A Cultural Journey of Learning, Friendship, and Fun
What happens when you combine culture, collaboration, creativity, and a touch of adventure? You get the Bilingual Dutch–Hungarian Exchange Program — a unique international experience that brings students from the Netherlands and Hungary together for an unforgettable cultural exchange!
🤝 Why Join the Exchange?
For students, this exchange is more than just travel. It’s about:
💡 Working on meaningful, collaborative projects
🌐 Exploring new cultures
🗣 Practicing English in real-life situations
👥 Building lifelong friendships across borders
After the success of previous rounds in 2019, 2023, and 2024, Bilingual proudly partnered again with KSG Apeldoorn for the 2025 program — and this year’s experience was one for the books!
The Hungarian Week: March 31 – April 4, 2025
In spring 2025, 14 Dutch students were warmly welcomed by their Hungarian, Bilingual Program peers from ÓNL-Váradi, Megyeri, and SZIA Budakeszi. During their stay, they explored Hungary’s vibrant culture through exciting activities such as:
🎧 Visiting the House of Music
🏛 Touring the Museum of Ethnography and Money Museum
🕵️♀️ Participating in a Budapest scavenger hunt
🎨 Creating tie-dye memory bags during a fun House event at Megyeri School
Students also began working on the collaborative project “Your Life, My Life,” which they presented before leaving — wrapping up the week with a cheerful pizza party and heartfelt farewells… or rather, “See you soon!”
The Dutch Week: May 18 – 23, 2025
Just a few weeks later, it was time for the Hungarian students to take flight — literally! Flying into Amsterdam and traveling onward to Apeldoorn, they were warmly received by their Dutch host families.
During the week, students:
🚴 Explored Apeldoorn and cycled to the charming Hanseatic town of Deventer
👑 Visited the majestic Paleis Het Loo
🖼 Took a cultural deep-dive into Amsterdam and the world-famous Rijksmuseum
🧠 Continued their collaborative project and presented their work together at school
And of course, there was plenty of time for fun, laughter, and bonding during their cycling adventures and cultural excursions.
💬 A Truly Enriching Experience
The Bilingual Dutch–Hungarian Exchange Program 2025 offered students not just an educational opportunity, but a life experience. It strengthened English communication skills, broadened horizons, and created memories that will last a lifetime — for both students and teachers.
Here’s to continued international friendship and future exchanges!
