Studying in Poland every year is gaining popularity among citizens of the CIS countries, especially Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan. A simplified admission system, the opportunity to receive a quality education and a European-format diploma and at the same time master one or several foreign languages ​​- all this attracts thousands of applicants to the country every year.

The structure of education in Poland: description, individual characteristics

The education system in Poland has a fairly simple structure, which includes:

• preschool education;
• secondary education (general and vocational);
• higher education.

Each of the steps of this structure has its own individual characteristics.

Preschool education

The preschool education system in Poland occupies a leading position not only among the countries of the former socialist camp, but also among the EU member states.

The tasks of preschool institutions are not limited to looking after and caring for the child. One of the main goals of kindergartens is to prepare kids for school. In a playful way, children are taught the skills of speaking and writing, knowledge of the world around them and the ability to communicate with peers.
The majority of kindergartens in Poland are municipal, offering free preschool education. However, those parents who can afford to pay a considerable amount for a child's attendance at preschool usually choose a private kindergarten. In such institutions, an in-depth study of individual subjects is conducted. For example, one or more additional foreign languages ​​are introduced.
A good help for working parents who, due to their employment, have nowhere to leave their child, are the so-called prolongation. Here children can stay overnight under supervision for up to two weeks.
Parents who adhere to a religious upbringing system can send their child to parish schools. In such institutions, in addition to general subjects, children are taught the basics of religion, spiritual and moral education.
The last - "zero" class of kindergarten - is necessary for everyone living in Poland, including those who do not have Polish citizenship. Children begin to attend zero grade at the age of 6.

Basic school

First stage

The first stage of school education in Poland is the elementary school - Szkоła podstawоwa. Here children study from the age of seven.
The basic school includes six classes of study, during which students acquire knowledge in the field of their native language, mathematics, science, foreign languages, music, physical education and art.
At the end of the sixth grade, students pass compulsory final exams to test the assimilation of the acquired knowledge.

Gymnasium

Starting from the seventh grade, subject to successful passing of the exams in the basic school, the students enter the gymnasium - Gimnazjum - and turn into gymnasium students.
The gymnasium period for Polish girls and young people lasts 3 years, during which they study various general education disciplines.
At the end of the course, students take certification exams in the humanities, mathematics and natural sciences.
After successfully passing the exams, the graduate must make a choice whether he will continue his studies at a higher educational institution or limit himself to obtaining a profession.

Post-Gymnasium Education

Szkоły pоnadgimnazjalne – lyceums and technical schools are a necessary step, close to our 10-11 grades. For this period alone, Polish students spend at least 3 years.
After graduating from the gymnasium, students can choose where to go to study further - in lyceums or technical schools.
Lyceums in the Polish educational system are divided into two types:

• general education;
• professional specialized.

In general education lyceums, the preparation of future students of general education universities is carried out. An in-depth study of specialized subjects is conducted here, in which the student will continue his studies at a higher educational institution.
In specialized lyceums, students receive basic vocational education. While in technical schools, graduates receive diplomas of complete secondary vocational education.
Students of any of the chosen areas have the right to enter the university. Thus, Polish young men and women are no earlier than 19 to 20 years of age to study at a higher educational institution.

Higher education

Today, higher education in Poland can be obtained both on a budget (state) and on a paid (commercial) basis.
Higher education in the country has a complex structure. Depending on the chosen form of study, graduates are awarded the following degrees:

1. Bachelor (Licencjat, BA). The term is 3–3.5 years. The graduate receives the basic knowledge of a specialist in his profession. After completing this stage, you can continue your studies further in this specialty, or you can get a job.
2. Bachelor (Inzyneir, BSc). The term is 3.5-4 years. This degree has the same characteristics as Licencjat, BA, but is awarded to graduates of technical or agricultural universities.
3. Master (Magister, MA, MSc). The term of study is 1.5–2 years. Those who have already received a bachelor's degree can study at this stage. In the process of training, students receive in-depth knowledge of their specialty. After receiving a master's degree, there is an opportunity to continue studying in graduate school.
4. Master (Magister). The term of study is 4.5–5 years. Admission to this degree is possible on the basis of a school certificate.

The level of foreign students in Polish universities

After Poland joined the EU, the number of Polish students in the country's universities dropped sharply. Polish citizens do not seek to master the specialties of higher education on the territory of their native state, preferring France or the Czech Republic. In order not to lose the number of study places that largely determine the status of the university, the Polish government approved a special law that allows foreign students to freely obtain higher education in Poland and offers them certain preferences.
In connection with the introduction of this law, the number of foreign students in Polish universities has almost tripled and now accounts for 2% of the total number of students. Foreigners not only fill study places, they are also a channel for third-party funding and raising the university's status internationally and regionally. In this regard, Poland encourages foreign students, making their stay in the country as easy as possible.

