“Welcome to the International School of Debrecen! Thank you for considering ISD for your child’s education. Our admissions team is here to guide and support you in your journey towards providing your child with a world-class education. We are excited to get to know you and your family and help you discover all that ISD has to offer.”
Ms. Katalin Dunai, Head of Advancement
About the ISD Admission
The school welcomes applications from all nationalities and ages, as we are an institution that can serve students with diverse abilities and needs from kindergarten (age 3) to currently Grade 11. In the academic year 2024/25, ISD will proudly welcome its first Grade 12 students.
Enrollment is possible all year round and ISD has a strong commitment to have a fair and transparent admissions process.
Throughout the school, we consistently keep in mind our Mission and Vision. A defining characteristic is our dedication to excellent education based on latest research, as well as the freedom to select our teaching benchmarks from a variety of global systems.
Please note that we are unable to organise interviews between 14 June and 5 August 2024. If your child would like to start the 2024-/25 school year at ISD, please start the application process in Open Apply no later than 15 May. Thank you for your understanding.
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We look forward to speaking to you
Our Admissions Team is here to inform, to support and to ease worries, if any. In order to make the process as smooth as possible, we have an admissions protocol and an online admission portal, called Open Apply.
Ms. Katalin Dunai
Head of Advancement
Ms. Magdolna Tóth
Admissions Expert
ISD is proud on being Hungary’s first IB Continuum School, offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme. Discover our Learning section.
Steps of the Admissions Process
1. Admission Policy and Requirements
Before applying, we encourage you to review our admission policy and requirements on our website. At ISD, we seek students who demonstrate the ability to benefit from our academic program. This is assessed through interviews and past records.
2. School Tour or Online Meeting
If you are interested in joining ISD, we offer two options for you to learn more about our school. You can either book a school tour or have an online meeting with our Admissions Team. During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to gather further information and address any questions you may have.
3. Application Process
To initiate the application process, please create an Open Apply account on our website. Once you have created an account, you can complete the online application and upload the necessary documents. These documents include personal information, social-emotional background, health questionnaire, and academic records.
4. Admission Interview Appointment
After submitting your application and documents, the Admissions Team will review your materials. If everything is in order, they will contact you to schedule an admission interview appointment. The interview can be conducted either in person or online, depending on your preference.
For Elementary School applicants, the interview will last approximately 30 minutes and will involve the School Counselor, ES Principal, and the Admissions Director. No English language proficiency is required until Grade 6.
In Middle School and High School, the interview will last approximately two hours and will involve the MS/HS Principal, Counselor, MS/HS Coordinator, and the Director of Admission. As English is the language of instruction, English language proficiency is a key criterion for admission decisions in the Upper School (Grade 6-12). We utilize the World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) to assess students’ language proficiency.
5. Admission Decision
One week after the admission interview, our Admissions Team will notify you regarding the outcome of your application. In the event of a positive decision, you will receive a welcome package containing further information and the student contract.
We look forward to welcoming you to the International School of Debrecen and providing you with an exceptional educational experience. Should you have any questions or require additional assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Admissions Team.
Admissions Process and Policy
Admissions Philosophy
The primary goals of the ISD admissions process are to ensure that the school only admits students that it can support and who contribute positively to the culture of learning at ISD. To ensure that the educational approach of our school aligns with parents’ expectations, applicants are encouraged to review the Learning section. In case of questions about whether ISD is the right fit for your family, please get in touch with our Admissions Team.
For further information about the admissions criteria, age requirements and language skills, please refer to our Admissions Policy.
Application Process
ISD welcomes students to apply all year round, however the enrollment is subject to availability and compliance with the admissions requirements. The whole application process is online, applicants have to upload the required documents on Open Apply. Once this has been done, an application fee of EUR 100 is required, proof of which must be included in the Open Apply documents. A member of the Admissions team will contact the parents to schedule an appointment for the personal or online meeting.
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Scholarship
The General Assembly of the Municipality of the City of Debrecen has established a scholarship for students living in Debrecen to support their participation in the ISD’s educational programmes. By now ISD has already 17 scholarship students.
The scholarship program aims to create an opportunity for those talented students, between the age of 10-17, living in Debrecen who would not otherwise have the financial support to participate in ISD’s educational programmes. The General Assembly of the Municipality of Debrecen helps these children through to the end of the admitted programme, with the required financial support. The scholarship program is offered every year, the Municipality of Debrecen invites applications for participation in the in spring 2024 and the evaluation is finalized by June 2024.
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