Compare International Schools in Debrecen, Hungary

Instructs in German, Hungarian

Type Co-educational

German Primary School of Debrecen is a German-language primary school in Debrecen, operating as a department of the German international school at the Hungarian-German Education Center in Baja. The school follows the educational plans of Bavaria to enable progression to a German-language internal school, while Hungarian-language instruction and literature support compatibility with the Hungarian system. For Hungarian-speaking students, German is taught as a foreign language and Hungarian as a foreign language for German-speaking students. The school is a Begegnungsschule that brings together mother-tongue German and Hungarian children, using music and shared traditions to strengthen understanding between cultures. Opened in Debrecen in August 2022, it lies in a new building with a library, a media center, and a gym; every classroom has an outdoor area. After-school care runs from 07:00 to 17:00, with optional after-school programs and activities including chess, Lego robotics, modern dance, and English, and other enriching after-school options.

Location

Located in Debrecen, Hungary. The school's address is 4027 Debrecen Sinai Miklós utca 4. The campus serves the Debrecen area as a German-language primary school. It is part of the UBZ-DGD network in Debrecen.

Stages

Primary school (Grundschule) for early education. Entry begins at first grade for new students (see enrollment for 2026/27).

Type

German-language primary school

Country affiliation

Germany

School day structure

Morning care is available from 7:00 to 7:45. After-school care (Napközi) runs from 14:35 to 17:00.

Application fees

- Application form: complete the school's published application form for entry (submission by email or delivered to the school reception). No separate application fee is charged for admission.

Tuition fees (by year group and term)

- Tuition: no tuition fees are charged for attendance at the Debreceni Német Általános Iskola; instruction is provided as the school's standard day-school provision (no term or annual tuition applies).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- School meals (tízórai, ebéd, uzsonna): meals are provided and meal ordering and billing are managed through the E‑MENZA system. Meal charges are billed via the E‑MENZA platform according to the platform's billing schedule and terms. (Families use the school's E‑MENZA account to place orders and to receive billing information.)

- After-school clubs and extracurricular activities: where a fee applies, the published charge is shown as a monthly rate (Ft / hónap) or an hourly rate. Fees for chargeable activities are collected on a monthly basis or as specified for that activity; individual activity listings state the amount and frequency. Examples of currently published activity fees (HUF) are:
- Chess: HUF 7,000 per month per child.
- Lego robotics: HUF 3,750 per hour per child; HUF 15,000 per month (weekly attendance); HUF 7,500 per month (biweekly attendance).
- Sensorimotor (szenzoros) gymnastics: HUF 5,000 per month per child.
- Karate: HUF 5,000 per month per child.
- Children's yoga: HUF 4,000 per month per child.
- English club: HUF 6,000 per month per child.
- Basketball: HUF 5,000 per month per child.
- Several other clubs are offered free of charge.
These activity fees are stated in Hungarian forints and are billed according to the activity organiser's published cadence (typically monthly).

- Napközi (after‑school supervision): day supervision is available Monday–Friday (7:00–17:00) and the school's published information indicates this supervision is provided free of charge; any optional chargeable clubs attended after napközi are billed separately as above.

Boarding fees (kollégium)

- Boarding: the Debreceni Német Általános Iskola operates as a day primary school; no boarding/kollégium provision or boarding fees are listed for the school.

Other costs and fees

- Extracurricular material or participation costs: certain paid clubs may include additional material costs (these are determined by the individual activity and are communicated at enrolment). Published monthly fees above do not state extra material charges but parents should expect occasional small material or equipment costs for some activities.

- School-supplied meals: meal prices themselves are set and billed through the E‑MENZA service; the meal provider and menus are published, and meal charges are handled through the platform. The school's catering provider is listed in the school's catering information.

- Uniforms: there is no compulsory school uniform fee specified in the school's regulations and no uniform charge is listed in the school rules. Standard expectations for appropriate school clothing are set out in the school regulations.

Refund information

- Refunds for paid extracurricular activities: no school-wide refund schedule for extracurricular fees is published in the school regulations; refund or cancellation terms for a specific paid activity are handled according to the activity organiser's conditions and the arrangements communicated at enrolment. Meal refunds and payment adjustments follow the billing and refund rules of the E‑MENZA system used for catering.