Tuition fees at different levels of education

For Polish citizens, education in preschool, school and higher education institutions is free of charge. In commercial universities, the doors are open for those wishing to study on a paid basis in this particular educational institution, or for those Poles who did not have a passing score when entering the budget.

Education of foreign citizens is carried out on a commercial basis, with the exception of those students who arrived in Poland on special / exchange programs, or for those foreign citizens who entered on the same conditions as the Poles.

Tuition fees at Polish universities start at 1000 euros per year. Education in English will cost an order of magnitude more - from 2000-3000 euros per year.

It turns out that there are chances to get an education for free! For example, in the Czech Republic:

An additional advantage to the acceptable tuition fees is that the cost of living and boarding is much lower than in other European countries. As a member of the EU, Poland, however, is not currently a member of the euro zone and uses its national currency, the Polish zloty. This allows us to keep prices for housing and food at a fairly low level.

The cost of a hostel for a student in Poland will be about 100-130 euros per month, while the cost of food - no more than 100 euros per month.

Is it possible for foreigners to study free of charge in Polish universities?

First of all, those foreign students who have Polish roots or have a card of a Pole have the opportunity to study free of charge at Polish universities.

Some universities provide budget places with scholarships for foreign citizens - countries outside the EU. As a rule, this information is posted on the website of the Polish Embassy.

Another - more difficult option - is to receive a grant from the European Foundation to study at a Polish university.

Such a grant will cover part or all of the tuition and living expenses.

It should be noted that becoming a grant holder is not an easy task. To obtain it, you must demonstrate a sufficiently high level of training and absolute interest in the chosen specialty.

Scholarships for International Students

Foreign citizens studying free of charge at Polish higher education institutions are eligible for a scholarship. Scholarships are approved by the Polish Ministry of Education at the federal level or by the university administration and can be established for:

• persons with disabilities;
• persons in financial difficulty. In such cases, separate types of scholarships for food, accommodation and education are established;
• persons with special academic merit or sporting achievements.

Any citizen of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus or Kazakhstan has the right to apply for one of the types of scholarships.

About why the citizens of Belarus are forced to look for a way to get education in other countries:

Academic year in Polish educational institutions

The academic year for both students and schoolchildren consists of two semesters: autumn and spring. The fall semester starts on October 15th and lasts until the winter session in January. The spring semester starts in mid-February and lasts until the summer exam session in June.

During their studies, Polish students attend lectures, seminars, all kinds of laboratory practices.

Study in Poland for people with disabilities

Organization of the educational process for persons with disabilities is an important stage of social policy in Poland.

Children with disabilities have the right to study both in regular educational institutions and in special integrated kindergartens and schools. For this purpose, ordinary educational institutions are equipped with special devices and ramps, students with disabilities can be trained in special educational programs.

Polish citizens, as well as foreign citizens with disabilities, have the right to enter higher educational institutions along with other applicants. At the same time, in the learning process, such students (or students in schools) receive social stipends.

Admission conditions for Russians and not only: answers to the most frequent questions

Entering a Polish university is a responsible, but completely surmountable task. For Russians, Belarusians, Kazakhstanis and Ukrainians, such an event has certain advantages:

• entrance exams can be taken twice a year - in winter and summer;
• some universities do not require knowledge of the Polish language;
• liberal tuition fees;
• there are no age restrictions (i.e. adults can also enter the university).

List of required documents for the applicant:

• the questionnaire of the selected university. The alternative is often a completed online form that can be found on the university's website;
• photocopy and translation of the certificate;
• 3 photos 3.5x4.5 cm;
• motivation letter;
• photocopies of the international passport;
• certificate of knowledge of Polish or English (depending on the language of instruction).

Please note that the requirements for the submitted documents may vary depending on the university you prefer. Some universities need more specific references.
For example, some educational institutions do not require the mandatory presentation of a certificate of knowledge of the Polish language - you will master it in special courses at the university.
After successful enrollment, the university will send you an invitation within a month, on the basis of which you can apply for a study visa at the Polish consulate. Poles are very willing to accept foreign students, so, as a rule, there are no problems with obtaining a study visa.

Video: apply to a Polish university, personal experience

There are about 452 universities in Poland, 132 of which are state-owned and 350 are private.

