In Kecskemét, there are innumerable opportunities available to those who want to learn, whether it is a child of a few years old, a student preparing for university, or even the 50-plus age group. A repository of family-friendly nurseries, kindergartens, excellent primary schools, future-oriented vocational training institutions and high schools, as well as university courses. The renovation of most educational institutions took place recently, during which external reconstruction and energetic modernization took place.
Children's first period spent in the community is very decisive in terms of their later development. In the nurseries in Kecskemét, special attention is paid to the little ones, so you can safely entrust your children to the educators.
Emotional and intellectual development, education for community life, and shaping a healthy lifestyle are all important goals of a preschool institution. In Kecskemét, parents of preschool-age children can choose from 47 kindergartens based on their individual preferences, among which English and German-language institutions are also available.
There are 30 primary schools to choose from in Kecskemét, depending on what direction and specialization of the children and their parents think within. In addition to state institutions, church and foundation schools are also available.
In addition to the compulsory curriculum, it is at least as important that the children's individual talents can develop, which is why there are countless opportunities for participation in various fields (sports, acting, music, etc.).
Secondary school education in Kecskemét is characterized by the diversity of high schools, vocational schools and technical schools. In most institutions, they try to help families by supporting disadvantaged students and placing them in dormitories.
The Kecskemét Vocational Training Center provides a stable background for the training of new professionals and for continuous R&D work. In the 10 vocational training institutions, students can choose from more than 100 professions, thereby laying the foundation for their future.
The basis of the dual training is that the student or university student completes the theoretical training in an educational institution, and the practical training takes place at the chosen partner organization. In Kecskemét, dual training offers many opportunities for high school and university students. More information about higher education dual training opportunities: John von Neumann University
More than 60 partner companies participate in the dual courses coordinated by the Kecskemét Vocational Training Center, from which students can choose their internship location.
Kecskemét has been a university town since 2016, thousands of students choose one of the universities operating here as the location for their higher education studies.
In the 3 faculties of János Neumann University (Faculty of Economics, GAMF Faculty of Technology and Informatics, Faculty of Horticulture and Rural Development), more than 3,000 students study in one of the 14 BSc courses, 6 MSc courses and 8 higher vocational courses. The university's ultra-modern campus won an award of excellence for its unique and forward-looking solutions.
The Faculty of Pedagogy, which operates in the former Reformed teacher training building in Kecskemét, offers bachelor's degree courses in teaching, kindergarten teachers, infant and toddler educators, and community organization, as well as continuing education courses for teachers.
Since 1975, the Kodály Institute has been an important international center for advanced music pedagogy studies based on the Kodály concept. The Kodály Institute is an independent educational unit of the Liszt Ferenc University of Music, with groups in Kecskemét and Budapest.
There is plenty of opportunity for professional development in an international environment, as students and teachers of higher education institutions can apply for study trips abroad, during which the focus is on language learning and teaching, building international relations, and supporting intercultural sensitivity.
In the Scandinavian countries, it is not uncommon for people over 60 to return to school. We are proud that Kecskemét is also at the forefront of educational opportunities for the older age group. In cooperation between CédrusNet and Neumann János University, a program was created that focuses on learning in old age, and every semester they welcome people over 50 to their courses.
In Kecskemét, special education teachers and specialists of the EGYMI provide various development opportunities for children with learning difficulties.
