Pálmay Competition, and various national and regional contests.
• Pedagógiai szakmai szolgáltatás (Pedagogical Professional Services) Professional consulting services for teachers including educational advisors, subject experts, and master teachers providing methodological guidance to other schools and educators nationwide.
• Erasmus+ Programs International exchange and collaboration programs including 'Poly-Universe in School Education' and institutional accreditation for 2021-2027 supporting student and teacher mobility across Europe.
• Határtalanul! Program Educational field trip program supporting Hungarian students in understanding the Carpathian Basin's geography and history through experiential learning trips.

Quantifiable outcome

• 217 students submitted 509 OKTV competition applications in one academic year, with 14 advancing to national finals
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in Erasmus+ programs including 'Poly-Universe in School Education' (a cross-border educational initiative combining mathematics and art) and has received an accredited institutional Erasmus+ grant for 2021-2027. The school also has a separate Határtalanul! (Beyond Borders) program for student excursions.
• Belső-Pesti Tankerületi Központ (Central Buda-Pest District Education Centre)coreOthersThe school operates under the Belső-Pesti Tankerületi Központ, a government body responsible for managing public educational institutions in the district. The centre provides administrative oversight, funding, and policy guidance. Address: 1071 Budapest, Damjanich utca 6.
• Religious Education Partners (Buddhist Church, Jewish Church, Hit Gyülekezete)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with multiple recognized religious communities (Buddhist Church, Jewish Church, Hit Gyülekezete/Faith Assembly) to provide optional religious education (hitoktatás/hittan) and ethics education as alternatives under Hungary's national curriculum framework.
• Fazekas Mihály Oktatási, Kulturális és Sport Közhasznú AlapítványcoreOthersSchool foundation (Tax ID: 18156292-1-42) supporting educational, cultural, and sports activities, teacher and student awards, and school traditions. A second foundation, Fazekas Mihály Alapítvány (Tax ID: 19677127-1-42), supports student welfare and extracurricular activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ELTE Radnóti Miklós Gyakorló Általános Iskola és Gyakorló Gimnázium: Hungary's other flagship 'gyakorló' (practice) school under ELTE, combining elite K-12 education with teacher training duties in Budapest. Directly comparable as both an academically selective gymnasium and a pedagogical demonstration/training institution for external teachers.
• Eötvös József Gimnázium: Budapest-based elite gymnasium historically associated with Eötvös Loránd University and renowned for mathematics and natural sciences. Comparable as a prestigious, selective Hungarian secondary school competing for the same gifted STEM student pool.
• Szent István Gimnázium: Prestigious Budapest grammar school with a long tradition of academic excellence and STEM competition success. Comparable as a Hungarian gymnasium competing for top students and Olympiad placements.
• Bethlen Gábor Gimnázium: Budapest practice school affiliated with ELTE, providing K-12 education alongside teacher training. Comparable as a gyakorló iskola serving similar student and external-teacher audiences.
• Budapesti Piarista Gimnázium: Historic, prestigious Catholic gymnasium in Budapest with strong academic results across humanities and sciences. Comparable as a long-established, selective Hungarian secondary institution serving a similar gifted-student segment.
• Apáczai Csere János Gimnázium: Highly selective Budapest practice school attached to ELTE, with strong STEM and language programs. Directly comparable in target student profile, academic outcomes, and practice-school teacher training role.
• Jedlik Ányos Gimnázium: Budapest grammar school with a strong mathematics and natural sciences focus. Comparable as an academically selective Hungarian secondary institution with similar STEM specialization.
• Trefort Ágoston Gyakorló Általános Iskola: ELTE-affiliated practice school offering K-12 education with strong mathematics specialization. Comparable as a Hungarian practice school combining student education with teacher training and methodology services.

Regional players

• Leőwey Klára Gimnázium: Elite STEM-focused gymnasium based in Pécs (outside Budapest) with strong mathematics and science competition results. Comparable as a regional Hungarian elite gymnasium but operating in a different geographic market.

Others

• Matehetsz (Hungarian Association for the Gifted and Talented): Hungarian umbrella organization coordinating talent-development programs, competitions, and grants for gifted students. Referenced in Fazekas's own history (110th-anniversary commemorative book) and comparable as an ecosystem participant in the gifted education space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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