Open the World to Your Child
Discover why families choose the International School of Debrecen to inspire a lifetime of learning, confidence, and global opportunities.
An Outstanding Education Is the Best Investment in Your Child
We believe every child deserves a learning environment where they can discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing global world.
From age 3 through Grade 12, the International School of Debrecen offers a high-quality, English-language international education in a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring community where students and teachers from 40 nationalities learn and grow together.
At ISD, academic excellence goes hand in hand with nurturing curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and responsible thinking. Our goal is not only to prepare students for academic success but to help them become confident, open-minded young people who are ready to make a positive impact wherever life takes them.
We welcome applications throughout the year. Our admissions process is transparent, personalised, and supportive, ensuring that every family receives the guidance they need to make the right decision for their child.
Take the first step today and begin your application.
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Availability limited in some classes!
While ISD strives to meet the needs of all international and internationally minded families, our school enrollment places are limited. ISD has reached its full class capacity for grades 6 and 7. As a result, all applications for these grade levels will be placed in the wait-pool and admitted in accordance with the priority categories in our admissions policy. Parents considering enrollment are urged to contact the Admissions team as soon as possible.
For further information regarding our admissions policy, please refer to the relevant section on our website.
Thank you for your understanding.
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. Fann Horváth
Communication Specialist
Ms. Erna Kálmánchei
Enrollment & Student Operations Specialist
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. Admissions Process and Policies
Before submitting your application, we encourage you to review our Admissions Policy, which outlines our admissions process and the values that guide our school community.
We believe every child deserves a learning environment where they can thrive. As an inclusive school, our goal is to ensure that each student we admit can benefit from our educational programme and flourish within our community. Our admissions process is designed to help us get to know each applicant and their family. Through conversations, previous school records, and any relevant educational information, we work together to determine whether ISD is the right fit for your child.
If you have any questions about our admissions process or whether ISD is the right choice for your family, our Admissions Team will be happy to help.
For full details, please refer to our Admissions Policy.
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 please refer to our admissions policy below.
Admissions Policy
Application Process
We welcome applications throughout the year. Admission is subject to the availability of places and the successful completion of our admissions process. The entire application process is completed online through our OpenApply portal, where you will be asked to upload the required application documents.
Once all documents have been submitted, please pay the HUF 80,000 application fee product via the Falcon Store Webshop and upload proof of payment to your OpenApply account.
When your application is complete, a member of our Admissions Team will contact you to arrange either an in-person or online meeting. This is an opportunity for us to get to know your family, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the next steps of the admissions process.
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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.
