School laptop applications reopen for Year 5 and 9 parents

School laptop applications are once again available for the families of pupils in Years 5 and 9. The most important point is that the process is not automatic: the application must be submitted in the KRÉTA system by the parent or guardian. That is why it is most important now for affected families to log in to the right interface in time and fill in the details accurately.

According to KRÉTA’s official guide, the process consists of several steps, and data matching must also be checked at the time of collection. According to the Klebelsberg Centre’s project page, the devices distributed under the programme do not become the property of the families: pupils receive them for free use until the end of their period of study, meaning they take over the devices on a loan-for-use basis.

Who is affected by the laptop application round now?

According to a report by Pénzcentrum, in the current round the families primarily affected are those of pupils in Years 5 and 9, and registration opened on 17 September 2026. The same report also says that the central target date for handover is 1 October 2026.

In practice, this means it is worth checking the KRÉTA interface as soon as possible to see whether the menu item needed for the application has appeared. The actual date of handover may also be influenced by school-level organisation, so it is also worth watching for local notifications.

Where can the application be started?

According to KRÉTA’s official guide, the application can only be started in the pupil’s institutional KRÉTA system, using parent or guardian access, under the “Device Administration” menu item. This step cannot be completed using the pupil’s own login.

If more than one child in a family is affected, it is advisable to check separately for each pupil that the interface for the correct profile has opened. This can help avoid the application being started for the wrong child or with the wrong access.

What should you watch out for during registration?

According to KRÉTA’s official guide, part of the process is reading and accepting the conditions. According to a report by Délmagyar, some buttons may remain inactive until this step has been completed.

From a practical point of view, one of the most important details is the accuracy of the data. According to KRÉTA’s guide, the guardian’s identity document may be checked at collection, so it is worth entering names and other details exactly as they appear in the documents.

It is not only typing errors that can cause problems, but also if the details in the registration do not match those on the identity document presented. The safest approach is for the parent to review all important fields once more before submitting.

What happens if the menu item is not visible or there is a problem with access?

It may happen that the parent cannot find the interface for the application, or it is unclear whether the guardian access is working properly. In this situation, it is worth asking the school for help, especially if guardian rights have changed previously or the pupil’s details have been amended.

This matters because the application may seem technically simple, but it can easily get stuck because of administrative errors. If anything is unclear, clarifying it as soon as possible can prevent a lot of inconvenience later.

Who will own the laptop, and what does free use mean?

According to the Klebelsberg Centre’s project page, the notebooks remain state property, while pupils receive them for free use until the end of their period of study. This is an important distinction: the aim of the programme is to support digital learning, not for the device to become the family’s permanent property.

In practice, this also means that conditions are attached to using the device. It is therefore worth reading the rules to be accepted carefully and keeping the information received at handover as well.

What devices and accessories can families expect?

According to a report by Délmagyar, accessories may also be provided with the laptop, such as a charger, laptop bag and mouse. According to Pénzcentrum, the central target date for handover is 1 October 2026.

Exactly when these are handed over may also be influenced by local school organisation. The exact type of device may vary from school to school, so it is better to expect that the pupil will receive a usable device intended for school tasks, rather than the same model everywhere.

Will the programme provide new machines or ones used before?

According to press reports, in several places this school year the distribution may also include laptops that were previously taken back, checked and made suitable for use again. Eduline and Népszava both reported this.

For families, this mainly means that the appearance or condition of the device received may differ from what someone would expect from a brand-new retail notebook. The key point, however, is that the machine should be suitable for the tasks needed for learning.

What is worth preparing before collection?

Before collection, it is advisable to check that the application has in fact been finalised and that the school’s further information has arrived. It may also be useful to note when the registration was completed and which access was used to submit the application.

It is also worth preparing the documents that may be needed for identification. Since handover is subject to official conditions, data verification is not a mere formality but an important part of the process.

It is also possible that schools will not hand over the machines on the same day. Alongside the central timetable, local organisation may also affect exactly when the device reaches the family.

What is the most important thing for parents to do now?

The most important step now is for the affected parent or guardian to log in to the KRÉTA system, check the “Device Administration” menu item, and, if the option is available, complete the application accurately from start to finish. After that, the school’s notifications should be monitored, especially for details of the handover.

The school laptop programme may provide meaningful help to many families during the school year, but accurate registration is essential for smooth administration. Those who check parent access in time, fill in the details carefully and follow the school’s information are likely to avoid the most common administrative delays.