Iskólások

Iskólások is a Hungarian term that literally translates to "school children." It is a general descriptor for individuals attending primary or secondary school. The term encompasses a broad age range, typically from around six years old when compulsory education begins in Hungary, up to eighteen years old when most students complete their secondary education.

The concept of iskólások is central to the Hungarian education system, which is structured into primary school (általános iskola) and secondary school (középiskola). Students in primary school are generally referred to as kisiskolások (younger school children) in their early years and later simply as iskólások. Those in secondary school are also included under the umbrella term iskólások, though sometimes more specific terms like középiskolások might be used.

The experience of being an iskólások involves attending classes, participating in extracurricular activities, and preparing for future educational or career paths. The term is often used by parents, teachers, and society in general when discussing the challenges and joys associated with childhood and adolescence in an educational context within Hungary. It signifies a stage of life focused on learning and development within the formal schooling environment.