List of popular universities in Poland (table)

The university	Description
Warsaw University	One of the leading universities in Poland, has been recruiting students since 1816. The university has 18 faculties and over 60,000 students. The staff of research workers is about 5.5 thousand people.
Jagiellonian University (Krakow)	One of the oldest educational institutions in Poland, founded in 1364. Today it is considered one of the most demanded universities in the country.
University of Silesia (Katowice)	The second largest university in Poland. There are 12 faculties and about 40,000 students.
It belongs to the oldest universities in Poland, founded in 1702. Today it is very popular and has a high quality of educational services.
University in Bialystok	It is a branch of the main Warsaw University. Here you can study both in Polish, and in English and Russian.
Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun	Provides the opportunity to get education in various fields. The university has courses in the Polish language required for admission.
University of Gdansk	The largest university in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, where you can master a wide range of disciplines in the field of marine sciences and oceanography.
University of Lodz	One of the most successful universities in Poland. Education here is conducted in Polish, German, French, English.
A. Mitskevich University	The largest academic center in Poznan, offering studies in more than 40 different specialties.

Photo gallery: popular Polish universities

High quality of education in technical universities Buildings of many operating universities are real architectural monuments In Polish universities you can get one of the best educational bases in the world Wroclaw University is more than 300 years old - it was founded at the beginning of the 18th century Silesian University - the second largest university in Poland

Job prospects after training

No matter how exciting the learning process is, the ultimate goal of study is to get a diploma and get a promising job.

Diplomas of Polish higher education institutions are quoted in all EU countries, therefore, after successful graduation from the university, the graduate has the opportunity to work not only in a Polish company, but also in one of the companies of any other European country.

In addition, the Polish government is interested in qualified personnel and gives graduates the opportunity to look for work in the country, extending the visa validity for another year from the date of graduation.

In the process of studying, foreign students have the right to legally get a job during the summer holidays or practice. To work the rest of the time, you must obtain a special permit.

Summary table: the pros and cons of getting an education in Poland

pros	Minuses
Simplicity and closeness of the national language to Russian.	Much emphasis in the educational process is placed on self-preparation, which requires the student to be self-organizing and highly motivated.
Poles study Russian as a foreign language much more actively than in other countries.	Officially, it is possible to earn extra money while studying only during the summer holidays or practice.
High quality education - the Polish educational system is rightfully recognized as one of the best in the world.
Diplomas of Polish universities are quoted in most countries of the world without additional confirmation.
In Polish universities, programs such as SOCRATES / Erasmus are actively used, which allow any student of a Polish higher education institution to study in another country for up to 1 year.
Foreign students are eligible to receive a scholarship.
The cost of living and food is much lower than in other European countries.
Employment opportunity after graduation in one of the European companies.

If the education system does not satisfy you and the wallet allows you, you can take your children to study abroad! But is it always good where we are not? ..

Poland. A child missed classes - parents are fined!

Over the past decade, the secondary education system in Poland has undergone significant changes and now consists of three stages:

• primary school is compulsory, education lasts 6 years;
• gymnasium - compulsory education for 3 years must be completed by children under 15;
• lyceum, college or technical school - specialized training, lasts 3 years.

The child can attend a public or private school. It all depends on the parental desire and wallet.

Studying abroad in primary school starts at the age of 5-6. This does not mean that schoolchildren begin to master science so early. The first year (kindergarten) is intended only to prepare children for basic education. Students learn to communicate with each other, learn simple math and science. Primary school learning outcomes are verified by tests that are for reference only and do not affect school outcomes.

Education in a Polish gymnasium

Studying at a Polish gymnasium lasts three years. After graduation, high school students take exams in language, history, natural science, as well as physics, mathematics and chemistry. The results of the final exams in the gymnasium, in contrast to the tests of elementary school, affect the further fate of the child, the number of points scored depends on whether she will be accepted to college / lyceum or not. If not, you will have to continue your studies at a vocational school.

After graduation from college or lyceum, the exam is taken in two stages: school teachers and an independent commission. Graduates of vocational schools take exams only by the interdepartmental commission. After these exams, children can apply to higher education institutions. The advantage of a college and a lyceum over a vocational school is that, based on the results of final exams, you can go to a university without exams or with passing minor tests.

Since 1989, many non-state primary and secondary schools have opened in Poland, funded in part by financial donations. Several private higher education institutions have also been opened.

Children of foreigners have the right to study free of charge in primary schools and gymnasiums in Poland. The task of the parents is to provide the child with regular visits and create the conditions for full-fledged education at home. If a child misses 50% of school hours in a month without a good reason, the parents are fined.

By language of instruction. As in any civilized country, without knowing the state language, you will not be able to fully exist on its territory. If your child does not speak Polish, she is entitled to a free extra lesson in Polish (at least 2:00 per week for one academic year).

