International School of Debrecen

Hungary, Debrecen

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 364

Type Co-educational, Day

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Typical class size 14

Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

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.

Debrecen, Heltai Gáspár utca 1, 4002 Hungary

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FAQs

Where is the International School of Debrecen located?

The school is in Debrecen, Hungary, on a campus beside Debrecen's Great Forest. The campus is designed to serve an international community and can accommodate up to 500 students.

What age range and grade levels does the school serve?

The school is an English-medium day school for students aged 3 to 18, offering continuous education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. This provides an uninterrupted IB pathway across early years, middle years and senior years.

Which curriculum does International School of Debrecen follow?

The school is an authorised IB Continuum School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). It became Hungary's first authorised IB Continuum School in 2023.

What is the average class size and the student-to-teacher ratio?

The school has an average class size of 14 students and a published student-to-teacher ratio of 4:1. This supports small-group learning and more individual attention.

What subjects do students study at the school?

Students study sciences, mathematics, design, visual arts, music, physical education and several languages as part of the curriculum. The programme is structured to follow IB approaches to learning across these subjects.

How does the school structure the IB personal and extended work?

Students complete the Grade 10 Personal Project as part of the MYP, and Diploma Programme students undertake the Extended Essay and participate in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). These components are integrated into the uninterrupted IB pathway from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

What facilities are available on campus?

The campus includes flexible classrooms, separate PYP and MYP libraries, a 250-seat auditorium, a sports hall, a rooftop basketball court, a running track and athletics facilities. The site beside the Great Forest also provides outdoor space for activities and events.

What sports and physical education facilities does the school have?

The school has a sports hall, a rooftop basketball court, a running track and other athletics facilities to support physical education and competitive or recreational sports. Physical education is part of the taught curriculum.

Does the school offer school transport and after-school care?

Optional door-to-door school transport is available for families, and the school offers after-school activities. These options are provided to support busy family schedules and extend learning beyond the school day.

Are extracurricular clubs and activities offered?

After-school activities and extracurricular options are available to students, providing opportunities beyond the classroom. Specific clubs and schedules vary by term and age group.

Is International School of Debrecen co-educational and a day school?

Yes, the school is co-educational and operates as a day school. There is no boarding provision on campus.

How multicultural is the student body?

The school enrols 364 students representing approximately 40 nationalities, creating a diverse international community. This multicultural mix is reflected in classroom interactions and school events.

What is the size of the school community and campus capacity?

Currently 364 students are enrolled, and the campus can accommodate up to 500 students. This allows for growth while maintaining relatively small class sizes.

When was the International School of Debrecen established?

The school was established in 2019 and has since developed into an authorised IB Continuum School. Its rapid authorisation for the full IB continuum was achieved in 2023.

Is instruction delivered in English?

Yes, the school is English-medium, with teaching delivered primarily in English across programmes. Students also study several other languages as part of the curriculum.

Are other languages taught at the school?

Students study several languages in addition to the English-medium instruction, incorporated into the curriculum. Specific language offerings are organised according to student needs and programme level.

How does the school support continuity across year groups?

The school offers an uninterrupted IB pathway from Kindergarten through Grade 12, aligning PYP, MYP and DP frameworks. This continuity includes hallmark projects such as the Grade 10 Personal Project and the DP Extended Essay and CAS.

What arts and music opportunities are available?

Visual arts and music are taught subjects within the curriculum, giving students structured learning in creative disciplines. Additional arts opportunities are often available through extracurricular activities and school events.

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