Fee payment options

- Meals: payments and billing for meals are managed through the E‑MENZA platform (the school's E‑MENZA account is used for ordering and billing). The E‑MENZA service provides the payment channels for meal charges.

- Extracurricular fees and other small charges: monthly or activity-specific fees are collected according to the arrangements communicated by the school and the activity organiser; parents receive enrolment confirmation and payment instructions for each paid activity (contact details for after‑school coordination are published by the school). For general administrative matters and billing contacts, use the school's published contact addresses and phone number.

(Amounts shown are in Hungarian forints — HUF — and reflect the published monthly or hourly charges for the school's paid clubs and services.)

Boarding Arrangements

Nachmittagsbetreuung (afternoon care) is available. After classes, students may join the afternoon care or participate in activities. The school building is open for parents and students from 07:00 to 17:00, and pickups for the after-school program are by 17:00.

Uniform Requirement

In primary school, students wear indoor slippers.

Food Options

Three meals are provided daily: a morning snack (tízórai), lunch, and an afternoon snack; dietary meals are available on request.

Governance and Ownership

The Debreceni Német Általános Iskola is a branch of the Baja Ungarndeutsches Bildungszentrum (Hungarian German General Education Center in Baja).

Curriculum

The German Primary School Debrecen is a department of the German international school at the Hungarian-German Education Center in Baja. The school aims to be a Begegnungsschule (a school of encounter) and welcomes both mother-tongue German and Hungarian children. It teaches on the basis of the educational plans of the Land of Bavaria for progression to a German-language school. For Hungarian children, instruction in Hungarian language and literature ensures compatibility with the Hungarian education system; German-language instruction is complemented by German as a foreign language for Hungarian-speaking students, and Hungarian as a foreign language for German-speaking students. The languages and traditions of both countries form a connecting bond, and music fosters mutual understanding. The school prepares students for continuing their education at a German-language internal school.

Higher Education Progression

The school prepares students for continuing their education at a German-language internal school.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides personality development support to prevent conflicts and to promote positive conflict resolution. Teachers, school leadership, and parents respect students' personality rights and support their individual development. Students are encouraged to engage in direct, respectful communication and collaborative problem-solving rather than discussing others behind their backs. When problems arise at home or school, the first point of contact is the relevant subject teacher and the class tutor; if needed, the head of the branch and the principal are available to assist. The approach fosters mutual respect and trust among students and staff to support social-emotional growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

In the 3rd and 4th grades, German is taught as the main language and German as a foreign language is offered; Hungarian is also taught as a foreign language. English is taught as a language subject within the curriculum, and the foreign language assessments may include tasks designed as specialized learning activities. English is part of the modern language offerings alongside German.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through personality development initiatives and conflict-prevention practices. The school emphasizes respectful, trustworthy interactions among students and between students and staff, contributing to a supportive learning environment. Students receive guidance from teachers and school leadership regarding personal development and conflict issues, and the program aims to strengthen resilience, self-control, and social skills through structured activities. The presence of student councils and class representatives further supports student voice and wellbeing.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is implemented through structured conflict management and safeguarding procedures. In conflict situations, issues are handled in stages (teacher → form tutor → branch head → principal), with a disciplinary committee possible for serious cases. Physical punishment or any measures violating human dignity are not permitted. There is an appeals and complaints process, and parents and students can participate in safeguarding-related discussions. Supervision and governance structures, including the DÖK (student council) and class representatives, support a safe school community.