Unlike general education schools, education in lyceums, art institutions and circles for foreign children is paid.

Tuition fees in private educational institutions in Poland:

• gymnasium - from 1200 euros
• lyceum - from 1500 euros
• music or art school - from 3000 euros
• ballet school - from 4500 euros.

Through the lips of parents
Olga, mother of 9-year-old Kostya
I was offered a good job abroad in Warsaw, and after a while our whole family moved to Poland. The son goes to the 4th grade of the group of schools. Eugeniusz Lokayski. When choosing a school, we focused on proximity to home. In addition, this school was recommended to us as the best for foreigners. Our school is public. We cannot afford a private one financially. In public schools in Poland, you can study for free, and in private schools, tuition costs 2-3 thousand euros per month. The son enjoys eating at school. It costs 150 PLN per month.
The child is at school from 8 am to 4 pm. I like everything about our school. If desired, we can always change it.

Study abroad: Germany

In Germany, there is a 9-year school education that is compulsory and free of charge. German children go to school at the age of 6. Primary school education lasts 4 years (in some federal states, for example, in Berlin - 6). In elementary school, children are not given grades, but are assessed using animated stickers, so as not to overload the child's psyche immediately, since later the children will face a serious load. This is the subject of criticism: the abrupt transition from a “relaxed” primary school to a “serious” secondary school can be traumatic for a child.

The next stage of education is called orientation (Orientierungsstufe): children and their parents must choose the path of further education. Their choice is:

• 5-6 year high school (Hauptschule)
• 6-year real school (Realschule)
• 9-year gymnasium (Gymnasium)
• 10-year general school (Gesamtschule)

In some states, for example, in Bavaria and in Baden-Württemberg, it is not the parents, but the teachers who decide where the child goes to study after primary school (before Hauptschule, Realschule or Gymnasium).

Most schools include 12-16 subjects in their programs, high school students study only 4-6 disciplines.

Hauptschule was conceived as a school with a hands-on approach and fewer challenging subjects. Its goal is to prepare children for handicraft professions. The level of teaching there is quite low. Today the Hauptschule has become a gathering of weak schoolchildren, mostly from migrant families. It is almost impossible to find a good job with a Hauptschule certificate, and often after the Hauptschule, graduates immediately find themselves in a vicious circle of unemployment.

Realschule is more prized but has more teaching subjects and heavy training. The completion of the Realschule gives the so-called general secondary education certificate. The prospects for finding a job with the Realschule certificate are much better; in addition, after graduation, students can go to the last grades of the gymnasium.

Gymnasium is the most prestigious secondary education institution. Only after graduating from the gymnasium (which consists of middle - grades 5-7 and higher - grades 9-12) can one enter higher educational institutions.

Taking exams at a gymnasium is very stressful for students. The volume of material in graduate classes is extremely large. The level of teaching in gymnasiums is generally very high, it can be compared with the first years of university. This is due to the fact that there are no university entrance examinations. In turn, the better you pass the exams at the gymnasium, the more chances you have to get into a prestigious faculty. The recruitment is carried out according to the estimates in the certificate.

The education system in Germany is regulated by the state (at the federal level) only in the most important issues. The Land Administrations have great powers in the development and regulation of education. This leads to divisions and differences in education systems in 16 Länder.

The German grading scale differs from the Ukrainian one: the lower the grade, the better it is. That is, the highest is 1 point, and the lowest is "6". In this case, intermediate estimates of the type are possible: 1.1; 2.5; 4.3 tons. In the first grades, no marks are given, but how to assess children in grades 3-4 are decided by the parents at the meeting.

Up to grade 4, according to German law, homework should take a child no more than 10 minutes a day.

Although German public schools formally accept foreigners from the age of 14, the Ukrainians who live here claim that they are ready to see their children earlier.

They accept children from other countries at different ages: if you don't understand the language, you stay for the second year. That's all! - says Vladimir Sergienko, a writer and public figure living in Berlin.

Today in Germany there are more than 2,200 private schools, the pedagogical concepts of which differ markedly from each other. General education private schools are attended by 6% of German schoolchildren. They are designed for the wealthy part of the population and have an elite character. Recently, private schools have become increasingly interested in accepting children from abroad.

Foreigners can study at a private school for any number of years, up to receiving a certificate of maturity, but you can come for a year or two. Getting there a certificate of maturity from a German private school is beneficial to those who aim at further education at a German university.

Usually, private schools accept children from 11-12 years old, while they are required to have a minimum knowledge of the German language. From the documents you need: a child's birth certificate and data on school success for the last two years.

