Vocational education, which can be acquired through several options on the basis of both basic and secondary education, provides both professional knowledge and skills.

Vocational education without the requirement of basic education, where only the profession is acquired, was implemented for persons without basic education who have exceeded the age of compulsory school attendance (17 years) in the 2006/2007 academic year. After completing their vocational training, such persons can continue their general education studies with the aim of obtaining a basic education.

Vocational education based on basic education is a type of education where only the general education subjects related to the profession are taught in addition to the profession. The pupil’s level of education (basic education) does not change.

Secondary vocational education is provided on the basis of basic education and the pupil acquires a secondary education in addition to the profession. The minimum study period is three years. Since the 2006/2007 academic year, pupils who have completed a secondary vocational education curriculum in a vocational school can study general education subjects of their choice for up to 35 additional study weeks (the so-called additional year) and take state examinations.