Admissions

1. Enrollment for the 2026/27 academic year into the first grade requires submitting enrollment forms by January 16, 2026 at 13:00. Download the enrollment form, fill it out, and send the scanned copy to titkarsag@ubz-dgd.hu or hand it in at the school reception. The school address is 4027 Debrecen Sinai Miklós utca 4. 2. Arrival and departure from the school: Please indicate when your child leaves the school. Morning supervision is available from 7:00 to 7:45; afternoon supervision lasts until 17:00. 3. Meals and dietary provisions: If your child has a food intolerance, consult Hungast's information; read the notice and, if you wish to request a diet meal, fill out the dietary meals request form found in the dietary section. Include the medical certificate with the request. 4. Free or discounted services declarations: If your child qualifies for regular child protection benefits or other listed categories, download the declaration for the application. Then fill it out and send it to titkarsag@ubz-dgd.hu or hand it in at the school reception. 5. Student ID card: To apply for a student ID, first visit the local registry office/government window to register the NEK data sheet. You will need personal identification documents and proof of address; a photo is taken on site. After the NEK data sheet is registered, inform the secretariat at ubz-dgd.hu and in the first week of August we will initiate your child's student ID application on oktatas.hu. The process and the card arrival take at least one month. A downloadable certificate showing the application is in progress can substitute the card until it arrives.

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Toth Arpad Gimnazium

Type Co-educational

Located in Debrecen, Toth Arpad Gimnazium offers an internationally minded curriculum for secondary students. From September 2026, the school delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for an 11th‑grade cohort, alongside emelt and középszintű Érettségi preparation for the Hungarian matriculation in 2026/27. Prospective students take English and German language placement tests, and Spanish language instruction is a core feature. The school earned the Centro de Excelencia del Español en Hungría 2026 from the Spanish Embassy, recognizing its Spanish-language teaching and cultural activities. The campus marks its 70th anniversary in 2026, and is located at Szombatheti István u. 12, Debrecen. Notable programs include Cívis Talentum scholarships for high achievers in science, languages, arts, and informatics, and success in national science competitions. International events include top prizes in the Bekton Wind Orchestra Competition. Student-led TóTágas magazine and a language culture program underscore leadership, arts, and languages. Sports achievements include DVSC Handball Academy MVP.

Location

The school is located at 4024 Debrecen, Szombathi István utca 12, Debrecen, Hungary.

Stages

The school offers 4-year biology-chemistry and 4-year mathematics-physics tracks; 5-year biology-chemistry, mathematics, and Hungarian-history tracks; and 6-year science and 6-year English-informatics tracks.

Type

Gimnázium (high school) with multiple track options.

Country affiliation

Hungary

Application fees

- There is no application fee for normal admission to the state-funded programmes at Tóth Árpád Gimnázium (including the standard Hungarian 6-, 4- and 5‑year gimnázium pathways and the IB Diploma Programme admissions process).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- For students who are Hungarian residents and enrolled in the school's state-funded programmes there is no annual tuition charge; standard compulsory education is provided as a state school.

- Certain categories of learners may be required to pay fees: non-Hungarian-national learners who request and receive school-provided services may be charged for those services, and individuals who sit as external (not-in-student-relationship) candidates may be required to pay a tuition/examination fee (tandíj) as described in the school's fee schedule. The school's formal fee schedule ("Tanári és tanulói díjak részletes leírása") lists which learner categories are liable and the amounts.

IB Diploma Programme (students in the 11–12 / DP years)

- Students registered for the IB Diploma Programme are subject to IB assessment/registration fees (charged per candidate and per subject by the International Baccalaureate). Typical IB assessment charges for the May 2026 session are set by the IB (example subject fees in mid‑2020s range in the order of approximately USD 120–145 per subject and a separate candidate/registration charge may apply); the school applies the required IB fees to Diploma candidates. Exact per-subject and per-candidate amounts for the 2026/27 session are billed in accordance with IB's published fee scale and the school's billing.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Meal (menza) charges and related meal registration are administered through the municipal/school meal portal referenced by the school; parents pay for meals according to the meal-provider's schedule and the portal's billing windows. The school's informational pages point to the central meal portal for enrolment and the meal-related forms. Institutional meal price guidance for 2026 (national-level institutional benchmarks) shows typical school-meal prices in the range used by Hungarian school menus; the school follows the established meal-registration and payment process.