The cost of studying in a private school with full board is from 10 thousand Euros per year.

Through the lips of parents
Vladimir Sergienko, writer, public figure, dad of 20-year-old Lisa and 8-year-old Daniel (Berlin, Germany)
Our family moved abroad to Berlin after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Lisa studied at a state school, and Danya is studying at a state gymnasium with an in-depth study of Slavic languages. My daughter's school was with bilingual teaching: German and Russian. This became the main factor for choosing a school, but it did not meet our expectations: after 4 years of schooling, the child did not sufficiently speak Russian or German. For Data, the school was chosen according to a different principle: proximity to home.
My children study for free. Private schools have different prices: from 200 to 1200 euros per month. Selection to such schools is on a competitive basis: they look at the "financial support of parents." We didn’t qualify for such a school, but we don’t regret it. Friends say that they spend a lot of money, but such schools do not give any special privileges (better safety of children, contacts with higher educational institutions) or special knowledge.
In a regular school we pay 34 euros for meals and 18 euros for milk. However, we refused milk: Data did not like chocolate, vanilla or strawberry milk. If the parents are unemployed, they can apply for a state subsidy for these expenses, but this procedure is very humiliating and most simply refuse.
We don't have a school uniform. In German schools, it can only exist at the request of the parents.
In addition to school, children attend various circles. Their prices are different:

• music school (once a week) - 84 euros per month,
• judo - 20 euros per month,
• chess - 20 euros per month,
• at the lyceum (drawing, reading, general knowledge of music and a conversation club) - 25 euros per month,
• children's museum academy (1 lesson per week) - 150 euros per six months,
• swimming (once a week) - 150 euros for six months.

For all circles, the state subsidizes 20 euros per month. In Germany, teachers do not take direct "bribes", but money helps to choose the best school: where high school students will NOT walk with knives, and will not sell marijuana, where various gangs will operate. This is a very sensitive issue in Germany. In the poor, there is almost no chance of getting a good education. In schools in Germany there are constant levies for class renovation, for gifts to teachers, but parents perceive them as normal.
I am not very happy with the German education system: the family spends a lot of money on investing in additional education, the training schedule is not very convenient (the curriculum is adjusted to the “convenience” of the teachers, and the child has to get up at 5 am so as not to be late for school).
For me, school is not only an educational system, but also a moment of psychological attitude towards a person. As for me, general education is stronger in Ukraine. But psychologically, a child is more comfortable in Germany.
Irina, mother of 11-year-old Daniel (Dortmund, Germany)
My family and I left for Germany in 2000. Danya's son was born in 2001. With Danya I speak Ukrainian at home, but I failed to find a Ukrainian-language kindergarten or school. The first years she lived on state support, but now there is a job that makes it possible to exist normally. After elementary school, Danya passed the exams and was recommended to the gymnasium - this is the best level of schools in Germany. He is now in 6th grade. To be successful in the gymnasium, Danya studied hard at home and got tired. Our gymnasium is located in another city. Danya gets to her by train. In addition, the son goes to additional sections: basketball and swimming. The state helps to pay for these circles. We have no uniform at school. We do not collect money for repairs and gifts. All stationery for a child costs about 100 euros a year.

Study in the UK, study in England

Education in Great Britain has long been considered one of the best in the world and attracts thousands of students from abroad every year.
Preschool education in the UK is optional. Public institutions (called nurseryschools or nurseryclasses) accept children from the age of 3. These are kindergartens or special groups at secondary schools, in which classes are usually held 5 days a week for 2.5-3 hours. Children are taught to read, write, sing, recite poetry, dance. Also in the program are exercises for the development of fine motor skills, games for the development of abstract thinking. Children are taught to be polite and to help each other. Particular attention is paid to the development of the child's personality, his independence and self-confidence.

Public kindergartens in the UK are often overcrowded. Many alternative preschool educational institutions have been created so that everyone can get preschool education. These are private kindergartens, groups based on private schools, various children's and family centers under departments of social work, as well as volunteer children's centers based on colleges, universities and even enterprises.

Regardless of whether the child attended preschool or not, at the age of 5 she goes to school. At the same time, there is no need to wait for September 1, as in Ukraine: a first-grader enters school in the academic quarter following his birthday.

You can get an education in a public or private school, or at home. Approximately 94% of all UK students go to public schools. Private schools are not cheap, the cost of a year of study in them ranges from 2.5 thousand to 30 thousand pounds sterling. At the same time, many private schools are "same-sex", and only 13-year-old boys are admitted to such traditional schools as Radley, Winchester, Eaton and Harrow.

