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Avicenna High School Hosts 54 Greek Students for One-Day Erasmus Project29th April On April 29, Avicenna High School had the pleasure of welcoming 54 students and 4 teachers from Greece, including their high school and junior school principal, for a memorable one-day visit as part of an Erasmus+ exchange initiative. The day was filled with engaging educational activities, cultural exchange, and sightseeing that brought together young minds from across borders in the spirit of European cooperation.The visit began with a warm welcome by the President of Avicenna IC who greeted the guests and emphasized the importance of international collaboration and student [...]

Avicenna Welcomes First-Ever French Erasmus Student Mobility for a Week of Exchange and Exploration together with a group of students from Umbertide, Italy In a landmark event for Avicenna High School, students from Montardon-Pau, France participated in their first-ever Erasmus mobility trip to our school. The French high school students joined Grade 11, the Italians joined grade 10 classes for a full week, immersing themselves in a rich blend of academic, cultural, and social experiences from 7 to 12 April. This visit marked the 18-19th one-week Erasmus mobility hosted by Avicenna in the 2024–25 academic year, further solidifying the [...]

Erasmus Group Mobility Dissemination Report: Avicenna Students’ Visit to Bergamo, Lombardy 30 March-6 April Introduction From March 30 to April 6, 2025, eight grade 9 students from Avicenna International School in Budapest, accompanied by their Erasmus coordinator, participated in a week-long Erasmus+ group mobility in Bergamo, Italy. The host institution was Liceo Linguistico Giovanni Falcone, a linguistic high school in the heart of Lombardy, known for its focus on intercultural education. The exchange was organized around collaborative learning, cultural exploration, and sustainability-focused activities, with participation from Grade 9-10 students at the host school. This report summarizes the key activities, [...]

FEDE annual General Assembly for the first time in Hungary The FEDE General Assembly 2025 was held for the first time in Budapest on April 9–10, marking a significant milestone for European and global education. The event brought together representatives from over 43 countries and 500 educational institutions, under the umbrella of FEDE (Federation for European Education), an international organization with key strategic partnerships with the Council of Europe and UNESCO. This year’s assembly was co-organized by Avicenna International College (AIC), with Dr. Shahrokh MirzaHosseini, President of AIC / AISAC and member of the FEDE Steering Committee [...]

Erasmus Group Mobility Dissemination Report: Avicenna Students’ Visit to Spoleto, Umbria March 23-30 From March 23 to 30, 2025, eight students of both grades 10 and 11 from Avicenna International College in Budapest, accompanied by their Biology teacher, participated in a week-long Erasmus+ group mobility in Spoleto, Italy. The host institution was Istituto di Istruzione Superiore “Sansi Leonardi Volta”, a group of high schools in Spoleto that have diverse sections including human sciences, arts, scientific and classical parts. The exchange focused on experiencing the different disciplines offered by those high schools as well as experiencing the culture of the [...]

Report on the 3rd  English Language Competition at Avicenna High School  Avicenna International College proudly hosted the 2nd round (oral finals) of its annual English Language Competition on 24 March, welcoming 60 talented Grade 7 and 8 students from approximately 10 Budapest-based schools. The event took place on the college campus, providing a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for participants, their teachers, and families alike. This prestigious competition, now in its third year, has grown significantly in both size and reputation. The first round, held earlier this academic year, was a written test assessing students' grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, [...]

New AI-powered Resource Book for Teachers by Avicenna Publications April, 2025 Dr. Kornél Farkas (Course and Materials Developer at AIC) has announced the publication of AI Tools and Image-based Discussion Tasks – a hands-on resource book packed with adaptable, discussion-centered activities for learners of English and other foreign languages. The content of the book invites students to collaborate in pairs or groups, using images and structured prompts to spark meaningful conversations and build essential 21st-century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and AI/digital literacy. With thematically organized tasks and accessible guides, the book helps both teachers and students in [...]

AIC/AISAC management visit to ZalaZone 13. March 2025 Based on the invitation of ZalaZone management Dr. MirzaHosseini Shahrokh, President and Mr. János Kovács International Director of AIC/AISAC visited the one of a kind in Hungary industrial area near the city of Zalaegerszeg, on March 13, 2025. During the visit the AIC/AISAC officials had the privilege to meet Dr. László Palkovics, former Minister and recently appointed Government Commissioner for AI. After the in depth introductory presentation of Dr. Palkovics, the opportunities for the use of AI in education was discussed, followed by a visit to the local branch of the [...]

Grade 10 Physics Science Fair  March 19, 2025 In teaching and training, practical work plays a crucial role—especially in subjects like Physics. As a Physics teacher, I find it essential to guide students through the steps of scientific investigation in real-world contexts. That’s why I organized a Science Fair for my Grade 10 students, focusing on the themes of Optics and Electricity, two key topics they are exploring this academic year. I introduced the idea in November, starting with sessions in the computer lab to teach students how to research scientific topics effectively and select one they were [...]

Italian Erasmus Students Experience Learning and Culture at Avicenna High School From March 10-15, Avicenna High School had the pleasure of welcoming 12 students from Nocera Umbra, Italy, for a week-long Erasmus mobility filled with academic engagement and cultural exploration. This initiative aimed to strengthen international connections, foster intercultural understanding, and provide students with a truly immersive experience.Each morning, our Italian guests joined lessons and interactive workshops, gaining insight into our school’s dynamic and international learning environment. They actively participated in classroom discussions, collaborated with Avicenna students, and experienced different teaching methodologies.The afternoons were dedicated to exploring Budapest’s rich history and [...]