- The school publishes a formal itemised fee schedule and related payment deadlines (the document titled "Tanári és tanulói díjak – 5. melléklet / DÍJAK") that sets precise billing periods, deadlines and any instalment provisions for fees that do apply. Parents and candidates are billed in accordance with that schedule.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- Tóth Árpád Gimnázium operates as a day school; it does not provide boarding accommodation operated by the school itself, therefore the school does not charge boarding fees. (Day‑school status is recorded for the IB programme listing.) Separate, external student hostels or city-run kollégiumok are distinct entities and have their own fees if a student uses them.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- School canteen (menza) charges: meal fees are payable through the meal portal and vary by the chosen meal plan (daily/term options). National/municipal guidance documents in 2026 show typical per-meal institutional prices used in schools (examples: around HUF 780–1,110 per meal depending on provision and VAT treatment); the school's meal registration portal publishes its exact current per-meal or monthly charge.

- IB-related charges: IB assessment fees (per subject) and any additional IB administrative/registration charges for Diploma candidates.

- Examination and certification fees for pupils who take non‑school or external exams (for example external matriculation or language exam registration) — these are charged where the candidate is not in regular student status or where external certification bodies charge exam fees. The school's fee schedule indicates which exams incur fees.

- Field trips, club and camp participation: participation costs for optional trips, camps and extracurricular activities are charged separately for the activity and are communicated per event. Example club/trip notices on the school site show fixed participation payments (amounts vary per event).

- Voluntary parental contributions or foundation support requests: the Tóth Árpád Gimnázium Színvonaláért Alapítvány and other voluntary fundraising appeals are separate from compulsory fees.

Refund information

- Refund rules for prepaid services (for example pre‑paid meal packages, cancelled trips, or prepaid exam fees) are set out in the school's formal fee schedule and related policies. The school's published fee document describes the circumstances and procedures for refunds and the responsible administrative contact for processing them.

Fee payment options

- Meal registrations and payments are handled through the meal portal referenced by the school (the portal supports the meal enrolment and payment workflow used by local schools). For IB and other formal charges, the school issues payment instructions to families, and typical accepted methods for school charges in Hungary include bank transfer and the payment channels the school or the meal portal provides. The school's fee schedule and the meal portal specify the exact accepted payment methods and account details for each charge.

Practical summary (what parents should expect to pay and where to find the billed items)

- No standard application fee or annual tuition for Hungarian state‑funded day students. Day schooling is provided without tuition.
- Mandatory, itemised charges that commonly appear: school‑canteen (menza) fees; IB assessment/registration fees for Diploma candidates; fees for external exam candidates; event/trip/club participation fees; charges for services provided to non‑Hungarian nationals when applicable. Exact amounts and deadlines are set in the school's formal fee schedule.

Final note on the 2026/27 fee schedule

- The school publishes a detailed, itemised fee schedule titled "Tanári és tanulói díjak – 5. melléklet (DÍJAK)" which contains the full per‑service and per‑category amounts and the billing timetable for the current academic cycle. That document is the authoritative schedule for the charges listed above. I located the public link to that schedule on the school's Alapdokumentumok page and the specific fee‑schedule PDF is linked there. Because the school's official PDF contains the precise per‑term and per‑year figures for each fee line (including any year‑group distinctions), consult the school's published fee schedule for exact numeric values and for the 2026/27 billing calendar and deadlines.

Curriculum

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) begins in September 2026 for an 11th-grade class (11.IB). There are emelt (advanced) and középszintű (standard level) Érettségi preparation courses for the Hungarian matriculation examination in the 2026/2027 academic year. Prospective students take language placement tests in English and German. Spanish language instruction is highlighted and the school earned the Centro de Excelencia del Español en Hungría 2026 title from the Spanish Embassy. The school is located in Debrecen, Szombatheti István utca 12.

Exam Results

Dominik Bődy, 11.g, won the Grappling Diákolimpia national championship. The Tóth Árpád Gimnázium girls' basketball team won the national Diákolimpia championship. Oskolás Zsombor, 11.f, earned 1st place in the Latin OKTV final. Festival d'Italiano yielded multiple recognitions for students across categories.

Gifted and Talented

The Debrecen Municipality's Talentum scholarships (Cívis Talentum) were awarded to two students from the school in 2026. The program, established in 2016, supports students who participate in international competitions across humanities, sciences, foreign languages, arts, IT, and vocational training. The 2026 recipients were Fekete Fruzsina Flóra (10.c) and Lesku Dóra (12.g).