Compulsory education in the UK is divided into 4 key stages:

• 1 and 2 years of study (students aged 5-7 years)
• 3-6 years of study (students aged 7-11)
• 7-9 years of study (students aged 11-14)
• 10-11 years of study (students aged 14-16).

The national curriculum establishes a list of basic and basic subjects. The main ones are English, mathematics and science, and Welsh is being studied additionally in Wales. The basic subjects are design and technology, computer science and communication technology, history, geography, art and design, music, physical education, modern foreign languages ​​and the rights and duties of a citizen. By decision of local authorities, vocational guidance, religious education and even sexuality education can also be taught in schools. True, the parents of students have the right to refuse to teach the last two subjects.

In Scotland, the curriculum is not determined at the national level, but at the local level. Private schools can independently choose the list of subjects for study.

At the end of each key stage, students are tested. In the 10th grade, they choose 5-10 subjects, in which they purposefully prepare for exams for two years. At the age of 16, students take exams to obtain a General Certificate of Secondary Education. This completes the compulsory secondary education.

Students who decide to go to university remain in school and for the next two years study in university preparation programs (A-levels or International Baccalaureate). Based on the results of final exams, admission to UK universities takes place. You do not need to take any entrance exams.

Through the lips of parents
Sergey, father of 12-year-old Olesya and 11-year-old Leonid
My kids went to school in Glasgow (UK) at 4 years old. This is the best private school in Scotland. Children eat at school, but I can’t say exactly how much it costs: children simply have a choice of food and the price depends on it. We have school uniforms, and they are in almost all schools. We don't buy books, and school preparation costs anywhere from £ 200 to £ 400. Of course, if you have the means you can get your children in a better school.
My children also studied in Kiev in a private school with English teaching. I cannot say in which country the education system appeals to me more. It seems to me that in Britain everything is aimed at preparing children for adulthood. There is not a single familiarity and nepotism, there are no bribes.

Modern school education plays a fundamental role in the formation of a child as a person, the development of his intellectual abilities, the accumulation of a solid knowledge base on the way to obtaining a prestigious higher education and building a well-paid career. Recently, studying abroad for Ukrainians is gaining special popularity. Caring parents try to keep up with the times and every year the number of Ukrainian schoolchildren in foreign schools is increasing, and this is not surprising, because the educational systems of such progressive countries in this area as: Great Britain, Switzerland, the United States apply the most effective and innovative teaching methods and, thanks to this, they occupy a leading position in the world ranking of countries in the field of education. However, in order to get the expected result and give your child a high-quality international education, it is not at all necessary to choose these unattainable countries, but to give preference to a more optimal option. Poland, one of the most popular destinations among Ukrainians, will become such a remarkable analogue of Great Britain. Secondary education in Poland will be a great opportunity for a child to realize all his conceived projects, to reveal his inner potential and accumulate a huge baggage of necessary knowledge and skills! Lyceums in Poland will give your child invaluable experience, thanks to which he will be able to achieve maximum success in his studies and guarantee himself a brilliant career! The Lyceum in Warsaw - the very heart of Poland - will provide your child with effective preparation and will be the key to great opportunities! Secondary education in Poland for Ukrainians is quality, prestige and 100% result!

What are the main advantages of secondary education in Poland?

1. Wide range of destinations

Schools in Poland are aimed at high-quality training, effective teaching methods and the highest possible results for their students, therefore, in their program they offer a wide range of specialized areas, such as: mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, history, law, etc. Such a narrow focus will help schoolchildren to focus on the disciplines they are interested in and improve their knowledge in a larger volume of classroom hours. Thanks to this specialization, your child will be able to pay more attention to what he really likes and what he would like to devote his life to, as well as from school prepares for admission to the desired university and in-depth study of a specific direction.

1. High level of preparation

At this stage of development, Poland is one of the leading European countries, where education is based on the British system and meets high international standards. In the learning process, modern methods are used, thanks to which the academic performance of schoolchildren is significantly improved. Also, highly qualified and experienced teachers apply an individual approach to each student and provide assistance in educational and organizational issues. An undeniable proof of the high level of secondary education in Poland is the impressive list of famous scientists, successful businessmen and world leaders, whose career paths also began at school. Therefore, Polish schools are the ideal platform for your child's education!

1. World-class certificate

Thanks to many years of experience and an impeccable reputation of Polish schools and lyceums, secondary education certificates are a guarantee of high student achievement and are quoted in the most developed countries of the world. Therefore, secondary education in Poland is highly valued, prestigious and popular among foreigners. Studying in Polish schools will become an ideal platform for further admission to the most elite and prestigious higher educational institutions, will provide your child not only with high-quality training, but will also become a solid foundation for global prospects in the future!

