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Education System in Hungary
The Hungarian education system is predominantly state-run. Pre-school education is compulsory for all children between the ages of three and six, and school attendance is mandatory after that until age 16.Â
Pre-school education
In Hungary, pre-school education takes place in kindergartens under the supervision of preschool teachers, who are assisted by qualified support staff (carers or nannies). Â
Secondary education
In Hungary, secondary education generally lasts four years; most students finish secondary school at 18 or 19. Â
 ÂPrimary education
Primary education is provided in 8-form entry schools with a standardised structure, which includes primary education (from grade 1 to grade 4) and lower secondary education (from grade 5 to grade 8).Â
Higher education
Higher education institutions include colleges and universities. Universities offer Bachelorâs (3 years) and Masterâs degrees (2 years), as well as doctoral programs (3-4 years).Â
International Schools
In Debrecen, students can study at the International School of Debrecen (ISD), Hungary’s first IB Continuum school, or at the Deutsche Schule, which offers German curriculum.
International School of Debrecen (ISD)
ISD is HungaryÂīs first IB Continuum school. Students at ISD have the opportunity to experience an IB education at all grade levels and can graduate with the coveted IB Diploma.
Deutsche Schule
German-language curriculum for students in grades 1-4, with native German-speaking teachers.
 ÂOther education & programs
Debrecen also offers several adult education and scholarship programmes.
Adult education and language learning
Adult education programs provide part-time training for adults who have dropped out of secondary education or who want to gain higher qualifications or improve their existing academic achievements. Â
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Exchange programs & Scholarships
There is a wide range of scholarship opportunities offered for foreigners with an aspiration to study in Hungarian educational institutions.
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