középiskolákat

Középiskola is the Hungarian term for secondary school. It represents the educational stage that follows primary school (általános iskola) and precedes higher education or vocational training. In Hungary, compulsory education typically lasts until the age of 16, which usually means students attend középiskola for four or five years.

There are several types of középiskolák. Gimnázium (grammar school) focuses on general academic education, preparing students for university entrance exams. Szakközépiskola (vocational secondary school) offers a combination of general education and specialized vocational training, leading to a trade qualification alongside a school-leaving certificate. Szakgimnázium is a newer type that provides more in-depth vocational training and also prepares students for higher education. Kollégium (dormitory) is often associated with középiskolák, providing accommodation for students who live far from the school.

The curriculum in középiskolák is designed to build upon the knowledge acquired in primary school, with a greater emphasis on subject-specific learning and critical thinking. Students typically specialize in certain areas during their later years. Successful completion of középiskola, usually marked by a final examination (érettségi vizsga), is a prerequisite for admission to universities and colleges in Hungary.