1. Guaranteed admission to the best universities in Poland

Another advantage of studying in Polish secondary schools will be a simplified procedure and a 100% guarantee of admission to the best higher educational institutions in Poland on a free basis and without passing exams. After graduating from high school or lyceum in Poland, your child will have a solid intellectual base, high erudition and strong leadership qualities, which he will show at the university and in the future will become a real professional and qualified specialist! Most of the Polish lyceums work closely with higher education institutions and maintain friendly partnerships, which is a huge plus for students. Therefore, secondary education in Poland is the shortest path to admission to the most prestigious universities in Poland!

The main distinguishing feature of secondary education in Poland is that the cost of education in Polish secondary schools or lyceums, as well as the cost of living, are significantly lower than in a number of developed European countries. In addition, the majority of Polish lyceums provide substantial benefits for foreign students, as well as free extracurricular activities, language courses, various creative circles and sports sections.

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Every child has the right to secondary education in Poland

Information about secondary education in Poland

Children of foreigners have the right to education in Poland

Every child has the right tosecondary education in Poland - Wikipedia.This right is granted by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as the Constitution of the Republic of Poland (Article 70).

Polish law distinguishes between the right to education (compulsory for all persons under the age of 18) and allows continuing education if the age of 18 is earlier before the end of the upper secondary school. According to the Constitution, education in Poland is compulsory for everyone, as well as for foreign children.

Children with refugee status and children who are under protection have the right to education: refugee status or “permission to stay” on the territory of Poland, all this complies with the rules of Poland, the law on the education system (Art. 94).

According to the Polish law on the education system:

• refugee children have the right to receive free education at all levels of education in Poland, as well as in art schools;
• children staying in Poland and applying for refugee status have the right to receive free education at the basic level, study at a gymnasium and receive a complete secondary education;
• children of foreigners with a different legal status - have the right to education in public educational institutions in Poland on a commercial basis, but the school administration has the right to exempt them from fees.

Polish rules require that children be included in the state education system as soon as possible and give children and youth patronage in Poland or children claiming this protection the following rights:

The right to study Polish

Children of parents of refugee applicants are entitled to free Polish language lessons that will enable them to use the state education system (EU directive on minimum standards for the admission of applicants for refugee status (2003/9 / EC of January 27, 2003, Poland, law on protection of foreigners, art.61)

Children of parents applying for refugee status, refugee children and children covered by other forms of protection also have the right to free study of the Polish language at school (Art. 94-a. Of the Education System Act). The school is obliged to organize additional classes for a group of children (in the amount of at least 2 hours per week) if it has more than 15 students, or to allow children to participate in activities organized outside the school when the group becomes smaller.

The right to education at the preschool level

Article 14 of the law on the education system stipulates the obligation of parents to provide pre-school education for all children. Children protected in Poland and children applying for refugee status have the right to pre-school education on the same conditions as Polish children.

The right to learn in the mother tongue and the preservation of culture

The school is obliged to support the preservation of their national identity, ethnicity, religious affiliation, as well as the preservation of their language among foreign students (article 13 of the law on education). The school is obliged to organize lessons in the language of the country of origin of foreign children and has an obligation to share premises when a cultural association or an embassy of the country of origin of the children initiates the study. The right to bring up children in the spirit of their religion and culture is also given to all parents in Poland by the Constitution of the Republic of Poland (Art. 48).

Religious lessons for secondary education in Poland

The teaching of religion in the Polish school is carried out with the consent of the parents, the lessons of religion in Poland are compulsory for everyone. Therefore, foreign children should take part in religion lessons. The school is obliged to provide alternative activities for children who do not participate in religion lessons (art. 12 of the law on the education system). The school can teach the religion of religious associations officially registered in Poland.

The right to receive secondary education in Poland

Articles 43.1 and 43.2 of the Law on the Higher Education System give refugees the right to free use of education at a higher level, for scientific research and postgraduate education (under the same conditions as Polish citizens). People with temporary residence and foreigners with a different legal status can receive higher education in Poland for a fee.

The right to vocational secondary education in Poland for children

The European “private cabin” directive gives youth refugee applicants the right to take vocational courses, even when refugee applicants are not eligible for work. The Polish law on the education system (art. 94 a (2)) gives the right to receive vocational education to all children who have refugee status or are temporarily under state protection under the same conditions as Polish citizens.

How to get to a Polish school for a student

Polish law on education obliges local authorities to organize free public transport to school: for children in the first, second, third and fourth grade, when they live within a radius of three kilometers from the school; for children from the fifth and sixth grade - when this distance is more than four kilometers. Local authorities can also cover the cost of transporting the child and guardian to school if public transport is available (Art. 14 Education Law).