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has a student council (DÖK). The DÖK is led by a president. The DÖK president's work is something the TÁG community can always rely on.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The first foreign language is English. In 7th and 8th grades, English is taught five hours per week in an enhanced program. English instruction builds on general primary school knowledge and uses project-based and communicative teaching methods. From the 9th grade, students begin the second foreign language and may choose from German, Italian, Spanish, and Latin. In 7th–10th grades, the program emphasizes English and digital culture, with group-based instruction for English and for the digital culture subject. There are five well-equipped IT classrooms supporting digital culture education, and the program aims for high English proficiency, development of algorithmic thinking, and the ability to take an advanced-level digital culture exam and learn at least one programming language.

Admissions

1. Application for the written entrance examination. The school has an admissions process for 8th-grade applicants transitioning to 9th grade. The deadline for applying to the unified written examination is December 1, 2025. Applications are submitted individually; the application form must be sent to the high school where the written entrance examination will be taken. The list of institutions organizing the unified written examination is published by the Educational Authority on November 15, 2025. The application form for the central written examination is provided later, and online registration is available.

2. The written examination. The school has a central written entrance examination on January 24, 2026 (Saturday) at 10:00. Students must assemble at 9:30 in the auditorium and must bring a photo ID. The test times are 10:00–10:45 for the native language and 11:00–11:45 for mathematics, with a make-up session on February 3, 2026 at 14:00.

3. Review and objections. The school uses a central correction key for grading, with a maximum of 50 points per subject. Evaluation sheets can be collected on January 28, 2026 between 8:00 and 16:00, and objections may be submitted by January 29, 16:00. The form for student objections is available for download.

4. Evaluation sheets. The school allows in-person collection of the evaluation sheets on January 28, 2026; uncollected sheets will be posted on February 6, 2026. It is advisable to make copies of the sheets for each institution to which the student applies.

5. Application to the high schools. The school notes that the deadline for applying to high schools is February 19, 2026. The student data sheet is sent to the Central Admissions Center, and the applications to the individual high schools are forwarded to those schools. The school assists with completing the forms, but parental signatures are required.

6. The oral entrance examination. The school holds the oral entrance examination on March 2–3, 2026. The oral examination schedule is published on February 26, 2026 at 12:00 on the school's site. No mailed notification of the oral examination schedule is sent. In case of illness, a makeup examination is available on March 11, 2026 at 14:00. Sample tasks for the oral examination are provided.

7. Provisional admission list. The school publishes the provisional admission list (ranking) on March 4, 2026 at 16:00 on the site. The ranking is visible only by student identifier.

8. Changing the order. The order listed by the student's data sheet can be adjusted, with changes possible at the student's elementary school between March 25–27.

9. Notification of admission. On April 27, 2026 the Győr Admission Center forwards the list of admitable students to the high schools. By May 8, 2026, the high schools notify applicants and the elementary schools of admission or rejection. If unsuccessful, a remedy can be sought within 15 days of receiving the rejection, and the maintainer will decide by June 1, 2026.

10. Enrollment. The enrollment of admitted students takes place on June 25, 2026 between 8:00 and 12:00 at Tóth Árpád Gimnázium, 4024 Debrecen, Szombathi István utca 12.

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International School of Debrecen

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 364

Type Co-educational, Day

International School of Debrecen is an English-medium, coeducational day school for students aged three to eighteen. Established in 2019, it became Hungary’s first authorised IB Continuum School in 2023, offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. The school currently enrols 364 students from approximately 40 nationalities, with an average class size of 14 and a published student-to-teacher ratio of 4:1. Its campus beside Debrecen’s Great Forest can accommodate 500 students and includes flexible classrooms, separate PYP and MYP libraries, a 250-seat auditorium, sports hall, rooftop basketball court, running track and athletics facilities. Students study sciences, mathematics, design, visual arts, music, physical education and several languages. A distinctive feature is the uninterrupted IB pathway from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including the Grade 10 Personal Project and the Diploma Programme’s Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service components. Optional door-to-door school transport and after-school activities are also available.

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