Let’s have a brief look at Hungary by Éva Mokbel Bacsa Kiss Bálint Protestant School Szentes
a lovely developing town in the south- east of Hungary inhabitants agricultural area: - paprika, tomato ( Cereals and Paprika Research Centre ) Thermal water National Sport Town
The Structure of the Education System in Hungary Education in Hungary is compulsory for all children of 6 – 18 years old. The current structure consists of five levels included in both public and private schools. It has changed a lot recently and is still under progress.
The different levels are: Pre-school education (kindergartens) children from 3 – 6 ( the last year is compulsory for all ) Primary education 6 – 12/14 years Secondary education 12/14 – 18 years -general secondary / grammar schools (4 or 6 years long) -vocational secondary schools (4 or 6 years long) -vocational training school (4 years long ) Higher education - college and university BA /MA ( 3-6 years long ) Post-graduate education up to PHD
Schools in Szentes 14 kindergartens 7 primary schools (1 Catholic and 1 Protestant) 5 secondary schools (general secondary/grammar school, vocational secondary schools, vocational training school) 3 music and art schools (1 state 2 private) No colleges or universities
Kiss Bálint Protestant Primary School The first school was established in 1700-s. The present institute was built in Since 1993 protestant school again. 8 grades, 16 classes, 430 students, 35 teachers ( the average number of students 27/ class )
Special subjects and extra curriculum Foreign languages: English, German and French Religious Studies Drama ICT Several spare time activities and programs ( sport, music, art) Final exam at grade 8 Some subjects are taught in small groups
Difficulties decreasing number of children in the town („fight” for the students ) lots of school subjects (no choice) unreliable financial support increasing number of students with unstable background
Prospects well developed reputation in the last few years young and active staff thanks to our many successful tenders our equipments are improving increase in opportunities for further education and trainings of teachers
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Come and have a look around!
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