Social protection of children completing secondary education in Poland

Children applying for refugee status have the right to social assistance necessary for obtaining a complete education at the level of primary school and gymnasium, in particular, the purchase of textbooks (Article 61 of the Law on the Protection of Foreigners in the Republic of Poland). Refugee children and children under the protection of the state have the right to use all forms of social protection offered to children in difficult life situations, including social scholarships and scientific scholarships (Article 90 of the law on the education system).

Refugee students have the right to social assistance available to Polish students, including the possibility of using a hostel or receiving a scholarship (Article 173 of the Law on Higher Education).

Issues related to support of persons applying for refugee status (also in the field of education) are regulated by the order of the Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration of August 14, 2003 (No. 146, item 1528 and No. 157, item 1322).

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Despite the fact that there is a dime a dozen information for parents about raising a child and preparing him for an adult, independent life, very many parents are very late in choosing a profession for their child. And you need to think when the child lies across the bed (folk wisdom). In the good old Soviet times, the school was engaged in the process of education of children and the choice of a profession for them. Parents only corrected the teachers' suggestions. True, there was no particular choice in obtaining both secondary and higher education. As a rule, all children were educated at home in the Soviet Union. Only very gifted children and children of the elite, as an exception, could receive secondary education abroad. Today it is a completely different matter and it should be appreciated and used. I meansecondary education abroad ... But, there is no particular revival in the foreign education market. Parents are somehow apprehensive about the child's secondary education abroad. Oh, in vain. Having receivedsecondary education abroad, child gets access to receivehigher education abroad for free in prestigious European universities. To make my reasoning more convincing, I quote from an interview with the director of the educational company "Albion" Natalia Shchukinabased on the materials of the November issue (2009) of the British Style magazine.

… “- Natalya Yurievna, how do parents today feel about the idea of ​​getting a secondary education abroad and sending a child to study abroad?

Even in pre-revolutionary times in Russia, children from noble families were sent to study abroad or received home education from foreign teachers. In the early 90s, wealthy families began to send their children back to study abroad, but at that time such studies were considered, rather, an element of prestige. Parents today take this step more carefully. They pay more attention to what their child will have to face. They now have at their disposal much more information regarding educational programs than 10-15 years ago. Parents consider a lot of options and choose the one that is most preferable for their child in order to get a higher education abroad.

-What is important to pay attention to when choosing a school for secondary education abroad?

An important factor when choosing a school or university is its rating. There are general ratings of both private schools and universities, which are published in popular newspapers - The Times, The Daily Telegraph and others. Traditionally, the first and second places in university rankings are shared by the Cambridge and Oxford universities. The third place can be taken by another worthy university, for example, the London School of Economics. In total, school rankings usually include the top 500 private schools out of more than 2500. And all universities appear in the university rankings. When choosing a university, you should familiarize yourself not only with the general rating, but also with the ratings of universities by specialty, as well as find out the effectiveness of the department for employment of graduates. "...

I would like to note that today other European universities, such as those in Poland, where you can get a full-fledged European education for free, are approaching the popularity of English universities. More information about studying in Poland can be found on the website"Higher education abroad is free" ... I continue to publish a quote, a quote from an interview with the director of the educational company "Albion" Natalia Shchukina.

“- Are there any similarities between the Russian and British educational systems? - There are more differences than similarities between Russian and British education. And although in the UK, as in Russia, public day schools make up the majority, there are quite a few - about 7% - private schools, including boarding schools. By origin, these are the educational institutions where the elite of the British Empire was brought up. The centuries-old traditions of strict British upbringing originate here. Classes in such boarding houses last from about 9 am to 6-7 pm, including not only classic school subjects, but also sports sections, art and theater studios, walks and outdoor games. A similareducation system in the boarding house allows you to correctly plan children's time. Whereas in our country, such educational institutions are, rather, the exception, and parents who want to engage in the full development of a child have to spend a lot of hours traveling in order to attend various language courses, art and dance schools or sports sections with him.

-Can I then gethigher education abroad for free and how is admission to universities?

The transition to higher education in the UK is also done differently. Already at the age of 16, as a continuation of the secondary school program, children are offered a two-year national pre-university training course, the so-called A-Level. Thus, young British people, much earlier than our guys, should think about the future and choose their university, and therefore their future profession. But one way or another, it is the parents who decide whether to give the child a Russian education or a foreign one. And this decision depends on many factors: on life circumstances, on the moral readiness of the family and, of course, the child. Therefore, this decision must be approached with great responsibility. "...