Teacher Certification Exam

Registration number: OH-FRKP/1389-7/2007.

Operating Permit No.: OH-FHF/1727-4/2009.

For the completion of the professional examination regulated in Section 17 of Act LXXIX of 1993, as amended several times, on Public Education.

Name of the professional qualification obtainable through specialized continuing education: Certified Teacher

Duration of the program:
4 semesters, 120 credits

Objective of the specialized continuing education program:
To reinforce, deepen, and update the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for teaching, incorporating the latest developments.

Building on their practical experience, teachers will be prepared during the program to perform teaching duties and carry out specialized tasks related to their institutions. They will gain knowledge of the new requirements governing the content of education and instruction, as well as how to apply these in subject-specific teaching and instruction. They learn the most important principles governing the effective management and operation of educational institutions. They are prepared for the theories and methods of character development that take into account the individual characteristics of children and students.

Key Subjects and Areas of Knowledge

Required areas of knowledge

• Public Administration and Management
• The Educational Institution as an Organization
• The effectiveness of the educational institution
• Teachers within the structure of educational institutions
• Special Educational Tasks

Elective Areas of Study

• The Pedagogy of Inclusion
• Theoretical and Practical Issues in Maintaining and Promoting Mental and Physical Health in Schools
• Family and Child Protection
• Preparation for Mentor Teacher Roles

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 project, the content requirements of which overlap with the elements of the educator’s career portfolio, allowing colleagues working in both specialized services and other educational institutions to 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 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 pedagogy, as well as practicing education professionals (KLIK school district directors, school principals, and specialized service directors), 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.

Credit Transfer, Shortening the Program Duration

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

For the Master’s program in Inclusive Education, as well as for the continuing education specializations in Inclusive Education, Family and Child Protection, Play Education and Recreation Coordinator, and Mental Health Prevention Specialist—the specialized continuing education program preparing students for the Teacher Certification Exam (OH-FRKP/1389-7/2007). In this case, the certification exam can be completed in two semesters.

Admission Requirements

Higher education degree

1. a) A degree from one of the following bachelor’s degree programs (formerly college-level programs): elementary school teacher, preschool teacher, infant and toddler educator, speech-language pathologist, special education teacher, or
2. b) three years of professional experience in a teaching position.

We also welcome applications from those who meet the requirements outlined in the “Eligibility Requirements” section, have successfully passed the final exam in one of the programs listed there, are in the process of receiving their diploma, 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: 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.

Documents to be attached

• Copy of diploma and English-language transcript (if available),
• Proof of at least 3 years of professional experience in a teaching position (use the form below)
• Receipt confirming payment of the registration fee.

HOW TO APPLY:

Via the online application form available on the website.

Documents to be attached

• 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. Decision recognizing the level of education (Office of Education)
3. Decision on the recognition of your professional qualification (Hungarian 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

Course fee

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 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 “Message” field.

For more information: Faculty of Humanities Student Service Portal

In writing: humankar@kodolanyi.hu

ONLINE APPLICATION