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Puzzle Contest #159 with Lizzy Cseh-Hadzinsky

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School in Hungary (Part i)

The school year in Hungary begins around Sept. I and ends around June 15. The government regulates all aspects of the education process, making it uniform throughout the country. Private schools can regulate their own programs but are required to submit detailed plans to the government for approval.

Each child, once they reach the age of 5, is required to attend kindergarten for at least one year prior to entering first grade at age 6. But, parents can choose to enroll their child in kindergarten for up to three years prior to first grade.

Education lasts until the age of 16. Elementary school comprises grades I through 8, with the first four years being called “lower school” and grades 5 to 8 “upper school.”

While in 8th grade, a student must choose between three paths for high school. Tests, grades and letters of endorsement from teachers enable a student to attend a particular type of school. A “gimnázium” is the most difficult type of school to enter. It focuses on university preparation, and students spend 20 hours per week in a foreign language class, studying either English, German or Russian. The second type of high school is vocational and is the most popular because it not only trains students at a workplace but also qualifes them to attend a college or university. The final option is trade training in which students become qualifed to work as skilled laborers.

There are many traditions involved with Hungarian education. One is the “readiness sign,” a wooden plate featuring the photos of students and teachers during the students’ final year of high school. It does not come down from the school or training site until the exams are completed. Hopefully, the student will pass the rigorous testing procedure and receive a diploma.

Grading is done numerically, with 5 being the highest and I being unsatisfactory.

Elementary school starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends around noon. Parents have a choice to have their offspring come home or stay at a enrichment/daycare site where lunch is provided. During the high school years, the scholastic day is much longer.

The Hungarian educational system is very efficient and boasts one of the highest high school and college graduation rates in the world.

The September 2018 puzzle consists of six clues about the education system in Hungarian and their English language translation. Have a great Labor Day and see you in October.

Lizzy Cseh-Hadzinsky, Branch 28

WPA PUZZLE CONTEST #159 OFFICIAL ENTRY

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“Education in Hungary” Word List

Általános Gimnázium Matura

Elementary Academic

Érettségi Táblák Iskola

Readiness Sign School

Diploma

Szakiskola

College

Name:___________________________

Address:_________________________

City:____________________________

State:__________________Zip Code:

Phone:___________________________

Email:___________________________

WPA Certificate No.:_____________

Puzzle Contest # 156 WINNERS

The winners of our Puzzle Contest #156 were drawn Aug. 6, 2018, at the Home Office. Congratulations to: John E. Burus, Br. 132 South Bend, IN Gina M. Goettler, Br. 34 Pittsburgh, PA Doris Hepp, Br. 51 Passaic, NJ Nancy C. Spohn, Br. 34 Pittsburgh, PA Each won $50 for their correct entry.

RULES I

1. ALL WPA members are eligible to enter. i

2. Complete the word search puzzle correctly.

3. Mail your completed puzzle, along with your name, address, phone number, email address, and WPA Certificate Number, to:

WPA PUZZLE #159 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233

4. Entries must be received at the Home Office by Oct. 31, 2018.

5. Four winners will be drawn from all correct entries on or about Nov 5,2018, at the Home Office. Each winner will receive $50.

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