Presented by Magyar Andrea 2009 THE HUNGARIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM

Presented by Magyar Andrea 2009 THE HUNGARIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM

THE HUNGARIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM

THE HUNGARIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM Public education is free, however there are private schools that can get money. The school year comprises 185 days of teaching, beginning of 1st September Education is compulsory up to the age of 18. There are three school breaks in the autumn, the winter and in spring, with an additional 10-11 week summer break.

THE HUNGARIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM There are five working days every week The teaching lessons usually last 45 minutes The average class size in kindergartens is 22, in the general schools 25 children Pupils are assessed by the teachers throughout the school year (written and oral tests).

THE HUNGARIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM A three level structure comprising the National Core Curriculum (1995), the Frame Curricula (2000) and local curricula (institutional level) As from September 2004, the revised Act on Public education stipulates that all pupils must be assessed in written, individual analysis, expanding the traditional numeric (scale 1-5) marking framework

PRE-PRIMARY EDUCATION Children from 3 to 6 years of age Participation is optional Final year is compulsory Activities: playful development improvement of mother tongue Learning throughout experience

PRIMARY EDUCATION GRADES 1-4 Compulsory by law children between 6 and 16 years of age It lasts 4, 6 or 8 years Subjects included Literature, Grammar, Mathematics, Music, Art, Physical education, Environmental studies

PRIMARY EDUCATION GRADES 5-8 New subjects are: Biology, Geography, History, History of art, Physics, Chemistry, one foreign language (mainly English or German)

SECONDARY EDUCATION Usually lasts for 4 years Concludes with a school-leaving exam (Matura or final exam) It consists of 5 subjects: Mathematics Litrature and Grammar One foreign language History One subject of the student s choice

SECONDARY EDUCATION Three types: General secondary school Secondary vocational school Technical school

GENERAL SECONDARY SCHOOL 4-to-5-year educational institution providing general academic education The main gateway to the university Grades 5-8 and 7-8 of the eight-grade and six-grade secondary school 0th grade: intensive foreign language teaching (12-14 lessons a week) and IT (3-4 lessons a week) SECONDARY EDUCATION

SECONDARY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL 4-5 years Offers a general education Grants a certificate of matriculation and a skilled worker s certificate or technician s certificate Prepares children for further studies. SECONDARY EDUCATION

TECHNICAL SCHOOL Usually takes 3 years Offers training in about 200 professions Gives a skilled worker s certificate Doesn t grant a certificate of matriculation Students usually spend one week in the school and one week in a workshop SECONDARY EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY Divided between colleges and universities College education lasts for 3 years (Ba, Bsc), university education 2 years after it (Ma, Msc) Doctoral degree lasts for 3 years (Ph.D, Doct. Of Liberal Arts DLA)

UNIVERSITY The academic year consists of two semesters ending with examination periods Students must pass an intermediate level language exam to get their degree Students for the first degree do not have to pay fee for their education

CONCLUSIONS The Government regards educational policy as an essential tool for economic development, social cohesion and well-being. Priorities: The improvement of quality Equal opportunities must be provided for everyone through education Strengthening core skills by lengthening the phase of primary school education and extending the possibility of using primary school teachers until grades 5 or 6; Strengthening a child focused approach instead of a curriculum focused one

CONCLUSIONS Strengthening the institutional system of educational and special educational services, facilitating the integration of children with special educational needs. Supporting disabled pupils Targeted programmes to help the schooling and social integration of Roma young people (scholarships, inservice training, grant-aid programmes) Providing added funding and more time for foreign language teaching

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