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German Primary School of Debrecen

Hungary, Debrecen

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, Hungarian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages German, Hungarian, English
Strengths Languages, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School
Introduction

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.

4027 Debrecen, Sinai Miklós utca 4

The Essentials

German Primary School of Debrecen has instruction in German, Hungarian.

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.
Diving Deeper

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).
Fees
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.)
Academics

German Primary School of Debrecen teaches German Curriculum.

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.
Wellbeing

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.
Parent Experience

History
Opened in the Vénkerti district of Debrecen on August 29, 2022, the Debreceni Német Általános Iskola started with two German and two Hungarian teachers and eight first-grade students. Over the next three school years, one additional first-grade class was added each year, so by September 2025 every general-education year has a class. The school is a branch of the Baja-based Magyarországi Németek Általános Művelődési Központ (MNÁMK Baja tagintézmény) and aims to be a meeting point for Hungarian and German cultures. German is taught as a foreign language to Hungarian-speaking students, and Hungarian as a foreign language to German-speaking students, with the goal of preparing students for study in Germany under Bavarian state curricula and for integration into the Hungarian education system. Music fosters mutual understanding as students sing and dance songs from both countries.

Community
Upcoming events include the Summer holidays from June 20, 2026 to August 30, 2026; Schultüte basteln on August 25, 2026 for parents of future first-graders; and Beiskolázási ünnepség on August 29, 2026 for future first-graders. Ballagás, the graduation of the first class that began four years earlier, was celebrated with an emotional ceremony and decorations in the classrooms, corridors, and the atrium. The 3rd and 4th graders joined in the graduation program.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates in a new building with modern rooms and equipment. It includes a library, a media center, and a gymnasium. Each classroom has its own outdoor area.

Sports Facilities
The school has a gymnasium.

Academic Facilities
The school has a library and a media center, and classrooms are modern and well equipped.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school care runs from 7:00 to 17:00, with optional after-school programs. A range of after-school activities (AGs) are offered, including chess, modern dance, Lego robotics, sensory gymnastics, crafts, karate, children's yoga, English, football, and basketball. Some courses have fees.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers after-school clubs such as chess and Lego robotics to develop thinking and technical skills. Chess Club develops strategic thinking, concentration, and problem-solving abilities. Lego robotics introduces children to computers and the basics of programming and robotics. Afternoon care includes project work, where students collaborate on tasks such as making a recycled fish sculpture for a competition.

Arts & Creative
The Wunderbar Festival Week includes a flashmob and German-language performances. Third and fourth graders performed the mini-musical The Lion Sleeps Tonight on the stage of the Kölcsey Center. The Abschlussfest (family day) features activities like face painting, hair braiding, giant bubbles, glitter tattoos, and ice cream. The Weinlesefest features singing, crafts, grape-pressing demonstrations, and dancing in a large dance space.

Cultural & Language
The Wunderbar Festival Week is the German-language festival with German-language activities including a school-wide flashmob. St. Martin's Day is celebrated with lantern processions and programs presented in Hungarian and German. Fasching (Carnival) is celebrated with costumes and festive activities. A bilingual memorial celebration for March 15 integrates both German and Hungarian elements.

Social & Hobbies
End-of-year Abschlussfest brings families together for a day of activities such as face painting, hair braiding, giant bubbles, glitter tattoos, and ice cream. The Wunderbar Festival features a school-wide flashmob and student performances. Open House Day invites the community to visit and experience German-language classes. Social celebrations such as Oktoberfest and Weinlesefest provide festive atmospheres with music, food, crafts, and dancing.

Community & Service
An Easter donation drive supports the Debrecen animal shelter, with students and parents contributing food and supplies. A Christmas bazaar raises funds for the Leukemia Foundation through student crafts and donations. The school engages with the wider community through these charitable and cultural events.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Mensa provides three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and a snack, with options for dietary restrictions. Afternoon care runs Monday to Friday from 14:30 to 17:00 with supervised activities and optional after-school clubs. A broad range of AGs includes chess, modern dance, Lego robotics, sensory gymnastics, crafts, karate, child yoga, English, football, and basketball. Football is offered through the Bozsik program, with four tournaments held each year.
Languages

Language Provision
German-language instruction is used in core subjects. Hungarian language and literature are taught to ensure compatibility with the Hungarian education system. Hungarian-native children learn German as a foreign language, and German-native children learn Hungarian as a foreign language. The languages and traditions of both countries connect the students.

Bilingual Teaching
The Deutsche Grundschule Debrecen welcomes both German-native and Hungarian-native children. German-language instruction is used in core subjects. Hungarian language and literature are taught to ensure continuity with the Hungarian education system. The languages and traditions of both countries connect the students, with Hungarian-native children learning German as a foreign language and German-native children learning Hungarian as a foreign language.
Admissions

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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