An Inclusive Education Teacher

Registration number: FNYF/858-3/2018.

Name of the vocational qualification listed on the certificate: Inclusive Education Teacher

Duration of the program

• 2 semesters, 60 credits

Inclusive education of children and students, differentiated group instruction within mainstream settings, and collaboration with professionals in support services and parents.

Program Structure

• Foundational Knowledge Areas
• Topics Related to Core Courses
• Portfolio-based thesis

Key Subjects and Areas of Knowledge

• Theoretical and Legal Frameworks of Inclusive Education
• Diagnosis, Therapy, and Counseling—Support Systems in Inclusive Education
• Pedagogical understanding of children requiring special care
• Special Attention and Special Needs Education in Practice
• Pedagogical planning based on child and student diversity
• Methods for managing behavior and conduct
• Prevention of learning disabilities and intervention strategies
• Supporting Professional Well-Being (self-development, stress management, burnout prevention, mental health)
• Sensitivity training, attitude formation, and community building in inclusive groups
• Professional Internship

DETAILED TRAINING AND OUTCOME REQUIREMENTS

Format of the training

The program is delivered via e-learning-based distance education, with online consultation sessions and online course materials. The training concludes with a portfolio-style project, the content requirements of which overlap with the elements of the educator’s career portfolio, so that colleagues working in both specialized services and other educational institutions can make use of the completed portfolio documents.

Advantages of E-Learning-Based (Blended) Training

• A flexible training format, which means you can access the entire learning system and course content at any time, from anywhere—whether at home or abroad.
• The timing and intensity of your studies can be customized—you can study at night, during the day, on weekends, or on weekdays.
• A comprehensive, high-quality educational program that includes course content, assignments to be submitted, exam questions, and ongoing teacher support.
• At the beginning of the program, we’ll prepare you for independent study and show you how to use the computer tools required for the program.
• We provide personalized, effective teacher support: highly qualified tutors with expertise in both subject matter and teaching methodology, as well as practicing education professionals (KLIK school district director, school principal, and special services director), maintain direct contact with students throughout the semester and assist them in their learning.
• Using a portfolio-based assessment system, our instructors evaluate the entire training process.

Admission Requirements

A degree in a teacher education field (preschool teacher, elementary school teacher, secondary school teacher, special education teacher, speech-language pathologist, social pedagogue) obtained at least at the bachelor’s level (formerly at the college level).

We also welcome applications from those who meet the requirements specified in the section titled “Admission Requirements,” have successfully passed the final exam in one of the fields listed there, are in the process of receiving their degree, and can provide proof of this.

INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Location of the program: Budapest

Planned first day of classes: Late September 2026

Application deadline: For the program starting in the 2026/27/1 semester: August 31, 2026

Documents to be attached

• copy of diploma
• English-language transcript, if available,
• proof of payment of the registration fee.

If applying with a degree obtained abroad, the following documents must be attached to verify the degree: 1. A Hungarian translation of your degree obtained abroad 2. A decision regarding the recognition of your level of education (Office of Education
) 3. A decision regarding the recognition of your professional qualification (Office of Education)

Detailed information on the recognition of higher education degrees earned abroad can be found on the Education Office’s website.

Minimum enrollment: 10 students

Course fee

195,000 HUF per semester

Registration fee: of this amount, the registration fee (tuition deposit) payable upon application is
19,500 HUF, which will be credited toward the tuition fee for the first semester.

Bank Transfer Information

Information for transferring the registration fee (tuition deposit):

Recipient: Kodolányi János University

Account number: Erste Bank 11600006-00000000-33437190

Please enter your name in the “Remarks” field.

For more information: Faculty of Humanities Student Portal

In writing: humankar@kodolanyi.hu

ONLINE APPLICATION