Specialized continuing education program to prepare mentor teachers for the teacher certification exam

Establishment Decision: OH-FHF/186-4/2011.
Operating Permit No.: FF/1490-4, 5, 6/2013

Name of the professional qualification obtainable through specialized continuing education: Certified Teacher in the field of mentor teaching

Duration of the program

• 4 semesters, 120 credits

Key subjects and areas of study:

Required subject areas

• Public Administration and Management
• Educational Institutions as Organizations
• The Institution and Its Environment
• The effectiveness of educational institutions
• Issues of Integration and Segregation
• The Teacher within the Educational Institution’s Structure
• The education and instruction of individuals and groups requiring specialized pedagogical and psychological knowledge and methods

Elective Areas of Study

• Application of psychological, pedagogical, and sociological knowledge in mentoring and lead teacher roles
• Pedagogical and psychological theories of the roles of mentor and lead teacher
• Applications of pedagogical and psychological theories of the roles of mentor and lead teacher
• Mentoring tasks within the institution
• The various layers of challenges faced by novice teachers in school
• The role of reflectivity in the process of professional development
• Methods for developing reflectivity
• The challenges faced by teacher candidates and novice teachers
• The practice of mentoring

DETAILED TRAINING AND OUTCOME REQUIREMENTS

Format of the Training

The program is delivered through e-learning-based distance education, with online consultation sessions and online course materials. The training concludes with a portfolio-style final project, the content requirements of which overlap with the elements of the teacher career portfolio; thus, 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 continuously access the entire learning system and course content from anywhere, whether at home or abroad.
• The timing and intensity of your studies are customizable; 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 teach 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 district directors, school principals, and directors of specialized services), who maintain direct contact with students throughout the semester and assist them in their learning.
• Using a portfolio-based assessment system, our faculty evaluate the entire training process.

Credit Transfer, Shortening the Program Duration

If you hold a certificate obtained through teacher certification training, please attach your teacher certification certificate when applying. After admission, during the course registration period, you do not need to submit a credit transfer and validation request; the duration of the program will automatically be shortened to 2 semesters, but you will be required to pay for the courses credited toward the 1st and 2nd semesters.

Admission Requirements

a. A degree or teaching certification obtained in one of the following programs in the field of teacher education: preschool education, elementary education, or special education,

b, 3 years of professional experience in a teaching position.

We also welcome applications from those who meet the requirements listed in the section titled “Eligibility Requirements,” have successfully passed the final exam in one of the programs listed there, and can provide proof that their diploma is currently being issued.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Location of the program: Budapest

Planned first day of classes: End of September 2026

Application deadline: For the program starting in the 2026/27/1 semester: August 31, 2026.
The online application form is available at the bottom of this page.

Required documents

• Copy of diploma, including the English-language insert if available,
• Proof of 3 years of professional experience in a teaching position (using the downloadable form below)
• proof of payment of the registration fee.

FORM FOR CERTIFICATION OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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 recognizing the level of your degree (Office of Education)
3. A decision recognizing 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: 15 students

Tuition

195,000 HUF per semester.

Registration fee: The registration fee (tuition deposit) payable upon application is
19,500 HUF, which will be credited toward the first semester’s tuition.

Bank transfer information: Information on the application process and procedure

Further information: Faculty of Humanities Student Portal

In writing: humankar@kodolanyi.hu

ONLINE APPLICATION