THE POLISH EDUCATION SYSTEM
Kindergarten
Primary Education
Technical Secondary School
Preschool
Secondary School
Adult Secondary School
First-level Vocational School
Second-level Vocational School
Post-secondary School
Mature Exam
Higher Education Institution
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KINDERGARTEN
- an early education stage for children aged 3 to 6. While not compulsory, it plays a vital role in a child's development, focusing on social, emotional, and cognitive skills through age-appropriate activities. Trained educators guide children in exploration and cooperation, preparing them for formal education.
Preschools in Poland focus on creating a nurturing environment where children engage in various activities that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth. The curriculum includes age-appropriate learning through play, promoting language development, motor skills, and creativity.
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THE LAST YEAR OF PRESCHOOL
The last year of kindergarten is devoted to preparation for primary school. It is intended for six years old children. It focuses on basic skills, especially language development, numeracy and social skills that would be required in later years of education. During this year children become accustomed to conditions of conducting classes in primary school. That period helps them to adopt to the school routine.
PRIMARY EDUCATION
In Poland primary school is divided into two stages. These are grades 1-3 and 4-8.
Grades 1 - 3
Grades 4 - 8
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Teaching in grades 1-3 focuses on the comprehensive development of students through various teaching methods, interactive classes, and stimulating tasks that aim to arouse curiosity and a desire to learn.
Learning to read and write: Teachers focus on developing reading and writing skills through various methods such as reading aloud, letter and word writing exercises, reading comprehension, and creating simple texts.
Mathematics: Students learn basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Teachers use various methods to help students understand mathematical principles and develop logical thinking skills.
Visual and music education: Students have the opportunity to develop their artistic abilities through drawing, painting, collages, as well as learning basic principles of music and rhythm.
Social education: Teaching in grades 1-3 also includes shaping social skills and behaviors such as cooperation, communication, and respect for others.
Physical education: In grades 1-3, significant attention is given to physical activity and developing motor skills through various games and activities.
Grades 1 - 3
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Grades 4 – 8
Grades from 4 to 8 are for students aged from 10 to 14. This period of primary school is devoted to emphasizing languages comprehension, science skills, especially math. During that period there are also added subjects, with wich students were not familiar in grades 1-3. Excamples of that subjects are chemistry, physics, biology or history. In addition to English language, there are also introduced other additional foreign languages.
MAIN GOAL
The main goal of primary education is to familiarize students with foregin languages, provide education, teach children basics of general knowledge, enhance critical thinking and making up sollutions to problems, they struggle with. Students also find out to wich subject they have a flair for and decide which path of future education they choose.
THE 8th-GRADE EXAM
The 8th-grade exam is a crucial exam of early education. Subjects as math, english and Polish language are evaluated. Results form that subjects are considered by examiners and are taken into their account. Applications admitted to secondary schools depends on these results. This exam plays significant role in students future education.
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Secondary School
Vocational School
Adult Secondary School
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TECHNICAL SECONDARY SCHOOL
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Technical secondary school is a type of secondary school for students aged typically from 15 to 20. Studies at a technical school last 5 years. This type of school fucuses on theoretical knowledge and practical skills conected with chosen specialization. The most popular specializations are accountant, mechanic, IT specialist and electronics specialist.
In addition to preparing for students future professions, technical secondary school has also an opportunity to take the “matura” exam, although not all students decide to do so. However, vocational exams in technical schools are mandatory.
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Secondary School
Preparation for Higher Education:
Structure and Curriculum:
Specialization Options:
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Preparation for Higher Education:
Structure and Curriculum:
Specialization Options:
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Preparation for Higher Education:
Structure and Curriculum:
Specialization Options:
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL�
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Basic vocational schools provide �a vocational education. It emphasize hands-on experience, preparing graduates for enter into the labour market. In Poland vocational schools are devided into two stages.
First-level
Vocational School
This is a two year vocational education cycle. During that period students learn basic skills and knowledge in �a specific proffesion.
Second-level Vocational School
This is three year cycle devoted to improving vocational competencies. Graduates are prepared for employment and have professional qualifications. Students can pass the matura exam after extra curriculum.
ADULT SECONDARY SCHOOL
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This educational institution caters specifically to adults who wish to
complete their secondary education.
Flexible Scheduling:
Adult Secondary Schools in Poland typically
offer flexible scheduling to accommodate the
needs of adult learners, recognizing that many
may have work or family commitments.
Secondary Education Completion:
The primary goal of Adult Secondary
Schools is to provide adults with the
opportunity to complete their secondary education, equivalent to the education
typically obtained in traditional high schools.
Matura Examination Preparation:
Adult Secondary Schools prepare students
for the maturity exam, known as "Matura,"
which is a standardized examination
required for university admission in Poland.
Higher Education Institution
Variety of Institutions:
Bologna Process Alignment:
This alignment enhances international recognition of Polish qualifications and facilitates student mobility across European countries.
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