Infant and Early Childhood Education
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Academic field | Training teachers - nursery (JACS X110) |
| Type | Bachelor, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 6 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | Teacher Training |
| Accreditation | FNYF/1745-3/2022 |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The students who can apply for the Infant and Early Childhood Education BA Program are expected to present the documentation of their certificate of matriculation from a secondary school and to submit their application with the necessary attachments. The university accepts only certificates, which are equivalent to the Hungarian certificate of matriculation, thus appropriate for continuing one’s studies in university education. If the certificate is not in English, the university needs an official translation, which could be a translation by the secondary school as well. If the applicant completes their secondary education during the current term and their certificate is not issued before the application deadline, a proof of student status or a certification, which verifies that the applicant will receive matriculation is required instead. In case of being accepted as a student, however, the applicant must present their certificate of matriculation upon enrolment at the latest. Please note: Even if you have completed higher education, we only need your high school certificate provided. The educational and outcome requirements are defined by the Ministry of Human Capacities (Regulation No. 18/2016. (VIII. 5.). The details of the application and admission process are defined by the Organisational and Operational Regulations of ELTE. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Korea, St Lucia, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English Minimum level of language proficiency (oral): B2 Further comments: |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. a) Introduce yourself. Entry requirements: Secondary School Certificate, Transcript of records, Final exam result, CV, Motivation letter, Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid), Certificate of clean criminal records, Language certificate (if you have), ELTE Medical certificate. Our university also needs its own special Medical certification – general medical certificate. To confirm the medical eligibility: download the formal document from: here After uploading all required documents; motivation letter; medical certificate, the applicant takes a professional online entrance examination organised by the Admission Committee of the Eötvös Loránd University Faculty of Primary and Pre-School Education. The interview takes about 20 minutes in the previously indicated and scheduled time sent by the student coordinator via e-mail. Parts of the online aptitude Test: 1., 2., More info about the online aptitude tests: here The candidate needs to pass all of the aptitude tests. During the entrance interview, should the examiners detect the usage of any outside source (such as a translator or the presence of a third person who is aiding the applicant), the applicant will be automatically disqualified. Reading aloud from prepared texts or notes will result in a severe deduction of points from the English assessment section. We highly encourage applicants to use their own words and express their own thoughts. Entrance exam: Type of entrance exam: Preparatory year available: Specialisation year available: Minimum number of scholarship holders: Maximum number of scholarship holders: |
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Overview
Overview
Description:
The goal of this program is to lay the foundations for pedagogical competence, theoretical and methodological culture for early childhood educators. The program provides an up-to-date pedagogical approach and literacy on which to build further specialized knowledge, and which will help to effectively address the educational needs of children aged 0-3 years. It contributes to the development of the teacher candidate’s pedagogical self-image, inspiring the adoption and development of an attitude of a teacher who is aware of the child, who provides support and a model, and who cooperates effectively with the group of children and the family.
This program is recommended to applicants who want to prepare for working in a nursery and to gain a deeper understanding of the cognitive and emotional development of the first three years. It is recommended for all those who have an interest in both the theoretical and practical aspects of early childhood education; who, alongside this interest, have a commitment to supporting children’s cognitive and emotional development.
This program enables students to work independently in nurseries, organize their work autonomously. They will become familiar with the practice of educating and caring for children aged 0-3 years and will be able to use different methods and solve problems related to education.
Strength of program:
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is the oldest and largest university in Hungary, and it is the most popular higher education institution among applicants each year. The Faculty of Primary and Pre-School Education, one of the university’s nine faculties, has been providing teacher training for 150 years, preparing students for pedagogical work in the first 12 years of childhood. Throughout the past 150 years the programs have continuously evolved to reflect the demands of a changing society while also striving to develop a professional, academic network that extends throughout the field of Childhood Education in both Hungary and abroad. Every aspect of the training programs contributes toward the introduction and dissemination of the latest research findings in education. The program places a strong emphasis on practical training. The faculty’s aim is to encourage the kind of playful attitude, joy and openness toward others that day cares, preschools and primary schools expect to provide in the 21st century. An atmosphere of curiosity and receptivity toward science and the arts characterizes the faculty.
Infant and Early Childhood Education BA programme coordinator: nemes.zsofia@tok.elte.hu
Programme structure
https://www.tok.elte.hu/en/content/programme-description.t.7633?m=556
Career opportunities
Career opportunities
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to work independently in nurseries as nursery teachers and nursery educators in both public and private institutions. They can lead groups of children and plan their work autonomously. Once qualified, they can start their own business by opening a crèche or childcare center and work with families in childcare. Training in English also opens up international career opportunities.
Job examples
nursery educator
nursery teacher
early childhood educator